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Daily Question, June 28

What supports me in looking directly at my life as it is?

  • TofuLove

    Likely the Bible. The more I try to live according to the Bible the less strife there is in my life. I find it convicting, it stimulates me to try to adjust and change to do better in the ways I live.

  • Malag

    Meditation and awareness; time for self reflection; a perceptive spouse; this community.

  • Hemant

    My deep desire to change the state of my life which is at rock bottom where there is only one way and that is TAKING POSITIVE ACTION. and being GRATEFULL that the divine has looked after me in these times. and following the messages that i receive from the Universe as i become self aware

  • Jennifer L. Wyatt

    God supports me in looking directly at my life and is supportive of helping me find direction. My inner spirit or that still voice is always there. I have to quiet myself in order to hear it. Nature supports my soul and I find comfort and sustenance from its messages.

  • Don Jones

    The journey to my inner core. A journey of no distance. A journey of no time. A journey of Truth. A destination that is always available. A destination that is mysterious and when yielded to, is bliss.

    • Debra

      Don, Your response so resonates with me today. Yes, the journey of Truth is within your inner core —- your divine self. It is always available when open to receiving guidance. Listening and going into the “silence” journeys us there.

  • Linda

    Covid. Life is finite, and we are reminded of that every day during the pandemic. I have limited time on this earth.
    I am entering retirement. How do I want to spend that time? In service to others, of course, but also tend to my own health so that I can enjoy my remaining years.

  • Maeve

    Having to quarantine after a Covid test. Having a physical or emotional pain that you have to deal with: earache, in my case, today. Having to move house, whether I like it or not, and facing sorting, throwing out, instead of avoiding sorting and throwing out, for several years.

  • Katrina

    Meditation, a calendar, a few good friends, an awareness of my limited budget, a prayer of examen at least once a week, sitting on my back porch with my husband and dog, a conversation with each of my kids and/or grandkids and sisters about once a week and a daily Bible study/devotion to remind me of who and whose I am.

  • Melissa

    Truth. Peace. Love.

  • Mica

    The ‘lockdown,’ which made a sudden change in my life, reopening me to the idea of change, and gave me more time to myself.

  • enough sleep, hikes in nature, friends I trust and who are willing to listen deeply and to ask daring questions, my contemplative practice, watching the news, seeing my life compared to the life of millions and millions of others, human and nonhuman. humility arises, vision and urgency

  • Mark Piper

    Well worded, succinct questions; right now that question is: What do I owe others? Believing I am my brother’s keeper, believing that humans are communitarian, social, group-bound creatures, I need to take stock, or “look directly at my life as it is,” and realize what I have, how it is supported, and what of it I can share.

    Also my children by nature of their innocence (and questions) unknowingly support me in looking at my life as it is: blessed though defect filled.

  • Zenith

    The principal of love, kindness and mercy for myself and others. Coming here every day and all my other practices (meditation and Tai Chi) all help me navigate. It is good knowing that love is everything.

  • Michele

    I agree with the others – my daily routine of going on this website. The support of family and friends support me too:)

  • Howie Geib
    As a creative I have put a great deal of stock on my imagination and its power to create illusion. Enabling me to transport myself into the future to visualize a project as it might unfold, as crafters of stories must. This is a great asset to that vocation. It hasn't always translated into an ability to step back into life As It Actually Is with any precision, at times to my detriment. So of late (the last two decades) I have hit upon a strategy that seems to work. My 'real' life is simple t...

    As a creative I have put a great deal of stock on my imagination and its power to create illusion. Enabling me to transport myself into the future to visualize a project as it might unfold, as crafters of stories must. This is a great asset to that vocation. It hasn’t always translated into an ability to step back into life As It Actually Is with any precision, at times to my detriment.

    So of late (the last two decades) I have hit upon a strategy that seems to work. My ‘real’ life is simple to being austere, with regimented predictable patterns and ways of going about the details.

    Lest you worry I crowd out spontaneity, no I don’t. And yet the background field of energy supporting me, my life, is always there to receive me when I return home. Not sure that makes sense. I have a place, I have series of chores, that all reflect back, connect and support who I say I am in the world.

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    • Katrina

      Routine and schedule are a great support for me. Thanks for reminding me of that.

  • Javier Visionquest

    “The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” is not a legal concept but the premise of the kalyanamitra, or the “noble friend” in the Buddhist tradition; those in our life who will not tolerate artifice, those who will unflinchingly call us out on our bullshit, those who are, as mirrors go, the most finely polished. Old friends shine like diamonds!

    • Howie Geib

      Thank you Javier as this word ‘artifice’ was in the shadow as I wrote. Yes the line between artifice and visionary is thin in my experience. And yet I know, red flags and internal alarms go off thankfully. Beautifully put. Again, thanks.

  • Cathy

    As I thought about the question I envisioned myself looking through the lens of my camera. The anticipation of the first few seconds as I focus in on the subject. All of my attention completely zeroed in on only what can be seen through the camera’s eye. The moment before confirming that what I see seems to be exactly what is. So I guess, for me, the question’s answer is that the ability to examine each tiny piece, one at a time, helps me see my life as it is.

  • devy

    My daily practices each morning of meditation and self love and reflection, my friends who are spiritual as well and internet sites such as this with everyone’s contributions of , reflections and views.. thank you..

  • Maria

    Sites like this that I visit daily. They help me to stay on track by reviewing my life. Thank you.

  • Kevin

    My family, my friends, and my beliefs have all contributed to my not so secret sauce called life. Toss in some political affiliations, a bit of whimsy, a dash of luck, a measure of wonder, simmer for decades and serve piping hot!

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