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Desire and sadness letting go

April 25th:

Have you ever encountered wanting something, and when you didn’t get it, it felt like the biggest letdown, so the next thing, of course, was to write about it…but lost the content during the publishing stage? Yes. It happens. Continue tomorrow. I hope to recall what I wrote. I realize it may not be the same and some elements may have been lost in the process of recollection. I will thrive regardless.

Well, it is May 25th:

One month from the episode of losing all that content, I wrote after that very thing I wanted, and I didn’t get. I honestly thought I was going to be angry and upset for a long time, but I felt a different way. I came to acknowledge the fact that it's okay not always to get what I want. Do you see me crying for days? Surprisingly, No. I honestly thought I was going to be "sad" about it for a long time, but even if I tried, every time I think I am sad, I couldn’t stay sad. Believe me, I tried. But my mind would draw a blank. I would stop and check in with my body and notice if any sensations came up. Even in my body, I tried to feel if sadness had an impression, but experientially, it was merely an exhale.

How meditation has benefitted me and been for me, experientially, resilience is no longer something to strive for, or somehow it feels like there is no need to be resilient because there is nothing to overcome nor resist. Those things that I expected to bother me no longer do, and even when it does trigger some things, I have learned not to engage in that thought and feeling. I am not exactly sure what is happening, but of course, there will be moments when things will not go as we expect. It's okay. Let it be. xo

Discomfort is a door for growth and respect

Have you ever been in a position where you are suddenly in an uncomfortable position? Can you reflect on a moment when it occurred?

This is all about discomfort and how to fall in love and embrace it to grow. It’s a great way to learn how to respond? It’s a great way to practice resilience. It’s a great way to practice gratitude. With that doors open to possibility. Also, it is a practice to respect and value yourself. Learn to have and communicate healthy boundaries and speak up. At the same time, this is a time to be mindful of how we impact those who receive and when things do not go as we expect. What is your inner dialogue? Do you consider these times difficult times or more of a challenge to grow? Every time something happens that looks like it will throw us out of balance, this is a great time to breathe, pause, observe and see thoughts and feelings come and go.

Failure is only failure when we don’t use it as an opportunity to be disciplined to grow from it. Failure is an opportunity to look within, assess gaps and needs to grow. These are moments to shine and not withdraw into comfort. So failure is discomfort that can give us power to make changes and meet our ultimate dream of making things better, you fill in the blank.

Whenever we come across something that necessarily brings a sensation of discomfort, remember, it’s not all lost. We can look at ourselves and examine our actions, thoughts, words, language. Emotions may come that can destroy our spirit, but when we see and watch it, it is just is. So go for it and put yourself in positions of discomfort. It sparks joy.

I would love for you to share your experience where something made you uncomfortable. What did you learn?

Hope this brought you some inspiration and vision. Much love.

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