To make a list for tomorrow, so I can rest and let the busy thoughts go. To apologise to the people I was short with today – we were all just doing our best.
Isn’t that the truth, Misty? I have a friend in my life, who is in my life because she married a dear friend. She often gets right under my skin. In the last couple years, I am trying to see this relationship as an opportunity to work on my “stuff” around this relationship. It is helping. It really is more about me than she. Getting there!
I don´t know what is exactly the next right action, but surely and gratefully one which is serving what is needed or required and not what “I” would prefer to do, finding back to trust and to belive. For the moment being, I can only express that intention and will try to figure out what the next right action would be in this sense and to do so. Meditation and prayer for the good outcome for all included. Wishing a beautiful day to you all who share and who visit here.
Above all things
do no harm . . .
isn’t that part of the Hippocratic Oath?
What a world it would be
if we all thought about the consequences of our actions
before we made a move
I remember my big sister
putting chloroform in a large mason jar,
then carefully adding an exquisite Luna moth,
it’s wings an ethereal, pale green,
then tightening the lid on top.
It broke my heart,
watching the creature flutter helplessly
and then fall silent
to the bottom of the jar.
She was a butterfly collector in those days . . .
I suppose
that when she got older,
ran away from home
to find her own freedom
that she never gave the Luna moth a thought.
But I’ve never forgotten.
I feel the pit of my stomach lurch
every time I think of it.
She saw it as a right action
because her collection
was her only concern.
I didn’t think deeply about it at the time,
but I knew in my gut
that it was not a ‘right action’–
for me.
As I grew older though,
I began to see
and pay attention to my own ways of doing things,
and gradually
learned more about consequences,
and how I would feel when the deed was done.
So now,
before I do almost anything,
I weigh the aftermath
of what I am setting out to do.
I don’t kill anything with chloroform
(never did),
but I still do things
that I can’t find a way to rationalize about
later.
So
when contemplating an action
that is self-serving
I ask myself,
“Is this going to cause harm?”
Fortunately,
I don’t run into conflicts over this
very often,
but that Luna moth
always reminds me
when it’s really important. ♥
What is the next right action? The next right action is for the people of the US to stand up to DT, impeach him, and remove him from the presidency.
But I think the question is asking what is the next right action for me. My next right action is to take care of my own health and my ability to be active, accomplish more, and experience more. The next right action to accomplish this is to stop being a night owl and go to bed earlier. That sounds so simple, but has been difficult for me. But it is time for me to do it. It is my next right action.
I’ve already taken my daily walk and since it is tied to my health, I assume prioritizing it was the first “right action.” I have meetings today and I will do my best to be fully present to others and share from my heart not just my head! Richard Rohr’s meditation today has given me much food for thought. It says so much about what is happening in our country and the world today. I will post the link for those who might be interested.
“If our prayer journey does not lead us to a collective sense of servanthood and responsibility for the world, I think we will have failed in our willingness to deal with the violence of the world.”
I think Richard Rohr’s meditation
is so very pertinent today,
not just in the US,
but in the world at large.
We need to engage in ‘right action’
rather than through hatred and retribution,
and I am grateful to have this thought
to consider . . .
thank you,
dear Carol Ann,
for posting this one. ♥
Focus on good form as I go for a morning run. Pay attention to how my body responds to different adjustments. Today is a day for patience and flow with the body.
Letting go of whatever minds are currently cling up in me is the next action to take . Any thoughts I have are not Truth. When I am mindful enough or aware enough to see this I have an actual opportunity to let them go otherwise I’m lost in my human mind world. This is the greatest action I can take each moment I’m alive and able to do this ! Thank you !🙏
The next right action… let’s see… take time to enjoy my morning coffee. Then, the rest of the day will be for working on my reflect paper about bipolar disorder.
The right action is also not to get my mind confused because of the too many items on my to-do list.
As I continue to drift away from business ventures, I’m becoming closer to the basketball Loc people envision. Kobe was my childhood player for basketball. Children know nothing about the insider world. Everything’s about numbers and impressions. Productivity and work ethic attracted me to Kobe during my youth, because I was a hard worker at school and loved numbers. Not having filters is where Kobe and I can relate. Both he and I are straight shooters. There’s that sense of humor too. Those close to me have had a good laugh when they hear me let out those f and s bombs, because they know I do that in fun. That’s Kobe. During my school days, I was a ladies man. Kobe had women flocking to him too, because many of them love the straight-shooter, gentler, and hard-working archetect.
To put in a nutshell, Kobe Bryant and I are cut from the same cloth.
My next right action is to unpack the boxes in my yoga room. Put my books on the shelves. Clear some space so that I can do some asanas. Put my desk in there so that I can have a place to work. And the good thing is, some rain is coming so it’ll be easier to stay in and take care of these things!
I love this question because it cuts to the chase and can be used under so many circumstances. Right now, the next right action is to support my sister through challenging times. 🍁
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To make a list for tomorrow, so I can rest and let the busy thoughts go. To apologise to the people I was short with today – we were all just doing our best.
Isn’t that the truth, Misty? I have a friend in my life, who is in my life because she married a dear friend. She often gets right under my skin. In the last couple years, I am trying to see this relationship as an opportunity to work on my “stuff” around this relationship. It is helping. It really is more about me than she. Getting there!
I don´t know what is exactly the next right action, but surely and gratefully one which is serving what is needed or required and not what “I” would prefer to do, finding back to trust and to belive. For the moment being, I can only express that intention and will try to figure out what the next right action would be in this sense and to do so. Meditation and prayer for the good outcome for all included. Wishing a beautiful day to you all who share and who visit here.
Thank you, Ose.
Maybe,
dearw Ose,
it’s as simple
as putting one foot in front of the other. ♥
The next right action is to continue choosing myself.
Love this, Valerie.🍁
I’m with you, Valarie. Basketball loves me in return. Same can’t be said for business ventures.
Oh definitely just keep applying for long term care nursing jobs to fulfill my return of service for the BEGIN grant.
Above all things
do no harm . . .
isn’t that part of the Hippocratic Oath?
What a world it would be
if we all thought about the consequences of our actions
before we made a move
I remember my big sister
putting chloroform in a large mason jar,
then carefully adding an exquisite Luna moth,
it’s wings an ethereal, pale green,
then tightening the lid on top.
It broke my heart,
watching the creature flutter helplessly
and then fall silent
to the bottom of the jar.
She was a butterfly collector in those days . . .
I suppose
that when she got older,
ran away from home
to find her own freedom
that she never gave the Luna moth a thought.
But I’ve never forgotten.
I feel the pit of my stomach lurch
every time I think of it.
She saw it as a right action
because her collection
was her only concern.
I didn’t think deeply about it at the time,
but I knew in my gut
that it was not a ‘right action’–
for me.
As I grew older though,
I began to see
and pay attention to my own ways of doing things,
and gradually
learned more about consequences,
and how I would feel when the deed was done.
So now,
before I do almost anything,
I weigh the aftermath
of what I am setting out to do.
I don’t kill anything with chloroform
(never did),
but I still do things
that I can’t find a way to rationalize about
later.
So
when contemplating an action
that is self-serving
I ask myself,
“Is this going to cause harm?”
Fortunately,
I don’t run into conflicts over this
very often,
but that Luna moth
always reminds me
when it’s really important. ♥
An important moment in life and an important retelling, dear Sparrow. Thank You.
The Divine in me,
dear Joseph,
bows to the Divine in you . . .
🙏🏻
What is the next right action? The next right action is for the people of the US to stand up to DT, impeach him, and remove him from the presidency.
But I think the question is asking what is the next right action for me. My next right action is to take care of my own health and my ability to be active, accomplish more, and experience more. The next right action to accomplish this is to stop being a night owl and go to bed earlier. That sounds so simple, but has been difficult for me. But it is time for me to do it. It is my next right action.
I’ve already taken my daily walk and since it is tied to my health, I assume prioritizing it was the first “right action.” I have meetings today and I will do my best to be fully present to others and share from my heart not just my head! Richard Rohr’s meditation today has given me much food for thought. It says so much about what is happening in our country and the world today. I will post the link for those who might be interested.
https://cac.org/daily-meditations/corporate-violence-met-by-corporate-good/
“If our prayer journey does not lead us to a collective sense of servanthood and responsibility for the world, I think we will have failed in our willingness to deal with the violence of the world.”
I think Richard Rohr’s meditation
is so very pertinent today,
not just in the US,
but in the world at large.
We need to engage in ‘right action’
rather than through hatred and retribution,
and I am grateful to have this thought
to consider . . .
thank you,
dear Carol Ann,
for posting this one. ♥
Focus on good form as I go for a morning run. Pay attention to how my body responds to different adjustments. Today is a day for patience and flow with the body.
My next right action is to meditate.
Happy 1st full day of Autumn friends. 🍁🍂
🕊️❤️
Put on my shoes…with my shoes on I am prepared for action. I get so much more done – whatever it is – if I have my shoes on.
Love your energy on this simple task, Katrina.🍁
Yes!
Me too,
dear Katrina. 🙂
Letting go of whatever minds are currently cling up in me is the next action to take . Any thoughts I have are not Truth. When I am mindful enough or aware enough to see this I have an actual opportunity to let them go otherwise I’m lost in my human mind world. This is the greatest action I can take each moment I’m alive and able to do this ! Thank you !🙏
Amen! dear Antoinette
Hugs Carol Ann !
The next right action… let’s see… take time to enjoy my morning coffee. Then, the rest of the day will be for working on my reflect paper about bipolar disorder.
The right action is also not to get my mind confused because of the too many items on my to-do list.
My Ngoc, that’s me with the bipolar but on the manic end.
As I continue to drift away from business ventures, I’m becoming closer to the basketball Loc people envision. Kobe was my childhood player for basketball. Children know nothing about the insider world. Everything’s about numbers and impressions. Productivity and work ethic attracted me to Kobe during my youth, because I was a hard worker at school and loved numbers. Not having filters is where Kobe and I can relate. Both he and I are straight shooters. There’s that sense of humor too. Those close to me have had a good laugh when they hear me let out those f and s bombs, because they know I do that in fun. That’s Kobe. During my school days, I was a ladies man. Kobe had women flocking to him too, because many of them love the straight-shooter, gentler, and hard-working archetect.
To put in a nutshell, Kobe Bryant and I are cut from the same cloth.
My next right action is to unpack the boxes in my yoga room. Put my books on the shelves. Clear some space so that I can do some asanas. Put my desk in there so that I can have a place to work. And the good thing is, some rain is coming so it’ll be easier to stay in and take care of these things!
Sunnypatti, it’s been rainier in the Twin Cities as well.
A brand new tidy room. Such a great place to do yoga!
I love this question because it cuts to the chase and can be used under so many circumstances. Right now, the next right action is to support my sister through challenging times. 🍁
M2 You are a wise lady.
Oh thank you, Carol Ann.🍁