insight

Gaining insight is a process, of which judgement is not a part.
I try to walk through this life with an open mind -without running to my next "destination" and making a point to stop every now and then. I want to sincerely understand the chaos I encounter. Ironically enough -the chaos has managed to bring me a sense of peace/a clarity in purpose.
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The sage seeks insight from chaos and doubt NOT making distinctions, but dwelling on that which is unchanging is called clear vision. -Chuang Tsu

surrender

Surrender yourself to the bigger picture.
Many times -I equate my journey to "staying afloat". When I think I have caught a piece of drift wood -from which I can start building my boat. Piece by piece -I build and then another wave crashes into me. So what keeps me floating? Upon reflection, I would say that the bigger picture/my faith is what sustains me.
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Relinquish if you really want to release. -bear heart
Let go and let God. -anonymous

grace

Letting go is the part of grace that really sucks.
The past 2 years have been a series of lessons in a course I call "letting go". The course is for an advanced degree in stephism and I believe the final exam was this past week when I realized the following: marking the traditional milestones minus withdrawals from school and problems with relationships would have been the easier route, but then I would not be where I am at today –completely secure in knowing that this is my path.
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The world is full of magic; make a wish, do you have it? Good –now believe in it, place it in your heart. You never know when a miracle will happen or when your dreams will come true. -inspired by "one tree hill" characters.