Acceptance is the balm that soothes your body and mind. As judgments dissolve in your complete acceptance, beneficial change happens easily. Accept what is & make the most of it. When you're letting your uniqueness come through, don't compare yourself to the world. The world is mostly discontent, stressed, depressed, anxious and in a state of surviving rather than thriving. Don't tune into the world. Tune in to you.
Ahhh... the end of December. Although part of me longs for warm summer days with endless sunshine, I enjoy my winter hibernation. Once you find the embrace of silence... the feeling of eternity... It is easy to sink in, rest, and rejuvenate here. As it permeates your mind and body, the hustle and bustle of the world can seem harsh, like chaos!
It is here that I immerse in a warm embrace of presence. I enjoy many days with nothing big on my to-do list, having no responsibility, no need to leave this winter womb. Sitting in silence, long baths, showers, walks, and naps. Movies, fuzzy blankets, phone calls, cooking, cleaning. Daily stretches, walks, to-do's, cold showers, and getting dressed done with zest, to enjoy an open schedule. Moments staring at the ceiling, realizing it's only Noon and I have nothing more I must do today... smiling at the freedom of that, feeling like a child! Luxuriating in silence, spaciousness, and conscious breath. Finding immense satisfaction in simple life.
Sometimes I never want winter to end. I am filled with gratitude for this easy life & for sacred, slow time within an often busy, day-to-day life. I know there will come a day that I can't wait to ride a roller coaster, hop on a flight, or visit a bustling shopping center. It is in the surrender that energy continuously moves, shifts, realigns and brings more new gifts.
A well-known Taoist quote about life from the Tao Te Ching: "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished," which emphasizes the idea of allowing things to unfold naturally without forcing or rushing, and still achieving great results.
This is not just a fluffy (and easy) way of living. The gifts are very real. I work part-time in my community as a Job Coach. The owner, who is incredibly generous, surprised me with holiday pay, plus an extra paid day to use, plus letting me cut my hours way down while it's slow this month, PLUS an unexpected bonus check and some lovely personal gifts. Creation put me into the perfect situation where I could enjoy a very quiet and relaxing December! It is mind boggling how perfect this is for me and yet I know many that have a hard time enjoying the gifts they are given. Are you open to receive?
My point is, when you fully enjoy the gifts in front of you, more gifts appear. The most sacred gift is your presence. Enjoyment and gratitude allow expansion of the heart, through the celebration of life, of you, and this just keeps growing and growing. It is your growing presence, the presence Creator, that expands into your world and when you value this connection with reverence, when you value yourself with the same reverence, and when you enjoy everything to the fullest - as the Creator that you are - that is exactly what you create. More and more enjoyment. Creation can't help but align to serve you. As your heart opens more and more, new energy expands through your mind, body, and world... and more surprises unfold.
Look at what's available right now. Listen to what calls to you right now. Allow yourself to receive and enjoy your gifts... your presence. There is simply no comparison when you're leaving the old energy matrix behind to discover and embody more of who you truly are! Namaste
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