The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the
ecstatic experience.
Before I am here on this earth as a musician, teacher, wife,
or daughter I am here as a learner. The day I close myself off to the richness
that every moment has to offer, that is the day I’ve died, figuratively. Each
moment, be it joyful, sorrowful, peaceful, or dull holds a treasure within- a
lesson: if you are open enough to receive it. You’ll be able to make peace with
the trials and tribulations of your life if you just shift your view of their
presence in your life. They were not sent like assassins, rather more like wise
old professors.
So, the trick is living fully in every moment, while also
taking time to step back and let the whole picture come into view. So, while
busy, devote yourself fully to one task, rather than trying to squeeze two pegs
into the same hole. (Read: Stop multitasking.)
Take time to be still, and really listen to the currents of this
magnificent existence. Appreciate one small thing each day- the vibrant green
of a weed peeking through the sidewalk, the warmth of the sun, a smile from a
child, or the challenge of a task.
Be flexible. You never know when a profound lesson will
present itself in your life.
If that seems like too much at least you have the gift of
memory to be able to look back upon your experiences and glean meaning from
them. Be patient. The answers to life’s questions are ever evolving. Go with
the flow. Know that life will lead you to strange and wonderful places that may
not be on the journey you’ve prepared for yourself.
Peace, Love, and Laughter,
Emily
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