Forgiveness from others begins with oneself. There's a tendency to set unforeseen intangible expectations. When those expectations are not met, either by self or by means of another, one emotes...sometimes unfavorably. The overused phrase of "I'm sorry" derives from personal feelings of shame and guilt. This week, catch yourself in outbursts of emotions causing the want to use the "I'm sorry" phrase then find out how you arrived at it.
"Life is an adventure in forgiveness." --Norman Cousisns
Forgiveness from others begins with oneself. There's a tendency to set unforeseen intangible expectations. When those expectations are not met, either by self or by means of another, one emotes...sometimes unfavorably. The overused phrase of "I'm sorry" derives from personal feelings of shame and guilt. This week, catch yourself in outbursts of emotions causing the want to use the "I'm sorry" phrase then find out how you arrived at it. Instead of partaking in all that shopping and spending for a "good deal", join me, where ever you are on this planet, for a silent meditation. Friday morning (11/28/14) at 10 a.m. (your time), stop whatever you are doing and sit with me in silence for 5 minutes in the intent of love. This is the "best deal" out there...raising the light of this world we share. I'm laughing with you, oh ducks of the retention pond!
What jokes do you tell to visiting fliers that have you cackle so?! A riot or laugher midday and night slithers a snicker from tightly pressed lips curls up at the ends! Just what's so funny that your many qwords are few but your giggles and QWAA-qwaa-qwaa-qwaa is as contagious as a child's smile. I cannot seem to stop my belly from shaking or my cheeks from cheesing. Your quackers are delicious to my ears. Thank you for finding laughter in life. I am delighted by the sound of your laugh, oh ducks! One can move throughout each moment of life simplistically by doing so one branch at a time, or climbing many branches stemming from many branches simultaneously. Which notch is your foot being held up by? What can you simplify in your life? Break it down to the essence. Do you swing freely, or does the "Monkey Mind" swing you?
There is resistance when it comes time to part with something most cherished...children from their raggedy stuffed "friends", the loss of a loved one, transitioning to new life chapters, deciding to step outside of the norm...all with the basis of fear leading the emotion pathway. Address them then let go of your fears. Letting go can be both scary and liberating. Let go so you can move from the comfortable, habitual-built experiences to ones filled with unknown outcomes that are unfamiliar and seemingly with the intention of making you feel-look-act "foolish". This is only a judgement of your own creation. When it is right for you, give into this newness and surrender to the whatever may come. Fear shadows the wonderful surprises on her other side.
One day you have it and in 6 hours, it is totally gone! Balance is just plain difficult...when the focus is on your inabilities. By looking inward and understanding what areas throw you out of sync, one can, with time, begin to notice how to bring oneself back into alignment. This isn't just a physical re-adjustment. Let the asana (physical yoga) practice be a guide for balance off the mat. Take a step back to look at the whole scope of the imbalance picture and include the smallest brushstrokes within it. From here, it will become easier to discover the process toward equilibrium. Breathe. Concentrate. Relax. Take it slow. Be patient with the progression of growth. Don't be so hard on yourself when you do falter. Beating yourself up keeps "balance" just outside of your grasp.
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