Thursday, July 28, 2005
I realized something profound today-- by Jay Man
I realized something profound today. I was talking to my kids about how they felt at this moment. Both my kids were able to tell me how they felt and why they felt the way they felt. One thing for certain, both my kids felt sadness, excitement and happiness simultaneously. And they were able to explain each of their feelings.
Both kids said, they were sad because of what happened earlier this morning (they were punished and they didn't like that). But both said they were excited and happy of what was going to happen in the coming days (we were going to see their cousin's new house and also, we were planning to go to vacation at the end of this month). Also they were able to choose which felling they liked to keep so they can enjoy the moment. Of course, they chose to be excited and happy. So our day was filled with excitement and happiness.
All of a sudden it just dawned on me; the realization of the moment is created or given to us either by the past or the future. We can either be a prisoner of the past where there is nothing we can do to change it. Or we can be free and happy on what we put on the space of the future. Where anything is possible. One thing for certain, we have a choice if we realize this distinction. However, it is important that we say what we want and put it in this space of the future which gives us the fuel for now at this moment.
I was glad my kids had something to look forward which gives them happiness and excitement at this moment. At the same time, I felt sadden by how many other kids out there have only the sadness of yesterday and nothing to look forward of tomorrow. Also, many grown-ups who do not know this are in the same situation.
The realization is to put something in this space of the future which gives us the fuel of the moment. Though, sometimes we do not know how we are going to accomplish what we put into the space of the future, it is vital we just put something in that space and commit our self without attachment of the result. If we choose not to put something in that space, we will remain a prisoner of what the past gives us at this moment.
Both kids said, they were sad because of what happened earlier this morning (they were punished and they didn't like that). But both said they were excited and happy of what was going to happen in the coming days (we were going to see their cousin's new house and also, we were planning to go to vacation at the end of this month). Also they were able to choose which felling they liked to keep so they can enjoy the moment. Of course, they chose to be excited and happy. So our day was filled with excitement and happiness.
All of a sudden it just dawned on me; the realization of the moment is created or given to us either by the past or the future. We can either be a prisoner of the past where there is nothing we can do to change it. Or we can be free and happy on what we put on the space of the future. Where anything is possible. One thing for certain, we have a choice if we realize this distinction. However, it is important that we say what we want and put it in this space of the future which gives us the fuel for now at this moment.
I was glad my kids had something to look forward which gives them happiness and excitement at this moment. At the same time, I felt sadden by how many other kids out there have only the sadness of yesterday and nothing to look forward of tomorrow. Also, many grown-ups who do not know this are in the same situation.
The realization is to put something in this space of the future which gives us the fuel of the moment. Though, sometimes we do not know how we are going to accomplish what we put into the space of the future, it is vital we just put something in that space and commit our self without attachment of the result. If we choose not to put something in that space, we will remain a prisoner of what the past gives us at this moment.
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Hello my brother,
I was inspired reading your experience while communicating with your kids. I am always amazed by the honest response of children. It makes a lot of sense to realize our options and take responsibility for our decisions. As you very well know, it’s very difficult not to be attached to the outcome/result since the world around us is focused on outcome.
So, I am taking this opportunity to commit and decide in choosing the success of my practice.
Blessings,
Tsega
I was inspired reading your experience while communicating with your kids. I am always amazed by the honest response of children. It makes a lot of sense to realize our options and take responsibility for our decisions. As you very well know, it’s very difficult not to be attached to the outcome/result since the world around us is focused on outcome.
So, I am taking this opportunity to commit and decide in choosing the success of my practice.
Blessings,
Tsega
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: 11:32 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts my brother.
Yes, it is very challenging not to be attached to the results. But I have no doubt you will talk the talk and walk the walk. You are way stronger than you think you are.
I wish you the best; and can't wait to see you flourish.
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Yes, it is very challenging not to be attached to the results. But I have no doubt you will talk the talk and walk the walk. You are way stronger than you think you are.
I wish you the best; and can't wait to see you flourish.
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