I found myself exhaling with relief while reading this, Patty. Even in my practice - when I’m moving with mindfulness and assessing what I’m up to from the perspective of yogic and Buddhist ethics - I often lose perspective and become entranced by the periphery.
I find it extremely useful to bring honest attention to my patterns, but if I get lost in the film and obsess over getting every scene and every line perfect (love your dad’s metaphor)... well, it just becomes more of the same. And it just creates distance from the whole and from love.
Thank you for the reminder to hold the periphery a little more lightly, and to touch into the radiant light at our core. ❤️
I hear you loud and clear, Dana. Thank you for sharing... Trying to perfect the periphery is something even the most diligent of us continue to get caught in! Of course the catch is that we do need to treat ourselves with respect, take care of ourselves, and do our best.
The line between tying to perfect something — get better — and being present with the core of who we are is often so thin. I feel your work and approach really walks that line beautifully. I am enjoying reading your work very much and thank you for your commitment and sharing!
Onward we go...💞
I am so grateful to be able to share and communicate with you from across the world! What a gift that is...
I found myself exhaling with relief while reading this, Patty. Even in my practice - when I’m moving with mindfulness and assessing what I’m up to from the perspective of yogic and Buddhist ethics - I often lose perspective and become entranced by the periphery.
I find it extremely useful to bring honest attention to my patterns, but if I get lost in the film and obsess over getting every scene and every line perfect (love your dad’s metaphor)... well, it just becomes more of the same. And it just creates distance from the whole and from love.
Thank you for the reminder to hold the periphery a little more lightly, and to touch into the radiant light at our core. ❤️
Hi Dana.
I hear you loud and clear, Dana. Thank you for sharing... Trying to perfect the periphery is something even the most diligent of us continue to get caught in! Of course the catch is that we do need to treat ourselves with respect, take care of ourselves, and do our best.
The line between tying to perfect something — get better — and being present with the core of who we are is often so thin. I feel your work and approach really walks that line beautifully. I am enjoying reading your work very much and thank you for your commitment and sharing!
Onward we go...💞
I am so grateful to be able to share and communicate with you from across the world! What a gift that is...