Zen

[wlotus]

I made a comment to someone about my life being fulfilling in spite of the drama that is all around me, and I got a sudden blast of insight.

Because of the choices I make each day, the drama I am currently experiencing in various aspects of life is around me, not within me. Not generated by me. Not nurtured by me. It rolls around outside of me, like a storm battering the outside of a building. But inside the building, which is well-maintained, things are warm and dry and safe and secure. I can look out and be concerned, but I remain safe.

I am going to set aside my feelings of anxiety for a while, accept what I cannot change, appreciate what I have done to make sure I am safe, and touch base with that calmness inside the well-maintained building.

Comments

[edbook.livejournal.com]

as they say in Facebook, I like this

Peace

[acoustics1220.livejournal.com]

Love it - good for you. Drama and turmoil is such a waste of energy. I'm glad you are still secure within yourself, and I love that it dawned on you like this. ♥

[audrabaudra.livejournal.com]

Love the metaphor. Let the storms carry on outside--"Nothing's gonna change my world," to bring on The Beatles :-)

[musesing.livejournal.com]

In some ways that really resonates with the experience I am having right now. Thank you for that.

[queenlyzard.livejournal.com]

Good for you!!