By: Pamela Leavey On: February 27, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Great advice and fabulous Food For Thought…
THE COURAGE TO WAIT
“When you’re like a keg of dynamite about to go off, patience means just slowing down at that point—just pausing—instead of immediately acting on your usual, habitual response. You refrain from acting, you stop talking to yourself, and then you connect with the soft spot. But at the same time you are completely and totally honest with yourself about what you are feeling. You’re not suppressing anything; patience has nothing to do with suppression. In fact, it has everything to do with a gentle, honest relationship with yourself.” ~~ Pema Chodron: Practicing Peace in Times of War
It’s so important to remember in frustrating times to step back and find your balance or “soft spot” before reacting.
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By: Pamela Leavey On: June 24, 2011 at 7:16 am
“The next time you encounter fear, consider yourself lucky. This is where the courage comes in. Usually we think that brave people have no fear. The truth is that they are intimate with fear. When I was first married, my husband said I was one of the bravest people he knew. When I asked him why, he said because I was a complete coward but went ahead and did things anyhow.” ~~ Pema Chodron
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By: Pamela Leavey On: May 15, 2009 at 7:30 am
The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid. – Confucius
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By: Pamela Leavey On: May 4, 2009 at 1:49 pm
“Life requires courage. All courage that I need is given me by Life itself. I am guided and supported in every step. I need only open myself to receiving support and guidance.
I honor my humility in admitting my need for help. I welcome the dignity of being a fellow among fellows. I honor myself for my courage in following my guidance.” – Julia Cameron, Heart Steps – Prayers and Declarations for a Creative Life.
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By: Pamela Leavey On: May 1, 2009 at 1:20 pm
“Desire is a compass for our lives’ directions. As we become clear in what we want, as we allow ourselves to yearn, we become conduits for the Universe to act upon us and through us. My desire is a prayer impressed on the heart of God. My openness is the willingness to receive. My courage is the faith to act on what I receive, allowing blessings to flow to me from many sources.”
“Today, I admit my desires. I accept the path they suggest to me. If only one step at a time, I move in the direction of my dreams. I am alert, too, to my dreams moving toward me. I accept the forward motion of my heart’s desire. I allow the Universe to answer my prayers and I am grateful for the support and abundance which I receive.” – Julia Cameron, Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life
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