Are you too attached to your hardship?
When I find myself getting far too into the story of our collapse and recovery, I caution myself not to become too beholden to the idea. That was but a season.
We’re in a winning season now, and what came before it — yes, it was formative — but it’s not so significant that I must belabor the woes.
Woah, look at how well things are flowing.
Woah, exceptional artists are seeking out our gallery for representation in ever increasing numbers.
Woah, my relationships get richer and richer, so rich that if they were calories I’d have to back off.
It’s slow suicide by overidentification with one side of life.
You know people who’ve become stuck in one story line. Don’t be that person.
(Unless it’s a story line worthy of a Disney ending.)
There are so many ways available to you to switch tracks. And almost all of them are free. Almost all of the ways involve throwing open your heart to those you encounter. Almost all of the ways involve deep appreciative awe for that which is good in your life.
Change your practice.
You have the time to spiritualize your consciousness.
You have the time to bathe your mind. A cleansed mind brings about a vibrant life. It’s by degrees. But I promise you, it will show up in your experience.
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