Perhaps We Have Forgotten...

"Too many misinterpretations have been made...

too many misunderstandings" (Chief Joseph)

Perhaps we have forgotten, forgotten what it feels like to be at peace and enjoy quiet times; to enjoy the differences of opinions; the thoughts of others and the fiery and lively discussions of those we meet!

We may sometimes become afraid to walk quietly or to jump loudly along the way, to hear our thoughts and allow for the thoughts of others; we are often afraid to stand still in the quietness and just "be" while letting what is going to happen just happen on its own time and terms. Many find that during those "busy times" there is often little time for "matters of the heart". But when you find the body-mind-spirit connection lined up; when you open yourself to the endless possibilities of you... that is when "the matters of the heart" will will allow you to know that it is all OK~ It will often happen when you can focus, when you you are quiet inside; when all those thoughts, feelings, pains and fears find their way to you.

After the death of a loved one or a major unsettling in ones life (illness, threat, loss, move, separation, divorce, tragedy) we are thrown into a state of "dis-equilibrium" our of balance with our world... When quiet and alone many find the stillness is uncomfortable. There was a time when the quiet was welcomed, but that is quickly forgotten by many... but can you remember those times?

Many have forgotten... It may be that the quiet times allow for time to trust surprisingly on "yesterday", somehow remembering intensely those things that maybe never were! Sort of like the thought that "the grass is always greener over the septic tank" as Erma Bombeck used to tell us! We see ourselves differently, than ever before; find ourselves wishing, if only... if things were resplendent in our lives; the present day situation withers in contrast. We may often think beauty; happiness or harmony will never find us again. I believe that it never left us!

On the other hand; if things were not so beautiful in the past; our relationships, our lives... then we are consumed by those feelings, we often unknowingly find ways to hinder beauty from being a part of our lives. It is a difficult task to make the decision: "I will keep what is worth keeping and release the rest". That thought requires us to center ourselves on what we are thinking about during the journey of not only now and then but most importantly NOW! 

We must be cautions not to beat ourselves up along the journey; not to wear our hearts on our sleeves, but keep it beating strong within our chests.  It we have ever felt worthy, felt blessed, enjoyed the quiet times or experienced happiness... it is possible to do that again. Yes, there will be a learning curve of understanding how to do things differently than ever before, yes there will be times of great missings and three steps forward and one step back, and yes there will be times of making "choices, and absolutely there will be a time to really get this message, "We need to learn to live with the hand we have been dealt"...

Life is too exquisite to not find beauty and enjoy the active fluidity of movement that is swirling and dancing within and around you balanced with the quiet times. Try to remember this, and I feel certain that you can:

It is never too late to search for rainbows while learning to appreciate and dance in the storms. It is with grace and splendor to watch the majesty of the winged ones, the four-leggeds and the dolphins... It is with humor to engage in comments, conversations and book clubs with those who will disagree and teach and agree...

"House of dawn... restore my feet to me... Happily I recover... my interior becomes cool... As it used to be... I walk... In beauty it is finished". (Navaho Prayer)

Walk In Beauty,

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