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Gratefulness
When I hitch-hiked through Europe with very little money and relied on day-labor options and then when no work, people’s generosity.
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
There has always been something deep inside me that drives me to question, learn and be open to change/growth. I do not know what it is, nor do I have a name for that internal motivation. It is just ever present- a part of me.
The help us remember and revisit the rhythms of life through our traditions…(whatever they may be)..seasons, holidays, holy days, feast days, spiritual celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, births, deaths, sunrises and sunsets, lunar and solar phases and constellation movements – ritual and ceremony ground me in the cyclical journey of life – sometimes as an observer sometimes as a participant. They offer me familiarity, and peace as I engage in the celebration of life aga...
The help us remember and revisit the rhythms of life through our traditions…(whatever they may be)..seasons, holidays, holy days, feast days, spiritual celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, births, deaths, sunrises and sunsets, lunar and solar phases and constellation movements – ritual and ceremony ground me in the cyclical journey of life – sometimes as an observer sometimes as a participant. They offer me familiarity, and peace as I engage in the celebration of life again and again and again.
The finite is incapable of quenching that desire that constantly burns.
The nature outside my window, and the scent of a mint bouquet brought indoors.
Newly retired, I now have the time to help others as there is not such a constraint on my time. It is a joyful experience when I can say yes. Also self-direction – joy but a mixed blessing in my case, as I do best with outside structure. So I am still figuring it out…but there is joy in the newly found freedom there too:)
Though for some reason, our family does not use the words to offer forgiveness, or ask for an apology, their actions and love let me know I am continued to be forgiven for any slight I caused. Sometimes I do not even realize that I have been unkind with a word or action until they tell me I have ticked them off. But they continue to love me and forgive me. I also have received forgiveness from friends – once again when my actions or words caused hurt.
Compassion and forgiveness. I don’t know why it is easy for me to forgive, but that is what I can share with others.
Some internal drive – and yet I require external structure to guide that drive into experience. Nature hates a vacuum I have been told – so we are driven to deepen and expand ourselves through our experiences.
Visions for the world is a big order:) I guess I would like to see continued freedom tempered with mercy, forgiveness and a conscience! Mandating rules work in like-minded communities. The world community is not at present…like-minded. And since we are all different – maybe the world will never be like-minded…but we can all think about how our actions affect others. To help realize this vision, I can meet those in need with compassion and assistance, and those who harm...
Visions for the world is a big order:) I guess I would like to see continued freedom tempered with mercy, forgiveness and a conscience! Mandating rules work in like-minded communities. The world community is not at present…like-minded. And since we are all different – maybe the world will never be like-minded…but we can all think about how our actions affect others. To help realize this vision, I can meet those in need with compassion and assistance, and those who harm me or the community with mercy and forgiveness.
Wow – my future self…not something I often ponder. Besides the bare minimum of meditation, and yoga, maybe I will look into a class at the art center that just reopened since covid hit. I drove by the other day and the thought flitted in and then out. This question has brought that fleeting thought forward again. Thank you:)
By offering myself to and fertilizing the pot in which I am planted, I work to love my husband, to be the other half of the “us” – take care of my 90 year old mother who lives independently, but needs more assistance since covid hit. She does not go out much anymore, and friends rarely call anymore; she relies on us to be her support. In doing grocery shopping, cleaning and emotional support, I will be there today for a time- and making time to connect with friends and neig...
By offering myself to and fertilizing the pot in which I am planted, I work to love my husband, to be the other half of the “us” – take care of my 90 year old mother who lives independently, but needs more assistance since covid hit. She does not go out much anymore, and friends rarely call anymore; she relies on us to be her support. In doing grocery shopping, cleaning and emotional support, I will be there today for a time- and making time to connect with friends and neighbors who are willing to meet outside if weather permits. The question that nudges me and keeps me looking beyond my “pot…” is it enough? Am I called to do more with my gifts?
What arises in me…The deep desire to take better care of this amazing gift of my body. And I become thankful for my senses through I experience the world. How amazing to taste a wonderful meal, smell a favorite flower, hear the sounds of the birds or a song, feel an intimate embrace or the wind on my face, view a mountain side full of fall colors. All of these wonderful experiences are free to me through my body!!! May I please look up more often, experience awe and thank You!
When I remember that my own journey, with all its ups and downs, is not perfect but it is my path for life and learning – others will have their own too.
Possibly each situation and relationship. If I would just take that moment of breath-time…
So many questions, I have, on how to “hold” someone/s in my heart -but I will try today to do so, by keeping an awareness of them. 2 family members are hurting a bit as they trying and not being successful so far at having a child.
The acoustical version is my favored.
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