November 7, 2015
Time, it really doesn't stop when we do. I find myself mere hours away from another date that's bittersweet, reflecting on what was and hanging on for life to the here and now. Not a day goes by that I don't think about those who've gone home. This time of year however is different now. I find myself for about six weeks or so struggling to stay in a place of acceptance. Of making sense of it all. Of holding onto what was right for the 3 years I was honored to know Thomas Grant IV, versus getting angry or bitter over what was taken away from us all.
The last month, my favorite time of year, and in all honesty, my favorite month, has been more than interesting for 2015. Given the battle within, October brought with it a whirlwind reprieve of discoveries and aha moments. So much so that I had to start keeping track just to make sure I was in fact, not losing my mind over what I was experiencing. Anyone who knows me and interacts with me can tell you that I find joy in the whimsy of life that makes one wonder. To repetitively have information and evidence of the things unseen is enough to make anyone's head spin. It's not like I'm special either. My understanding and experiences have been that we can all do it. We can all tune in and connect. Seriously, I'm not special when it comes to these things (repetitive, absolutely!). We can all sit here in stupefied awe at the wonders of it all.
As I navigate the last of this year, instead of being sad or letting winter bring its blues, I'm staying mindful in focusing on the gratitude. Focusing on those things which I've learned, that which has brought positive growth, and memories of what lies ahead. Being grateful for the pulls in life too has helped. I tell you what, when you take inventory of them, of the pulls and the wins, and list to digest what each and every pull has brought you forward in your journey, you step back in utter awe of it all. You get under your skin this invisible cloak of trust. A way of operating in the world wherein you listen to what guides you from within. You become fearless and when you do fall, you don't stay down for long before you decide to get back up again.
Is it easy to be this way? Heck no. It takes a whole lot of mindfulness and endless practice. It's truly a moment by moment thing sometimes. We experience. We react. We reflect. We plan. Then we go at it all over again.
Is it worth it? You bet your sweet ass it is. Is sure beats the flip side of being down in the muck with the darkness, slave to our circumstances. I don't wish that darkness upon anyone, not even my least favorite people. Doubt, fear and feeling pitiful are part of the human condition. However, they're not the destination. They're simply hurdles to jump as we progress on down the road. I've long been told and believe that we're our greatest victor as well as our most annoying opponent in life. Kudos to my extended family and friends for keeping me mindful of the true battle in life, the battle of the mind. Without a doubt, it's the greatest thing we'll ever learn to master.
Remember that.
I love you.
Copyright ©2015 Nita Clewis All rights reserved. For personal use only. Commercial use without permission of the author is not allowed. Sharing with friends and family is warmly welcomed.
Time, it really doesn't stop when we do. I find myself mere hours away from another date that's bittersweet, reflecting on what was and hanging on for life to the here and now. Not a day goes by that I don't think about those who've gone home. This time of year however is different now. I find myself for about six weeks or so struggling to stay in a place of acceptance. Of making sense of it all. Of holding onto what was right for the 3 years I was honored to know Thomas Grant IV, versus getting angry or bitter over what was taken away from us all.
The last month, my favorite time of year, and in all honesty, my favorite month, has been more than interesting for 2015. Given the battle within, October brought with it a whirlwind reprieve of discoveries and aha moments. So much so that I had to start keeping track just to make sure I was in fact, not losing my mind over what I was experiencing. Anyone who knows me and interacts with me can tell you that I find joy in the whimsy of life that makes one wonder. To repetitively have information and evidence of the things unseen is enough to make anyone's head spin. It's not like I'm special either. My understanding and experiences have been that we can all do it. We can all tune in and connect. Seriously, I'm not special when it comes to these things (repetitive, absolutely!). We can all sit here in stupefied awe at the wonders of it all.
As I navigate the last of this year, instead of being sad or letting winter bring its blues, I'm staying mindful in focusing on the gratitude. Focusing on those things which I've learned, that which has brought positive growth, and memories of what lies ahead. Being grateful for the pulls in life too has helped. I tell you what, when you take inventory of them, of the pulls and the wins, and list to digest what each and every pull has brought you forward in your journey, you step back in utter awe of it all. You get under your skin this invisible cloak of trust. A way of operating in the world wherein you listen to what guides you from within. You become fearless and when you do fall, you don't stay down for long before you decide to get back up again.
Is it easy to be this way? Heck no. It takes a whole lot of mindfulness and endless practice. It's truly a moment by moment thing sometimes. We experience. We react. We reflect. We plan. Then we go at it all over again.
Is it worth it? You bet your sweet ass it is. Is sure beats the flip side of being down in the muck with the darkness, slave to our circumstances. I don't wish that darkness upon anyone, not even my least favorite people. Doubt, fear and feeling pitiful are part of the human condition. However, they're not the destination. They're simply hurdles to jump as we progress on down the road. I've long been told and believe that we're our greatest victor as well as our most annoying opponent in life. Kudos to my extended family and friends for keeping me mindful of the true battle in life, the battle of the mind. Without a doubt, it's the greatest thing we'll ever learn to master.
Remember that.
I love you.
Copyright ©2015 Nita Clewis All rights reserved. For personal use only. Commercial use without permission of the author is not allowed. Sharing with friends and family is warmly welcomed.
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