Aha Moments of 2023
2023 had begun on a high note for me, and it is ending just as it had begun. I have been dragging around an uncomfortable feeling of accelerated, relentless forward flight of time throughout the whole year.
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I consciously sought to compensate for my other impression of not being in control of anything by developing a certain confidence in the good faith and Grace inherent in every moment, or in the creative potential of any situation whatsoever.
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In 2023, I have discovered that the concepts of “positive or negative thinking” do not refer to anything constructive or viable. That they are pure superficialities that can do nothing to help one lead a healthy, balanced life. I’m still getting rid of the kind of stress due to the imaginary negative repercussions I associated with generating a negative thought, seeking to replace it with a “positive” one as quickly as possible.
I made peace with my mind. From now on, I let my thoughts be, I contemplate them for what they are.
I contemplate the path to inner stillness and equanimity.
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I have discovered the intelligence of ignorance. I embrace my ignorance for what it is: my most precious asset. My “ignorance is boundless compared to what I know of the cosmos.” (Sadhguru)
My ignorance is a boundless possibility.
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I have been quite self-conscious about not comparing myself to others; I no longer competed in any field with anyone. All lives are one life! I embraced things as they are.
I reminded myself to make space for the intelligence inherent in all things to act; and to seek to align myself with its vibration.
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I consciously sought to be Joyful, Equanimeous and Lighthearted; to open my consciousness to the Grace of the surrounding Universe. I sought to guide those around me towards this equanimity of emotions, which is available to everyone.
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I have learned that there are no good or bad people. There are only happy or unhappy people who act according to how they feel.
“Good” or “bad” are aberrant concepts that cannot define what or who is.
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“Be — Do — Have“: I remembered to organize every aspect of my life in this order.
Cheers! to the New Year as I put together and visualized my resolutions for 2024 before Christmas.
