mairedodd

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trust creates peace.

it truly does -

while i don't know if i am an

'everything happens for a reason'

person,

i do know that i am an

'everything presents an opportunity'

person.

'om' in tibetan uchen

since metal work

has been set

to a side burner for now,

i have found myself gifted

with the time to try 

something new.

to give it focus

and not feel guilty 

that i am not 

at the bench.

'om' in tibetan uchen

since yoga 

has been set

to a side burner for now,

i have found myself gifted 

with the time to learn

that (when done properly)

this calligraphy is

meditative

and requires focus

upon the breath.

we cannot control everything,

we can't -

and perhaps that is best.

would you,

could you, 

have grown in the ways you have 

if your life had gone

the way you planned it?

so trust.

trust that in this moment

you have everything you need 

to optimize

the moment.

inhale,

exhale,

open your heart,

share what's inside.

repeat.

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please know this post came from personal reflection prior to my learning of the horror in boston... sending thoughts of peace and love to the victims and families whose world has been darkened by sorrow and fear-

on numerous occasions i have read this story from fred rogers:

'when i was a boy and i would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me "look for the helpers. you will always find people who are helping."'

thank you to the helpers, to those who act bravely for the benefit of others - you give us hope.