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Gratefulness
Grateful for this question and for so many thoughtful answers. As Ose, Anita, Aine and Deb have said, the list is long … ????????
Imagination. Curiosity. A natural sense of rhythm, balance, beauty, caring, love. A reawakening ability to deeply root and connect with true self and the people, community and world around. Self and shared expression through music, drawing, writing, movement, connecting with nature, deep listening and meaningful dialogue. A core belief in a better world, and my own small role in ‘teaching the world to sing, in perfect harmony…’ ???????????? …
This is a challenging invitation.! I believe whole heartedly that how I live today has an impact on the world, however small and subtle.
I commit to making the best, most conscious choices I can about how and where I focus my attention and energy. I also commit to practicing loving kindness and forgiveness towards myself and those I meet. Whole throwing my wee pebbles in the pond today, my I intention is to bring lots of kindness, peace and joy in the waves and splashes! ?????????...
I commit to making the best, most conscious choices I can about how and where I focus my attention and energy. I also commit to practicing loving kindness and forgiveness towards myself and those I meet. Whole throwing my wee pebbles in the pond today, my I intention is to bring lots of kindness, peace and joy in the waves and splashes! ????????????????…
With gratitude and love ????????
G. is a beloved, wise spiritual leader and friend. She is deeply grounded and connected, quiet, calm, peaceful, attentive and an exceptional listener. She is accepting and understanding, yet human and real. She brings a broad, universal world view and is able to see, hold and speak to the strengths, weaknesses and truths that we all struggle with, whether alone, in relationship or community.
She is fully present in her body, with kind and generous thoughts and actions, practical y...
She is fully present in her body, with kind and generous thoughts and actions, practical yet filled with dignity, grace and ease. She is patient and committed in facing and dealing with life challenges, yet graceful, forgiving and unattached. She is also very playful, joyful and free. A wise woman I am blessed to know.
With gratitude and love, ????????
Kindness.
Dignity. Grace. Ease.
Thoughtfulness. Authenticity. Generosity.
Simplicity. Minimalism. Less is more. ????
Imperfection. Contradictions. True dialogue. Understanding. Hugs. Tears. Forgiveness.
Being human. Works in progress. The journey. Showing up and trying again. Couerage. Walking …
Spaciousness.
Interconnectness. Surrender to Mother Earth and the Cosmos. Embracing the mystery.
Deep listening, at...
Deep listening, attending, receptivity and service.
Beauty.
Words. Images. Music. Dance. Trees. Surprise. Adventure!
Celebration. Play. Joy. Repeat…
Generative, interconnected expression. Safety.
Slowing down. Quiet. Stillness. Holy patience. Peace.
Namaste????????????????????????????…
Find a true place of love, connection and caring within myself, then reach out in a thoughtful way as best I can.
I appreciate Ose and Hez sharing their/ your Metta / Loving Kindness practices as a starting place. May try that as a rooting practice before the action bit… ????????
In order to see and experience more roses, I need to place value on them, and take the time to stop, slow down, embrace and experience them. Also to schedule time, as by habit I make countless less worthy things a priority, far too often.
Thorns in my life like many/ most are easy to focus on and abundant. The invitation in this question for me is to make and take time to literally and metaphorically make and take the time to ‘stop and smell the roses’. They really are everywher...
Thorns in my life like many/ most are easy to focus on and abundant. The invitation in this question for me is to make and take time to literally and metaphorically make and take the time to ‘stop and smell the roses’. They really are everywhere when / as I stop to take a look! The practice for me is to decide that the ‘roses’ are important and matter, and to put my attention and energy there, rather than the myriad of thorns along the way. Easy Peasey (or not!).
Wishing you much beauty and joy on your path today????????????????…
…by practicing being kind to self and others …
With a kind, gentle, open, accepting, loving presence, and compassionate curiosity. If I can embody this lense and shine it inside and out, knowing that it starts with surrender, letting go and embracing a much larger wisdom, perhaps I can better embrace imperfection as the way it is.????????…
I feel like a novice at practicing gratefulness during times of hardship and loss. I am grateful for this online sanctuary and community, the many teachers and opportunities on my path, and the abundance of resources to continue to grow these practices. ????????????…
Perseverance. Showing up as best I can and making thr best of it. Courage. Gratitude. Taking small, baby steps in a/ the direction that feels right. Being/ staying rooted in / with my body, breathing, and being with whatever is happening, rather than running away in my body or mind. Learning/ practicing to trust the process. With time, relearning to trust – God, self, others, the journey, life … and learning to laugh, relax, enjoy and find joy again. Yippee! Learning to s...
Perseverance. Showing up as best I can and making thr best of it. Courage. Gratitude. Taking small, baby steps in a/ the direction that feels right. Being/ staying rooted in / with my body, breathing, and being with whatever is happening, rather than running away in my body or mind. Learning/ practicing to trust the process. With time, relearning to trust – God, self, others, the journey, life … and learning to laugh, relax, enjoy and find joy again. Yippee! Learning to savour and appreciate the small things too, focus on those, and forget about the rest. Finally, to keep moving, trusting, believing, no matter how small and incremental the thoughts and movements are …
Thanks Deb, What a beautiful sentiment and approach to bring to each encounter this day! With appreciation, ????????
Hi Javier, Ah! How wonderful. Sounds like you have all you need! … and yes, I so hear you. Time and a designated space for art. That is my lifetime dream as well. Until then, wishing you the spaciousness you need to create away with those exquisite crayons and adult colouring ????. Hurrah! Warmly, KC ????
Hi Javier,
Is there a drawing tool that you enjoy using and that feels comfortable to touch? I am curious whether moving your arm and hand to make marks on a page that you enjoy may be helpful to touch into your childhood sense of play?
Namaste, ???????????? KC
Thanks Francine. So practical and helpful!????????????
Thank you Niels. Yes! Love the Rumi poem. May need to put that on my wall for awhile! ????????????…
Yes!
Beautiful. Thank you! Yes????
Hi Elaine, I am grateful for your gracious reframe and clear commitment to trek across the Salish Sea for the town hall gathering with Justin Trudeau. I pray that Sophia guides and accompanies all on your important journey today, and in the days to follow. Warmly, KC
Thank you Ed. So touching and powerful reminders. ???????? Warmly, KC
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