2009
A new year, a new attitude, a new belief system - not much to ask for! But I'm working on it.
In my favorite magazine, The Sun, I came across this beautiful quote from a Buddhist monk: "If it shouldn't be this way, it wouldn't be this way." How wonderful, what a great way to encapsulate acceptance. Like so many of us, I often think that what we are sent in this life has meaning and lessons for us. I certainly grew from taking care of my son when he was hospitalized so frequently as a baby and young child. Now I think it is time to revisit that state in which I was able to accept what was sent and exist peacefully within it. I can already sense a trace of calm that was elusive before. Whether it will last, I don't know, but it is a welcome relief. Giving up the struggle and the discomfort will be a blessing, if I can achieve it. Just sitting in it, rather than striving for something different.
I never was one for New Year's resolutions, but maybe now is the time...
In my favorite magazine, The Sun, I came across this beautiful quote from a Buddhist monk: "If it shouldn't be this way, it wouldn't be this way." How wonderful, what a great way to encapsulate acceptance. Like so many of us, I often think that what we are sent in this life has meaning and lessons for us. I certainly grew from taking care of my son when he was hospitalized so frequently as a baby and young child. Now I think it is time to revisit that state in which I was able to accept what was sent and exist peacefully within it. I can already sense a trace of calm that was elusive before. Whether it will last, I don't know, but it is a welcome relief. Giving up the struggle and the discomfort will be a blessing, if I can achieve it. Just sitting in it, rather than striving for something different.
I never was one for New Year's resolutions, but maybe now is the time...
posted by Vicky | 9:43 PM
1 Comments:
I hope we see more, Vicky.
Hugs,
V
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