I don’t want the same things. But often, I don’t know it right away. I need to walk up to the edge of something, stare at it for a moment, and think: Oh. I don’t care about this any more.
Lovely, Amy. I feel so much of this, as well: a deep letting go, allowing and accepting, a deep connection to what I want and a recognition and acceptance of what I most certainly do not, a deep surrendering to what is, even if what is isn't particularly good. The words "all is as it should be" have never been more true.
Deep, deep, so deep - the letting go. And the deeper I go, the less everything that I've fallen away from matters. Life is so much easier this way - more joyful, playful. All is indeed as it should be.
Amy, I too had a stroke, in 2009. Thankfully I have no physical signs except a slightly droopy eyelid, but the emotional and spiritual remnants remain. You articulated it perfectly. A year after my incident, I’d quit my job, determined to live the life I wanted on my terms. I slowed down completely. I’m still in that space, better for it. Thank you.
Amy, this gentle letting go, in particular of expectations that one had in the behavior of others... I feel this deeply and think, what if this is us preparing for a future where the future isn't necessarily on this earth? What if we're righting ourselves in a way that's balanced so as to be best prepared for what we evolve towards? I've had these feelings and much of it aligns with what you talk of in your post - stroke description.
LOL Bill - We are talking about a color - not a beverage. That said, Have you ever had a matcha latte? They're not for everyone but I enjoy one now and then.
Lovely, Amy. I feel so much of this, as well: a deep letting go, allowing and accepting, a deep connection to what I want and a recognition and acceptance of what I most certainly do not, a deep surrendering to what is, even if what is isn't particularly good. The words "all is as it should be" have never been more true.
Deep, deep, so deep - the letting go. And the deeper I go, the less everything that I've fallen away from matters. Life is so much easier this way - more joyful, playful. All is indeed as it should be.
This was a really beautiful and reassuring post to read, thank you for sharing it. xx
Thank you, Ruth. :)
Amy, I too had a stroke, in 2009. Thankfully I have no physical signs except a slightly droopy eyelid, but the emotional and spiritual remnants remain. You articulated it perfectly. A year after my incident, I’d quit my job, determined to live the life I wanted on my terms. I slowed down completely. I’m still in that space, better for it. Thank you.
It's so strange, isn't it? We dread such events but then they come and change our lives. So often for the better.
Amy, this gentle letting go, in particular of expectations that one had in the behavior of others... I feel this deeply and think, what if this is us preparing for a future where the future isn't necessarily on this earth? What if we're righting ourselves in a way that's balanced so as to be best prepared for what we evolve towards? I've had these feelings and much of it aligns with what you talk of in your post - stroke description.
Yes, I've had similar thoughts - of a future not of this earth. Or an earth not as we know it in our future. Yes.
What a poignant and helpful post. Thinking of you dear Amy
Hello, dear friend. :)
Amy - green tea with cream? YUCK.
LOL Bill - We are talking about a color - not a beverage. That said, Have you ever had a matcha latte? They're not for everyone but I enjoy one now and then.
Only a chai latte, dear…..
Lovely. Thank you
Thank you, Beverly - for reading my post, for leaving a note. :)