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As I contemplate what’s over, 2017, and what’s next, 2018, I love the image of a hammock strung between over and next. That hammock is the present. I heard this idea on Oprah’s Super Soul podcast interview with Norman Lear. The hammock is a pause, a reeling into this moment and the choices I have right now between over and next. It can be a time to notice what is - birdsong, sunlight, shadows, clicks, whirrs, inhale, exhale, a return to my skin and sensations within, a moment of gratitude. This stretch between over and next can be an oasis of calm and stillness. Funny, while it can be a challenge to get in and out of a hammock, the time spent there is always refreshing. 
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11/8/2018 08:40:12 am
There are times when we can't seem to move on from the past so we are kind of stuck with the memories of yesterday. This actually hinder us as well to move forward and do some actions that will help us achieve our goals. But of course, this should not be the way we live our lives. We need to be excited with the things that will possibly happen. We should always look forward with the things that will make us happy and learn new things. I have to say that I have realized a lot of lessons upon reading this blog of yours. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. 12/1/2018 11:30:55 pm
When we feel like life is not in our favor, one of the things that we need to do is move forward and change our strategy. We need to make sure that we will not stay on something that will not help us grow. But if ever that we think we really want that something, I believe that fighting for it is a good thing to do as well. However, for me, looking forward to the things that are yet to come is an exciting thing to do. I am not saying that you should do the same thing but trying new things is not bad at all, right? Leave a Reply. |
Paula WickThe Thoughts from a Nurtured Heart blog includes ideas and perspectives encountered through intentional living. Posts include ideas that support NHA but are not necessarily explicit teachings of Howard Glasser. I've done my best to properly attribute ideas I borrow from others. Archives
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