Anyone who has been through a moment like this, a life
event that changes the very nature of who we are, recognizes it in others. It
is through those significant experiences that we become different, more awaken.
In our new state we suddenly recognize those around us that have that same
resonance – of being more awake. We want to ask, “What was your pain?”
Growth opportunities are almost always masked as
obstacles. So if you find yourself in a
life event that feels like it is too painful to manage, remember to keep
walking. It is through the pain that you
will find your way to the other side. Mark Nepo said, “Whatever opens us is
never as important as what it opens up in us. The field that it opens is what
matters. It isn’t to minimize the difficulty of what you are experiencing. But what it opens is the next part of the
journey.” (Nepo, 2013)
Bibliography
Nepo, M. (2013, November 10). Super Soul Sunday. (O.
Winfrey, Interviewer)
1 comment:
It is true, Janie. I think I learn the most when I am uncomfortable. I don't like that, but I do appreciate the growth and awareness that results. What it means is: I can never really lose. Even difficulty brings benefit. Loss brings rebirth or maturity. Peace comes when I don't try to avoid this process, but accept it and know that I can find value such things.
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