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!”

By: Evita

Evita — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:19:40 +0000

Hi Davina!

This is great as I find it so fascinating how things really do work in each of our lives. Every moment can be turned into something negative or something positive.

In my own life, I personally don’t believe in coincidences, I believe that everthing is said, or done or happens for a bigger reason. And when we connect or tap into those reasons, and start seeing the lessons, it is then that we start tapping into the synchronisity of the universe. It is so perfectly laid out for us with every decision we make!

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:53:56 +0000

Davina, another vew is that everything that is unfolding is always going precisely to plan. When a person is unaware on key levels, they may assume they do not get what they want when they actually receive exactly what they need. To experience aligning mind and soul helps trigger ah-ha moments. Things often make sense 'after-the-fact'. Every person can evolve to where they focus on the moment, live completely in the now, and are alert to deeper significance of events as they happen. Liara Covert’s last blog post..Grasp an unfathomable mystery

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:28:38 +0000

Oh how I needed to read this post along with your first comment! (Yes, I love synchronicity!)

Many many times through my life I have thanked God for not giving me my way — the way I was convinced things should go. Never thank him at the time, though.

I am fairly flexible, within structured boundaries, trying to be more flexible. Raising kids teaches that. I have three… all so very different, I’ve learned to be flexible.

I love Caroline’s story — my prayer today is to stay open to learning. And that includes learning about myself and possibilties and new adventures.

Thanks, Davina. (I also loved the Doris Day story — grew up on her movies and voice!)

Barb Hartsook’s last blog post..Fiction Touches and Helps Heal Real Life Emotions

By: Davina

Davina — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:30:26 +0000

Hi Miguel.
Now that gets personal, going even beyond expectations. I can imagine the feeling of loss you felt, perhaps even feeling judged by “they”. You’ve still got your sense of humour I see… less pimples, lol.

Hi Daphne.
Thank YOU for sharing how this is working for you. It is fantastic how dedicated you are to this, and I say Way to Go! I really appreciate your comment; you’ve brightened my day :-)

Hi Dani.
Thank you. “I tend to be pretty rigid and not as flexible as I should be, which makes me pretty much freak when something doesn’t go the way I expected it to.” Been there, done that, sister! :-) I guess if you expect the unexpected you’re on your way to “going with the flow”.

Thanks for sharing about your “lemon” post. I’m starting to see light at the end of the tunnel and may actually be able to start getting “back out there” in the next day or so. I’ve really missed the reading.

Hi Sara.
I can appreciate where you are coming from. It is interesting how we meet certain people along the way who nudge us in other directions. Sometimes we already “know” on some level what is true for us, and it just takes some support to help us let go. I’m glad you rediscovered writing — you have a lot to share.

Hi Vered.
Your comment just reminded me of a quote from last week’s post… “We do not let go of control; we let go of the belief that we have control.” Could it be that you are just SO good at keeping it together, so comfortable with it, that you wouldn’t know what to do with things being any other way? Just wondering… :-)

Hi Caroline.
I just got chills reading about your Art Opening. That’s great news. Congratulations!

Hi Tess.
Lol, well, at least you’ve surrendered to not being good at surrendering. That’s a start.

I honestly can’t imagine what that would have been like to raise twins. I’d never considered the mother having to make a choice about which one to take care of first. It couldn’t have been easy. You sound like a strong person Tess and you’ve learned to trust that strength. It’s carried you through 37 years of marriage and 4 children. Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate hearing how people have triumphed through growing pains.