How lovely to have found inspiration this morning through the words of the venerable Thich Nhat Hanh.

Reading simply;

“Waking up this morning, I smile.
Twenty four brand new hours are before me.
I vow to live fully in each moment
and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”

It reminded me of a time, not too long ago. My health had been worsening, and I found myself balancing precariously at worry’s edge.

At first, I noticed disruptions to gait; followed quickly by a weakening of hands. I began to drop things, and to lose my balance. My once swift movement had become burdened by the unsteadiness of a diminishing neurological function.

Still, I managed well – or, so I thought – maintaining the pace of Mother, leader and friend. How ironic that my ‘tipping point’ might come on the heels of a little one’s comment –

“Miss Tara, why are you walking so slow?”

I had this image of myself, Herculean in the face of any odds – centered, determined and a force to be reckoned with.Though, in the span of just those few short words, my perspective suddenly shifted.

I worried about this prospect of ‘future’ – how would I manage, what might others think? To say that I was frightened would be a glorious understatement. Yet, still I managed.

How?

I opened my heart to the prospect gratitude; I let my smile shine greater than any fear.

Yes, my body was limited. I could no longer take chase as I once did before.

Though, I could start my day with the happiness of a smile, and the aspiration to dedicate myself to this path of love. And what I once viewed as weakness, in time became my greatest strength.

Everything changes, my loves. We can not pass through this life immune to transformation. Though, when we open ourselves to this energy of metamorphosis – we can begin to welcome the warmth of our higher self.

Just a little something to consider, my loves ~ with just a simplest shift of perspective, indeed everything changes.

In peace…

Namaste ❤️