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movin on up
By philip | November 3, 2008
Alas, yet another month has gone by between posts. Sorry!
October was a crazy month; I moved into a new apartment, renovated it, and got a dog. All the while the election loomed closer (vote tomorrow!), the economy struggled, and people lived out their lives on this crazy planet.
With all the pressure we are inclined to feel these days, with people of The System telling us to worry about our financial future, our political future, our religious future, and our environmental future, this might be a perfect time for a quick reality check. So sit back, and take a deep breath.
Really, do it. 
If you so choose, also take a deep breath in between each line as you read. Just slows it all down a bit.
.*.*.*.*.
this moment….
feel your heartbeat….
feel the blood running through you….
feel the oxygen filling your lungs….
and feel your muscles resting on your bones.
notice the air around you….
notice the room you are in….
and the life you lead.
is it perfect?
you bet.
think of what you have….
say “thank you” out loud.
for loved ones….
for pets….
for shelter….
for food.
say “thank you” out loud.
for challenges….
for opportunities to grow….
for opportunities to change the world….
for opportunities for the world to change you.
Remember today, of all days and of all times throughout history, that every single thing is exactly as it should be right now. This moment, this world, you, and the people in your life are all exactly perfect.
As I once read:
“The first step to changing the world
- and yourself -
is loving it exactly as it is
- and as you are -
today.
And thankfully
There is no second step.”
Mahalo means the act of giving thanks.
Live Mahalo today, and see your world find peace.
No matter who ‘wins’ the election.
Topics: life, as it comes |
November 4th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
yes.