Tag: surrender
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Flow
Inside of balance is a notion that we can detach and just Let it be,And inside of letting it be is moderation, with nothing withheld and nothing in excess,And inside of moderation is surrender, giving up the need to control outcomes,And inside of surrender is flow, giving up that resistance to change,And inside of flow…
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River
It rushes along, Fed by storms, fed by thaw, Energized at a time When it usually feels sluggish, fatigued, Stagnant even. It stumbles and gushes, Grabbing bystanders and pulling them along as debris, Sharing the thrill of speed, Of exploration, Of adventure. It doesn’t waver or stop to think, It hasn’t planned for this Or…
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Letting Go
For the month of June, I am each day flipping through Clarity and Connection, by Yung Pueblo, and randomly stopping at a page to read. Using the entry as a prompt, I delve into my thoughts and feelings, find what resonates, and see what answers it might hold for me. It is an exercise in…
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Control
This is what I know today about control and my occasional desire to have it: It’s an illusion. I’m not that powerful. I don’t have it over others or their actions or their choices. People are going to do what they’re going to do. I am not responsible for anyone but me. I can’t will,…
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Lessons from an 8 year old
The little girl sat down across the table from me for her writing conference. “We have something in common,” she said, smiling at me. I couldn’t imagine what she might be thinking. Her dark hair and complexion were in direct contrast to my fair. Her 8 years to my 52. “We both have curly hair!”…
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The In Between
This is a place I’ve avoided most of my life! I like to be there. I set my sites on a goal or next step and move swiftly toward it. No lollygagging about for me! But lately I’ve been wondering what it would be like to spend more time in this “in between” place. What…
The Journey Inward 