Love it, Michele. As someone who’s learned to value spontaneity over planning, I feel that presence is the greatest form of preparation. Life often goes differently from the way we plan things. Life is like jazz: not classical music. We’re given the basic chord structures and improvise off of that.
The question to me is; How am I actively honoring the preciousness of my life? Today I choose to leave the genie in the bottle. That genie who has only the worst of intentions for me. The genie that when released cares not about preciousness of life as he spins chaos and ill health. Peace and love.
Dear Joseph , I hear it is difficult and can’t say I know exactly of course. It’s good 😊 that you choose to leave that genie in the bottle. Keep going and let go. Thank you for sharing . Hugs 🤗
Think of the holy moment,
dear Joseph,
when you saw the fawn yesterday,
and the nameless duck with her ducklings.
Spend a moment
and think of clouds and sun,
shade and light amongst the cottonwoods
and the enjoyment you experienced in the light breeze of evening.
Take the genie’s power
and crush it . . .
you can do this. ♥
Slowing down and resting . I need to actively let go of the inner critic, yelling at me to keep going, achieve more, be ashamed of myself for slowing down and not perfecting myself and everything around me. I woke up with a migraine and the inner voice is so harsh and thr anxiety level is high due to it . It’s all – me this self who can’t just accept whatever happens at this moment. This self is so strong- the mind of FOMO. My kids are all here and my mom flies here from the USA today. She arrives tomorrow and everyone has so many things planned.
What is hard to accept is that I am not this body I’m just in it . We are all in this same boat.⛴️
We are the energy and light of the universe and letting go is the way out . My attachments are my burden- my karma, habits and body. To truly surrender is our gift from God/universe. To become one.
All I can do now in this state of massive pain is pray . It always comes to this – this moment is always here available to me . Please hold my hand while I let go. I’m sorry for my attachments, I’m sorry to everyone for having an illness because this too needs to be let go of. I feel so powerless. It’s amazing how fast we can go from full of a sense of self to utterly helplessness.
Life is precious it’s here one moment and gone the next like a bubble 🫧. Thank you 🙏 for allowing me to breathe and rest .
Antoinette, I hear that old fearful message of the need to perform. I hear the fear of disappointing someone. I hear the fear of failure.I hear it because I, too, am very familiar with it. Just remember there is a part of you that has never been afraid. May you honor it and let it hold you. You appear to be in the future afraid you will not be able to live up to everyone’s plans. May you live just for today and take care of your body for it is your home. Just do your best one day at a time. Life is process not performance. You are enough.
These days with family are full of personalities, and the complexity of life long relationships.
Maybe to release the tension in all of this, you could give yourself a break
and let go of perfecting your journey to become truth.
I know this is your highest goal, Antoinette,
but it maybe more than you can handle at this time.
Maybe you can let it get a little messy and just relax into being with family.
Dealing with all these family members at once is a lot.
Maybe release the pressure on yourself to do it right
and just take some time to be.
And allow yourself your emotions and
allow the old stories to emerge.
And when possible (if possible) appreciate family members with all their imperfections.
And especially accept yourself.
Sending love and strength to you Antoinette. Mary
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I might actively honor the preciousness of my life by continuing to be grateful each day, mindful, and be present.
Love it, Michele. As someone who’s learned to value spontaneity over planning, I feel that presence is the greatest form of preparation. Life often goes differently from the way we plan things. Life is like jazz: not classical music. We’re given the basic chord structures and improvise off of that.
I do too . . . 🙂
I like the comparison.
By honoring the preciousness of everyone else’s.
Namaste,
dear Laura.
The Divine in me
bows to the Divine in you . . . ♥
Simple words, and very wise, Laura. Thank you!
The question to me is; How am I actively honoring the preciousness of my life? Today I choose to leave the genie in the bottle. That genie who has only the worst of intentions for me. The genie that when released cares not about preciousness of life as he spins chaos and ill health. Peace and love.
Peace and love to you, Joseph. 💕
My daughter’s company was invited to the Miami Marlin’s ( baseball team) 2nd annual “Recovery Awareness Night” .
Look it up, such a wonderful idea!
Dear Joseph , I hear it is difficult and can’t say I know exactly of course. It’s good 😊 that you choose to leave that genie in the bottle. Keep going and let go. Thank you for sharing . Hugs 🤗
Think of the holy moment,
dear Joseph,
when you saw the fawn yesterday,
and the nameless duck with her ducklings.
Spend a moment
and think of clouds and sun,
shade and light amongst the cottonwoods
and the enjoyment you experienced in the light breeze of evening.
Take the genie’s power
and crush it . . .
you can do this. ♥
To actively honor the preciousness of my life I will live simply and enjoy every moment….gratefully.
Perfect EJP thank you
That’s the way to do it, EJP.
Slowing down and resting . I need to actively let go of the inner critic, yelling at me to keep going, achieve more, be ashamed of myself for slowing down and not perfecting myself and everything around me. I woke up with a migraine and the inner voice is so harsh and thr anxiety level is high due to it . It’s all – me this self who can’t just accept whatever happens at this moment. This self is so strong- the mind of FOMO. My kids are all here and my mom flies here from the USA today. She arrives tomorrow and everyone has so many things planned.
What is hard to accept is that I am not this body I’m just in it . We are all in this same boat.⛴️
We are the energy and light of the universe and letting go is the way out . My attachments are my burden- my karma, habits and body. To truly surrender is our gift from God/universe. To become one.
All I can do now in this state of massive pain is pray . It always comes to this – this moment is always here available to me . Please hold my hand while I let go. I’m sorry for my attachments, I’m sorry to everyone for having an illness because this too needs to be let go of. I feel so powerless. It’s amazing how fast we can go from full of a sense of self to utterly helplessness.
Life is precious it’s here one moment and gone the next like a bubble 🫧. Thank you 🙏 for allowing me to breathe and rest .
Antoinette, I hear that old fearful message of the need to perform. I hear the fear of disappointing someone. I hear the fear of failure.I hear it because I, too, am very familiar with it. Just remember there is a part of you that has never been afraid. May you honor it and let it hold you. You appear to be in the future afraid you will not be able to live up to everyone’s plans. May you live just for today and take care of your body for it is your home. Just do your best one day at a time. Life is process not performance. You are enough.
Dear Carol ,
Thank you for the thoughtful message. I appreciate your kindness. 💓🌻
These days with family are full of personalities, and the complexity of life long relationships.
Maybe to release the tension in all of this, you could give yourself a break
and let go of perfecting your journey to become truth.
I know this is your highest goal, Antoinette,
but it maybe more than you can handle at this time.
Maybe you can let it get a little messy and just relax into being with family.
Dealing with all these family members at once is a lot.
Maybe release the pressure on yourself to do it right
and just take some time to be.
And allow yourself your emotions and
allow the old stories to emerge.
And when possible (if possible) appreciate family members with all their imperfections.
And especially accept yourself.
Sending love and strength to you Antoinette. Mary
Dear Mary, yes I want and I worry – I think you’re right to just let it get messy and relax with family. It’s ok to not have control.
“It’s amazing how fast we can go from full of a sense of self to utterly helplessness.”
It amazes me
every time it happens,
dear Antoinette . . .
I hope your migraine and your anxieties
are gone in the next moment
like a bubble. ♥
Thank you Sparrow . It’s always like that and sometimes it disappears faster and sometimes it’s slower . Thanks again .
Wishing you deep and restorative rest, Antoinette.
Dear Drea I appreciate the well wishes . 💓
I hope you feel better, enjoy the time with your kids and mom.
Essence/soul soothing thoughts to you, dear Antoinette.
Thank you Joseph . You too- peace and joy .