Thank you Karl over at Mindful Balance for today’s inspiration.
I will be like a lion today… You?
When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick:
every time a stick is thrown, you run after it.
Instead, be like a lion who, rather than chasing after the stick, turns to face the thrower.
One only throws a stick at a lion once
Milarepa, Tibetan Buddhism, 1052 – 1135
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Find Your Middle Ground 
Wise words!
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Thanks Lorraine!
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That’s really great. Only once.
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I thought so too. Thanks for stopping by Van 💛
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I’m turning to face you now, Val, and I feel braver!
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I see you Ann 💕
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Agreed!
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Me too!
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Love this! I actually turned and faced a thrower last week, and it felt good, I was not attached to the outcome but knew a changed needed to be made for my own well-being, and so I stood tall in my truth. and boy was it scary!! But in the end, it all worked out, so I love coming across this! I’m glad you were inspired!
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I’m inspired by your comment too Kate! When we let go of the outcome and stand in our truth we are powerful. xo
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Love it! I have a thrower in my life right now that I must now turn and face. Thank you for the wisdom and inspiration.
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Stand in your truth Louise! xo
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Thanks, Val! It’s a good day to be like a lion!
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It is indeed Janet. I posted something last night that you might enjoy too 💛
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I just saw it didn’t post properly… will re-do.
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Wonderful wisdom grounded in everyday life. Thanks Val!
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Glad you enjoyed it MK!
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A dog chasing after each “stick” as it arises is a perfect metaphor for the monkey mind, racing racing all the time.
Sit still and just be.
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Oh, yes! 🙂 ❤
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Stand your ground and face it! I agree Eliza 💕
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Ohhhhhhhhhhh, I can only think of how Puppy Stan loves chasing sticks but I DO get the point and it’s a good one.
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Thanks Karen. Be the lioness ❣
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This is great. Face the thrower! Very powerful.
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Really love the image of the dog chasing a stick. So true.
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Glad you enjoyed it Noelle!
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So true 🙂
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Thank you Carol ☺️
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