When I feel unleashed from the restraints of an organized spiritual community like AA. Free to Roam Wild, except I am a bum and no one is inviting me anywhere except for 12 Step Rooms…hahaha.
I didn’t intend to burn any bridges but boy did I prove to them what a failure of an animal I am!
Today it was after accomplishing somethings that needed to be done. It is very satisfying! Typically though it is being out in nature on a beautiful day at a scenic location.
Don‘t know if it is feeling content but rather some stillness and humility when having understood the suffering, mine and of dear ones, which had brought me down recently. Deeply grateful for this silent understanding.
Don‘t know if it is feeling content but rather some stillness and humility when having understood the suffering, mine and of dear ones, which had brought me down recently. Deeply grateful for this silent understanding.
Aside from the most evolved answer,
which was provided by Antoinette this morning,
my little human mind
wants to expand on it . . .
to pick and choose peaceful moments
that are scattered throughout my life like little pearls.
I’ll start by saying things like
~ seeing seeds planted beginning to sprout
~ cradled like a spoon against my husband’s chest
~ lying on sun-warmed sand with my ear towards the waves
~ listening to music that brings my heart to tears
~ looking at a drawing I have created that expresses what I was hoping it would
~ sitting in the quiet,
while a fire crackles in the hearth.
I can imagine a state of mind
where I might be content though,
in any given moment,
as I have had experiences
where I found it in difficult or painful times,
so I know it is possible . . .
like holding my father in my arms as he breathed his last breath,
or surrendering to a beating that I knew I couldn’t stop . . .
I’m just not there yet
to be content in every moment.
But right now,
in this particular moment,
I am present to and feel most content
with a very old, small cat
who purrs in my arms as I try to type
before she drops off to sleep,
to the sound of my fingers on the keys,
head resting on my wrist. ♥
I find a sense of balance when I read all your comments, stay in a routine, do a craft, enjoy a good conversation. When the day is done and I tuck myself in.
Also, very thankful that my original message was not lost as I had not made a copy of it. Suggest that before you hit “post comment” you always make a copy of your message in case it doesn’t make it through to this site.
Carol Ann, this reminds me of Mabe from yesterday or the day before as I vaguely remember. There was probably a glitch at the time she came. If so, she did the smart thing. I assumed that she probably did the copy paste thing before posting which is why 2 of the same answers came out.
I so needed today’s quote from Peace Pilgrim: “Live in the present. Do the things that need to be done. Do all the good you can each day. The future will unfold.” I’ve been on the phone most of the morning scheduling a surgery for mid December. My need to control is really raging!!! Sometimes I don’t think I have grown at all. Some situations, notice I did not say PROBLEMS, can throw me back to old thought patterns. Right now, I’m doing my best to be a Participant Observer and give Carol space and loving support. I am so thankful for the part of me that can pick up that frightened little girl and tell her that together, we can make it! Not sure that is a moment of contentment but I’m very thankful for it!
Contentment has been elusive to me. But there are moments. And it seems those moments are becoming more common. When I can be truly present and let go of expectations and judgments.
Right now, I am content and grateful to sit here and contemplate this question. Content in this routine. Content with my life as it is right now. I have what I need, and that is enough.
Charlie, I’m guilty of the judgement part especially from time to time. For example, take the time adults were cuddling me at family gatherings over missing Ngoc. Easier said than done. In theorey, I understand that they’re making sure that I’m not lonely. At the same time, I also feel that I’m a grown-ass adult too and that they’re babying me. Kobe is a perfect cautionary tale for me.
Kobe had that loner vibe that held him back. It’s what got him into troubles beyond the 2003 CO incident. Looking past the 5 rings and mamba mentality, he has a very complex inner life. People close to me from friends to family members have compared my personality to him.
Even Ngoc has said before that I possess many of his qualities. I can see a lot of me in him to for the good, bad, and evil. Going on his path is my biggest fear. It’s why I’ve also come here regularly to participate and contribute to this community along with working on developing relationships with more difficult people from my roots as mentioned from my detailed response from early this morning.
A feeling of contement gently wraps me up like a light fleece throw, in the mornings when I sit in the quiet with a cup of chia tee. Slowly I begin my daily readings and prayer time. Evening quiet time brings a contentment all its own. Blessings for a cozy sparkling Fall weekend all🍁🧡
I feel most content in the quiet, still moments when the movement of my life whirrs by and a settling occurs. Sometimes with that comes a bit of “vertigo-ish” sense that dissolves as I remain in the stillness, and even in the times this occurs I am content to just be.
And also content with family around the table enjoying a meal together.
With a hot cup of coffee or tea, here on this site.
Exploring and moving outside by foot, bike, swimming, or kayak.
Conversations about deep matters with an open-hearted group of people.
In the arms of my beloved.
Petting the dogs.
After a nap.
I feel very content when I have just finished doing something that I have been meaning to do for a while. I feel very content when I am in nature, at the beach or in a natural area with trees and water. I especially like to be around flowers and to take them in individually. I used to feel contentment in church. I feel content looking up at the moon at night and realizing that everyone on earth looks up at the same moon. I feel content when looking at an art project that I am working on and being pleased with my progress.
Sending love to all on this Friday,
Remembering that this is the only moment I truly have and to focus on it.
♥️
Mary, Thanks for your sharing. It was very helpful to me this morning. I understand what you are saying about finding contentment in church. I have difficulty with that, too. I love today’s quote “Live in the present. Do the things that need to be done. Do all the good you can each day. The future will unfold.” I’ve been listening to the Aramaic Beatitudes and in Aramaic which is the language Jesus spoke, the word we translate as “Blessed” means “the right time”…NOW is always the “right time” NOW is the time to “plant peace” in every thought, word and action we take. Aramaic urges us to be “ripe.” I think about how mouth watering a ripe piece of fruit is! We are Life…May we all be RIPE!
Thank you for your thoughtful response, Carol Ann. I too, love today’s Word for the Day. It reminds me that living mindfully in the present is enough. I can do things that I need to do and do things that matter to me. Nothing has to be forced. Allowing life to unfold helps me to let go. That feels relaxing and comforting, and allows space for contentment.
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When I feel unleashed from the restraints of an organized spiritual community like AA. Free to Roam Wild, except I am a bum and no one is inviting me anywhere except for 12 Step Rooms…hahaha.
I didn’t intend to burn any bridges but boy did I prove to them what a failure of an animal I am!
Put me in a zoo!
I posted two different reflections this morning. Neither showed up 10 or so minutes after, and neither showed up since then to now. Peace & Love
Today it was after accomplishing somethings that needed to be done. It is very satisfying! Typically though it is being out in nature on a beautiful day at a scenic location.
When I am in the woods or near water
Don‘t know if it is feeling content but rather some stillness and humility when having understood the suffering, mine and of dear ones, which had brought me down recently. Deeply grateful for this silent understanding.
Bless you
Don‘t know if it is feeling content but rather some stillness and humility when having understood the suffering, mine and of dear ones, which had brought me down recently. Deeply grateful for this silent understanding.
It sounds like you are making peace with painful situations.
Still, I’m sorry for the pain, Dear Ose.
Aside from the most evolved answer,
which was provided by Antoinette this morning,
my little human mind
wants to expand on it . . .
to pick and choose peaceful moments
that are scattered throughout my life like little pearls.
I’ll start by saying things like
~ seeing seeds planted beginning to sprout
~ cradled like a spoon against my husband’s chest
~ lying on sun-warmed sand with my ear towards the waves
~ listening to music that brings my heart to tears
~ looking at a drawing I have created that expresses what I was hoping it would
~ sitting in the quiet,
while a fire crackles in the hearth.
I can imagine a state of mind
where I might be content though,
in any given moment,
as I have had experiences
where I found it in difficult or painful times,
so I know it is possible . . .
like holding my father in my arms as he breathed his last breath,
or surrendering to a beating that I knew I couldn’t stop . . .
I’m just not there yet
to be content in every moment.
But right now,
in this particular moment,
I am present to and feel most content
with a very old, small cat
who purrs in my arms as I try to type
before she drops off to sleep,
to the sound of my fingers on the keys,
head resting on my wrist. ♥
So many beautiful moments. Thank you, Sparrow.
♥
Sparrow, I love this!
I’m a work in progress,
dear Carol Ann . . . 🙂
I find a sense of balance when I read all your comments, stay in a routine, do a craft, enjoy a good conversation. When the day is done and I tuck myself in.
Sending love to you, Yram.
♥️♥️♥️
Also, very thankful that my original message was not lost as I had not made a copy of it. Suggest that before you hit “post comment” you always make a copy of your message in case it doesn’t make it through to this site.
Carol Ann, this reminds me of Mabe from yesterday or the day before as I vaguely remember. There was probably a glitch at the time she came. If so, she did the smart thing. I assumed that she probably did the copy paste thing before posting which is why 2 of the same answers came out.
I so needed today’s quote from Peace Pilgrim: “Live in the present. Do the things that need to be done. Do all the good you can each day. The future will unfold.” I’ve been on the phone most of the morning scheduling a surgery for mid December. My need to control is really raging!!! Sometimes I don’t think I have grown at all. Some situations, notice I did not say PROBLEMS, can throw me back to old thought patterns. Right now, I’m doing my best to be a Participant Observer and give Carol space and loving support. I am so thankful for the part of me that can pick up that frightened little girl and tell her that together, we can make it! Not sure that is a moment of contentment but I’m very thankful for it!
The American Health Care Industrial Complex can be vexing on the best of days dear Carol.
”I am so thankful for the part of me that can pick up that frightened little girl and tell her that together, we can make it! ”
I think,
dear Carol Ann,
that it might indeed have been a moment of contentment. ♥
Carol Ann, you said a lot of good things that helped me. Thank you.
Christina, you are most welcome.
Contentment has been elusive to me. But there are moments. And it seems those moments are becoming more common. When I can be truly present and let go of expectations and judgments.
Right now, I am content and grateful to sit here and contemplate this question. Content in this routine. Content with my life as it is right now. I have what I need, and that is enough.
That sounds like contentment to me,
dear Charlie . . . ♥
Charlie, I’m guilty of the judgement part especially from time to time. For example, take the time adults were cuddling me at family gatherings over missing Ngoc. Easier said than done. In theorey, I understand that they’re making sure that I’m not lonely. At the same time, I also feel that I’m a grown-ass adult too and that they’re babying me. Kobe is a perfect cautionary tale for me.
Kobe had that loner vibe that held him back. It’s what got him into troubles beyond the 2003 CO incident. Looking past the 5 rings and mamba mentality, he has a very complex inner life. People close to me from friends to family members have compared my personality to him.
Even Ngoc has said before that I possess many of his qualities. I can see a lot of me in him to for the good, bad, and evil. Going on his path is my biggest fear. It’s why I’ve also come here regularly to participate and contribute to this community along with working on developing relationships with more difficult people from my roots as mentioned from my detailed response from early this morning.
A feeling of contement gently wraps me up like a light fleece throw, in the mornings when I sit in the quiet with a cup of chia tee. Slowly I begin my daily readings and prayer time. Evening quiet time brings a contentment all its own. Blessings for a cozy sparkling Fall weekend all🍁🧡
I feel most content in the quiet, still moments when the movement of my life whirrs by and a settling occurs. Sometimes with that comes a bit of “vertigo-ish” sense that dissolves as I remain in the stillness, and even in the times this occurs I am content to just be.
And also content with family around the table enjoying a meal together.
With a hot cup of coffee or tea, here on this site.
Exploring and moving outside by foot, bike, swimming, or kayak.
Conversations about deep matters with an open-hearted group of people.
In the arms of my beloved.
Petting the dogs.
After a nap.
I feel very content when I have just finished doing something that I have been meaning to do for a while. I feel very content when I am in nature, at the beach or in a natural area with trees and water. I especially like to be around flowers and to take them in individually. I used to feel contentment in church. I feel content looking up at the moon at night and realizing that everyone on earth looks up at the same moon. I feel content when looking at an art project that I am working on and being pleased with my progress.
Sending love to all on this Friday,
Remembering that this is the only moment I truly have and to focus on it.
♥️
Mary, Thanks for your sharing. It was very helpful to me this morning. I understand what you are saying about finding contentment in church. I have difficulty with that, too. I love today’s quote “Live in the present. Do the things that need to be done. Do all the good you can each day. The future will unfold.” I’ve been listening to the Aramaic Beatitudes and in Aramaic which is the language Jesus spoke, the word we translate as “Blessed” means “the right time”…NOW is always the “right time” NOW is the time to “plant peace” in every thought, word and action we take. Aramaic urges us to be “ripe.” I think about how mouth watering a ripe piece of fruit is! We are Life…May we all be RIPE!
Thank you for your thoughtful response, Carol Ann. I too, love today’s Word for the Day. It reminds me that living mindfully in the present is enough. I can do things that I need to do and do things that matter to me. Nothing has to be forced. Allowing life to unfold helps me to let go. That feels relaxing and comforting, and allows space for contentment.