Go Ahead. Give Yourself A High Five For Your Slip Slide.
Written by Terri Crosby for In Care of Relationships
“Self-inquiry is a spiritually induced form of wintertime. It’s not about looking for a right answer so much as stripping away and letting you see what is not necessary, what you can do without, what you are without your leaves.”
Adyashanti
Not everything moves in a noticeably positive direction all the time. (right…) Not everything works smoothly or looks like it’s progressing. (not even!) Growth doesn’t always feel good. (I’ve noticed that…) There are times I swear I’ve regressed. (sigh…) The thing is, you can’t really go backwards. Ever. (Please convince me of this, you say?) You may think an old thought, or say the same words, or find yourself in a familiar feeling not-so-great situation, but you aren’t in that situation from a place of past awareness. You’re understanding the same old situation from a new vantage point every time!
“When my daughter was upset about something, I said a little prayer, asking for Spirit’s help so that I could ease her mind with love and clarity. ‘What can I say so she’ll understand?’ I stopped, and listened. And then my head turned toward a vase of roses. I had my answer….”
Check out Julie’s I min 18 second recording here. Julie’s voice purrs. You’ll notice that if you listen to her. She’s good medicine. So when you’re after yourself or someone else for a perceived transgression, or you slide back to where you think you’ve been, do as Julie says — be like the rose. And how’s your rosey-ness this week? Do tell!
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About Terri Crosby — I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains with Eric, my partner of 14 years, two cats and a dog, and as many flowers and vegetables as I can plant. I love really good food, good friends, good relationships!
Tags: Audible Insights, be like the rose, In Care of Relationships, Julie Rust, relationship, relationships, Terri Crosby
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shiner
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Yes Julie Purrs, I listened to several clips besides the rose. Thanks for reminding me of her voice and her wisdom.
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Geri
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What profound words….”Be like a rose”….I must remember that!!!!
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Terri Crosby
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Perrrrfect words for you, the florist! :–)
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Terri Crosby
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Takes one (purrr-er) to know one. :–)
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