Quote: Happiness has nothing to do with your life's circumstances; it’s based on your ability to accept the things you are experiencing. – Nishan Panwar
Perspective: My level of acceptance depends on my
happiness at that moment. Have I eaten a
meal? Do I need to go to the
bathroom? Am I waiting for a NYC bus in
January?
Or
does my level of happiness depend on my acceptance in that moment? Can I network (or commiserate or just chat)
with others after my meal or while waiting for the bus? What is possible if I’m open?
Yes even if
I have to pee … something incredible is possible!!
Accepting
is a knowing that whatever comes, I will get through with flying colors. It’s about bending and being ready for
whatever comes my way.
Have
you ever been fired or laid off? Was
your next job more amazing than the previous one? Or did you start a business that changed the
world? Or just changed YOUR world and
YOUR way of thinking?
When
my father died, I realized my mother was my only living parent. Previous to that, my relationship with her
was fractured. We had little in common. Did I really want to hang out with her
without Dad?!?!!!??
One
Thanksgiving holiday, Mom and I were watching a comedy film on TV. It was also one of my father’s favorite films
of all time. Previous to that, I didn't remember Mom
EVER enjoying this film. In fact, I remember
her saying it was vulgar. Now she was
laughing so loud and long, she told me her stomach hurt. In the past, I remember my father loving this
comedy and he would laugh so loud and
long his stomach would hurt. My
father was there with us watching.
That’s the day that changed
us both. We started to talk. Our journey to friendship and hilarity grows
every day.
By
the way, Mom is 86. Yes she’s still a
pistol!!
Thank
you Mom for showing me acceptance!
PS >> Yes,
I have thanked her in person.
Call to
Action: What do I
continuously justify in my life today?
How am I feeling my way is the only way?
What can I turn over and become free of resentment or remorse or guilt? Can I hear another point of view?
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