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Don't Rush the Sky

6/22/2012

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Last night I stayed up until one a.m. figuring out a problem.  At first, I forced a quick answer and moved on.  But I had been carrying a heavy uncomfortable feeling inside.  I knew I needed to go back and try again.  I needed to take the time to get it right.

When I eventually crawled into bed, feeling lighter . . . aligned, I remembered the advice from one of my most respected guides. 

It was the morning of her fifth birthday party.  The backyard was set up for a day of play and the sky was set up for a day of rain. I said to my daughter, “Oh I hope the rain comes soon so it’s nice for your party.”

Aria replied, “Mommy, don’t rush the sky! How would you feel if all the grass died, if all the leaves on the trees were crunchy, if all the flower petals fell off?"

It can be so hard to let life unfold at its natural pace.  Our current societal race invites us to push through decisions, emotions, moments of not knowing, so we don’t fall further behind. But often life’s unfolding takes sitting with it, circling back, waiting for the clouds to pass.

When we try to “Rush the Sky”, we often ~

~ miss cues
~ misinterpret barriers as something to push harder against
~ live with an incessant circle of mental analysis
~ feel off balance or ungrounded
~ use up our energy faster than we can restore it

There is a sense of stillness in a clear sky, even though we know it’s in constant motion. When life feels clear and sunny, there is greater opportunity to focus on your pace and create space for your inner compass.

When life rains upon you, it’s a bit more unnatural to slow down and be in it. The first reaction is to run for cover.  But, I invite you to try mindfully getting wet.  Know that your roots are growing stronger and that by drinking it in drop by drop, you will blossom.


My Teacher ~  A Lesson in Mindfully Getting Wet:
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A Balanced Life Diet

2/4/2012

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What’s your definition of "balanced"?  There are a lot of “right” answers out there . . . the right food servings, the optimal hours of sleep, the recommended amount of exercise, the standard 40 hour work week, how much TV is bad, how much wine is good, etc.

Some ideals are indoctrinated into our culture, some change with new science or new administration. The food pyramid is now becoming a plate . . . maybe of donuts and teriyaki!

Growing up, few of us were ever taught how to tap into our place of calibration.  Instead we became part of the "clean plate club".  I know I’m still an honorary member at times, forcing down what life serves me without checking in to understand my own hunger.

Deep down we all have the wisdom and intuition to know what we need to feel balanced.  I invite you to think about what nutrients will help you to feel more balanced, remembering that sometimes the shift of weight in our lives can change by the day or by the hour.

Do you need to have more structure . . . or more freedom?

To take more risks  . . . or to feel more safe?

To take action . . . or to reflect more?

To connect . . . or to retreat?

To be inspired . . .or to get grounded?

To be heard . . . or to be open to receiving?

To take control . . . or to let go?

Maybe it’s time to take yourself out to lunch, check in . . .listen closely . . .  give yourself the gentle advice you need . . .  and then receive it.

Bon Apetite,
Amy
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Getting There

7/22/2011

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Do you always pick the most direct path?

I just came back from a family vacation that required navigation.  We toggled between GPS and traffic status applications to weave our way in the most direct path possible, choosing between the shortest distance and shortest time.

But is the best path always the shortest? 

Sometimes in our deadline driven lives, we don't have the luxury of a scenic route.  However, once in a while we can choose how to get from point A to point B.  

I have personally been playing around with the scenic route.  It can feel counter-intuitive not to actively push towards an important decision or goal.  Yet there is a navigation system within us that requires us to stay open, in tune, patient, and comfortable with the unknown.  How comfortable are you with your unknowns? 
Some call it being "in flow" or operating from our gut.  In this mode, you drive slowly enough to read life's signs and are nimble enough to turn when you arrive at a path of possibility.   And when you get ‘lost’, there is no need to panic.  You are able to trust your internal compass to steer you straight.

In what area of your life are you seeking direction?  Do you turn inward our outward for this direction?

What personal goal might benefit from slowing down and tuning in to your own GPS system? I'd love to know.

Life is a balance of charting our course and being content while ‘getting there’.  Instead of mapping out your whole trip....  I invite you to be fully present with each mile, trusting it’s where you are supposed to be and knowing you will recognize your next turn.  It may be closer than you think.

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    Amy Tirion
    About Me
    Advocate for Stillness, Seeker of Inspiration, Playful Mom, Lover of Creativity, Still Learning, Believer in Women,  Founder of Delight for the Soul

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