I wonder what my days would be if I only engaged beliefs that fuel my natural state of peace and joy.
What if I stopped taking on beliefs that don’t serve me – beliefs others have about me or what I think they think?
What if I were to just be…perfectly imperfectly me…and to stop being a belief thief?
Stand in the forest and just listen. You will hear the trees singing. It’s a quiet song that floats on the breeze as they gently sway in the currents of the air. Their song says “I love you…for all that is you…no matter what comes with you into the forest.” The trees welcome you, happy to have you there, just as you are.
Carry the kindness of the trees with you as you move through the jungle of life. Welcome all, just as it is. Then, feel the joy rise up in you that comes from this unconditional love. Feel the joy of being a tree swaying in the breeze, singing songs of love.
There is always a silver lining. It may be thin and barely visible, but it’s there, hugging the darkness, giving it form, and offering the portal, the transition from darkness to light. It’s always there. It just may take a little more effort to find it sometimes.
When you look out the car window do you see what is to come, what you have passed, or what is there right now? When you look in the rearview mirror, do you see what is behind you or is it right there with you? Can you meet yourself in the space between the past and future, your experiences all merging seamlessly to create the landscape that is this present moment? Are you aimlessly passing by each moment or are you actively immersed in the experience?
See it, feel it, live it…every moment.
If you think you have it, you probably don’t.
If you don’t think you’ve got it, you definitely do.
If you have it, don’t let it go.
Sparkle on…
It’s the gnarled bark
the splintered edges
and the twisted growth
that craft the greatest character.
Receive every moment in your today as the perfect next ingredient in creating the one-of-a-kind, divinely delicious, cocktail that is you.
Find your safe space, your inner refuge. Close your eyes for a moment and notice what it look like, what is all around you. Feel the comfort, peace, and ease this space brings you. Know that your safe space is always there for you.
Now, share the peace, and ease of this space with those around you. Through your thoughts, your words, your actions, today create a safe space around you inviting others to experience comfort, peace, and ease in your presence.
Today, we remember those who have given selflessly, who bravely share love and kindness at times when it would be easier to walk away or simply keep to themselves. Today, we celebrate the unexpected smile, the hand out reached, the spirit of peace in those who give of themselves for others.
Why are you choosing to make happiness a goal? Why not just choose to be happy?
Monday Mindfulness 