You do your very best to be an open, peaceful, loving, kind person to others and yet somehow you still come up lacking that in-return, or worse, you feel taken advantage of, used or neglectfully disregardful. And. It. SUCKS. *
There is good news, though, and that is that it isn’t you. You are not the cause or the issue here. The issue lies in the fact that other people can only meet you as deeply as they’ve met themselves. But what does this truth mean? And how can this clarity be, well, clear to you?
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To discover and foster your best you, you must go into your own depths. As you do this you will naturally begin to meet others on a a deeper level, but only if they too are meeting themselves at their depths.This is where the idea of finding and having a tribe comes from – an affinity and kinship with those who are working on the same kinds of internal and external wavelengths. A meeting of mutual depth and understanding.
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That said, it doesn’t mater how open, peaceful, and loving you are to others if they are not meeting themselves as deeply as you are meeting yourself. If they are not being open, peaceful and loving to themselves, they won’t respond to yours – in fact they will do things like take it from you, leaving you feeling used, or mock and scorn it, leaving you feel dejected and hurting. By being aware of this, you can avoid the fallout and protect yourself. Thus why this knowledge is the heart of clarity.
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In the end, what matter most is that you meet yourself deeply and you remain open, peaceful and loving for yourself. Others can only meet you as deeply as they’ve chosen to meet themselves and so long as you remember that, you can keep yourself soft and sacred and safe. Do not let those who remain in their shallows to rule your truths – they matter not in your bigger picture. Keep your clarity and your strength and those who’ve meet themselves deeply will meet you too and together we will all rise, unbeatable, for it.
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This is an excerpt from Monday Mantra 221 ~ To read the rest or to discover even more #motivationalquote delight check out the #highvibe Monday Mantra feature on my blog http://lawhimsy.com 🌼
The shoes seemed innocuous, just plain black flats, a little worn, a bit tatty. And yet these shoes were so much more. Ghost feet danced and skipped, tiptoed and hovered in these tiny shoes. Who’s feet still lingered in this relearn, refusing to fully transition and base these shoes to do their bidding? Nobody knows and it’s unlikely that anyone ever will...It’s days 6 and 7 the awesome #mabsdrawlloweenclub with the prompt #ghost and #hauntedobject (I’ve been down with a three-day migraine and just feeling super icky so I’m trying to make-up what prompts I can and this image of mine was simply ideal for these two!)~ #drawlloween #arteveryday #spookyart #myhappiness #myart #artist #drawing #instacreative #instaartist #mycreative #calledtobecreative #doodle #artistlife #handart #artstagram #instaart #creatureart #sketchbook #halloween #halloweenart #catart #mabsdrawlloweenclub2018 #lawhimsy #lwdrawlloween #whimsy
Autumn may be the harbinger of Winter’s quiet stillness, but before sleep settles upon the Earth first bursts forth with such grandeur and delight. There is a touch of fire in everything, from the vibrant leaves that dance and twirl with such gusto and life upon the chill air to the welcoming fires built in pits and fireplaces. The bounty of each harvest, ripe with lush fruits, veggies, grains and gourds and the way they flavor the air with promise of warm, hearty meals to last through the barren months. The crisp tang of bonfire smoke, dried hay bundles, moldering leaves and sweet decay that gives the air such an Autumn smell. The sounds of migrating birds, rustling leaves overhead and crunching under foot, the thumps of falling nuts and fruit, the rushing sounds of water, so cold and fresh. It’s as though the senses take on extra life as they are each brought to a state of wide-awake in the bright air after being dulled by the lazy warmth of late Summer.
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It can be difficult to keep in-tune with the seasons, and even more so with yourself, especially in a world that fosters a certain disconnect with Nature. It’s so easy to forget the seasons except in broad terms that aren’t quite applied to the every day. To miss out on the subtle changes that actually mark the seasons and that keep you connected to the Earth and to yourself. It doesn’t have to be that way.
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To keep yourself connected to the season at hand you simply need to take a bit of time outdoors, ideally every day. Just a short walk, or even a bit of time to sit outside and enjoy. Feel the air on your skin – notice if there is a breeze or how the sun feels or even how the shade feels on it. Take notice of the smells, the sounds, the sights. See how things change from day to day. It seriously doesn’t take much – maybe 10 or 15 minutes at any time of day you can manage. The connection to Nature is vital and it will help you feel more in-tune with the seasons, with yourself, and with the Earth. Give it a try and see how it affects you. You may be surprised!
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This is an excerpt from Monday Mantra 220 ~ To read the rest or to discover even more #motivationalquote delight check out http://lawhimsy.com 🌼
