I do a lot of charity work already however I have recently found that I have turned into a bit of a hermit since my break up with my ex. I must be mindful of the fact that my friends wish to see me because my presence in their life brightens up their day. By locking myself away all the time, I am denying them (and my self) of cherished social interactions.
I am consistently told that my curriculum for students’ mindset changing is important and needs to reach every elementary, middle, and high school student. I need to both accept that and work harder to make it happen. weareworking2gether.org
Michael,
You chose a professional service which gives back.
I read that you need to work harder. I believe that most all teachers give all of themselves to the point of exhaustion.
I’m sure it is enough for you to set an intention each day to make a difference in the way you are able.
Let go and know this is enough. Be content and allow your self that.
Hope it’s ok for me to comment.
Peace and love to you.
I would like to be less afraid of connecting with people. Sometimes, I worry about what others think and so open myself up less, or I am so focused on what I need to get done that I forget about socializing. I think maybe my intellectual/industrious/logic side might need a little more balance with my emotional/connective side. When I am less afraid or less overly serious about all my daily tasks, then maybe I will open myself to more smiles, friendly conversations, and maybe even hugs (with cons...
I would like to be less afraid of connecting with people. Sometimes, I worry about what others think and so open myself up less, or I am so focused on what I need to get done that I forget about socializing. I think maybe my intellectual/industrious/logic side might need a little more balance with my emotional/connective side. When I am less afraid or less overly serious about all my daily tasks, then maybe I will open myself to more smiles, friendly conversations, and maybe even hugs (with consent, of course).
Currently I know I need to focus of freeing myself up for me. I need to be able to make sure that I stay healthy and happy otherwise I am no good to others. I need to keep my mind on track and stay positive in dark times so that I can be the light for others as I want to be.
I love this question because some of us over commit to doing things/ jobs that are not meaningful to us, perhaps we haven’t found what that calling for service is and we just occupy our time with overdoing, just to feel we have worth. So, how can I free myself up?
– Doing less, enjoying more.
– Self-care, saying more often “do I want a cup of tea?
– Letting go of what is out of my control
– Prayer, to be shown the best, effortless way to be of service
Palm, I so agree with you! I am retired and now that I am doing less and enjoying more, I have never been happier! I am very much about self-care the older I get! I feel I am now sending out much more positive energies into the Universe. Your sharing is appreciated!!
Blessings,Sheila
Thank you Sheila for your kind response, a reminder for me that sending out positive energies into the Universe is one of the best ways to do service! Blessings to you, Palm
I can free myself by being kind to others and feeling for their situation.
The hospital is filled with people who have a lot of pain. I hope I can smile and be gentle and kind.
Wonderful Always Learning.
Today I got stuck with Needles three times and the poor young nurse just couldn’t get it in my vain.
I’m happy I didn’t react. I am staying calm and I guess I’ll wait and see.
How can the rose produce a greater fragrance, or the apple tree more fruit? Neither have a choice in the matter, they can simply bask in the light and energy of the sun, soak up the rain that falls on them and weather the seasons.
I imagine that there are two places I can be in any given moment. I can either float around in my own thoughts, judgments, anxieties or I can place myself within the present and absorb the world that surrounds me. I can free my mind of all pressures. I can become a good listener, opening my heart to others. I can take in the world around me and notice all the small details that make life as beautiful as it is (if only we would take the time to notice).
If I am doing what I can and what is reasonable to be of service to others presently, and doing so in a manner that makes sense in relationship to my ongoing other important responsibilities, then I see no reason to be doing “more.” Doing more for the sake of doing more seems to me to be closer to obsession and self-need rather than right order and true service. Few and far between are those rare persons whose very lives are about service to others. For them, there is no “freeing myself up...
If I am doing what I can and what is reasonable to be of service to others presently, and doing so in a manner that makes sense in relationship to my ongoing other important responsibilities, then I see no reason to be doing “more.” Doing more for the sake of doing more seems to me to be closer to obsession and self-need rather than right order and true service. Few and far between are those rare persons whose very lives are about service to others. For them, there is no “freeing myself up,” it is what and who they are. What they do, and how they go about it, seems to flow with a kind of grace that cannot be manufactured with desire.
– Kevin
Thanks for your comment, Sheila. I was concerned that I didn’t want to respond negatively. I sat with my response for awhile before posting, as it was what I thought and felt honestly. Peace and Joy to you my friend. – Kevin
A good reminder that grace can never be manufactured. It is a gift.
God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can, and
The wisdom to know the difference
I do a lot of charity work already however I have recently found that I have turned into a bit of a hermit since my break up with my ex. I must be mindful of the fact that my friends wish to see me because my presence in their life brightens up their day. By locking myself away all the time, I am denying them (and my self) of cherished social interactions.
I am consistently told that my curriculum for students’ mindset changing is important and needs to reach every elementary, middle, and high school student. I need to both accept that and work harder to make it happen. weareworking2gether.org
Michael,
You chose a professional service which gives back.
I read that you need to work harder. I believe that most all teachers give all of themselves to the point of exhaustion.
I’m sure it is enough for you to set an intention each day to make a difference in the way you are able.
Let go and know this is enough. Be content and allow your self that.
Hope it’s ok for me to comment.
Peace and love to you.
I would like to be less afraid of connecting with people. Sometimes, I worry about what others think and so open myself up less, or I am so focused on what I need to get done that I forget about socializing. I think maybe my intellectual/industrious/logic side might need a little more balance with my emotional/connective side. When I am less afraid or less overly serious about all my daily tasks, then maybe I will open myself to more smiles, friendly conversations, and maybe even hugs (with cons...
I would like to be less afraid of connecting with people. Sometimes, I worry about what others think and so open myself up less, or I am so focused on what I need to get done that I forget about socializing. I think maybe my intellectual/industrious/logic side might need a little more balance with my emotional/connective side. When I am less afraid or less overly serious about all my daily tasks, then maybe I will open myself to more smiles, friendly conversations, and maybe even hugs (with consent, of course).
Currently I know I need to focus of freeing myself up for me. I need to be able to make sure that I stay healthy and happy otherwise I am no good to others. I need to keep my mind on track and stay positive in dark times so that I can be the light for others as I want to be.
*Be honest
*Try not to discriminate
*RESPOND rather than react
I’d say your response here John would work for any one of us….I know it would for me! Thanks.
I love this question because some of us over commit to doing things/ jobs that are not meaningful to us, perhaps we haven’t found what that calling for service is and we just occupy our time with overdoing, just to feel we have worth. So, how can I free myself up?
– Doing less, enjoying more.
– Self-care, saying more often “do I want a cup of tea?
– Letting go of what is out of my control
– Prayer, to be shown the best, effortless way to be of service
Love your response, Palm. Thank you. Now on to my cup of tea!
Thank you Kevin ???? I must credit Anne Lammot for the quote on the cup of tea!
Thank you Palm!
Let go and let the holy spirt shine inside out. Let go, allow.
Yes Antoinette! Let go, allow, this is freeing indeed, thank you
Palm, I so agree with you! I am retired and now that I am doing less and enjoying more, I have never been happier! I am very much about self-care the older I get! I feel I am now sending out much more positive energies into the Universe. Your sharing is appreciated!!
Blessings,Sheila
Thank you Sheila for your kind response, a reminder for me that sending out positive energies into the Universe is one of the best ways to do service! Blessings to you, Palm
I can free myself by being kind to others and feeling for their situation.
The hospital is filled with people who have a lot of pain. I hope I can smile and be gentle and kind.
• Release judgement
• Forgive myself and others ????
• Stay present in the moment ????
• Listen ????
• Act, not react ????
Wonderful Always Learning.
Today I got stuck with Needles three times and the poor young nurse just couldn’t get it in my vain.
I’m happy I didn’t react. I am staying calm and I guess I’ll wait and see.
As a dialysis patient who gets stuck with 2 large needles (sometimes, like yesterday…3,) three times a week for 4 hours, I understand completely! ????
Dear, thanks for the five flowers of making a difference to others which matters.
How can the rose produce a greater fragrance, or the apple tree more fruit? Neither have a choice in the matter, they can simply bask in the light and energy of the sun, soak up the rain that falls on them and weather the seasons.
Oh! Well said, Patjos!
Love this Patjos !
I imagine that there are two places I can be in any given moment. I can either float around in my own thoughts, judgments, anxieties or I can place myself within the present and absorb the world that surrounds me. I can free my mind of all pressures. I can become a good listener, opening my heart to others. I can take in the world around me and notice all the small details that make life as beautiful as it is (if only we would take the time to notice).
If I am doing what I can and what is reasonable to be of service to others presently, and doing so in a manner that makes sense in relationship to my ongoing other important responsibilities, then I see no reason to be doing “more.” Doing more for the sake of doing more seems to me to be closer to obsession and self-need rather than right order and true service. Few and far between are those rare persons whose very lives are about service to others. For them, there is no “freeing myself up...
If I am doing what I can and what is reasonable to be of service to others presently, and doing so in a manner that makes sense in relationship to my ongoing other important responsibilities, then I see no reason to be doing “more.” Doing more for the sake of doing more seems to me to be closer to obsession and self-need rather than right order and true service. Few and far between are those rare persons whose very lives are about service to others. For them, there is no “freeing myself up,” it is what and who they are. What they do, and how they go about it, seems to flow with a kind of grace that cannot be manufactured with desire.
– Kevin
That is beautiful, Kevin! Very inspiring! Thank-you for your sharing!
Peace, Sheila
Thanks for your comment, Sheila. I was concerned that I didn’t want to respond negatively. I sat with my response for awhile before posting, as it was what I thought and felt honestly. Peace and Joy to you my friend. – Kevin
A good reminder that grace can never be manufactured. It is a gift.
God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can, and
The wisdom to know the difference
Thank you, my friend for this reminder of grace within the Serenity Prayer itself!
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