What is Freedom to me? Cessation of judgment and resistance: of myself, others, the world, anything and everything. Letting go of regret and fear. The release of expertise: “I don’t knooooow…” Relaxing and rising into the rhythm of the universe, Taking in the beauty and joy of what is right here, right now, I find Lightness ofContinue reading “34. Freedom”
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24. Compassion
When I went through Hospice Volunteer Training, one of the principles we learned was about the importance of Presence. We were taught that the most important thing we could do for someone who is dying, is just “be there”. You don’t have to say anything wise or do anything profound; just be a compassionate presence,Continue reading “24. Compassion”
18. Old Frenemies
Pain Body is what Eckhart Tolle calls the historical pain that controls our emotions from our past. Everyone has a Pain Body – it’s part of the human experience. It’s kind of like the monster in the basement. Some would call it the baggage that we carry with us. When conditions or events trigger aContinue reading “18. Old Frenemies”