Wow; what an amazing poem. I need to let your wise words flow into me; I have been saying "sorry" my whole life. It has led to so much internal torment and shame. I have been reading much lately on how to renavigate my world, to places of truth and most of all to beauty. In my mind, beauty always contains truth. Thank you so much for your beautiful words of truth. I needed it today
Thank you for feedback Perry on how the poem initially landed with you. It was my hope in writing/ sharing that it would shine a light on something for others too, loosening the conditioning.
A related point: I like to remind myself to say "I feel [emotion]" rather than "I am [emotion]." Helps emphasize our ever-changing nature, and the fact that no one feeling will stick around forever, let alone equate itself with a Self.
Do you know Rachel Kann? Several things in your post reminded me of her work. The power of our words, the utmost importance of children (and how we treat them), the idea of each of us piloting a "fleshly spacecraft" through this wild quantum universe...
Thank you for your words and reflection here Mike, it’s appreciated. Also thank you for introducing me to Rachel, just read the poem you sent and yes her style and words resonate. Will explore more...
This hits home! I'm definitely that person who apologizes when someone ELSE bumps into me. 😂 Seriously though, this piece challenged me to think about all the times I've said "I'm sorry" when I didn't truly mean it. Let's face it, sometimes the apology is more for diffusing a situation than actually taking responsibility. Here's to owning our power and communicating with compassion...and ditching the reflexive apologies!
Wow; what an amazing poem. I need to let your wise words flow into me; I have been saying "sorry" my whole life. It has led to so much internal torment and shame. I have been reading much lately on how to renavigate my world, to places of truth and most of all to beauty. In my mind, beauty always contains truth. Thank you so much for your beautiful words of truth. I needed it today
Thank you for feedback Perry on how the poem initially landed with you. It was my hope in writing/ sharing that it would shine a light on something for others too, loosening the conditioning.
Artemis, there's so much to love about this post!
A related point: I like to remind myself to say "I feel [emotion]" rather than "I am [emotion]." Helps emphasize our ever-changing nature, and the fact that no one feeling will stick around forever, let alone equate itself with a Self.
Do you know Rachel Kann? Several things in your post reminded me of her work. The power of our words, the utmost importance of children (and how we treat them), the idea of each of us piloting a "fleshly spacecraft" through this wild quantum universe...
If you have time, a little voice in me tells me this might be a good place to start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz8T3CgaHnU (or in text form it's available here: https://hevria.com/rachel/love-letter-branches-roots/), but it's hard for me to make a specific recommendation because I love her whole oeuvre so much.
Thank you for your words and reflection here Mike, it’s appreciated. Also thank you for introducing me to Rachel, just read the poem you sent and yes her style and words resonate. Will explore more...
This hits home! I'm definitely that person who apologizes when someone ELSE bumps into me. 😂 Seriously though, this piece challenged me to think about all the times I've said "I'm sorry" when I didn't truly mean it. Let's face it, sometimes the apology is more for diffusing a situation than actually taking responsibility. Here's to owning our power and communicating with compassion...and ditching the reflexive apologies!
Thank you Talha for taking the time to read and share your response. Yes to owning our true personal power on all levels, which is power ‘with’.
"let's roll with the big-bellied Buddhas!" YES!!!!