A is for…
Acknowledging…for me there is something tremendously self-empowering about saying hello to “what is”. By acknowledging my actual living experience, in this moment, I am neither pushing it away, repressing it or becoming completely merged with it. I am in relationship with it and from this place I can listen to all parts of myself with acceptance and compassion. Acknowledging…a simple “hello, I can sense you there and how it is for you (all)…”
6 Responses to "A is for…"
I would like to respond with A is for Access which should be a right for everyone no matter what their race, religion, age or disability.
Access ensures and enables personal growth and esteem by giving everyone the same opportunities and choice that is often only granted to a select few.
Access allows everyone to chose how they wish to live their lives giving equal opportunity to all especially those who previously have not been able to participate in all that society has on offer.
Access will free more women and children from domestic violence, assist more refugees, migrants, and people with a disability from their situation than most other strategies.
Access is an ‘enabler’ providing multi level opportunities so that we can all embrace what life has to offer.
A is for making Art, the simple act of sketching and creating a piece of art. Use the right brain to let go of the worries and everyday humdrum stuff. relax into form, shape, shade and colour. It is esential to have a way to connect to your creativity and for me this gets past the blockages thrown up by life.
A, for me, stands for Aspire – to aim higher, try harder, go further. Whenever I find myself becoming stuck, whether it be in my negative thoughts or my perception of someone else’s attitudes or feelings, I use this word to take my focus in a new and positive direction.
I also love the simplicity it, how it feels rolling off my tongue, what it brings to mind, how it rhymes with inspire. It reminds me, quite simply, what my purpose can be daily, to inspire others to aspire to live better, for me to lead by example.
Oh WOW!! what a wonderful collection of inspiration, wisdom and connection.
@Desney: Yes to able-bodied. Our health is often something we don’t notice until we are unwell.
@Ben: art, taking the time for our creativity – essential for well-being and balance – thank you for reminding me.
@Susie: Access – fundemental to equity and living in a world which values each human being. So, so true and right now, when the world seems to be driven by fear, greed and panic – your post is a timely reminder we are not islands.
@Meredith: I feel INSPIRED by your post and its generosity, and love the alliteration. I am going to remember this and tap into its innate energy too. Thanks.
2009 ~ A is for ACTIONS. As Ghandi said, “Your life is your message.” Through my thought and words actions arise. Through our behaviour, we live out our deepest and most truthful feelings about ourselves. ACTIONS SPEAK.
1 | Desney
October 15, 2008 at 12:17 am
Able-bodied …
This morning it came to me sharply that this body I take for granted, and all its miraculous functions, is one of the greatest gifts in every moment that any of us can have.
My friend Cynthia was diagnosed with motor neurone disease several years ago, and given only a relatively short time to live. Through her personal journey of spiritual growth, the extraordinary love of her partner, her own great inner strength and courage, she has already lived well beyond the doctors’ predicted allocations and in many ways is doing fine.
But able-bodied she is not.
She cannot walk. Nor can she hold utensils with which to feed herself. There are countless other ways in which her body is no longer able to serve her well.
Able-bodiedness is a gift most of us are born with, and one I regularly forget to Acknowledge and Appreciate.
Appreciating Able-bodiedness is an exercise I encourage on this A day, in myself and others.