Paulo Coelho
We have to take risks. We can only truly understand the miracle of life when we let the unexpected manifest itself.
Every day – together with the sun – God gives us a moment in which it is possible to change everything that makes us unhappy. Every day we try to pretend that we don’t realize that moment, that it doesn’t exist, that today is just the same as yesterday and will be the same as tomorrow. But if you pay attention, you can discover the magic instant.
It may be hiding at the moment when we put the key in the door in the morning, in the silence right after dinner, in the thousand and one things that all seem the same to us. This moment exists – a moment when all the strength of the stars passes through us and lets us work miracles.
Happiness is at times a blessing – but usually it’s a conquest. The magic instant helps us to change, drives us forward to seek our dreams. We shall suffer and go through quite a few difficult moments and face many a disappointment – but this is all transitory and inevitable, and eventually we shall feel proud of the marks left behind by the obstacles. In the future we will be able to look back with pride and faith.
Poor are those who are afraid of running risks. Because maybe they are never disappointed, never disillusioned, never suffer like those who have a dream to pursue. But when they look back – for we always look back – they will hear their heart saying: “What did you do with the miracles that God sowed for your days? What did you do with the talent that your Master entrusted to you? You buried it deep in a grave because you were afraid to lose it. So this is your inheritance: the certainty that you have wasted your life.”
Poor are those who hear these words. For then they will believe in miracles, but the magic instants of life will have already passed.
Technological improvements gave us another choice on how to live life. Of course, no one wants to get left behind with our old ways of living. We accepted change without question, embraced it, like we have no other choice.
After so many years of living on instant things, people have become impatient with life. Waiting for your food to be served is really annoying.Going to the library became very tasking. A few seconds of lag time is a drag. Everyone wants everything fast.
Recently, I find myself getting impatient with things I would normal not be impatient about. It feels like I have a lot of things to do but don’t have enough time for all of them. I had to stop and think about what I’m doing with my life. I ride the train to get to work quicker. I choose fast foods over properly cooked meals because I’m always pressed for time. Instant Messaging and online browsing are essential to my work.
I’ve always thought I’m the “old school” type of person. I like doing things the old- fashioned way. I’m not a big fan of change. Now, I realized I succumbed to these instant things more than I wanted to.
I miss the slow life. I miss waking up in the morning and lazing around the house. Sometimes, I even get the chance to watch and appreciate the rising sun. I miss looking at the stars and thinking of all the things I can do with life. Today, I feel like there’s a heavy metal ball chained at my foot and a time bomb tied around my wrist. I can’t go anywhere or do anything but work. I wake up everyday in a hurry to catch the next train. I sit at my station worrying about time passing by and my unfinished tasks for the day, then I hurry out after a long day’s work to catch the next train back home.
Change. It doesn’t sit well with me. I’m not against technological advancements or instant gratifications. I just don’t want to get used to them so much. I don’t want to think that I would cease to function if any of these things are taken away. I want to see and feel the natural beauty of life. I want to appreciate life more, without worrying about how much time is consumed from watching the sunset, reading a good book, or feeling the cool air on my face.
I want to have time for life.
I have to put myself on an emotional diet and weigh in with forgiveness as my tool.
There are two different types of forgiveness: forgiving others and forgiving ourselves. Both are important in order to develop and increase compassion and love within us.
As I write about forgiveness, up come two distinct feelings. First, I can’t forgive someone’s behavior because my thoughts say he/she will continue it. Second, I feel my body respond favorably to the word ‘forgive’…letting go and releasing the tension that I hold within me. If I can quickly create two different reactions, I’m assuming that I have a choice on what I want to feel. I believe that we are the creators of our thoughts, which influence our feelings and actions.
Forgiveness doesn’t change what the person has done, but rather changes our reaction to the situation. Forgiveness isn’t about turning the other cheek. We can forgive another without forgiving the act. The same holds for our behavior. We can forgive ourselves when we have made a mistake and still own up to our actions.I just heard yesterday…not even sure where…but it made sense to me. When you have a problem, find a solution and let go of complaining. Forgiveness creates the space for you to find the right solution. Holding on to bitterness, anger, sadness only affects your wellbeing and adds negative stress to your life. Negative emotions indicate that we need to do something to create change. Our inner guidance is telling us that we need to understand our feelings and take action to heal and support our wellbeing.
Is there someone in your life that you need to forgive? Do you need to forgive yourself?
If you want to release the tension and forgive others or yourself, and find that it is difficult, then find support. The most obvious support is traditional talking therapy. I’ve found Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to be a great tool to releasing the tension within me and finding space in my heart to forgive others and myself. You can do this technique anytime and it doesn’t cost you anything. Check out www.emofree.com and download their free 87 page ‘how to’ to learn the technique of EFT.
Research is proving the power of forgiveness on our health and wellbeing. Forgiveness provides clarity and balances the physical, emotional and spiritual parts of our lives. Our inner balance influences others around us.
Do your own research, find out just how powerful ‘forgiveness’ is for you, others, your community and for the world. Start forgiving today.
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