Because we never know when our life will come to its end. I’ve always believed this, and recent events have just reinforced the sentiment.
That doesn’t mean we can’t let ourselves be sad, and grieve – or be angry sometimes. But I think we should always try to approach every moment from our ‘higher self’ – that part of ourselves that can look at the thoughts that flow through our mind and choose which ones to focus on.
If you’ve ever experienced deep meditation, you’ll know what I mean.
You are not the thoughts that flow through your mind, and once you’ve had the experience of that more steady, solid mind-state underneath the chatter, it’s deeply comforting to know this.
Sorry to wax philosophical on you all, but the death of someone you love really puts things into perspective.
Life is short, find happiness however you can, as much as you can.
Have you ever had that ‘deeper mind’ experience? Has that helped you cope when times are tough?
{typography by Linzie Hunter. Found via Amanda Fuller on Pinterest}
P.S. A big happy birthday to my dear daddy-o, he turns 61 today!
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Great print, great advice. I recently attended a funeral with my mother of someone I was not particularly close with, but it didn’t matter. It does put things in perspective and readjusts ones priorities and actions.
It’s also funny you mention mediation. I’ve been trying to mediate more and more often. Sometimes it will be short breaths and grounding and sometimes I try longer sessions. I don’t do it too often but am trying to change that. It’s amazing how busy the mind is when you start paying attention! Incredible the many overwhelming thoughts we have and the sometimes negative tone of those thoughts, but hey, it’s all a learning process.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
It was lovely to read your blog today.
I’m right in the zone of trying to live more in the moment and appreciate all the wonderful small things in my life, as well as trying to be mindful of my breath more often.
I’ve found that I’m slowly becoming a much more calm person, (more like i was before i had kids :)) and not worrying about things so much, as they are most often made up in my mind and never eventuate.
It’s wonderful to realise that I can step away from the busyness going on inside and find a feeling calm and ease and a great thankfullness to be alive.
Thankyou for the reminder. To be alive is such a blessing.
x
Karyna, Ina, thank you xx
It’s great to hear that you’ve both had a similar experience. Finding that space really does make a difference, doesn’t it?