Today Jamie of Jamie Ridler Studios asks another of her penetrating questions:
What do you wish to be gentle with?
As I thought about it, I realized that I really need to be gentle with myself.
I expect that I should be able to do all that I want and need to do. I expect that I should be able to lose weight and exercise daily. I expect that I should be a better artist. I expect that I should be a perfect teacher, wife, mother.But, it takes time for all these things.
I need to give myself permission to try and when I don't succeed as I want and expect, then I need to be gentle with my limitations.
Life is too short (and as I get closer to 60 it is much truer!). I need to go easy and try and keep trying.
As Jamie says:
"You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It’s easy. Answer the wish prompt above on your blog . Support wishes by visiting other participants. It’s that simple. There is great power in wishing together."
"You can be a maker of magic and a tender of wishes. It’s easy. Answer the wish prompt above on your blog . Support wishes by visiting other participants. It’s that simple. There is great power in wishing together."
Be sure to visit other wish-casters here.
13 comments:
As Beverley wishes for herself, I wish for her also!
I understand this..those expectations can kill ya!! May these things come to you and may you be gentle with yourself hon!!
Hugs, Sarah
As Beverly wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
As Beverly wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
i wish i could remember that expectations are only meant as a guide to where i want to be going and not a destination in and of themselves ... and they muck up the view along the way!
I know this may sound morbid, but when I am being mindful and something happens and I begin to judge myself, I stop and consider "when I am on my deathbed, will this really matter?" What matters is the joy we feel while on this ride - oh, to practice this!
As Beverly wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
As Beverly wishes for herself , I wish for her also.
You are perfect just the way you are. Stop TRYING it's exhausting. What are we trying to prove and to whom? As Beverly wishes for herself I wish for her too.
As Beverly wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
As Beverley wishes for herself I so lovingly wish this for her also.
As Beverly wishes for herself, I wish for her also. When I read your post the word perfect stood out. I don't think there is such a thing so it would be impossible to attain. Enjoy each moment and who you are in that moment. I know I have enjoyed getting to know you through your blog. Have a wonderful week.
PS Your caring nature comes through in everything you write. The kids in your class are very lucky.
As Beverly wishes for herself , I wish for her also. Love this, I think I am going to try to participate in Wishcasting Wednesday
As Beverly wishes for herself, so I wish for her also...
As Beverly wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. Those expectations will get you everytime.
Thank you all for stopping by and wishing with me.
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