Comments on: Positively Breathing — Not According to Plan

By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:57:01 +0000

Hi Jannie.
Old? You? If you say so :-) An old soul and a young spirit I’d say. I could see mothering giving a person lessons in going with the flow — oh yes. Maybe that’s my problem… I never had kids, ha ha.

You flatter me to include me in THAT list of blogs — thanks!

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:40:23 +0000

The older I get the better I seem to be at handling unforseen changes, perhaps mothering has made it very clear I have much less control than I think I used to. And just in the past 6 months since discovering blogs such as yours, Liara's, Patricia's, Bold Tess' and others, I feel much better able to go with the flow of life. These breathing mantras are so life-changing. Thank you, Davina. Jannie Funster’s last blog post..Five Pansy Poems, Poem, Pansies

By: Davina

Davina — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:34:30 +0000

Hi Evelyn.
Thank you… it is pretty brilliant. Though I humbly can’t take credit for that :-) The credit for that one goes to David Richo. It’s true what you say, that when we are “present” we are more flexible. I’ve also come to realize that when there is no ego, nothing else matters. It is what it is — there is no judgment — no good or bad. And now, if I could only live that!

Hi Barbara.
“The time in between” reminds me of a child waiting for Christmas Day to open their presents. That’s great that what you’ve found behind the next door is more than you could have expected. This shows that you are able to “allow” things to unfold and accept what is there. That sounds a lot like humility :-)

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:37:29 +0000

Hi Davina, As I was reading your post it reminded of the saying, "When God closes one door, He opens another". For me the time in between has been the hardest, but over the years I've learned what's behind the "next door" is more than I ever expected. Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..For The Sake Of The Children - Blog Smart

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:15:39 +0000

I like how you described what humility is. Beautifully said - "Humility is the virtue that helps us when we feel in a state of powerlessness — it tunes our awareness to our reality." Love it! I've been trying to learn to be in less of a struggle. My ego is the thingy to watch out for. When I can make peace with the moment, I also become more flexible. The river of life flows so much more easily through us when we don't put up huge walls to fight it. Evelyn Lim’s last blog post..Express Your Soul Gifts

By: Davina

Davina — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:18:53 +0000

Hi Barb.
You’re welcome. I can imagine how raising three children taught you flexibility. I never had children myself, but my sense is that they expand your perspective… give you room to grow. I love hearing stories like Caroline’s too and I remember Doris Day from my younger years — had no idea of her story until I came across this.

Hi Liara.
Thank you for sharing your wise comment. I like your definition of an ah-ha moment — aligning the mind and soul. So that’s what those moments are. I know what you mean when you say things make sense after the fact. This is a comforting thought and has been something that gets me through challenging times.

Hi Evita.
Very insightful comment! I too believe there is a “reason for everything” whether we see it at the moment or not — reflecting back on Liara’s comment about things making sense after the fact. Synchronicity appears to be that ah-ha of when the dots connect. It like being able to yell “Bingo!”