Well, 2016 has been an E-ticket ride for sure. Think about all the changes. Think about how much "them and us" "are you with me or against me" "un-friending" "liking" etc... there has been. Personally, politically, and in the news, movies, social media (and more). (This is the Ha and Tha of Hatha yoga. The duality of our reality.)
One cool thing about our country is that our constitution guarantees us the "right" to free speech. How do we use that freedom? Or maybe some of us don't use it at all, and just say what we think others want to hear? Regardless, we live in a world where we can publicly vent, lie, tell the truth, escalate, calm, on a moment to moment basis. As soon as we press "send" - it's out there! (It was out there regardless, but that's another blog). And then, how do we change our mind? It's out there after all? How does one gracefully change one's mind without feeling embarrassed, less than, stupid, etc...? With all this free speech and expression, can we put some space in there so we can all listen and grow and evolve?
That is the E-ticket. We all bought it when we came to Earth (Earth-ticket). We all bought it when we came to physical form because like it or not, we came to Evolve (Evolve-ticket).
I'm not sure if there is a refund policy, but since it's the "Holidays" you can't get anyone on the phone anyway, and no one wants to give you your money back, so why not sit back and enjoy the ride. I mean really people, who would buy a ticket to a roller coaster or Space Mountain if you just sat there?
And if the ride feels too rough, remind yourself that this too shall pass. Remind yourself that you only get what you can handle. Remind yourself that sometimes going to the gym is hard, but you come out stronger. And try smiling at strangers. Laughing at yourself. Changing your mind. Listening instead of talking. Paying it forward. Asking for help. Remember that your Big S Self is driving, hoping to get your attention, so maybe pay attention. Or not. Personally, I'm big into hot baths and dorky Holiday movies. And looking at things that make me see that the roller coaster in my mind is not the only reality, like twinkly lights, my dog's cute face, cityscapes, landscapes, a dying house plant. The list is infinite and if one thing doesn't work, I move on to the next until I find one that works for me in the moment. Such a delightful surprise to see "dirty sidewalks sparkle in the sun." (a song lyric I never got to use).
Love yourself. Love the ride. Love the dirty sidewalk. And remember, at some point, you might feel gypped if it was boring.
One cool thing about our country is that our constitution guarantees us the "right" to free speech. How do we use that freedom? Or maybe some of us don't use it at all, and just say what we think others want to hear? Regardless, we live in a world where we can publicly vent, lie, tell the truth, escalate, calm, on a moment to moment basis. As soon as we press "send" - it's out there! (It was out there regardless, but that's another blog). And then, how do we change our mind? It's out there after all? How does one gracefully change one's mind without feeling embarrassed, less than, stupid, etc...? With all this free speech and expression, can we put some space in there so we can all listen and grow and evolve?
That is the E-ticket. We all bought it when we came to Earth (Earth-ticket). We all bought it when we came to physical form because like it or not, we came to Evolve (Evolve-ticket).
I'm not sure if there is a refund policy, but since it's the "Holidays" you can't get anyone on the phone anyway, and no one wants to give you your money back, so why not sit back and enjoy the ride. I mean really people, who would buy a ticket to a roller coaster or Space Mountain if you just sat there?
And if the ride feels too rough, remind yourself that this too shall pass. Remind yourself that you only get what you can handle. Remind yourself that sometimes going to the gym is hard, but you come out stronger. And try smiling at strangers. Laughing at yourself. Changing your mind. Listening instead of talking. Paying it forward. Asking for help. Remember that your Big S Self is driving, hoping to get your attention, so maybe pay attention. Or not. Personally, I'm big into hot baths and dorky Holiday movies. And looking at things that make me see that the roller coaster in my mind is not the only reality, like twinkly lights, my dog's cute face, cityscapes, landscapes, a dying house plant. The list is infinite and if one thing doesn't work, I move on to the next until I find one that works for me in the moment. Such a delightful surprise to see "dirty sidewalks sparkle in the sun." (a song lyric I never got to use).
Love yourself. Love the ride. Love the dirty sidewalk. And remember, at some point, you might feel gypped if it was boring.
Thank you. I will be thinking about dirty sidewalks sparkling in the sun.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. Great to hear from you! Happy New Year!
DeleteWonderful and a much needed,timely blog as ever ! #soulcomnection
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Happy New Year!
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