How often do we want a certain something to happen in our life. When it does, we move on to the next thing we need and take for granted that which did come to fruition. All of the Universe conspires to bring us our desire and we often do not blink an eye to notice… Continue reading Taking it personally or for granted
Tag: acceptance
Ego Conditioning can lead to Acceptance
Ok, this is more of a ramble than a coherent dialogue. I want to point out how when faced with a situation with another human whose behavior is completely different from the way we would behave in the same situation, we may experience judgement, blame, and criticism toward them. So in all honesty what has… Continue reading Ego Conditioning can lead to Acceptance
The “should be” lines
We live life how it “should be”, how we were taught and conditioned life should be led. The right way, the good way, the way in which we will be loved and accepted. So what lies outside the “should be”? all that is bad? all that is unacceptable, and all that cannot be loved? Our… Continue reading The “should be” lines
The Human Ego-Spirit scale
Draw a horizontal line on a piece of paper, or make a circle with an arrow on the bottom to draw a scale or gauge. Then write human ego on the left side and Spirit on the right. Look below- Some of the emotions commonly experienced which choosing Ego or Spirit are listed. Ask yourself,… Continue reading The Human Ego-Spirit scale
The joy in play
I find this image so comforting. A warm, inviting toy shop full of toys waiting to be played with. A large play area where many toys can be arranged and re-arranged as the story of the play changes with imagination and wonder. Immerse yourself into this situation, perhaps there is snow falling outside, and a… Continue reading The joy in play
Drop that ball!
This concept of “dropping the ball”, is all too familiar in the Western world. We are taught quite early on that no matter what, we mustn’t drop the ball. We must keep it together and fulfill all our roles and responsibilities to the fullest of our capacity, no matter what. What if we did “drop… Continue reading Drop that ball!