Samia, I love this and your present heart. When I was in my 30’s, I started a philosophy for me that pain was a part of my life. Sometimes it would be better, sometimes it would be worse, but I would no longer wait for it to go away. It was a part of me and I wouldn’t waste my life waiting for it to go away. Now, a few years ago, I added a new philosophy that today is the best day EVER
because truthfully, it may be. Nothing is promised and I want to live each day with gratitude for the moment. Everyday can be the last first day or anything else. I know you have this lesson from Marisa and thank you for sharing it with many others.
Thank you so much, James, and thank you again for recommending Mark Nepo's The Book of Awakening. I got a copy recently and am loving the daily passages and reminders!
Beautifully written, Samia. Your words resonated with me as I sit at my desk trying to be 'present' as I think of sending my son off for his first day of school today, my daughter tomorrow, a friend in grave condition, the loss of my mother this summer...it is all swirling in my head...time for a 5 minute meditation I think...
That is a lot to carry, Michele. I am sorry about your mom, hope your friend is improving, and hope you are finding some peace and joy in the smiles of your beautiful kids. So much love to you. xo
Samia, I love this and your present heart. When I was in my 30’s, I started a philosophy for me that pain was a part of my life. Sometimes it would be better, sometimes it would be worse, but I would no longer wait for it to go away. It was a part of me and I wouldn’t waste my life waiting for it to go away. Now, a few years ago, I added a new philosophy that today is the best day EVER
because truthfully, it may be. Nothing is promised and I want to live each day with gratitude for the moment. Everyday can be the last first day or anything else. I know you have this lesson from Marisa and thank you for sharing it with many others.
Yes, there is always something to be grateful for (many somethings!), even among the pain. Thank for this, Betsy.
Been dwelling on this whole essay since I read it, and keep coming back to this Samia, “Because nothing is really certain except for this moment.”
Thank you thank you thank you for reminding me. 🙏❤️
Thank you so much, James, and thank you again for recommending Mark Nepo's The Book of Awakening. I got a copy recently and am loving the daily passages and reminders!
Beautifully written, Samia. Your words resonated with me as I sit at my desk trying to be 'present' as I think of sending my son off for his first day of school today, my daughter tomorrow, a friend in grave condition, the loss of my mother this summer...it is all swirling in my head...time for a 5 minute meditation I think...
That is a lot to carry, Michele. I am sorry about your mom, hope your friend is improving, and hope you are finding some peace and joy in the smiles of your beautiful kids. So much love to you. xo