05.15.09
less is more
The phrase “less is more” applies to our inner lives also. Think “less judgement, more openness”. It creates a space for miracles in our lives.
Beach tip of the day: Instead of bringing the usual cases of bottled water on your beach vacation, try an earth friendly alternative. Bring a water filter pitcher, gallon milk jugs and some cheap reusable water bottles. Decorate the water bottles with permanent marker – put names, drawings or nicknames on each. Everyone can choose a favorite and “own” it! Bring out the jugs in the cooler… instead of the individual plastic bottles and refill as needed. Easy!
My life has changed drastically over the past few months. And yet if you looked at the surface – you wouldn’t see much change at all. I still live the same, work the same and enjoy the same things.
But because I have let go of the thinking that things HAVE to be a certain way, new (and old) things have opened for me.
First, it is just easier to think – things are as they should be. Takes a hell of a lot of stress and angst out of my daily life. Not that I don’t choose to live a certain way or know what I like and don’t like – but I feel more open to letting things be.
Second, relationships have become fun and happy things. I have weeded out those who don’t respect or bring value into my life, instead of struggling to “make it work”. I am revisiting old ones that I had ditched but did work in some ways with a different attitude. And finding miracles. Following my peaceful core, understanding that everyone is not only in the right place for them – but if I choose them for my life – I must respect where they are.
Finally, I truly honor and respect where I am – and have allow Universal flow into my life. I guess because I feel strong in my connections and trust – I no longer have to make it all happen. I choose. But I am finding myself choosing by checking into the me that is connected with the Universe – then opening up if there are no conflicts.
I know my awareness will ebb and flow. But now I am trying to build in “check in” moments to remind myself that I want to live from my heart – not my ego.
Blessed be…
