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Good moring to my dear friend Pilgrim on this Prayer Tuesday. The season change is upon us here in the wild west and it is magical. I hope you are soaking up every moment of this season in your still-new surroundings. Grateful as always to be with you on this journey my friend. Blessings ♥
Such thoughtful…and helpful responses. Thank you all for your authentic sharing. Similar to “not my pasture”, I recently was introduced to a saying that has been transformative for me. “Not my monkey, not my circus” has helped me let go when diving in (my first impulse) is not serving me well. Since I have a tendency towards taking on everyone else’s issues and automatically assuming that it has to do with me, this has been freeing.
Much like my dear friend Pilgrim, I consider our little family my greatest and best community. An awareness was gifted to me recently….that God has provided me with a “community” that enriches my life so abundantly that I have no need to look elsewhere. This awareness has helped me in adjusting to our new environment and trying to figure out where I fit in. And this knowing has brought me much peace and deep joy.
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I journeled about this very thing recently. I had good intentions in trying to comfort a dear friend but I realized afterwards that I talked too much. It occured to me afterwards that perhaps all she needed was for me to sit with her in silence, or to listen attentively to the words of her heart. Give Spirit room and time to give me any words that would benefit her. Thus, these “spirit-prompted” words I believe would be from my heart and not from my ego. Going forward my inten...
I journeled about this very thing recently. I had good intentions in trying to comfort a dear friend but I realized afterwards that I talked too much. It occured to me afterwards that perhaps all she needed was for me to sit with her in silence, or to listen attentively to the words of her heart. Give Spirit room and time to give me any words that would benefit her. Thus, these “spirit-prompted” words I believe would be from my heart and not from my ego. Going forward my intention is to practice this “sacred pause” before I speak.
~Grateful to be here with you all. Om Shanti friends. ☮ And a special Prayer Tuesday good morning to my dear friend Pilgrim.
Although it is my ritual to only post on Tuesdays, I visit this space every day as part of my morning meditations. Thank you all for sharing so generously and authetnically…it’s a beautiful way to start my days.
This is a loaded question for me. I think that at various times in my life’s journey there have been different things that have brought me meaning. But “right now” I am focused on being a support to my husband, who was just diagnosed with cancer. Figuring out how to n...
This is a loaded question for me. I think that at various times in my life’s journey there have been different things that have brought me meaning. But “right now” I am focused on being a support to my husband, who was just diagnosed with cancer. Figuring out how to navigate through this recent news in the best way for him. It’s a role reversal of sorts, as he has been supporting me in my chronic illness for many years now. But we each have our own unique and different “love language”. Being there for him, as he needs, is the “meaning” of my life right now. ~Om Shanti friends ♥
Like my friend Pilgrim, just this past year we made a leap of faith by moving…in our case to a new state. It was a leap of faith because we moved our timeline up for this move and trusted that it was the right decision. It was not the best of circumstances…I had just lost my sister.and was not able to fully grieve her death as we were packing and loading ourselves and then driving 2,000 miles across the country, pulling a cargo trailer in the middle of a weird polar vortex snow...
Like my friend Pilgrim, just this past year we made a leap of faith by moving…in our case to a new state. It was a leap of faith because we moved our timeline up for this move and trusted that it was the right decision. It was not the best of circumstances…I had just lost my sister.and was not able to fully grieve her death as we were packing and loading ourselves and then driving 2,000 miles across the country, pulling a cargo trailer in the middle of a weird polar vortex snowstorm. A huge leap of faith that it would all work out…and after a few more bumps and detours…it did. Looking back I can see clearly that we were Divinely led and protected and that all unfolded for us just as it was supposed to for our highest good.
Good morning….so moved by the wise and thoughtful responses shared. All so beautifully expressed and all I can add is something that occurred to me while meditating on this question. Richard Rohr teaches of non-dualistic thinking, which has helped me in so many areas of my life. In relation to this question…I wonder if remembering that the person who wounded me has another side to them that is good and kind would help me to let go of any bitterness/unforgiveness that I may have...
Good morning….so moved by the wise and thoughtful responses shared. All so beautifully expressed and all I can add is something that occurred to me while meditating on this question. Richard Rohr teaches of non-dualistic thinking, which has helped me in so many areas of my life. In relation to this question…I wonder if remembering that the person who wounded me has another side to them that is good and kind would help me to let go of any bitterness/unforgiveness that I may have towards that person.
I have applied this to a family member who has really hurt me on more than one occasion by her toxic words and actions towards me. We will never be besties, and I have limited my interactions with her to protect myself, But my heart has been pried open with time and distance realizing that she has a husband and children that love her and she herself has been wounded. Doesn’t excuse her hurtful behavior but it helps me. I’m not sure that ‘letting them know’ would serve either of us ….honestly I was intimidated by that addition to the question! Om Shanti friends ♥
I am with you Carol. Most of my conflicts these days are accepting, with peace and equanimity, my physical and emotional limitations. This is the challenge for me in my “second half of life” as Fr. Rohr calls it. Om Shanti friend ♥
Good morning Pilgrim. Thank you for your blessings. We saw the oncologist just yesterday. Some further testing and then treatments begin…daily for up to 2 months with weekly scans along the way. Feeling hopeful and aware of God’s Presence and taking one day at a time. Serenity Prayer. ~Much love to you my friend. Om Shanti ♥
Good morning Pilgrim…such a gift as always to be here in this space with you. ♥
You have planted a seed of intention to read the Anne of Green Gables books. For some reason, I never got around to them. So many books, so little time as the saying goes. 🙂 ~Have a blessed day my friend.
Good morning Pilgrim…such a blessing to be here with you on another Prayer Tuesday. 🙏 I have admired and been inspired by your resilience for years now. Thank you for that gift. Om Shanti friend ♥
Antoinette…so happy to be here to read your post. May you continue to be pain free and practicing radical acceptance…one of my personal life goals! ~Blessings ♥
Butterfly…..I am with you in this. Living with chronic fatigue for the last 30+ years and just last year moving 2,000 miles across the country to be near our daughters….it was a leap. I think your response to Barb was so wise…you are being led and all will unfold at just the right time as you continue to keep your heart open and curious to what the Divine/Universe will gift to you.
A quote from one of my favorite female mystics, Julian of Norwich: “All ...
A quote from one of my favorite female mystics, Julian of Norwich: “All will be well, and all will be well, and all manner of thing shall be well”
Wishing you peace friend ♥
Yram…I understand. We moved to a 55+ development this past year. I still feel like a stranger in a strange land sometimes and we have been here a full year. I am finding that it takes time to adjust…especially since for the first 65 years of my life I lived in a completely different environment. Let us both be patient with the process. Om Shanti friend ♥
Hello my dear friend. Well…it is no surprise that I am also an INFJ. 🥰 We are kindred spirits in many ways. I hope you are having a blessed day Pilgrim and I’m wishing joy (such a profound emotion) to you and your family as well. Om Shanti ♥
Good morning Pilgrim ….see my reply to your post below. I will add that I am moving slowly today as well. Practicing acceptance of what is and gratitude for all my blessings…you included my friend. ♥
Good morning Pilgrim…looks like we were here at the same time 🙂
On this our shared Prayer Tuesday I am wishing you a day filled with all good things. To paraphrase you….my heart remains with you even though I cannot “see” you. I am ever grateful for the gift of that connection. ~Blessings ♥
Dear Antoinette…I am so sorry for the chronic pain you are living with. That you choose to visit here so vulnerably and courageously is an inspiration. Henri Nouwen coined a phrase that I have embraced in this life and I believe that you, and so many others here in this sacred community, are the embodiment of it. You are a “wounded healer” Antoinette…your words resonate deeply with me and help me to feel less alone in my own chronic illness and as a trauma survivor....
Dear Antoinette…I am so sorry for the chronic pain you are living with. That you choose to visit here so vulnerably and courageously is an inspiration. Henri Nouwen coined a phrase that I have embraced in this life and I believe that you, and so many others here in this sacred community, are the embodiment of it. You are a “wounded healer” Antoinette…your words resonate deeply with me and help me to feel less alone in my own chronic illness and as a trauma survivor. Thank you for being here so authentically. My prayers are with you that you will be tended to at the hospital with wisdom and all gentleness. 🙏💜
Ah….yes. Kindness and letting go. Thank you Antoinette. ♥
Carol…..I’m with you in the winter of our lives. And I am a great believer in mantras…they help to quiet my monkey mind. Thank you for sharing this beautiful mantra you created. ♥
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