There are so many helpful thoughts here. I try live more in the present with a sense of gratitude. I think I struggle entering midlife without accomplishing the goals I'd set myself, the comparison trap catches me out and im still trying on role/careers. At times I feel so rich but there are habits that keep me in that space
I've always - but especially lately - been looking to the natural world to reassure me that abundant generosity exists even at the most unlikely of times. Where I live, there has been overly-abundant rain and flooding and wildfire smoke this summer. Nonetheless, mid-summer flowers, in a glory of diverse colors, shapes and sizes are popping up everywhere. And they're every bit as exquisite against a backdrop of smoky haze or brooding rain clouds as a clear azure sky. Maybe even more so.
On the other hand, your piece has reminded me that there is also an abundance available of what I don't want. Like an abundance of fear-based political rhetoric and anxiety-provoking news 24x7. The good news, which you and Lynne Twist have helped me to remember, is that I get to choose what sort of abundance I avail myself (and my lizard) of.
There are so many helpful thoughts here. I try live more in the present with a sense of gratitude. I think I struggle entering midlife without accomplishing the goals I'd set myself, the comparison trap catches me out and im still trying on role/careers. At times I feel so rich but there are habits that keep me in that space
I've always - but especially lately - been looking to the natural world to reassure me that abundant generosity exists even at the most unlikely of times. Where I live, there has been overly-abundant rain and flooding and wildfire smoke this summer. Nonetheless, mid-summer flowers, in a glory of diverse colors, shapes and sizes are popping up everywhere. And they're every bit as exquisite against a backdrop of smoky haze or brooding rain clouds as a clear azure sky. Maybe even more so.
On the other hand, your piece has reminded me that there is also an abundance available of what I don't want. Like an abundance of fear-based political rhetoric and anxiety-provoking news 24x7. The good news, which you and Lynne Twist have helped me to remember, is that I get to choose what sort of abundance I avail myself (and my lizard) of.
I'm excited to read your novel!
One of my favorite lyrics: “our love is all of god’s money” - from Wilco