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What teaches me about fragility is the continual rising and falling of phenomenon. There is life followed by death and in between we experience sadness and happiness, triumph and disaster. Simply being able to embrace this reality is resilience. We can look for resilience underneath all of life’s vicissitudes and rest in our basic goodness and wholeness.
Kristi, this is such great insight and a nice reminder for me. As I face a transition in my business this message will help keep me grounded and aligned with my values and see what is truly abundent in my life.
Arrrrg! Really this question today! I just had a key employee resign and that means the adventure of a change I am fearing. Of course I will say yes to this adventure in my life. Saying yes to the adventure of my life means having a wide perspective, accepting what is, and using my experience and self-effficacy to find workable solutions. Saying yes inevitably leads to growth and new opportunities. All is well. 🙂
Dear Gratefulness.org team. Thanks so much for sharing this. It so happens that this evening I am attending a volunteer orientation at my local county jail. Starting in Sept. I am taking a program called Path of Freedom which will allow me to teach mindfulness in the jail setting. I am hoping I can use the Prison Express programs as a source of learning. Thank you!
If I were truly able to stop seeking something more, better, or different I would have more acceptance for what is happening before me. I would experience more peace. Stepping out of my craving mind is a difficult thing to do…it always seems that there should be something more, better or different. Or, a type of thinking that says when this or that happens the way I wish I will be happy. I know this is not how it is and I just add to my dis-ease by fighting against things I do not like,...
If I were truly able to stop seeking something more, better, or different I would have more acceptance for what is happening before me. I would experience more peace. Stepping out of my craving mind is a difficult thing to do…it always seems that there should be something more, better or different. Or, a type of thinking that says when this or that happens the way I wish I will be happy. I know this is not how it is and I just add to my dis-ease by fighting against things I do not like, but are there just the same.
I would really notice all that I do have and be grateful. The “what ifs” of the future would lose their grip and I would be free to be here now. I would have a deeper appreciation for what I do have, which is so much. After all, for any of us, this really could be our last day…as much as we may think so, we do not have control over when our last day will be.
Kristi, thanks so much for this wise and timely message (would it ever be untimely?). Have a beautiful day!
Amazing! Thanks for sharing this tale of dedication and cooperation from two different species. No matter the emotions or thoughts the whale may have had it was part of and connected to this experience.
Kristi, this was absolutely wonderful! What an invitation to embrace our shared reality in being human. For me, life is sort of a continuous stream of knowing, forgetting, forgiving and beginning again. And, it is all as it should be from moment to moment.
Peace wants to come through me into the world. For me peace means not being troubled as much by worrisome thoughts and emotions and certainly not acting from their stories. I honor this by cultivating my own peace and bringing it into the world near me.
I feel most humbled just knowing that I am part of the natural world. Being human so often makes us believe that we are separate from all that is. Being separate from the natural or the truth of our existence on earth can leave us feeling isolated. I often think that seemingly, through no fault of my own, I was invited into the human experience that is part of the universe, creation, all that is and I am simply part of the greatness of nature. In a nutshell I know that the universe is not go...
I feel most humbled just knowing that I am part of the natural world. Being human so often makes us believe that we are separate from all that is. Being separate from the natural or the truth of our existence on earth can leave us feeling isolated. I often think that seemingly, through no fault of my own, I was invited into the human experience that is part of the universe, creation, all that is and I am simply part of the greatness of nature. In a nutshell I know that the universe is not going to kick me out. The more I can be aware and remember that I was born, will age, face illness/discomfort, and my body will eventually die then I feel humble. Through this humility I can turn toward compassion for myself and show it to others. There is a deep sense of humility accompanied with joy, possibility, and awe when I am in tune with this part of the natural order.
Hi Lang, Being from Missouri, but having lived in Colorado for the past 30 years, your poem and sounds of nature brought back great memories for me spent in the Ozark area and family floats on the Buffalo. More importantly, as I have become a “bit” older (54 years) I have realized that I have experienced many human, emotional, internal springs and there are more to come. One of my newest springs/beginnings is working on my pursuit of creative arts such as photography. With L...
Hi Lang, Being from Missouri, but having lived in Colorado for the past 30 years, your poem and sounds of nature brought back great memories for me spent in the Ozark area and family floats on the Buffalo. More importantly, as I have become a “bit” older (54 years) I have realized that I have experienced many human, emotional, internal springs and there are more to come. One of my newest springs/beginnings is working on my pursuit of creative arts such as photography. With Loving Kindness, Tom
Margaret, thanks for sharing this great story. Although my life has been completely different than yours, I to have experienced resilience. For some reason for me it comes naturally when faced with difficult physical challenges. I have now realized that I can choose to access that resilience in other parts of my life…work, relationships, and mostly gratitude. It’s funny how resilience seems to come easy in some circumstances and is difficult to access in others. But, I am grateful...
Margaret, thanks for sharing this great story. Although my life has been completely different than yours, I to have experienced resilience. For some reason for me it comes naturally when faced with difficult physical challenges. I have now realized that I can choose to access that resilience in other parts of my life…work, relationships, and mostly gratitude. It’s funny how resilience seems to come easy in some circumstances and is difficult to access in others. But, I am grateful that I now know it is always with me and if I choose to turn toward resilience and gratitude it will support me. My best to you!
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