2009 is coming to a close. And for once, I find myself viewing the changing of the year as having some significance in my life. I've always viewed the structure of the calendar and time as being completely man-made and arbitrary and having no real significance, so it's kind of weird to be saying to myself "Oh, this year is going to be different." One of the biggest things that I'm looking forward to in 2010 is the arrival of my bestie Amabel to Rowan; that's certainly going to uplift my spirits considerably and I know that there are many fun times to be had. I'm also happy because a lot of the problems that have been troubling me over the past year are so are either gone, or are now viewed in a way that I am able to recognize them for what they are; they no longer own me. Within the past few months I have been awakening to a newfound sense of freedom and creativity, and I am happy to be proactively involved in the creation of this beautiful Life, as opposed to simply watching it pass by me. I've spent entirely too much of the past two years watching potential experiences slip by; "No more!" I say! As always, the moment is now!
Every day I become more and more amazed at the beauty around me, often in what I call moments of Pure Being. When we have emotions, often there are thoughts, either conscious or sub/unconscious, that correspond with them. But moments of Pure Being are when I get a feeling inside that is often overwhelming, and seems to come from nowhere. The other day I was walking out of WalMart and gave what little change I had to the charity outside, and out of nowhere there are a couple streams of tears trickling down my face. It wasn't because of any thoughts or feelings I had toward the charity or myself, but it was just a swelling of unadulterated Being that chose at that moment to release itself through me; it was beautiful. I've noticed that I've been having moments like these a couple times a week, and I love it. There is no doubt that this was the year that I truly woke up for the first time, and for that I am extremely grateful.
I don't have much of a clue what the next year has in store for me, although I do have a few vague ideas. I just know that for better or for worse, it will be one of truth to myself and the path I am on, and I have faith that this will ultimately bring me the greatest happiness. I wish the same for you. =]
Peace, love, and AOL,
Justin
Every day I become more and more amazed at the beauty around me, often in what I call moments of Pure Being. When we have emotions, often there are thoughts, either conscious or sub/unconscious, that correspond with them. But moments of Pure Being are when I get a feeling inside that is often overwhelming, and seems to come from nowhere. The other day I was walking out of WalMart and gave what little change I had to the charity outside, and out of nowhere there are a couple streams of tears trickling down my face. It wasn't because of any thoughts or feelings I had toward the charity or myself, but it was just a swelling of unadulterated Being that chose at that moment to release itself through me; it was beautiful. I've noticed that I've been having moments like these a couple times a week, and I love it. There is no doubt that this was the year that I truly woke up for the first time, and for that I am extremely grateful.
I don't have much of a clue what the next year has in store for me, although I do have a few vague ideas. I just know that for better or for worse, it will be one of truth to myself and the path I am on, and I have faith that this will ultimately bring me the greatest happiness. I wish the same for you. =]
Peace, love, and AOL,
Justin
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