Keep singing your beautiful song. The bittersweet contradictions of life keep me slightly off balance, but at least I have life and thus, a quest for meaning.
Thank you for sharing, Kim! It’s true, staying balanced can be challenging when life keeps rocking us from side to side. Sometimes, though, I think that very motion is what continues to balance us from moment to moment. I’ve found there are times when little is asked of me other than simply (though not always easily!) allowing things to unfold as they will, according to a rhythm known only to life itself ❤️
I can definitely understand that—it’s very challenging for me too. What helps is reminding myself that trying to oppose or control something beyond me is much harder than surrendering to it. Whenever I’ve tried to resist, I’ve only ended up suffering more, and for longer, than if I had let go when I knew it was time to let go. Still, that’s not to say any of this is easy. We're all on this journey together, constantly trying to choose a less gruelling struggle. :)
It is very challenging because change involves making predictions about the future based on the contingencies of the overarching past (even subconsciously) and the superficial realm of the skin molting present.
I agree—either making near-blind predictions based on the past that's not given to be repeated or projected onto the future or—trusting (almost) blindly without making predictions. Either way, it can be terrifying and challenging, especially when we're asked to take a big leap.
i love this passage about kahlil gibran's words: "'Your joy is your sorrow unmasked,' Kahlil Gibran observed in one of his poems. At the end of the day, it’s all we can do: let ourselves be seen. Life will break us open and strip us bare whether we choose it or not. So we might as well face it courageously and say, 'Here, I have done it myself; you cannot threaten me now.'"
Beautifully written Justyna. I'm definitely glad to be here, experiencing what it is to be human. As another HSP ( I suspect you are?), I can relate to the tears which flow freely in times of joy & sorrow, but for me never out of fear.
I was drawn in by the painting- because it was painted by a fellow New Zealander. It's not one I have seen before & I had to look up the Lake! That's what happens when Art History at school focusses on European art! :)
i never thought about how much I appreciate my contact lenses. I'm going to do that every day from now on. thank you for the reminder.
That's wonderful! And I'm happy I could be of help! ❤️
Keep singing your beautiful song. The bittersweet contradictions of life keep me slightly off balance, but at least I have life and thus, a quest for meaning.
Thank you for sharing, Kim! It’s true, staying balanced can be challenging when life keeps rocking us from side to side. Sometimes, though, I think that very motion is what continues to balance us from moment to moment. I’ve found there are times when little is asked of me other than simply (though not always easily!) allowing things to unfold as they will, according to a rhythm known only to life itself ❤️
It’s really hard for me to “allow things to unfold as they will”, but I’m trying! Thanks.
I can definitely understand that—it’s very challenging for me too. What helps is reminding myself that trying to oppose or control something beyond me is much harder than surrendering to it. Whenever I’ve tried to resist, I’ve only ended up suffering more, and for longer, than if I had let go when I knew it was time to let go. Still, that’s not to say any of this is easy. We're all on this journey together, constantly trying to choose a less gruelling struggle. :)
It is very challenging because change involves making predictions about the future based on the contingencies of the overarching past (even subconsciously) and the superficial realm of the skin molting present.
I agree—either making near-blind predictions based on the past that's not given to be repeated or projected onto the future or—trusting (almost) blindly without making predictions. Either way, it can be terrifying and challenging, especially when we're asked to take a big leap.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Kim!
dear justyna,
thank you for sharing, as always.
i love this passage about kahlil gibran's words: "'Your joy is your sorrow unmasked,' Kahlil Gibran observed in one of his poems. At the end of the day, it’s all we can do: let ourselves be seen. Life will break us open and strip us bare whether we choose it or not. So we might as well face it courageously and say, 'Here, I have done it myself; you cannot threaten me now.'"
much love, thank you so much,
myq
Thank you, Myq, for always reading! I'm genuinely humbled by your continued presence and support—it truly means so much to me! 🙏
thank you so much, justyna!
i am happy to receive and share!
your writing always offers joy and meaning.
Beautifully written Justyna. I'm definitely glad to be here, experiencing what it is to be human. As another HSP ( I suspect you are?), I can relate to the tears which flow freely in times of joy & sorrow, but for me never out of fear.
I was drawn in by the painting- because it was painted by a fellow New Zealander. It's not one I have seen before & I had to look up the Lake! That's what happens when Art History at school focusses on European art! :)
HSP indeed :) Although I sometimes forget about it!
I’m glad I could introduce you to something new with the painting :) And how wonderful that it’s by a fellow New Zealander!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts—grateful to have you here!
So beautiful. Thank you for this soul soothing balm. 🙌
Thank you for reading, Lee!
I too am glad I came; thanks for being here and in fleeting moments
Thank you for coming and staying, Peter! 🙏
I‘m Glad I Came
So glad you're here! ❤️🙏