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Well, I have had a really good day. Several people told me how much difference I have made in their lives. Then I come home to read some great things in lj from people I love.
Here's a new insight. I thought I had dealt with the major regret in my life. I was unable to take action for nearly 30 years and left myself outside of love or any possibility of love. I was a coward. Lately, I've been flogging myself for wasting all that time. Very useful -- NOT. Apparently I haven't completed that regret. I'll be talking to my coach about that one!
I was being jealous -- or as close as I ever come to jealousy -- of people who were experiencing love in their lives in the ways they wanted while I was feeling less than loved in ways I wanted. Funny thing is, I know that I can ask for and receive exactly what I want from any of 50 different people.
Today, I made a difference in the lives of two wonderful people. Two very powerful women really got that they are powerful. I love being a coach. And I remembered the secret "of life itself." (just a little Rocky Horror Picture Show).
How we listen in the world is key to how we live in the world.
When I am not being intentional in my listening, I tend to listen for what's wrong, dangerous, difficult and critical. When I am paying attention I listen for greatness, miracles and possibility. When I'm paying attention, I listen for love and compassion. I never fail to find it.
It's just hard to remember to do that. Pollyannaism isn't cool.
As a reminder to me and a declaration to community:
I am the possibility of love and compassion in the world. I am a stand for transformation in the lives of people, an end to created suffering and peace in human relations. (Borrowing from a friend:) I am the possibility of a revolution in what it means to be alive.
Love exists in abundance. Take what you need, give what you can and share, share, share.
Love,
Lynn
Here's a new insight. I thought I had dealt with the major regret in my life. I was unable to take action for nearly 30 years and left myself outside of love or any possibility of love. I was a coward. Lately, I've been flogging myself for wasting all that time. Very useful -- NOT. Apparently I haven't completed that regret. I'll be talking to my coach about that one!
I was being jealous -- or as close as I ever come to jealousy -- of people who were experiencing love in their lives in the ways they wanted while I was feeling less than loved in ways I wanted. Funny thing is, I know that I can ask for and receive exactly what I want from any of 50 different people.
Today, I made a difference in the lives of two wonderful people. Two very powerful women really got that they are powerful. I love being a coach. And I remembered the secret "of life itself." (just a little Rocky Horror Picture Show).
How we listen in the world is key to how we live in the world.
When I am not being intentional in my listening, I tend to listen for what's wrong, dangerous, difficult and critical. When I am paying attention I listen for greatness, miracles and possibility. When I'm paying attention, I listen for love and compassion. I never fail to find it.
It's just hard to remember to do that. Pollyannaism isn't cool.
As a reminder to me and a declaration to community:
I am the possibility of love and compassion in the world. I am a stand for transformation in the lives of people, an end to created suffering and peace in human relations. (Borrowing from a friend:) I am the possibility of a revolution in what it means to be alive.
Love exists in abundance. Take what you need, give what you can and share, share, share.
Love,
Lynn