When you think of blooming, how does it feel? I'm thinking in terms of your spirit blooming. The essence of who you are is expansive and flows. It is not obstructed because it cannot be. When we show up as we are – in all our glory and all our flaws – we feel how all else simply bumps up against us then gently away. This isn’t about feeling “good” or feeling “bad” it’s about feeling and allowing the sensation to move through you. Why? So you can be you. All the good and bad are distractions that we can choose to observe instead of let in. (Not an easy process, but it can be done. …
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Beliefs and Curiosity
What came to mind when I saw this picture of these two easels...I thought about beliefs. When we have a strong belief about something, and are presented with an opposing thought that we cannot fully take in as a valid possibility, we're like the first easel - there is a part of our mind that is closed, along with our creativity. There is a part of us that is blocked and we cannot see or hear anything other than our own thoughts and beliefs. Then there is the 2nd easel, with the blank paper on it. We still may have a strong belief about something, however, when presented with …
Do You See Me?
Another poem came to me that I thought you'd appreciate. When talking with someone you care about, do you ever feel like the other person isn't really listening? They may be saying, "Uh huh," but you know they aren't really hearing you. As evolved people, we can reason that it's nothing personal, they probably have a lot on their mind, etc. etc. It still doesn't feel good. So, what to do? Well, I thought about this, after feeling somewhat ignored recently, and the below poem came to me. The truth is, I'm responsible for my own happiness, and I always have a choice about how I want to be. …