This quote appeared in one of those pass-it-around emails with no attribution to the free-spirited, inspirational author. It’ one of many gentle reminders I’ve come across recently – suggestions from the Universe to be my own best friend, to embrace my aging, and let in the wisdom, grace, and freedom that are available with it. I have this sense that what I am looking for is right here at home, inside of me – it’s just a matter of slowing down enough to feed the flower with sunshine and water so it can bloom.
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Funny, I read this blog on Tiny Buddha (one of my new blog finds) after posting this today: http://tinybuddha.com/blog/finding-your-special-thing-connect-with-your-passion/. It’s interesting how such reminders show up for me. Or, is it that I am just more awake to what’s been there for your attention all along?
This includes great self-talk suggestions – like fertilizer for the soul: http://toddlohenry.com/2012/12/08/watch-out-for-those-rocks-of-negativity/
Another great suggestions for finding your way home – to unconditional love: http://toddlohenry.com/2012/12/09/uncondition-yourself-and-love-wholeheartedly/
Hmmm…the Universe must be telling me something…I keep coming upon lovely pieces about loving oneself: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7137/what-your-dissatisfying-relationships-are-telling-you.html
“Our capacity to make peace with another person and with the world depends very much on our capacity to make peace with ourselves.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh, is a Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist now based in France