The Practice of Letting it Be

The last year or more has been an exercise in patience - physically, financially, emotionally.  I'm learning to give thanks without guilt - appreciate more the moment - and implement the practice of letting be. 

Man is not equipped to deny his natural state - fear, anger, joy, love...  for someone to presume you can simply let your feelings go - is almost cruel. 

While we must always answer to the higher principal of  "do no harm" - the repression of urges, thoughts and feelings only leads unhappiness. 

A more appropriate response is simply Let It Be - just lay it aside - if only for a time.  It's amazing how with little effort we are able to view the hurt feelings, disappointments etc. as petty past nuisances.

Best of intentions in your pursuit~  Peace in

Diary Note:  Returned to my meditation practice yesterday. I am taking a more natural approach to health - limiting medications to those that are truly necessary - seeking help when needed - and embracing disclosure as a healthy part of the human experience.  This last part is not easy for an ACOA (adult child of an alcoholic). 

Looking outside yourself ~

It's easy for us to get caught up in ourselves... and we should know our mind - hearts - feelings...  Practicing empathy is another way for us to nurture our spirit.  The Dali Llama believes the secret to happiness - is the acknowledgement of the worlds sorrow.  While we can't all strive to live our lives with the same moral fortitude as his grace - we can make a conscious effort to cut each other some slack.  The person in front of you may be burdened with a mountain of debt - someone they love may be ill - etc.  We are all just trying to get somewhere...  with the end result being we are all just seeking to be loved.  The stranger in front of you would be your best friend - if you were stranded together. 

Lead by example - this determines the fate of our world...

God speed ~ and Peace in!