Leaning Forward into your Life
In reading these words, I thought they also might touch and inspire others.
Even in failure, do we not find often that our vision and resolve are strengthened? Perhaps what is more important than hitting exactly what you are aiming at is the simple act of aiming, in itself.
To actively move in the direction of your dreams and be open to the voice of the universe. To pursue each promising lead and allow the story to unfold. But considering our daily lives, it is a struggle for most of us to build up any kind of momentum at all. We find ourselves idling in what we think are pressing tasks. There is something to be said for stability and consistency, but I believe that if you do not make room in your life for purpose and passion, there will never be any.
And just a page later, I was struck by this.
If I am disatisfied with the where of where I stand and the what of what I do, I can either:
a) change the dreams I'm dreaming or
b) love the life I'm living and live it knowing it is everything I need.
~ Lean Forward into your Life by Mary Anne Radmacher
As a person who never quite feels satisfied with the where or the what, this gives some perspective to simply enjoying it. After all, THIS life is all that we have. Things may not be perfect or easy, but the truth is, if we have shelter and people we love (who love us back), what more do we need?
I need to take it easier on myself and let the journey happen. And not only that, I need to ENJOY the ride as it happens. Thanks for the book recommendation, Lisa!
Even in failure, do we not find often that our vision and resolve are strengthened? Perhaps what is more important than hitting exactly what you are aiming at is the simple act of aiming, in itself.
To actively move in the direction of your dreams and be open to the voice of the universe. To pursue each promising lead and allow the story to unfold. But considering our daily lives, it is a struggle for most of us to build up any kind of momentum at all. We find ourselves idling in what we think are pressing tasks. There is something to be said for stability and consistency, but I believe that if you do not make room in your life for purpose and passion, there will never be any.
And just a page later, I was struck by this.
If I am disatisfied with the where of where I stand and the what of what I do, I can either:
a) change the dreams I'm dreaming or
b) love the life I'm living and live it knowing it is everything I need.
~ Lean Forward into your Life by Mary Anne Radmacher
As a person who never quite feels satisfied with the where or the what, this gives some perspective to simply enjoying it. After all, THIS life is all that we have. Things may not be perfect or easy, but the truth is, if we have shelter and people we love (who love us back), what more do we need?
I need to take it easier on myself and let the journey happen. And not only that, I need to ENJOY the ride as it happens. Thanks for the book recommendation, Lisa!
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Thanks for sharing :)