This book was a gift from my good friend Liz. She knows I love a spiritual read, and this book is truly inspiring. We are all on a journey, navigating and learning as we go. The book captures the essence of human struggles and gives you a calming approach to the world.
Here are the inspiring moments:
Attachment is not: having desires, goals or personal preferences. Attachment is: the mental tension you feel when you do not get exactly what you crave; its refusing to accept change or let go of control. Yoga has been a great teacher of attachment, as I age my postures are more limited, at first I fought the change, now I surrender and every now again I surprise myself.
What is real happiness? Happiness is not fulfilling every pleasure or getting every outcome you desire. Happiness is being able to enjoy life with a peaceful mind that is not constantly craving more. It is inner peace that comes with embracing change. (being). Recently listened to Jonny Wilkinson “I am” his lessons on pursuing success at the price of happiness in the her and now. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/i-am-with-jonny-wilkinson/id1610549437
Know your sources of rejuvenation: The amount of solitude you need to feel fresh again, the activities that strengthen your creativity, the people who light up your spirit. Not until I moved out of the city did I appreciate the need for solitude and being outdoors, the impact is huge and my wellbeing is the best its ever been.
How much of your inner turmoil is self-imposed? The answer is most! Caused by overthinking, not sharing vulnerabilities and holding onto beliefs that no longer serve.
your relationships improve drastically and the tension in your mind decreases significantly when you can accept people for who they are instead of fixating on how they should change in order to be more like you. I have written may blogs about my journey with judgement, the greatest lesson of life. Letting go of judgement liberates you and your ability to learn from others accelerates.
Four teachers that give free lessons: Change, Water, solitude and being. Finding a passion in surfing a decade ago, has been a liberating experience as you need to be present. I love the moment I get in the water, its almost as if the water is washing away all your tensions, what follows is a feeling of freedom and happiness. My approach to the day is transformed, no matter what challenges lay ahead I can approach with a clear head.
Thanks Liz for a great book. I could not put it down. So much wisdom in a young writer.
Angela Lovegrove 