Meditations today were quite productive... there are times when even the most enlightened and evolved of us begin to question some things... its a natural part of growth, I think, to begin to look around ourselves and question why things have fit at any particular time. Why did this work now, as opposed to the time I REALLY needed it to work out? I meditated on this earlier today, and as expected, when I focused on the moment - put my thoughts squarely in the here and now - put my energy toward the moment - I slowed down... took stock. The universe has a way of continuing... of turning when it turns, and of uniting all things in its rotation. During my meditation I looked at myself. I took stock, which seems to be something Ive done a lot of over the past couple of years. I like the exercise; it gives me a chance to see the areas I need to work on... the places I can improve. I used to compare myself to others quite often. I love the english language... I love writing and creating pictures with words, for example. I would compare myself to anyone, famous or not, published or not, and generally, in my own opinion, fall seriously short. As I take stock of myself this time, I see that: 1) It was completely unnecessary to compare - everyone has a different story to tell, and a different voice with which to tell it. Those who I thought were important to me hadnt been encouraging, and those people obviously werent going to compliment... so much for importance, eh? and... 2) I stand head and shoulders above some, fail miserably in the face of others. Comparison rarely works as a means of deriving ones worth. I looked with an open heart - those I had been so intimidated by fell short when read side-by-side with mine... And those which didnt intimidate me in the least often wrote circles around me... theres a lot to be said for being relaxed in your own skin... So, what did I take away from meditation this time? Stop comparing. Stop letting anyone have power over my worth. Stop... just stop... allowing anyone but me answer for my worth... We would do well to carry this philosophy into the day. While at work, do not compare yourself to anyone. You are unique - a one-of-a-kind creation, and you have a set of talents that no one else on earth has. In your relationship... Do not compare yourself to anyone. You have crossed paths with a fellow Traveler... enjoy the moment... it may last - it may not. You already know in your heart. Again, enjoy the moment... it only comes around once. Wake slowly, fellow Traveler; we have a whole world to explore. ~ Rod
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:25:20 +0000
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