Finding Meaning 2022

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How do you define life? Many of us tend to be so wound up in the doing of it, we forget to make time to contemplate why we are here, what is the meaning of life, what gives it quality and fulfillment.

Life is not simply about survival, but the mainstream media would have us believe that is the case. Fear can take over our minds, if we are not careful.

All of the wholesome elements that we have known create a strong mind, body, and spirit still apply. Fresh air, nature, nourishing food, physical exercise, adequate rest, playfulness, companionship, friendship, doing what we love. Oh yes, and the big one, simply LOVE in all of its forms and connections.

Embrace what feels good to you and resonates with your very soul. The meaning of your life should be what you decide it is, not some vision that is “assigned to you” by external anything or anyone. Has your vision of what gives meaning to life changed in the past two years? What would you like 2022 to look like, to feel like?

It’s time to put your creative mind and your intentional actions to work. Great things are not built on mere wishes.

Inspirational Quotes:

“Ignore those that make you fearful and sad, that degrade you back towards disease and death.” ~ Rumi 

“The aim is to balance the terror of being alive with the wonder of being alive.” ~ Carlos Casteneda 

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

“There are many aspects to success; material wealth is only one component. …But success also includes good health, energy and enthusiasm for life, fulfilling relationships, creative freedom, emotional and psychological stability, a sense of well-being, and peace of mind.” ~ Deepak Chopra

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Claim Your Joy

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Christmas is here, and with it a myriad of memories, feelings, and images. 2020 and 2021 have magnified the importance of the people in our lives, and also our connection to our greater humanity. When I think of words that are most evocative of Christmas for me, JOY tops the list.

There is definitely a heightened feeling of love and goodwill at this time of year. It gives me joy to see people take a little rest from the regular routines, worries, and burdens of every day life. There are not nearly enough celebrations in our lives, and particularly lately. Life is something we should be enjoying too, not constantly “slaving at”.

I think of joy is a life keyword, an evaluator of the world around me. I’m feeling that if our world was better balanced and society fairer, we’d be seeing a lot more joy on an every day basis.

This is something for all of us to contemplate for the new year 2022 just ahead. How will we claim and live our joy? And not just our joy, but all of the positive aspects of life that we deserve. These are our lives, and they are precious.

I realize that many people reading this do not celebrate Christmas. Take a moment to think of your own culture’s sacred traditions and celebrations. What one word is evocative of how you feel as you share those celebrations with family and friends? If you would like to share in the comments, I would love to hear from you.

I send you heartfelt best wishes for all the joy and blessing your hearts can hold (and more) in 2022.

I have a Christmas gift for you. It’s a free download of my ebook Our Beautiful Earth. (You get 3 versions, EPUB, MOBI, and PDF formats.) This offer will only be for a couple of days, so scoop it up while you can.

Claim Your Joy © Susan L Hart 2021 HartInspirations.com / Friendly comments welcome

Clean and Bright

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I met a baby recently whose beauty was as striking to me as a lightning bolt. Her innocent newness shone a light that was undeniable. She is still clean of any labels and branding that society will inevitably try to impose upon her. But when I met her, I intuitively felt that this is an old soul who will not accept anyone’s label. She came here knowing who she is.

That remains to be seen, of course. But suffice to say that “clean and bright”, even when momentary, is wonderful respite from a world where humanity has been branded as perpetually soiled by a virus. Tired in spirit are we becoming, because it seems that nothing any of us do will appease or release us from that label, at least in the eyes of those in power. The lesson here is to realize that we do not deserve the shaming or the fear, and to release ourselves.

Perhaps the craziness that has gripped the world will end before this child, and others like her, are old enough to realize what a messed up world they were born into. But I think this is likely wishful thinking, and I know it won’t matter, because she and others like her will take it calmly in stride. They knew what they were getting into. By choice their souls have come here to teach others by example.

These children will collectively shine their light on humanity into the future. They are seeds for the dawning of a new Golden Age, and the “Light That Is All” is smiling in anticipation.

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What If / How Come

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The trap of being a slave to conformity is a subject about which I write often. Perhaps Jodi Picout and I would have a lot to talk about over a cup of coffee or tea, if she and I were to meet.

Why ever try to fit in, when you are a unique and amazing human being? “Conformity” lacks imagination. It stifles our creativity. It starves our souls. It keeps us small.

Choose to live your magnificence.

“What if the puzzle of the world was a shape you didn’t fit into? And the only way to survive was to mutilate yourself, carve away your corners, sand yourself down, modify yourself to fit? How come we haven been able to change the puzzle instead? ~ Jody Picout, Small Great Things

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Solace in the Storm

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This morning as we drink coffee, my partner corresponds with a good friend of ours who is halfway around the world in Thailand. Our day is beginning; hers is coming to a close. How wonderful is it that we can communicate with our friends around the world?

I ask how she is. “A little sad, I think”, was the reply. I am reminded of how many people are struggling with “a little sad” (or even more than that) these days. I hope that his words helped her to find some solace, some comfort as she reflects on her day, life in general, and the fact that she has good friends halfway around the world who care.

My memories of Thailand in and of themselves bring me some solace, in a time when world travel has become so difficult. (Nothing should be this hard! Our world is way out of balance.) Of course, travel memories are just one example of solace for me.

What brings you solace and comfort, when these turbulent times get you down?

Inspirational Quotes:

“My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.” ~ Martin Luther

“A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people – people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.” ~ E..B. White

“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As longs as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” ~ Anne Frank

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