Thanks Paige. It's been such an honour to witness your own powerful journey through cancer and well, ALL of it really. You're so amazing the way you have shared vulnerably and you're so inspiring how you show up for life fully. I loved your description of the moment you had in the field. To me that deep peace is at the core of all of us, it's our most natural or essential state but it's just covered up with thinking and fear.
One thing that's been helpful to me is to soften and to see others around me, especially with different belief systems like atheist family members or agnostic friends that they also have the same care and concern for the world. The view from where they are standing is that they see the very human side of "organized" religion that well, paints a VERY different picture than was originally intended and it's not flattering to say the least. So they actually have a deep care and concern for the world like you and I do. It's coming from the same place. We're not so different, really.
When we begin to transcend all of our mental systems to that deeper truth, then we no longer need to convince others of anything. Just love them as they are. And when we stop needing others to be anything other than what they are, it feels so different. It's like our own wholeness (holiness) speaks for itself. We can demonstrate love not by preaching or telling others what we know to be true, but just our quiet recognition that all things are blessed through us.
Not sure if that helps?
I'm so glad we've connected after all these years. You were my very FIRST friend in the whole world and the reason I started begging my parents for a pony when I was about 5 years old.
Hi Nona! I am so grateful that you wrote this raw but important piece about your journey. I wept when you shared your darkest moments, how grateful I am that you chose to not leave or give up! What a light you have been to so many! You were a light to me when we were kids, I admired you so much and loved spending time with you all on the farm. How life leads us down our sacred paths is so amazing, isn't it? I too was confronted with my own immortality and was gobsmacked by how I wasn't being real about who I was and how I was meant to live my life. In the process, I returned to my faith and really began to understand my place in this world. In recent years, I have also opened up to my First Nations ancestry which has had a profound influence on my perspective of who I am amongst my people, my nation and my community. My work as a teacher/principal has also guides me to share my knowledge and my faith with others in ways I never expected. I don't want to say that I am jealous of just how profoundly your aha moment was but, yeah, I wish I could have had that too, but that's not my moment on my journey. I can say that I am so glad that you have found that peace and that your journey is bringing you to discover your higher purpose in this world. I send you love and light, my friend! ❤️
Wow, what a nice surprise to hear form you Claudine! I remember you coming to play with me and we doubled on my pony Captain's back.
I felt the same about you and yes, the mysteries of how we're all connected boggles my mind.
My husband and I just went snowshoeing and I was telling him about another thoughtful email i received this morning from another dear friend and boss saying similar things and it feels like the most incredible gift you've both given to me today.
I can just imagine you being a teacher and a principal with your warm smile and your own connection to God and your first nations ancestry must set the most incredible foundation for you to be a leader in your community. . I'm moved by your tears and I feel your love and light and I'm sending it back your way. xx
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Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! I do hope that we will cross paths once again one day and that we will be able to catch up on 40+ years of history!
I look forward to reading more about your journey of self discovery and healing. You are one hell of a brave woman! I dedicate this song to you!🥰https://youtu.be/Y5pVpr_McSE
Ohhhh that song really struck a chord in me, thanks for sending it, i've never heard it. Being "Beautifully broken", the whole Alice in Wonderland theme , and making beauty from scars. Love it. And even the food fight reminded me not to take any of it too seriously. Merci mon amie! x
Thanks for your kind words Susanne, I really appreciate it. Please give my best to your gang, I always loved cross country running with your girls they were hard to keep up with back then and I'm guessing that none of us stand a chance now! x
Nona, I am a bit teary eyed, and speechless. So I will just say that I am feeling very grateful that you have gotten to this place. Thanks for sharing.
I am pleased that you like the song! Yes, we can't take ourselves too seriously, it's ok to be silly and goofy, to love our mistakes as well as our achievements. Keep on keeping on, you're an inspiration! Sois bien, mon amie!🥰
Thanks Paige. It's been such an honour to witness your own powerful journey through cancer and well, ALL of it really. You're so amazing the way you have shared vulnerably and you're so inspiring how you show up for life fully. I loved your description of the moment you had in the field. To me that deep peace is at the core of all of us, it's our most natural or essential state but it's just covered up with thinking and fear.
One thing that's been helpful to me is to soften and to see others around me, especially with different belief systems like atheist family members or agnostic friends that they also have the same care and concern for the world. The view from where they are standing is that they see the very human side of "organized" religion that well, paints a VERY different picture than was originally intended and it's not flattering to say the least. So they actually have a deep care and concern for the world like you and I do. It's coming from the same place. We're not so different, really.
When we begin to transcend all of our mental systems to that deeper truth, then we no longer need to convince others of anything. Just love them as they are. And when we stop needing others to be anything other than what they are, it feels so different. It's like our own wholeness (holiness) speaks for itself. We can demonstrate love not by preaching or telling others what we know to be true, but just our quiet recognition that all things are blessed through us.
Not sure if that helps?
I'm so glad we've connected after all these years. You were my very FIRST friend in the whole world and the reason I started begging my parents for a pony when I was about 5 years old.
Love and light right back to you Paigiepoo. xx
Hi Nona! I am so grateful that you wrote this raw but important piece about your journey. I wept when you shared your darkest moments, how grateful I am that you chose to not leave or give up! What a light you have been to so many! You were a light to me when we were kids, I admired you so much and loved spending time with you all on the farm. How life leads us down our sacred paths is so amazing, isn't it? I too was confronted with my own immortality and was gobsmacked by how I wasn't being real about who I was and how I was meant to live my life. In the process, I returned to my faith and really began to understand my place in this world. In recent years, I have also opened up to my First Nations ancestry which has had a profound influence on my perspective of who I am amongst my people, my nation and my community. My work as a teacher/principal has also guides me to share my knowledge and my faith with others in ways I never expected. I don't want to say that I am jealous of just how profoundly your aha moment was but, yeah, I wish I could have had that too, but that's not my moment on my journey. I can say that I am so glad that you have found that peace and that your journey is bringing you to discover your higher purpose in this world. I send you love and light, my friend! ❤️
Wow, what a nice surprise to hear form you Claudine! I remember you coming to play with me and we doubled on my pony Captain's back.
I felt the same about you and yes, the mysteries of how we're all connected boggles my mind.
My husband and I just went snowshoeing and I was telling him about another thoughtful email i received this morning from another dear friend and boss saying similar things and it feels like the most incredible gift you've both given to me today.
I can just imagine you being a teacher and a principal with your warm smile and your own connection to God and your first nations ancestry must set the most incredible foundation for you to be a leader in your community. . I'm moved by your tears and I feel your love and light and I'm sending it back your way. xx
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! I do hope that we will cross paths once again one day and that we will be able to catch up on 40+ years of history!
I look forward to reading more about your journey of self discovery and healing. You are one hell of a brave woman! I dedicate this song to you!🥰https://youtu.be/Y5pVpr_McSE
Ohhhh that song really struck a chord in me, thanks for sending it, i've never heard it. Being "Beautifully broken", the whole Alice in Wonderland theme , and making beauty from scars. Love it. And even the food fight reminded me not to take any of it too seriously. Merci mon amie! x
Thank you for sharing your journey. Your vulnerability is inspiring. Beautifully written. Happy to hear you are finding peace. ❤️
Thanks for your kind words Susanne, I really appreciate it. Please give my best to your gang, I always loved cross country running with your girls they were hard to keep up with back then and I'm guessing that none of us stand a chance now! x
Nona, I am a bit teary eyed, and speechless. So I will just say that I am feeling very grateful that you have gotten to this place. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking the time to drop a comment Karen, I am grateful right back. X
I am pleased that you like the song! Yes, we can't take ourselves too seriously, it's ok to be silly and goofy, to love our mistakes as well as our achievements. Keep on keeping on, you're an inspiration! Sois bien, mon amie!🥰