Wow Carol. Powerful post. I share your concerns, feelings, worries. Someone said, faith is the opposite of certainty. Canada is a wonderful place and the fact that you have family there makes it even better.
Very helpful and timely. My husband (88 years) and I (82 years) just moved into a bigger and older home, moving from a very red military community to a very blue arts community only 30 miles distant. Initially I found myself in shock thinking it was the worst decision in my life. Now 3 months later I remember why the move was necessary for my "liberation" (as in Pema). I'm thinking maybe this 14th home is going to be the best ever. Worrier to Warrior once again!
Yes. And thanks for compiling such a holistic view with touch points such as Pema Chodron. I'm finding my mindfulness practice of 25 years and my meditation practice of 20 years is my life boat in this current now—enhanced with living the last 30 years parenting a beloved daughter with high support needs autism. Parenting her gave me the practice for this now and as you can probably guess, she was my teacher. Thank you for continuing to shine a bright light on your journey. I have admired, watched and read your work and heard you speak for three decades now here in Nashville. We met at your book club at Parnassus about six years ago. Namaste.
Wow Carol. Powerful post. I share your concerns, feelings, worries. Someone said, faith is the opposite of certainty. Canada is a wonderful place and the fact that you have family there makes it even better.
Very helpful and timely. My husband (88 years) and I (82 years) just moved into a bigger and older home, moving from a very red military community to a very blue arts community only 30 miles distant. Initially I found myself in shock thinking it was the worst decision in my life. Now 3 months later I remember why the move was necessary for my "liberation" (as in Pema). I'm thinking maybe this 14th home is going to be the best ever. Worrier to Warrior once again!
There is a lot of wisdom here, much of which dovetails well with some of my recent musings. Thanks for posting.
Yes. And thanks for compiling such a holistic view with touch points such as Pema Chodron. I'm finding my mindfulness practice of 25 years and my meditation practice of 20 years is my life boat in this current now—enhanced with living the last 30 years parenting a beloved daughter with high support needs autism. Parenting her gave me the practice for this now and as you can probably guess, she was my teacher. Thank you for continuing to shine a bright light on your journey. I have admired, watched and read your work and heard you speak for three decades now here in Nashville. We met at your book club at Parnassus about six years ago. Namaste.