Yes, AND there is a danger in asking people to just “stay” with the challenging feelings because some may feel they are being asked to ENDURE the intolerable, the illegal, the immoral (and if they can’t, they feel worse about themselves) rather than to also actively address these things.
Today’s treasure: “The work is not to feel calm all the time. It is to remain available: available to this moment, available to the people in front of you, available to the small, necessary acts of care that are always within reach.” I can think of no better way to honor this first day of spring. Thank you. 💐
I appreciate the prayer today, Cameron, especially the part;
“Give us the courage to stay present to this moment,
to one another,
and to the quiet work of care that still holds the world together.”
Amen.
You have written about the small acts done in love and care for others are important to keep us grounded. It is a type of resistance that is powerful. It keeps me hopeful; and brings a glimpse of God’s Kingdom here. Thank you, Cameron!
This is not new. However, it is new to our world in the here and now. Sadly, we have yet to reach bottom. The worst is yet to come and the world is not prepared for it!!!
Yes, AND there is a danger in asking people to just “stay” with the challenging feelings because some may feel they are being asked to ENDURE the intolerable, the illegal, the immoral (and if they can’t, they feel worse about themselves) rather than to also actively address these things.
It’s always… yes, and….
coming together and falling apart…
Today’s treasure: “The work is not to feel calm all the time. It is to remain available: available to this moment, available to the people in front of you, available to the small, necessary acts of care that are always within reach.” I can think of no better way to honor this first day of spring. Thank you. 💐
This is so true! Thank you for your words of encouragement and hope.
I appreciate the prayer today, Cameron, especially the part;
“Give us the courage to stay present to this moment,
to one another,
and to the quiet work of care that still holds the world together.”
Amen.
You have written about the small acts done in love and care for others are important to keep us grounded. It is a type of resistance that is powerful. It keeps me hopeful; and brings a glimpse of God’s Kingdom here. Thank you, Cameron!
Stay stay stay in the present moment, be aware, care deeply.
Uncertain times, world...
we’ll learn “to live within it.”
We know “how to breathe.”
...
In this moment, here,
“to remain available.”
To what’s within reach.
...
“Without guarantees,”
“without knowing outcomes,”
Remain open, love.
...
“To stay with ourselves...
with each other... rooted,” deep.
“In this together.”
This is not new. However, it is new to our world in the here and now. Sadly, we have yet to reach bottom. The worst is yet to come and the world is not prepared for it!!!