“Life purpose is a choice rather than an experience. It’s something we decide about life.” -Eric Maisel
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hope vs. powerlessness
“What we have named as anger on the surface is the violent outer response to our own inner powerlessness, a powerlessness connected to such a profound sense of rawness and care that it can find no proper outer body or identity or voice, or way of life to hold it. What we call anger is often simply the unwillingness to live the full measure of our fears or of our not knowing, in the face of [love]…” -David Whyte
Living with my “not knowing” sums up the month of May for me. It included hope but also, powerlessness. 😥 BUT—I was fueled by a sense of something sturdier and being determined to move toward a new freedom.
- Frankly, that “new freedom” mindset actually started for me in February, when I started to hold fast to hope and joy as a practice (even when that felt impossible).
gratitude
Braveheart, loss and hardships either make us bitter … or better. Better equipped, more clear about what truly matters in life, more open, more determined, more committed to the people we love, more forgiving … more grateful.
I am currently feeling more grateful due to the kind and loving support I have received during my ongoing health challenges. 🙏
This is my “thank you” to you. Because you are special to me. Thank you for being here.
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