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A couple of days ago I listened to an interview with Mel Schwartz on Sounds True “Weekly Wisdom” (many other valuable talks on this site for free), and he said something that caugh my attention, that he didn’t know why or how we got that idea that change had to be a gradual process. If there is something we can improve now, why wait? … or something along those lines.. I thought I would try this approach, and it feels quite liberating. So far, I have let my daughter start her holidays ...
A couple of days ago I listened to an interview with Mel Schwartz on Sounds True “Weekly Wisdom” (many other valuable talks on this site for free), and he said something that caugh my attention, that he didn’t know why or how we got that idea that change had to be a gradual process. If there is something we can improve now, why wait? … or something along those lines.. I thought I would try this approach, and it feels quite liberating. So far, I have let my daughter start her holidays today and not in two days, as established by the school system (it’s end of the scholar year here). I am looking forward to continuing with this experiment.
This morning my daughter woke up and said “it’s dawn!” So we looked at the sky from bed, pink then yellow clouds that cleared up finally showing the blue sky, birds flying by
– It may be painful. I think the need to be right is a way to avoid shame and pain – It may put me in the other person’s shoes, reducing the distance and separation between us. – I may accept things more as they are, which usually and paradoxicaly is more likely to lead to change – I may learn more
The letter of Br David for Thanksgiving day has just given me the answer to this question, I rarely think about the hands that were behind growing the food I eat, bringing the electricity I get, building the house where I live, and so on… all of which I am truly grateful for
At this time of the year my heart yearns especially for time with family, grateful for all the means of communication we have nowadays.
Ahh this is a question that has kept me thinking…. Thank you for all the beautiful reflections. I thought of Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul, he says part of caring for the soul is to be in that place of the world you feel at home. I’ve had so many addresses, and I am grateful I have never been homeless. Everywhere has been a home somehow, my family of origin are far away, and when I visit I feel I am back home. At my own place, I feel free, and that’s home too.
Although I don’t feel my present job is ” my work”, I am grateful to my senior of 10 years, who introduced me to the company when they were looking for new staff, and I have been able to make a living. I have learned a great deal from him, especially in relating professionally, and we have developed a good, respectful and gentle relationship.
I listened to an interview of Glennon Doyle, they asked her something like how did she pray, and she answered that lately her prayer just said “help”. If I have a question, a problem, and remember what works, I ask The Higher Source to guide me to the answer/solution. I also do the practical work, talking to people, doing research. Sometimes the answers I get don’ t feel right to me, and I often stress due tu lack of trust. And I keep searching…. and then suddenly there it is, clear a...
I listened to an interview of Glennon Doyle, they asked her something like how did she pray, and she answered that lately her prayer just said “help”. If I have a question, a problem, and remember what works, I ask The Higher Source to guide me to the answer/solution. I also do the practical work, talking to people, doing research. Sometimes the answers I get don’ t feel right to me, and I often stress due tu lack of trust. And I keep searching…. and then suddenly there it is, clear as water. I have been looking for training, to change careers, and the very first course I was referred to was the right one for me but, because I hadn’t consider it carefully, I kept on looking at other options that didn’t feel right. So I will add thank you to the prayer: “help & thank you”
Grateful sea, I am glad that your post stayed, I can relate, my aged parents live in a different country and I am so grateful for the telephone calls, and we don’t talk much about emotional things either
Mee too
Oh wow Francine! (Goose bumps)
Yes Francine, and we also need to care for our souls on this human plain. I think that when we think about pleasing the ego it feels somehow like vanity but caring for our soul feels more self-compassionate. I am planning to go deeper on this theme and get myself Thomas Moore’s book “Care of the Soul” for Christmas, after a friend of mine told me about his work.
Thank you, Anna! I love these moments, I think you will agree with me ???? In the afternoon we had good rain and a rainbow! I was wondering if this question was the one that brought so much splendour ????, I could also picture your mountains (I miss the mountain) and all other wonderful things shared here, a splendid day! Wishing you (us) easy working days until holidays arrive!
Ooh yes!
Mee too Michael, meditation is helping, and I am a beginner
Aine, the world will be a better place having you as a healer, all the best with your new career, everything will be conspiring for this to happen, hence supporting your own healing first. I am also interested in those two things, herbalism and spirituality, although have never considered it as a career choice. I am thinking of becoming a landscaper.
John, reading your post I have just realised that relationships matter a great deal to me too, and as you said, including God. I think that’s why when I heard Br David saying that this is the most important thing, it resonated with me, thank you.
Aine, it is a blessing to have a lot of time for yourself, and we are privileged to read your writings here
A much needed awareness dear Anna
Kevin, I was having a discussion with my husband this morning about panhandlers at intersections, and I was trying to convey to him exactly what you said, thanks for the words. It is so common here in Johannesburg, and it is impossible to remain unmoved.
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