I bit off what I could chew, took small steps, stayed open, kept breathing, meditated, and made tea. The repercussions were heavily uncomfortable. I wasn’t sure how the day would play out. Feeling what’s actually true in my heart calms and refreshes me. The warrior’s path requires introspection. I’m naturally an impatient, goal-oriented person the endless inner-battle can drain me, but only when I get frustrated. Conspicuously, recommitment is both tiring and energising. In both athletics and recovery, it’s called ‘consistency’–keep showing up. I suppose it could be called grace, or serendipity, but to become really alive and grow also requires commitment, time and again. Since embracing this as a lifestyle another layer became evident: Rich Roll expresses it nicely, “Pursue what’s in your heart, and the universe will conspire to support you.” So, with that, I’ve gathered friends and professionals for support in the tough times, and to celebrate with me in my achievements. Fortunately, in the darkest part of my life, I was more-or-less forced to learn a deep lesson: life is a team effort.
In these ‘slip-ups’ I feel lost, confused, even disheartened. I know this from my own experience, from my spiritual teacher, and from hearing other’s stories. Of course, the answer is simple, we do things until we don’t, until the interest in chasing the tail falls away. I always suffer the consequences, shake my head, and wonder how many times I have to make these same mistakes. I eat, drink, and do things that do not support me. Keep follow your heart’s treasure, and if you do, the universe will conspire in your favor (Paulo Coehlo, ‘The alchemist’).Sometimes I sabotage myself. Know that no matter who you are, or what you believe in, the universe will always provide for you. When you no longer have anything to lose, you will gain everything. What is your dream in life? What do you feel is your purpose in life? Why were you put on the earth?Īnd not only that- what is preventing you from pursuing your dreams? Is it fear of failure? Fear of paying the bills? Fears of losing social status? Fear of losing all your toys, luxuries, and devices? You have nothing to lose We want ‘better’ gadgets (newer smartphones, cameras with more megapixels, faster devices)īut all of these things aren’t necessary.We want luxury (we want nice comfortable cars, comfortable and fancy apartments, and designer clothes).We want social status (we want our peers to admire us, and think we are ‘successful’).These are things which we want- but things we don’t necessarily need: Most of us have all the tools to create (smartphones, laptops, digital cameras). Most of us have enough to eat (more people now die from heart disease than starving to death). Most of us have somewhere to live (although it might be a tiny apartment, in a poor neighborhood). Over 2,000 years ago - Jesus told us to not worry, God provides for the crows and all the animals.Īnd the truth is that in today’s world, all our basic needs are met. Most of us live in fear- fear of not being able to pay the rent, fear of not feeding ourselves, or fear of not providing for our families.
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