This article is no less than what I expected after our last exchange —deeply thought provoking and full of soul. I love that Martha Beck is your teacher, I would expect no less. This explains why I feel we are kindred spirits. I particularly like this question: “What if, at the end of my life, I was asked by the Universe (my version of a god-like convo), How did you live Love in your life? I can feel, in the gathering of my answer, how little money and achievement would matter to me.”
Ahh. I’m so glad it spoke to you. And yes, Martha has a beautiful way of looking at the world and beneath it! It’s heartwarming to find kindred souls that resonate with a more thoughtful (soulful) way of moving through the world!!
Hi Nancy - thank you for these reflections. I enjoyed reading. And yes I know too well that feeling that in the perfect place, all my stresses would slip away. Then, I took myself with me. And then the rest of the world comes along too. I agree that pressure to be doing something useful with our life/having a purpose etc can be quite toxic. I think it has become a bit of a marketing ploy - and as you note - all these perfectly crafted stories make it seem as if there are so many people living these linear on-purpose existences when really we all have messy ones.
I’m glad it spoke to you. I often think each day would start and end much more smoothly if we wedged in time for a conscious story-decluttering. It’s a work in progress…one day at a time!
Hey Nancy! What an awesome exercise. I love how you focus on the 'feeling' when we imagine ourselves in our perfect place. This is such a great way to discover what is truly important to each of us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for inspiring us to look within ourselves to find our happiness.
I’m so glad it resonated with you! It’s one of my favorite tools—especially when life feels blah or overwhelming. Like a quick compass reset! Best of luck to you and keep noticing!
This article is no less than what I expected after our last exchange —deeply thought provoking and full of soul. I love that Martha Beck is your teacher, I would expect no less. This explains why I feel we are kindred spirits. I particularly like this question: “What if, at the end of my life, I was asked by the Universe (my version of a god-like convo), How did you live Love in your life? I can feel, in the gathering of my answer, how little money and achievement would matter to me.”
Ahh. I’m so glad it spoke to you. And yes, Martha has a beautiful way of looking at the world and beneath it! It’s heartwarming to find kindred souls that resonate with a more thoughtful (soulful) way of moving through the world!!
Hi Nancy - thank you for these reflections. I enjoyed reading. And yes I know too well that feeling that in the perfect place, all my stresses would slip away. Then, I took myself with me. And then the rest of the world comes along too. I agree that pressure to be doing something useful with our life/having a purpose etc can be quite toxic. I think it has become a bit of a marketing ploy - and as you note - all these perfectly crafted stories make it seem as if there are so many people living these linear on-purpose existences when really we all have messy ones.
I’m glad it spoke to you. I often think each day would start and end much more smoothly if we wedged in time for a conscious story-decluttering. It’s a work in progress…one day at a time!
Hey Nancy! What an awesome exercise. I love how you focus on the 'feeling' when we imagine ourselves in our perfect place. This is such a great way to discover what is truly important to each of us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for inspiring us to look within ourselves to find our happiness.
I’m so glad it resonated with you! It’s one of my favorite tools—especially when life feels blah or overwhelming. Like a quick compass reset! Best of luck to you and keep noticing!