I read an interesting quote this morning which said, “The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work that you should be doing for the rest of your life.” (Jessica Hirsche) I like to think of it in terms of creation…what do you love to create? I feel that we all have a creative – Read More –
MIND
March 27, 2013
CREATIVITY
March 26, 2013
CHANNEL YOUR INNER SUPERHERO
Storm (of the X-Men) has always been my favorite superhero! Her ability to channel the elements, fly, and speak in such a succinct and powerful way…not to mention her beauty and focus on always doing the right thing…made her stand out among all other superheroes. Recently, while reading Deepak Chopra’s The Seven Spiritual Law of Superheroes, I – Read More –
March 26, 2013
PERSPECTIVE
It took me a while to realize that this is a barbershop. Yikes. (Lol!) (Awesome photo though!) Moral: Things are not always as bad as they seem. (But sometimes they are…haha!) It just depends on your state of mind. (The towels look very clean, as does the floor!) And the more you look, the more – Read More –
March 25, 2013
LIVING IN THE PRESENT
A man walking across a field encountered a tiger. He fled, the tiger chasing after him. Coming to a cliff, he caught hold of a wild vine and swung himself over the edge. The tiger sniffed at him from above. Terrified, the man looked down to where, far below, another tiger had come, waiting to – Read More –
March 25, 2013
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
A lesson in Sufism from Idries Shah: Because the average person thinks in patterns and cannot accomodate himself to a really different point of view, he loses a great deal of meaning in life. He may live, even progress, but he cannot understand all that is going on. The story of the smuggler makes this – Read More –
March 25, 2013
MOVING ON
Two monks were once traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was falling. Coming around the bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash, unable to cross the intersection. “Come on, girl,” said the first monk. Lifting her in his arms, he carried her over the mud. The second – Read More –
March 24, 2013
NOT TO FORGIVE
Not to forgive is to be imprisoned by the past, by old grievances that do not permit life to proceed with new business. ~ Robin Casarjian
I’ve always loved water. I find it calming, beautiful, and powerful. Water’s power lies in its ability to patiently wear down anything and wash away everything. Given enough time, water will turn the sharpest rock into a smooth pebble. Water feeds the earth (rain) and washes it away (flood). Water is always changing…one can never step into the same river twice.
Water is my favorite element, and I could probably go on for some time about all of its qualities, but today I invite you to reflect with me on water’s constantly changing nature. Water that’s stagnant becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and disease. It is not the true nature of water to be stagnant…it is meant to move. Even a lake that looks still on the surface has an undercurrent of energy and movement that we just can’t see.
When we choose to be stagnant, and unwilling to flow with nature, we lay the groundwork for illness. When we choose not to forgive, we become stuck…stagnant. We create a prison for ourselves where we suffer…and through our suffering, make others suffer as well. Without intending to, we extend our original suffering to others and continue the vicious cycle. We learn what we live, and often repeat the same actions that caused us so much pain. Forgiveness is the only key out of this prison…it is the only way to stop this cycle. (Healing with Truth)
When we become like water, we flow through life…we forgive others (even when we don’t understand why they made us suffer, we understand it is because they are suffering and truly need help: Peace). We bring life to the earth with our renewing smiles and positive attitude and our willingness to share our gifts. And we recognize that everything changes…we learn to let go and move on. In so doing, we demonstrate beauty, strength, and peace.
Water teaches us how, but remember…forgiveness is for you.