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I will focus on each moment of my life. If it’s uncomfortable it will pass. If it’s joyful that too will pass so it’s worth focusing on each moment as it comes and goes. Just as each breath comes and goes. Happy Wednesday everyone ๐
When I am busy it’s because I’m having a good day and CAN be busy so I am so grateful when I have those days ๐
It feels like bubbles of joy in my body and makes me smile ๐
Nature and people. Both are endlessly fascinating!
I choose to be the person I have become. Many years and experiences have shaped the person I am today and I am happy with who I am ๐
I can’t really say it’s a perspective that I’ve gained today as it’s a realisation that’s developed over time, and that is that love is not something that is mine to give or withhold but is something that I can allow to flow through me. It then feels effortless and I can accept people as they are, warts and all.
I had to go away and ponder this question. It’s hard for me to see how I am of service to anyone as I am in need of daily care, but I do find people confide in me and I can make people laugh. I once complained to someone “Everyone tells me their problems” and she said “It’s because you’re the sort of person that it feels safe to tell things to. You listen and you don’t judge.” That showed me what my service is and I now listen to people and feel...
I had to go away and ponder this question. It’s hard for me to see how I am of service to anyone as I am in need of daily care, but I do find people confide in me and I can make people laugh. I once complained to someone “Everyone tells me their problems” and she said “It’s because you’re the sort of person that it feels safe to tell things to. You listen and you don’t judge.” That showed me what my service is and I now listen to people and feel privileged.
Since coming to this understanding I have more joy in my life. Even the difficult times and this chronic illness have taken on new meaning. Itโs the difficult times that are the biggest lessons and without this illness I would not have met all the people that have come to my home over the years to care for me. Some of them have been true teachers in the spiritual sense and a few of them have been sent to me to teach me resilience and inner strength despite physical weakness. Every day...
Since coming to this understanding I have more joy in my life. Even the difficult times and this chronic illness have taken on new meaning. Itโs the difficult times that are the biggest lessons and without this illness I would not have met all the people that have come to my home over the years to care for me. Some of them have been true teachers in the spiritual sense and a few of them have been sent to me to teach me resilience and inner strength despite physical weakness. Every day is full of opportunities to grow and learn.
These days I see my life as an expression of the one consciousness. My perspective is completely unique because no one else is living this life in this body at this moment. Every day is a small step forward on the learning curve. I find that awesome and somewhat comforting on days when I am feeling very poorly.
I am surrounded by flowers. An amarylis and a reflowering Christmas cactus are in the front window. On the sideboard in front of me is a bunch of daffodils that my lovely care worker bought for me this morning. Outside the patio doors are pots of more daffodils and two pots of tulips that are bursting with all the colours of the rainbow. In the borders are blue grape hyacinths and yellow lamium, which the bees love, and waiting in the wings are buds of bluebells. Birds are flying in an...
I am surrounded by flowers. An amarylis and a reflowering Christmas cactus are in the front window. On the sideboard in front of me is a bunch of daffodils that my lovely care worker bought for me this morning. Outside the patio doors are pots of more daffodils and two pots of tulips that are bursting with all the colours of the rainbow. In the borders are blue grape hyacinths and yellow lamium, which the bees love, and waiting in the wings are buds of bluebells. Birds are flying in and out of the garden feeding and collecting nesting material that I put out for them. My dear old cat is curled up on my lap. What a beautiful day ๐ฅฐ
Happy Birthday, Kevin. Have a lovely day and enjoy your meal out ๐๐ ๐
Antoinette, I can relate to your experience. I have a chronic illness that requires me to pace myself and have times of complete rest but I find my mind constantly coming up with things to do, anything rather than rest! I see it as a form of anxiety. Some days I just can not stop DOING and, Boy, do I pay for it! Learning to BE and rest in the moment is an ongoing lesson for me.
Very insightful, Antoinette. Thank you ๐
Holly, I understand your concern. Here in England we are having a very dry and warmer-than-usual April with the forecast of a very hot summer. I struggle with the heat so not looking forward to that. As for mitigating climate change in the garden I suggest making your own compost from vegetable, paper and any garden waste, plant a tree if you possibly can and have shrubs that can get their roots down so don’t need watering in dry weather. May your garden bloom and grow ๐ณ๐บ๐ป๐ผ๐...
Holly, I understand your concern. Here in England we are having a very dry and warmer-than-usual April with the forecast of a very hot summer. I struggle with the heat so not looking forward to that. As for mitigating climate change in the garden I suggest making your own compost from vegetable, paper and any garden waste, plant a tree if you possibly can and have shrubs that can get their roots down so don’t need watering in dry weather. May your garden bloom and grow ๐ณ๐บ๐ป๐ผ๐
Thank you, Holly, it seems we all have parts to play however small ๐
Well done, Toni, for being so courageous and standing up to lazy beaurocrats. I hope you are successful for the safety of yourself and all your neighbours.
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How lovely, Michele! Children are indeed extraordinary gifts โค๏ธ
Dear Creek, I understand the choice you have made. I’m glad you have your loyal furry friends. Even in this situation there is room and time for spiritual growth as you near the end of this life. Sending you love โค๏ธ
Hi DeVonna, my amaryillis is bright scarlet too. Have to grow them indoors in England. The flowers are huge aren’t they?
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