Good Day Soaring Ones!
How high can you go? Well it is truly up to you!
We are meant to soar like eagles! Yet sometimes we live like chickens, clucking and plucking at all the little things and forgetting that we can rise
above the minutia. We obsess about the 10% that is not going so well and we forget about the 90% of our lives that is fulfilling and meaningful. We need to see the Big Picture!
The questions for today are:
. Why does the "Big Picture" look like in your life?
. What is most important for you to be doing in your life right now?
. If your life were captured on film would you or anyone else want to watch it? Why?
Hey, the view from the top looks great! Enjoy it!
Love and Light,
Rev. Sylvia
I loved this exercise. Reviewing my life from another vantage point, using the exercise in the book, was really helpful. Sometimes we forget how far we've come, what we've accomplished, what we've already learned, the resources we have, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe last sentence of the exercise was enlightening also -- "Appreciate the scale and depth of your life's journey: the complexity of it, the richness of it, the uniqueness of it." It seemed odd at first to appreciate the thing that often causes so much stress -- how complex and complicated life can be!!! But, it's a big relief to know that, seeing life at a distance, it is more like a puzzle or game and I have the ability to play with it -- experience new things, make choices, change direction and be happy!
When I first did today's reading I was a little loss for words because I am in a period in my life where I'm a little anxious and worrisome for what's next in my life and I feel like what I "want" isn't just part of the big picture but IS the big picture. Perhaps my viewpoint needs to be altered and I've become too caught up in trying to turn future events and situations into the only part of my life that I think will count. I need to appreciate the wonderful like that I have lived this far and work on being present instead of getting so hung up on what's in store for the future. The most important thing I can be doing right now is enjoying each day and taking time to be thankful for the blessing of each day. If my life were a film I would like them to see someone who shows up and is present for each and every minute of each day. Who lives each day to the fullest and enjoys all the interactions and good times as they come instead of wishing and hoping for what are really "unknowns" in the future.
ReplyDeleteThe view from the top does indeed look absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the meditation exercise in "The Big Picture". It was like a stroll down memory lane except I could recall more detail and more experiences. Some were not so pleasant, but most were very enjoyable. I even caught myself smiling at times during the process. I went as far back to being a toddler sitting in my mother's lap while playing with her fingers and being extremely fascinated by them. I also recalled one of my first memories of betrayal. Friendships, lost loves, family upheaval, job transitions, ect.. It was interesting to compare my feelings at the time of these events to my present day outlook on my life. I have gone through many transitions. It puts me in the frame of mind that NOTHING IS PERMANENT, EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY.
The single most important thing that I do now is to continue to build my fire and brighten my lite. I am at a crucial stage in my communion with God.
My life, and everyone elses, would make magnificent movies if the writers and producers could get into our minds and accurately depict all of the emotion, nuances, turning points, etc.. that made us who we are today.
I Love this and as a Minister, speaker and trainer I have always focused on the ones that didn't like what I did or said and not appreciating those that benefited or complimented me I have been working on this for along time and I am much better at it Our Presidents, Clinton, Bush, and Obama, have taught me how to take criticism a lot better and I realized that no matter how hard you try you just won't please everyone And that is OK If my life were captured on film I think most people would so hard they would pee their pants and that is a blessing.
ReplyDeleteEagle consciousness is a powerful tribute to who we are in essence Rev. S. It is a wonderful metaphor in a world where we do chip away at our mind, body and spirit selves. We live on seeds instead of planting a garden of abundance. I am off to soar my friend! Thanks for the reminder!
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Rev. M
As I was reading other posts I realized I left a very significant word out as my fingers are slower than my brain. I meant to say that if my life were captured on film most people would LAUGH so hard they would pee their pants I must learn to proofread
ReplyDeleteI agree that this was a very powerful meditation. The eagle's viewpoint was a unique perspective- it saw events that "I" had long forgotten. There was some dwelling on choices during the meditation but I kept on going and pushed through it. When journaling my deepest self realized the connections past choices impact my current phase of life. It is important not to get stuck in the past but use the lessons to catipult forward. So for me the most important thing to do is to be love and give love to myself and others. If my life was a film it would appeal to those who love adventure or a good mystery. I, too am curious as to what will happen next!
ReplyDeleteBoy I needed to take this moment to step away from the job. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI like this exercise also. When looking at the big picture there are more triumphs then I give myself credit for. Acknowledging the the resources I already have is reassuring. It also reminds me that God has always been present in my life. It is liberating to realize grace never required I be a saint nor a scholar. That is the trip I put myself through.
Right now I believe it is most important for me to embrace what makes me happy and do it. I have got to step out on faith. It is time to take risks (can they be a calculated risk?).
That last question is a hoot! Yes my life would make a watchable movie because for good or bad (oh yea we're not supposed to judge) there has been intrigue and romance, comedy and calamity, music,missteps, and much more. I am having a good life. Now I need to act like I know it!
This was one reading where I really could reflect. Like many transitions and transformations in my life if I look to the "big picture" or ultimate outcome of a situation, I can truly sit back and enjoy the journey. One specific example that came to mind when I did this reading was my grad school experience. I remember I seriously considered quitting at one time because of the long work hours and other things that seemed to be piling up in my life. But I kept my focus on the ultimate outcome of what I wanted to achieve -- the big picture -- and was re-energized to push forward; and I'm glad I did.
ReplyDeleteWhat is most important for me to be doing right now? I'd say--just being the best me I can be.
As I mentioned earlier my life has been one of transition and transformation, so if it were on film I believe others could relate to this journey of personal and spiritual growth. They'd also love the cultural experiences that have been a part of that growth--as I love to travel the world!
Let me be reminded that the BIG PICTURE of my life is to see the Love that God is in every situation - even when the blog boots me out before I can post my blog (I have felt your experience, Rev. Sylvia), in the grand scheme of things, LIFE IS GOOD.
ReplyDeleteSo, as I continue on the journey, I will submit edits to redo any 'epic dramas' that I may have starred in previously...just in time for the credits to roll.
Popcorn, anyone?