Tonight we enjoyed a lovely conversation about mindfulness, neuroplasticity, intention and lots more. I feel such deep gratitude that I have such an amazing life partner and that we share so much in common. We're both reading A Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield. (J&S Book Club)
It's been really powerful, inspiring, and educational discussing this book chapter by chapter. It's powerful reading books alone, and it's even more meaningful reading it with my partner!! I love the meditations and exercises at the end, and I love that we're both cultivating our mindfulness together. Life is so rich!! A poem that came to mind as we discussed Chapter 4:
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
~Rumi
Love you, Baby! Thanks for yet another amazing, life-altering conversation. ;) Sorry, readers, if that sounds over the top, but it's true!!! Love you, cutie McCuterson lol.
Ahhh, I love Rumi. He always helps me remember a wider perspective :)
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