What a beautiful piece on growth from the chaos. You described my life where everything is stuck; nothing seems to be progressing. I need to see beyond that and believe this is happening for a reason. That reminder was so needed. Thank you.
Nabanita, I am so delighted this resonated for you. Sometimes we are like the seed planted in the dirt…just waiting to crack open and grow into the light. Thank you for reading it.
I can relate. Life still feels messy. For me, living with ADHD and FASD as a certified spiritual coach, aspiring writer, and learning about voice art, it is a mess, much like your friends' abstract art. My mind displays itself through abstract thinking. The questions you ask at the end do migrate into my abstract thought patterns.
What experiences in my life once felt like mud but may have helped nourish my growth?
When trauma kicks up a notch, and I feel like an imposter, or experience fraud syndrome because my egoic mind decided to amplify the low vibrational problems that I so chose to walk in due to the comfort of the chaos I once knew. I had to hit rock bottom and experience life in such an ugly way to help me rise from the mud and allow my lotus to bloom.
What layers might I be carrying that no longer serve me?
I am still carrying layers of uncertainty and past pain from egoic thinking. Expressing myself in ways that I know are ineffective due to fear of rejection, fear of being judged, and fear of success. Acting impulsively due to feeling vulnerable and worrying about the outcomes.
Where do I feel safe enough to be more fully myself?
I feel safe enough with Source (Spirit), with my family, with my best friend, with divine energies (Angels), and with mindfulness practices on Insight Timer. I feel safe to create mindfulness tracks on Insight Timer to help others feel safe and embrace themselves. I feel safe sharing this in hopes that others will view your story and read the comments to help them connect with themselves.
How might I honour the parts of my story that shaped my resilience, even if they were difficult to walk through?
I will honour my story by staying true to what I am doing and flowing in the direction of my love for myself and my life: my family and loved ones. I am resilient, waking each day with gratitude and faith in my heart and pushing myself to be the best version of my authentic being. My mind may be messy, but my heart is solid. A beautiful balance to go about each day in my life: even with the difficult emotions and thoughts I deal with each day, I walk through them with grace and ease to the best of my ability. I honour myself, my family, my loved ones, my life. I honour you for taking the time to write this beautiful piece and helping others connect with their light.
So I thank you, Chellie, from my heart to yours. May we keep guiding ourselves, stay bright.
Christina, this was a beautiful reply, deep, thoughtful and vulnerable. Thank you for sharing this with me. May I suggest you turn this into a post for your own writing.
It sounds like you have a grounded practice of meditation, mindfulness and deep family connections to help through the rise of trauma. That is a fortunate space for someone to be in.
Would you mind sharing either here or by DM what tracks you have on Insight Timer? I use that daily. I would love to listen to yours.
Thank you so much for reading this and reflecting on how the abstract art relates to abstract thinking. I appreciated reading this and getting to know you through this. ❤️
Thank you, Chellie. You are so welcome. I am glad my reply resonated with you so profoundly. I felt that about your story and your friend's art pieces.
To post my reply for my own writing. That is a good idea! As for my tracks, absolutely, I can share them here. I appreciate your interest. May they bring you peace and comfort. Nice to meet you. Enjoy the rest of your day ❤️
This is such a beautiful share Chellie it definitely does resonate with me and it deserves more than a two or three line answer which I will think about and post later.
In the meantime there's a couple of pieces on my profile which document my emergence from the mud or chaos or whatever you'd like to call it on - the Poem for she who could not stay and the other is the painting My Golden Path.
What a beautiful piece on growth from the chaos. You described my life where everything is stuck; nothing seems to be progressing. I need to see beyond that and believe this is happening for a reason. That reminder was so needed. Thank you.
Nabanita, I am so delighted this resonated for you. Sometimes we are like the seed planted in the dirt…just waiting to crack open and grow into the light. Thank you for reading it.
Beautiful piece. And the Andra Day song and video are awesome!
"Art is the greatest expression of individuality the World has known" - Oscar Wilde
No mud, no lotus ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
I can relate. Life still feels messy. For me, living with ADHD and FASD as a certified spiritual coach, aspiring writer, and learning about voice art, it is a mess, much like your friends' abstract art. My mind displays itself through abstract thinking. The questions you ask at the end do migrate into my abstract thought patterns.
What experiences in my life once felt like mud but may have helped nourish my growth?
When trauma kicks up a notch, and I feel like an imposter, or experience fraud syndrome because my egoic mind decided to amplify the low vibrational problems that I so chose to walk in due to the comfort of the chaos I once knew. I had to hit rock bottom and experience life in such an ugly way to help me rise from the mud and allow my lotus to bloom.
What layers might I be carrying that no longer serve me?
I am still carrying layers of uncertainty and past pain from egoic thinking. Expressing myself in ways that I know are ineffective due to fear of rejection, fear of being judged, and fear of success. Acting impulsively due to feeling vulnerable and worrying about the outcomes.
Where do I feel safe enough to be more fully myself?
I feel safe enough with Source (Spirit), with my family, with my best friend, with divine energies (Angels), and with mindfulness practices on Insight Timer. I feel safe to create mindfulness tracks on Insight Timer to help others feel safe and embrace themselves. I feel safe sharing this in hopes that others will view your story and read the comments to help them connect with themselves.
How might I honour the parts of my story that shaped my resilience, even if they were difficult to walk through?
I will honour my story by staying true to what I am doing and flowing in the direction of my love for myself and my life: my family and loved ones. I am resilient, waking each day with gratitude and faith in my heart and pushing myself to be the best version of my authentic being. My mind may be messy, but my heart is solid. A beautiful balance to go about each day in my life: even with the difficult emotions and thoughts I deal with each day, I walk through them with grace and ease to the best of my ability. I honour myself, my family, my loved ones, my life. I honour you for taking the time to write this beautiful piece and helping others connect with their light.
So I thank you, Chellie, from my heart to yours. May we keep guiding ourselves, stay bright.
Thank you.
-Christina
Christina, this was a beautiful reply, deep, thoughtful and vulnerable. Thank you for sharing this with me. May I suggest you turn this into a post for your own writing.
It sounds like you have a grounded practice of meditation, mindfulness and deep family connections to help through the rise of trauma. That is a fortunate space for someone to be in.
Would you mind sharing either here or by DM what tracks you have on Insight Timer? I use that daily. I would love to listen to yours.
Thank you so much for reading this and reflecting on how the abstract art relates to abstract thinking. I appreciated reading this and getting to know you through this. ❤️
Thank you, Chellie. You are so welcome. I am glad my reply resonated with you so profoundly. I felt that about your story and your friend's art pieces.
To post my reply for my own writing. That is a good idea! As for my tracks, absolutely, I can share them here. I appreciate your interest. May they bring you peace and comfort. Nice to meet you. Enjoy the rest of your day ❤️
Arrive Here
https://insig.ht/xNsLu4CJE0b
A Four-Minute Mindful Meditation
https://insig.ht/n01Nq3IJE0b
This is such a beautiful share Chellie it definitely does resonate with me and it deserves more than a two or three line answer which I will think about and post later.
In the meantime there's a couple of pieces on my profile which document my emergence from the mud or chaos or whatever you'd like to call it on - the Poem for she who could not stay and the other is the painting My Golden Path.