Hi Nancy. Would that finding that bit of serenity were easier! We live in what many of us would categorize as trying times. I think that’s when it’s hardest to concentrate on that exhale, but also most necessary. You’ve got this.
I so enjoyed your article today and relate to everything you said. I couldn’t agree more about how a deep exhale feels (wonderful) and how it can relax our mind and body. We have to remember to exhale frequently especially as the world around us feels so hopeless at times
This is an amazing blog today. You've captured all that exists in this world today and I often need to be reminded of the blessings I have now and all the years before.
Hi Virginia. It’s hard these days isn’t it to find that gratitude? I have to look for it in that infinitesimal pause between breaths, and very often it is much too fleeting. Friends from different countries these days however help me realize that most of us are bound by a shared desire for civil exchange, common decency and the safety and security of our families. I’m so grateful to know that those ties are strong and that history shows that madmen fall when faced by the oxygen of a determined resistance.
I received this as a way of doing tonglen....breathe in the suffering of the world, breathe out compassion. I can feel gratitude as a way of expressing self-compassion.
I’m very sorry to hear that Chris. Following my first surgery, I was grasping for anything to use as a lodestone towards recovery. I asked my nurse if there was anything she had observed that made that glimpse to the other side of cancer more achievable. At first she said no. She paused. Then she said that in her experience her patients who had better outcomes were surrounded by friends and family. Isn’t your friend lucky to have you!
A beautiful and touching piece. I particularly loved “It seems in my limited knowledge of human biology that it is no accident that most of us leave this world on an exhale.” That is an image I shall keep forever.
Hi Sylvie and Janet. It’s a snowy morning here and I’m about to do that metaphoric counting of my blessings. You two lovely women will be part of that nod to personal good fortune. Thank you both!
Hi Nancy. Would that finding that bit of serenity were easier! We live in what many of us would categorize as trying times. I think that’s when it’s hardest to concentrate on that exhale, but also most necessary. You’ve got this.
Thank you Kris ..I so enjoy your words…I need to take a lesson from you..
Thank you so much, Kristin, for this perspective on what we can carry in our breaths. I love your idea of exhaling fulfilment.
Thanks so much, Cynthia. Nice way to close the day with your kind words to sleep on.
I so enjoyed your article today and relate to everything you said. I couldn’t agree more about how a deep exhale feels (wonderful) and how it can relax our mind and body. We have to remember to exhale frequently especially as the world around us feels so hopeless at times
So perfect...
This is an amazing blog today. You've captured all that exists in this world today and I often need to be reminded of the blessings I have now and all the years before.
Your article spoke to me this morning. Thank you for your thoughtful beautiful words.
Hi Virginia. It’s hard these days isn’t it to find that gratitude? I have to look for it in that infinitesimal pause between breaths, and very often it is much too fleeting. Friends from different countries these days however help me realize that most of us are bound by a shared desire for civil exchange, common decency and the safety and security of our families. I’m so grateful to know that those ties are strong and that history shows that madmen fall when faced by the oxygen of a determined resistance.
I received this as a way of doing tonglen....breathe in the suffering of the world, breathe out compassion. I can feel gratitude as a way of expressing self-compassion.
A perfect Sunday morning read! I exhaled after reading it.
Thank you for this. What a beautiful reflexion.
Thank you. At this moment a very good friend is in transition after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.Your message spoke to me.
I’m very sorry to hear that Chris. Following my first surgery, I was grasping for anything to use as a lodestone towards recovery. I asked my nurse if there was anything she had observed that made that glimpse to the other side of cancer more achievable. At first she said no. She paused. Then she said that in her experience her patients who had better outcomes were surrounded by friends and family. Isn’t your friend lucky to have you!
A beautiful and touching piece. I particularly loved “It seems in my limited knowledge of human biology that it is no accident that most of us leave this world on an exhale.” That is an image I shall keep forever.
And I know how much you truly understand, dear Barbie.
Such beautiful prose that reads like sublime poetry. Great work, Kristin!
I am expressing gratitude for Kristin.
Hi Sylvie and Janet. It’s a snowy morning here and I’m about to do that metaphoric counting of my blessings. You two lovely women will be part of that nod to personal good fortune. Thank you both!