I read the small but beautiful book “the first free women” original poems inspired by the early Buddhist nuns cover to cover on the first and last nights of the retreat. It is written by Matty Weingast. I cannot recommend it highly enough. You sir, like the man who wrote this ancient collection “reimagined” are feeding our souls and spirits in these difficult times….
Hey Susan. Happy Friday! Thank you for your kind words. And thank you for the heads up about Matty Weingast. I’ve made a note and will check out his work soon.
This is powerful Diamond-Michael and something I have learnt for myself. Life responds to your level of being, not to your level of effort. There’s also a time lag between shifting your level of being and the material manifestations that correspond to that level of being. It’s in that gap that most people fold and revert to their old ways because they believe it’s not working. Hence they repeat the same cycle. I believe you have to hold your level of being in the transition until the external world has time to catch up to your new vibration.
A pleasant philosophy. But there are exceptions. How many, I have no way of knowing. One of the most extreme exceptions was Vincent van Gogh. He had to have gotten some satisfaction from his painting, or he wouldn't have kept at it. But he got very little recognition during his lifetime, and precious little remuneration. Yet his genius is highly regarded now.
Some of that was due to his personality, which was molded by his psychology. But any number of other artists have overcome similar deformities of character and psychosis, such as Freddie Mercury, Janis Joplin, and Jimmy Hendricks. Who know, van Gogh might has been a devotee of I Ching. Maybe the true success of the Tao might be in finding serenity in never attaining wealth or fame. Such a one, by definition, could never be widely followed. His books could never have become popular, even post-posthumously.
This is exactly what I needed. I have been obsessing over outcomes and convinced myself that I’m not doing enough to make things happen. This reminded me to let go! Thank you so much 😊
This is so beautiful and perfectly timed, as I've been trying to learn to let go and flow (truly, deeply) for this entire year. I'm still a novice, haha, but your post helped remind me why I'm on this path in the first place.
After 5 days of deep silence and meditation this was a beautiful re-entry gift. And now I will take a long walk in the hills. I am grateful to know there are 5 more days to read that I missed while I was gone….blessings🙏🏼
I read the small but beautiful book “the first free women” original poems inspired by the early Buddhist nuns cover to cover on the first and last nights of the retreat. It is written by Matty Weingast. I cannot recommend it highly enough. You sir, like the man who wrote this ancient collection “reimagined” are feeding our souls and spirits in these difficult times….
Hey Susan. Happy Friday! Thank you for your kind words. And thank you for the heads up about Matty Weingast. I’ve made a note and will check out his work soon.
“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin”
This is powerful Diamond-Michael and something I have learnt for myself. Life responds to your level of being, not to your level of effort. There’s also a time lag between shifting your level of being and the material manifestations that correspond to that level of being. It’s in that gap that most people fold and revert to their old ways because they believe it’s not working. Hence they repeat the same cycle. I believe you have to hold your level of being in the transition until the external world has time to catch up to your new vibration.
A pleasant philosophy. But there are exceptions. How many, I have no way of knowing. One of the most extreme exceptions was Vincent van Gogh. He had to have gotten some satisfaction from his painting, or he wouldn't have kept at it. But he got very little recognition during his lifetime, and precious little remuneration. Yet his genius is highly regarded now.
Some of that was due to his personality, which was molded by his psychology. But any number of other artists have overcome similar deformities of character and psychosis, such as Freddie Mercury, Janis Joplin, and Jimmy Hendricks. Who know, van Gogh might has been a devotee of I Ching. Maybe the true success of the Tao might be in finding serenity in never attaining wealth or fame. Such a one, by definition, could never be widely followed. His books could never have become popular, even post-posthumously.
I nigh do some research on Van Gogh and AI
This is exactly what I needed. I have been obsessing over outcomes and convinced myself that I’m not doing enough to make things happen. This reminded me to let go! Thank you so much 😊
So great to hear Meagan. Yes, let it go and let life flow.
Really beautifully shared and so honest. I appreciate you greatly and the work you are doing and you are.
Awww. Thank you Megan. I appreciate your thoughts my friend.
Beautiful, Diamond-Michael. Such a sane approach!
This is so beautiful and perfectly timed, as I've been trying to learn to let go and flow (truly, deeply) for this entire year. I'm still a novice, haha, but your post helped remind me why I'm on this path in the first place.
After 5 days of deep silence and meditation this was a beautiful re-entry gift. And now I will take a long walk in the hills. I am grateful to know there are 5 more days to read that I missed while I was gone….blessings🙏🏼