- It's all a dance: the partnership, the job, parenthood, friendship- sometimes you will lead, at others follow, and sometimes you step on each others damn toes- let the spirit move you to the beat and when you lose it slow down, listen, observe and when you connect with the rhythm again- go on, girl- shake that tail feather!
- You must be AWAKE to honor your partner, friends, children, and also yourself. Book- Awareness, by Anthony DeMello
- You must grant your partner and children space when they need it, as well as provide that for yourself, too.
- You realized you have true love, a spiritually based love with Aaron, and because of this have learned that you two will not always need or want each other and that is GREAT, not bad. You learned to let go of each other in order to really love each other. You quit taking things personally- not all moods, hard times, good times and everything in between is about you. YOU GOT OVER YOUR DAMN SELF! :)
- Change happens because you are open to it, honest about it and READY for it. Just being open does not mean you are ready for it. It'll come faster when you wait patiently. Ironic, I know.
- You must recognize that every moment is a choice to be at peace internally or not. No, really- a CHOICE- trust yourself, you really understand this finally. Now continue practicing it.
- Listen to what others say, particularly your partner and children, but when their tongues throw hurtful words at you- hear only what you own and breathe through that which you do not. Accept, observe, apologize if you need to, and WORK on the parts that are yours. The rest is not yours, so don't spend time worrying about it. You cannot do a durn thing to fix their bullshit- it's is hard enough to own your own charms and misbehavior's.
- If it is clear their words are not about you, remain steadfast in providing your love, support, and compassion. Something is wrong and they need your best as they go through whatever it is. You will need the same in return someday as well.
- No matter what happens- you cannot stop it, it is happening, always- LIFE- be fluid and move with it- or else it may just overwhelm you.
- Don't define yourself by your emotional state- experience it and see it for what it is, but don't be it. This makes it too easy to become self absorbed, and begin viewing the world from your perspective only- even if its unconscious and harmless. You are a Cancer- you don't need any more assistance with this issue. ;)
- Never judge others, no really, shut it- you don't know and it doesn't matter. You hear that, IT DOES NOT MATTER. We are all as crazy and confused as the rest of the lot- yours just manifests itself in different ways, under different circumstances, because of different life experiences and support systems. There is no need for judgment. We are all on different journeys, at different points in our unique paths. Get the theme- different. There is plenty of judgment kickin' around this place already. You don't need to be a contributor. You better believe if you catch yourself judging others it is something unresolved in you- ego, attitude, old patterns, insecurities...something in you you must learn to let go!
- The more you wake up, the crazier you may sound- it's cool- GO with it! ;)
- Strength, courage, and consciousness bring with them great freedom- continue practicing these things.
- Never doubt that you are moving in the right direction unless you KNOW you are not- you will know.
- You have always believed there is something magical out there, you now understand it's not out there, but everywhere, moving through each of us- the more aware and free you are the easier it is to recognize its steady, comforting presence. You are starting to really be friendly with it- whatever IT is.
- None of that other stuff really matters, it does not change who 'you' are- professional titles, compliments, fashion, social status- but as long as you can remember this, rock on!- enjoy these as they come- they can be a lot of fun and make you smile. Never rely on any of these items to relieve something inside you. If you do choose to pursue them do it when all else is in order, and do so sparingly.
- Your insomia is alive and well again...sleep more- think less! ;)
- Whatever you are feeling- it's in you. It's not Jimmy's fault, or Joe's because it is your reaction to life's stimulus after all. If you experience ill feelings toward others or yourself, observe this reaction in yourself (with as little judgment as possible), identify its origin and grow fearlessly.
- Always fearlessly!
Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude...
L.
