{"id":3340,"date":"2014-09-01T16:59:19","date_gmt":"2014-09-01T21:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.womens-spirituality.com\/?p=3340"},"modified":"2014-08-05T16:59:46","modified_gmt":"2014-08-05T21:59:46","slug":"shortcuts-to-living-the-peaceful-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.womens-spirituality.com\/?p=3340","title":{"rendered":"Shortcuts to living the peaceful life . ."},"content":{"rendered":"

I believe the following to be true:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. The Butterfly effect is evident everywhere, all the time.\u00a0 It does not need to be seen or even believed for it to make its mark.<\/p>\n

2. We are where we need to be and with whom we need to share that space, every moment.\u00a0 No exceptions.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Resilience means toughness.\u00a0 Undefeated in spite of difficulties.\u00a0 Being able to stand tall even though the attacks are unrelenting.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Willingness is the first necessary step to successful completion of any task or goal.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Laughing over the genuinely funny occurrences in one\u2019s life as well as the more serious ones, makes all circumstances equal in their overall impact.\u00a0 And that\u2019s a good thing.<\/p>\n

6. Forgiveness is surely a gift that shifts the entire human community.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Surrendering allows our fellow travelers to be whoever they choose to be.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Surrendering actually releases tension. \u00a0 It changes how every circumstance feels.<\/p>\n

9 .Vulnerably connecting with others is the only thing that can absolutely heal our ailing souls.<\/p>\n

10. We can\u2019t help but recognize love when we see it so freely expressed.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0Putting our differences aside when we love each other benefits the world too.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Being kind is a choice that can be repeated as many times a day as necessary.<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Don\u2019t be stingy with kindness.\u00a0 Offer it to everyone.<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Detaching from others lets \u201cthem and us\u201d live as we all should live.<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0We will find no peace of mind until we free others to live their own lives.<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0Being listened to is for many the first step on the path to healing.<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0It\u2019s an art that needs constant practice.\u00a0 And it creates its own payoff: intimacy.<\/p>\n

18.\u00a0Acceptance is the solution that changes the tenor of every stress-filled moment.<\/p>\n

19.\u00a0Acceptance, unfortunately, isn\u2019t a natural response.\u00a0 It requires a decision, then commitment, and lots of practice.<\/p>\n

20.\u00a0Not stepping in to take charge unless it\u2019s ours to take is real growth.<\/p>\n

21.\u00a0Being controlling can look like being responsible if we aren\u2019t careful.\u00a0 And honest with ourselves.<\/p>\n

22.\u00a0We have met by design.\u00a0 Our work here is by design.\u00a0 Our legacy has been determined.<\/p>\n

These are only a very few promises I make to you. \u00a0More will be revealed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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