So many miraculous blessings! For now, today, I am grateful for healthy eyes, ears, the felt sense of touch, the ability to smell, taste, and my whole body/ mind, through which I am able to think, feel, show up and move with relative dignity, grace and ease …

I can practice rooting, connecting and listening from a deeper place, and choosing a response from there. When/ as I lose that connection, I can practice awareness and returning…

I would most like to learn to accept and be my true, authentic self in the world, and in doing this to accept, encourage and support the same in others.

Thich Nhat Hanh talks about the benefits of meditation, which he describes as equal parts reflection and action.

The invitation I hear in
this question is to be aware of, actively converse and engage with this balance. Perhaps will start with mindful walking, breathing and embracing the exquisite autumn colours on
the path! … ????????????????????‍????????????

Keep learning, practicing, modelling gratefulness and doing the intentional, ‘heavy lifting’ myself. Learning with/ from and following the lead of Pilgrim and many, many others on the path. Being humble, curious, creative and aware of ego. Ditching pride. Perhaps by irreverence, cheekiness, humour and telling the truth slant. I think this is a huge work in progress for many of us…

I keep practicing to show up in the world as calm, patient, kind, open, generous, accepting, understanding, forgiving… As I learn greater compassion and acceptance of self, I have more to give to others. I hope that my quiet, peaceful and authentic presence is a positive one for others. I am grateful to Susan Cain, David Whyte and many others who teach and model that couerage does not always roar…

In the morning, sitting in my chair with feet up and fresh coffee in hand – reading, writing , meditating. In the evening, having dinner with my husband and reflecting on the day. Also yoga or a walk in nature, catching up with family or friends, wherever it fits in the day.

As I learn to connect with spirit with awareness, clear intention, gentleness and kindness, so I am more able to care for the people and world around in simple and meaningful ways. Slowing down, breathing deeply, pausing, connecting, moving …

I appreciate so many wise reflections. With Patjos
and Amor Fati’s caution and higher or awakened consciousness, I would add patience, openness and courage.
Also to start small, ideally within and extending out from relationships, communities activities I am already a part of, as Kevin suggests.

Home baked cookies fresh out of the oven, and the more subtle smell of the gooey dough in the bowl and on my fingers. My mom made many batches of small cookies with great love!

Thank you! ???????? Beautiful word and gesture…

Thank you Carol. Beautiful! mmmmmm… ???????? KC

I am with you Kevin. Being by or on the ocean is so calming and humbling for me as well…

Prayers for you and all in Mexico. May you all be held in light and love.

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Thanks Aine. Beautiful!

Thank you Julie. I find this challenging and hopeful. Will read that next chapter of Pema’s book. Too bad awakening energy can feel so darn painful and confusing! Blessings, KC

I would love that Anna. Thanks!