I talk a lot about how we can all find time to pause, connect inwards and find peace; become aware of habits and conditioning; learn to let go; see things from different perspectives; be more compassionate to others and more loving towards ourselves; recognize ego and embrace the connections between us all and a universal consciousness; follow our heart and spiritual path … and along the way, not take ourselves too seriously.
Inspirations and insights can only go so far. At the end of the day we have to be ready.
“Ready” means that we open up to an expanded way of being. We begin to embody these messages and live them, rather than simply believing in them as good ideas. “Ready” is when they are absorbed into our mind, body and soul.
We may hope that others will change.
We may wish that we can change.
When we get frustrated with others who don’t get it, or want to change. When we feel loss and sadness for them. When we get dismayed with ourselves for not being able to make these changes ….
We must remember that we can lead a horse to water, but we can’t make them drink until he or she is ready.
All we can do is our best, coming from a place of understanding and kindness.
And recognizing that sometimes this isn’t enough.
Patience and acceptance are perhaps the most important lessons of them all.
Namaste
Boy, is that the truth! 🙂
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Indeed Eliza. Indeed!
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Timing id not the same for everyone, nor are our paths the same. These are good things to remember when frustration rears its ugly head…that and they say patience is a virtue!
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You are wise Suzi 🌼
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So true! Im much more patient than I used to be. Must be old age. 🙂
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Nope that would be wise age Karen! And perhaps having dealt with a few nearly drowned horses along the way … lol
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Ha yes that too! 🙂
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The perennial and ubiquitous lesson of parenting perhaps Val? H ❤
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Parenting … teaching and coaching. Indeed! 😊
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So true! I love your first paragraph – a lovely summary of what it is I see here and associate with you, Val!
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Thank you Vicki 💛
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Ah! Val!! So perfectly timed…so true for me in this moment. Thank you for this wisdom that is much needed. Have a blessed day! ♡♡
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Wise words Val… Learning to detach from certain situations knowing that each are on their own particular path… And no amount of trying to change their course will help until they are ready to complete the journey.. ..
Wishing you a relaxing weekend
Sue
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Thank you Sue for adding to the conversation – as always! Have a lovely weekend enjoying your garden and its bounty 🙂
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Thank you.. I will you too 🙂
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A very meaningful post for me right now, Val. Thank you!
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Glad this worked for you today Carol 💛
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Ah yes, patience… I can always use a bit more of that…
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I hear you/me!
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That gap between inspiration and being ready is not an easy one to bridge. Therein lies the secret though.
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Indeed, indeed, so wise Don xo
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ourselves or others, kindness and understanding…thank you, I love this Val! 🙂
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I love your words. Thank you Richard!
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So true Val and sometimes very difficult to find the patience, I feel.
We can show the way but not force anyone to anything, just do our best.
Thank you for sharing this post.
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Thank you Irene. You are wise – at the end of the day all we can do is our best. ❤
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