Sit Down and Enjoy the Ride

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“This anxiety or queasiness in the face of impermanence isn’t something that afflicts just a few of us; it’s an all-pervasive state that human beings share.
But rather than being disheartened by the ambiguity, the uncertainty of life, what if we accepted it and relaxed into it?
What if we said, “Yes, this is the way it is; this is what it means to be human,” and decided to sit down and enjoy the ride? “

~ Pema Chodron

Sit down and enjoy the ride.

No matter where you are, join me today!

14 responses to “Sit Down and Enjoy the Ride”

  1. this is so good to remember. there are so many things that we do not have to the power to change, anyway, why fight it? great post.

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    1. So true Beth. Thank you 😊

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  2. Yes, a key message. But, in fairness, enjoying the ride would be so much easier if the background ‘music’ was turned down.

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    1. Nicely put Paul. That background music can be distracting!

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  3. Que sera, sera . . . whatever will be, will be . . . the future’s not ours to see . . . que sera, sera. 😀

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    1. I’m singing along with you and Doris. Thanks Nancy 😎

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  4. good thing, Val
    i’m already sitting 🙂

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    1. Lucky you David 💕

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  5. I love Pema, she speaks beautiful deep wisdom and truth, but as I discovered on my journey, it takes time to integrate this knowledge. When I face a parent who has just lost their child, it is impossible to believe this is a ride we get used to or adapt to, but with practice surrendering and accepting this ride over many years, this is exactly how we heal. Thanks for sharing Val 💚💕

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  6. A wonderful practice of letting go and settling into the now, Val. I appreciate the reminder. ❤

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  7. Beautiful studio, lovely photo of happy people!

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    1. I’m with you on that! Thank you Michele 💕

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