Wonderful reflection!

I had a human moment when I read your essay. I read your sentence as “Let’s Go.” Note the ‘s’. :).

So, “Let’s Go” and “Let Go” then.

Peace

Thank you!

Wonderful article! Yes we still have much growth as a species especially in difficult times as these. Thank you so much

What a wonderful article! There is so much wisdom here. I love in the beginning how you said “I believe my life was not going well… so I started to say thank you”. This idea is so powerful. Why is it so hard to remember sometimes to be grateful? I would love to know. Why? Why? Your article was a beautiful reminder that if you remember to be grateful there are so, so many gifts. Thank you so much for sharing.

Today is World Happiness Day! Do something that makes you and others happy

Thank you

Not sure how many are familiar with Alanis Morrisette. Alanis Morrissette has a song “That I Would Be Good” which to me echoes these thoughts of perfection/imperfection. An example: “That I would be good… even if I did nothing”. Another: “That I would be grand even if I was not all knowing”

Very good article Rose! Acceptance is very hard for me and probably for lots of people. A lot of wisdom here. Any advice on a tip to keep reminding ourselves about acceptance daily? Perhaps a daily intention? Thank you!

How can I be grateful in bad times and in good times?

Thank you Rose for the article!

“I imagine spirituality and social change as two nearly indistinguishable peaks of a ridge that with perspective can be seen as one summit to freedom. “. Wonderful article and excellent quote. For Christians, “love God” and “love your neighbor as yourself” are actions. We forget sometimes that love is supposed to be actionable at times not just a state of being. When we love, we can all be truly free.

“When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.“
Psalm 84:6

I cry very little. Mostly at funerals. Occasionally when really stressed out. I used to see it as weakness, but the older I get I see it as strength. Tears are a blessing for sure.

I love this quote – “It had survived my lack of sensitivity and left me with a powerful lesson about the importance of responding instead of reacting.” If only as human beings, we could remember it more. We could avoid so many more problems in the world! Even so, I think your reaction/response was normal and all worked out.

This really speaks to me! Thank you

Good question. One thing that comes to mind is the Serenity Prayer. God help me to accept the things I cannot change… Also, have been reading a book by Sheryl Paul “The Wisdom of Anxiety”. A very good book. One concept from the book is unrealistic expectations can lead to anxiety. My conclusion – acceptance can lessen anxiety.

A few years ago, I had a couple of opportunities to get a promotion. I decided not to take those paths because I like what I do, I do it well and I excel at it. However, every once in awhile, I wonder what if or I get jealous of the promotees. Ultimately though I accept who I am, I accept why I am who I am and I just accept. It’s a daily process but acceptance is my job as well. I accept

Interesting observation. Jobs are not always fun but I like how you say you like it again. How did that shift happen?