To be truly present and find gratitude and beauty in the All, exactly as it manifests, that right there my friends is the work.
Life is about the management of energy. - Dr. Joe Dispenza
This past week was an odd one.
One of those that at times really tries to test you, you know?
The heaviness - I felt it -
The darkness - Saw it…
But I’ve been working hard not to fall deep into the lows and recognize what it’s like going down in the valley, away from the clarity of the peak.
In revisiting the work of Thich Nhat Hahn at the end of last year, I was reminded of the idea to acknowledge whatever is taking place in the moment, even if that’s something unpleasant.
When I start to feel like a drop in the vibe is imminent, I acknowledge within to myself:
“I recognize that I feel discomfort.”
That simple statement has helped me to shift and allows the heaviness and darkness to exist, which in turn transforms the energy as it lightens.
It sounds like it can be and is so easy.
But just as easy, as I wander through the chambers of my mind, stress, some plot twists, and boom:
So I started to write this out the other day.
Then that evening we talked about our inner life at home, shared a meal, watched a show, and later, as I walked the dogs, saw ‘my’ outside cat Cleo (not to be confused with Leo who moved away last year), and before I knew it, I felt better, I felt grateful.
I felt at peace.
Then I went to sleep and had some of the most haunting dreams, dreams that show me I’m doing the work, I’m uncovering what needs to be uncovered as I continue this journey of growth.
What was said earlier to be easy, while as simple as it sounds, is work. It’s hard work because it requires discipline whereas the easier thing would be to succumb, crawl into a blanket of depression, let that fester, be mad, and yah, no bueno ever comes from that.
As I edited a podcast this morning, I was reminded of the thought that none of our feelings are bad, it’s how we carry them forward. It’s when we get stuck, that’s what isn’t good.
And that’s also just as much a part of the journey.
Getting stuck in the mud.
Even in the mud, there can be beauty, even if beauty is just being more aware.
Soul the next time you get stuck in the mud, remember, lotuses grow, bloom, and flourish in the mud.
And soul can you.
Much mahalo, THX for being out there. Have yo’self a good one!