Quote Mindfulness is attentiveness, moment to moment. What’s happening right now and what’s coming up in me in response to what’s happening right now. Importantly, this is in the service of being able to choose wisely so that I avoid complicating my own life and the lives of others. ~Sylvia Boorstein~ Blog There have been many times in my life when something was happening to me that was so intense I (in essence) went into my cave and deep personal contemplation and inner reflection. When I did that others felt somewhat “kept at a distance” and when I came out and shared my process and resolution with my friends many said, “Why didn’t you call me and let me help you?” The answer was simple, I needed to find my way my self. In such moment unfortunately many will have their own slant or personal wound that can intrude into the conversation, which is not helpful and actually more difficult to sort. I have learned that in those challenging moments I rely upon my “life coach”, bodywork, exercise, and meditation to give me the tools necessary to move past an issue. Friends often love you so much that they want to help but my process might bring up some of their unresolved issues also. It is difficult enough to figure out your next step without having others suffering overlaying an already painful process. Besides egos can easily get involved with their need to be right. What is the most challenging in life is to stay objective and open, compassion and honoring of each person’s process. I have learned something about women especially that if you allow them to have their process and express what they are feeling, they will eventually self-correct. It is beautiful to watch and be a witness. It is a constant re-affirmation that within each of us are tools of awareness that are right there if we will go through the muddy mess of emotions, ego, and drama that we need to feel in order to come to truth. ~Suzanne Wagner~ Video Pema Chodron – The Exercise that could end your Suffering – Oprah Winfrey Network https://youtube/watch?v=L9r_X6aX6HA
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:57:25 +0000