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The story of the samurai chased by a hungry bear- he comes to a cliff with the bear behind him-he jumps and grabs a branch growing from the side of the cliff. As the bear is swiping down over the cliff to get him, and the branch is giving way, he sees a wild strawberry growing from the side of the cliff. He reaches over, picks the strawberry and delights in its taste.
Hold a door for someone, smile at a passerby, share a joke or funny story.
Someone/s keep the aboreteum clean and healthy so we can enjoy the beauty as we walked our dog this early AM. Another opened up our church this AM, so I could get into pray.
I am not sure, as my first response is curiosity and then problem solving…I don’t stay in the curious mode – it morphs???
OMGosh – I had realized this and just started a journal to notate these surprises, as there are so many things, actions, occurrences that needed to happen for me to end up where I am now!!! Sometimes a disappointment turns out to be a blessing. Here is just 1 example: years ago when I married I was told I could not keep my job as a corporate trainer because my hubby worked for the same company – yes that is the way it was back then. So I found a position with a different com...
OMGosh – I had realized this and just started a journal to notate these surprises, as there are so many things, actions, occurrences that needed to happen for me to end up where I am now!!! Sometimes a disappointment turns out to be a blessing. Here is just 1 example: years ago when I married I was told I could not keep my job as a corporate trainer because my hubby worked for the same company – yes that is the way it was back then. So I found a position with a different company teaching clients how to use a new 1st-of-its kind online order entry system. I felt it was a step down from being where I was but was happy to find another job…only later to realize at the years went on that software training was going to be a huge industry and getting into it on the ground level allowed me to be ahead of the curve and create a wonderful career!!! Someone once shared there are no coincidences – only Godincidences:)
Stories about our family and friends that have turned out hilarious. They can always make me laugh – An example: when traveling with friends I read about this 1-star Fodor stop. We made the trek and we might have been at the wrong stop but there was nothing except a swing at the top of that hill…and of course I was getting razzed making them search for this stop! So the guys thinking this can’t be it, climbed a fence to see what else was there. When all of a sudden a snarling stal...
Stories about our family and friends that have turned out hilarious. They can always make me laugh – An example: when traveling with friends I read about this 1-star Fodor stop. We made the trek and we might have been at the wrong stop but there was nothing except a swing at the top of that hill…and of course I was getting razzed making them search for this stop! So the guys thinking this can’t be it, climbed a fence to see what else was there. When all of a sudden a snarling stallion started chasing them. They ran like I never saw them run and jumped back over the fence unharmed. My girlfriend and I and even the guys still laugh at this memory. And there are many more family and friend memories that make me laugh – thanks for the question today – I started off the day with a giggle:)
I feel contented most of the time. It is easier to identify when I do not feel content: during turmoil, when someone is upset at me, when I do not understand what is occurring, when injustice is brought to my attention…
Sharing the grief with others – in this world and the next.
My grandmothers! Not having charge of my upbringing they just loved me and I could rarely do wrong:) From one I learned our family had a strong intercessor and how to reach out. From the other I learned the importance of time for prayer/ritual and how to be peaceful amidst challenges!
Oh, the wonder at each minute, as seeing the world through different eyes! Though I know and believe this is true, that each moment is a gift, living in that space at every moment is a challenge but is so beautiful and fulfilling!
Oh gads, its amazing what pops out of my mouth in a discussion, without even thinking!!! So to change that I need to slow down, breath and think – if I can do that then I am hoping this weird habit won’t occur.
When I think it is the other’s issue, it is usually mine:)
There was my 1st tai chi teacher, in Denver, who was always so joyful and peaceful, that I hoped that someday I could embody that radiance and shine it to others.
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I do t know – I think that is the meaning – that it is the moments of now experienced in the journey. Your question was the same one I initially asked and only got a smile from my Tai chi teacher?
OMGosh – these bring back memories, thanks!
Happy BD! Hope it was a good one:)
LOL at – been on the planning committee of your life since early on… – what a wonderful turn of phrase for participating in the unfolding of your life!!!
I have also found it difficult to replace the “I” of the ego with the “I AM” of the spirit, but learning from the past does help, and assists to bring the present into an awesome, clearer focus.
The unexpected are the most wonderful surprises and you will be able to remake your self/career over as many times as you like, if you but take a new journey. Enjoy your new path!
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