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Wrap-up of 1: Gratitude & Giving

I feel like I’ve learned to see the world more in terms of how I can add to it as opposed to my conditioned thought patterns of what I can take. In one of the first few posts I made, someone on Facebook commented that it’s really the focus on taking which leads us to feeling drained. I have to say that I agree with this. I think about giving now, and how good it makes me feel – especially how it makes me feel more connected to others. The fear of giving more than I can doesn’t seem to be grounded in reality.

I also always pause to enjoy whatever is around me – no matter how small. Even if it’s just the fact that I love this neighbourhood that I’m currently staying in, or the fact that trees in winter are beautiful.

This week: Joy & Acceptance

I want to experience joy in everything that I do (especially work!). I want to enjoy the process of things rather than always be focussed on the result. I want to enjoy life as I’m living it and not just postpone all my enjoyment for the future. I want to be inspired here and now.

I also want to be able to accept the events and circumstances that I cannot change. I’m tired of fighting against life and it’s time now to just go with the flow and have faith in the momentum that I’ve built up – even if what’s going on in the moment is unpleasant. Not everything is within my control anyway, and I want to let go of always having such a strong expectation for the world to make sense or to conform to thinking and perception. The world is as it is and it’s not always exactly what I want it to be. Maybe if I stop and listen I can gain new understanding, instead of constantly forging ahead.

I really want to live fully – in full appreciation of everything as it is around me.