I am crying so much right now. I'm having such a hard time this January. Thank you for keeping this space on the internet. I sent myself a few lines on whatsapp so that I can read them later this week when I need to.
I’m sorry you’ve not had a good January so far Anne. It’s been slow and rocky for me also. Remember we are part of nature and nature is still in winter phase. We don’t move into Spring to blossom until March-ish. Be gentle with yourself and follow your own rhythm. I love that you sent those lines to read to yourself. Sending you so much love ❤️🙏🏽
I loved the lose line too Shelly. I actually shared something similar in my most recent newsletter from Osho: “Be loose—so in every situation you can flow easily, water-like, as when water is poured into a glass, it takes the shape of the glass. It doesn’t resist, it doesn’t say, “This is not my form.” If the water is poured into a jar, into a jug, it takes the shape of that. It has no resistance. It is loose. Remain loose like water.” - Osho, Tantra
Lisa, your writing gets me every time I read it. I am listening to it as I try to rush through the making of pumpkin muffins. And it’s a huge reminder to not rush through. My day is not a to-do list. It’s an invitation to the party. Thank you!!
Noticing the anger. Today’s my birthday. I always say it’s no big deal and not to worry so nobody does. And then I feel unloved and spiral. It’s that I think it’s burdensome for people to love me and try to make it easy for them at my own expense.
This. I'm going to print it and hang it on my wall. It feels like a prayer or a letter from something other worldly reminding me to keep putting one foot down and then the other. I'm struggling and needed this today. Thank you.
How do I keep going? Stop believing your thoughts. Don't argue with what is because when you do, you only suffer. Years ago, I thought I needed my spouse when he wanted to go. I fought reality, thinking my happiness evolved around him. I was only creating pain for myself. Now I know better. Accept things as they come with an open heart. Yes, it hurts like hell, but if I hadn't believed the thought that "I needed him," I would have suffered far less.
A workable, revolving document that you (we) can pull out as needed. This is brilliant and lovely. I love the range from more energetic to specific, like chop the veggies ahead of time and smile at strangers. Also, I'm a lover of lists...so there's that!
This line really jumped out at me: "Notice how un-alone you really are while you make soup."
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Oh gosh yes 🙌🏽 me too! It was like a revelation
Me too ❤️
I love that too 🧡
I am crying so much right now. I'm having such a hard time this January. Thank you for keeping this space on the internet. I sent myself a few lines on whatsapp so that I can read them later this week when I need to.
I’m sorry you’ve not had a good January so far Anne. It’s been slow and rocky for me also. Remember we are part of nature and nature is still in winter phase. We don’t move into Spring to blossom until March-ish. Be gentle with yourself and follow your own rhythm. I love that you sent those lines to read to yourself. Sending you so much love ❤️🙏🏽
Thank you Vipul, your comment is touching me! 🙏
I’m so glad it resonates with you Anne. I feel like you may enjoy these collection of reflections I wrote recently: https://open.substack.com/pub/soulwisdom/p/being-and-becoming?r=a9uns&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
“See what changes when you stop thinking about yourself so much. I SAY THIS SO LOVINGLY.”
“Trust nothing will fall apart if you stop taking it all so seriously. Let it be looser.”
(my two takeaways on first read)
I loved the lose line too Shelly. I actually shared something similar in my most recent newsletter from Osho: “Be loose—so in every situation you can flow easily, water-like, as when water is poured into a glass, it takes the shape of the glass. It doesn’t resist, it doesn’t say, “This is not my form.” If the water is poured into a jar, into a jug, it takes the shape of that. It has no resistance. It is loose. Remain loose like water.” - Osho, Tantra
Beautiful. I keep going:
- by remembering to pause for breath
- by trying to remember the big picture or reason for doing what am doing, and forgiving myself when I forget this
- by recognising what I have taken on that isn't actually mine to take on, and giving it back!
- by reading brilliantly written pieces such as Lisa's.
Not a complete list, but it is a start!
Lisa, your writing gets me every time I read it. I am listening to it as I try to rush through the making of pumpkin muffins. And it’s a huge reminder to not rush through. My day is not a to-do list. It’s an invitation to the party. Thank you!!
Gorgeous, moving words. So important in these dark and cold days.
Noticing the anger. Today’s my birthday. I always say it’s no big deal and not to worry so nobody does. And then I feel unloved and spiral. It’s that I think it’s burdensome for people to love me and try to make it easy for them at my own expense.
Don't wait for others to notice your birthday. I have been planning my own birthdays for me along with a gift for me for many years now. ☺️
Happy birthday Adrienne;)
Thank you. 😊
This. I'm going to print it and hang it on my wall. It feels like a prayer or a letter from something other worldly reminding me to keep putting one foot down and then the other. I'm struggling and needed this today. Thank you.
How do I keep going? Stop believing your thoughts. Don't argue with what is because when you do, you only suffer. Years ago, I thought I needed my spouse when he wanted to go. I fought reality, thinking my happiness evolved around him. I was only creating pain for myself. Now I know better. Accept things as they come with an open heart. Yes, it hurts like hell, but if I hadn't believed the thought that "I needed him," I would have suffered far less.
Every time I read your beautiful words, my heart opens more and more just where I need it. Thank you so much, Lisa. ♥️
Thank you for sharing this wonderful comment Ferera. I’ve found the journey of life is all about opening our hearts 😊❤️
So much wisdom here, I will come back to it again and again. Thank you. This is everything:
"Stop striving for extraordinary. Let ordinary move you." What a mantra to live by.
A beautiful read. So many moments to savor. Thabk you.
Wow. My heart swelled reading this. Thank you ♥️
I’ve been snowed in for the week and spending too much time alone. This was a perfect read.
Beautiful, and exactly what I needed to read right now. Thanks for sharing!
A workable, revolving document that you (we) can pull out as needed. This is brilliant and lovely. I love the range from more energetic to specific, like chop the veggies ahead of time and smile at strangers. Also, I'm a lover of lists...so there's that!
Thanks Lisa.