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That we are part of something bigger. What comes to mind first when I think of moments of awe is that feeling you get when you hike to the summit of a mountain and then take in the views. Or when I’m flying 35000 feet above ground and look down at the vast landscape below. Or when I’m looking out at the ocean and know it’s much more massive than what I can see with my eyes. Or when I’m camping and stare up at the sky seeing hundreds of stars I can’t normally see from my home. Those ...
That we are part of something bigger. What comes to mind first when I think of moments of awe is that feeling you get when you hike to the summit of a mountain and then take in the views. Or when I’m flying 35000 feet above ground and look down at the vast landscape below. Or when I’m looking out at the ocean and know it’s much more massive than what I can see with my eyes. Or when I’m camping and stare up at the sky seeing hundreds of stars I can’t normally see from my home. Those are moments of awe. They bring peace and comfort.
Overall, I think that can be done by viewing a situation (as today’s quote says) as ‘a profound and whole-hearted participation in the adventure of life’.
I’m grateful for my partner, for his love, kindness, and understanding.
I volunteer to help cats and kittens find their forever homes. 💜
I’d relax.
I don’t drive and I live in a place where there is not much public transportation available. I rely on my partner to drive me places – this is only one of many ways he supports me.
Nature is what comes to mind for me.
Help me to focus more on the positive aspects of my life.
No. I feel like I’m too caught up in and consumed by a job I dislike. I’m trying hard to focus and pay off my debts so I can move on to focusing on the things I enjoy. I made the decision not to have children. Now I need to focus my time on pursuing my interests and passions more fully. And also discover what exactly those are.
The knowledge that nothing is ever as bad or ‘dark’ as you imagine it to be —- although it’s difficult to make yourself believe this at the time. The knowledge that nothing is permanent, nothing is forever …and therefore the darkness will pass… eventually…. if you trust that it will.
By clearing out the mental and physical clutter. Marie Kondo and her Kon-Mari method comes to mind here (if you saw her show on netflix helping people organize their homes…. she would always ask them to think ‘does this item or thing spark joy?’ and those items that did not spark joy were then thanked by the individual and passed on to a new home – but those items that did spark joy – I think that’s a good way of clarifying what matters….for actual things. This ...
By clearing out the mental and physical clutter. Marie Kondo and her Kon-Mari method comes to mind here (if you saw her show on netflix helping people organize their homes…. she would always ask them to think ‘does this item or thing spark joy?’ and those items that did not spark joy were then thanked by the individual and passed on to a new home – but those items that did spark joy – I think that’s a good way of clarifying what matters….for actual things. This same process for mental clutter is not so easy. For me at least clarifying what matters to me in my mind – people, goals, ideas, plans —- that’s more difficult I think.
I like the fact that it grounds me. The earth in its natural state is calming…the sounds, sights, and smells. The fact that it is not uniform – that we can experience the earth in so many different settings – mountains, ocean, desert, forest…. and environments – rain snow sunshine wind.
Every time I am grateful, I am happy.
It will be today – I’m flying somewhere I’ve never been.
I’ve been struggling for a while to face the question of whether I should remain in my current relationship. The answer that came to me is ‘no’. I’m feeling sad and a bit numb inside, but also that this weight has been lifted off of me.
In the way that it offers the possibility of something greater than what you expect.
The belief that I can’t. The belief that it’s always about me.
Moving beyond this requires learning how to have greater self- confidence…of practicing self love.
Miyoko’s was always my favorite vegan cheese. 🧀🙂
I love that route 2 drive back to Boston. What part of Vermont are you visiting?
I just visited the Tampa Bay Area for the first time- so beautiful & lovely weather the entire trip. I also called Philly home once.
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