When the Sky Declares Itself
The sunrise this morning took my breath away. It was brilliant with color, gold, several shades of orange, red, pink, yellow...an absolutely glorious beginning! My son sent me the video he recorded on his way to work and I have already watched a number of times. It is one of the experiences that makes me grateful that I am an early riser. This experience floods my heart and mind with questions like this one: Are we, as human beings, meant to shine as brightly in our lives? I hope so!
A new day to just be me. I have lived long enough to know that dressing, speaking, aligning my opinions to gain acceptance, and other choices I have made in my 70+ years are simply that. Choices - which either bring me a sense of satisfaction or fulfillment or they don't. Now and then someone will ask my "Why?" I said, did something, or didn't do what they expected. When I was much younger, I wanted the approval of others. I wanted to belong, fit in or fit the mold I'd been given, e.g. military wife. The mold was specific and clear and, fortunately, I wanted to fit in. Now my choices are mine - there is no mold as such. People are sometimes confused by me, as I am by them. It's okay, right? Often, if I give the situation time, I will see more clearly even if I fundamentally see it differently.
We all know we are not going to only meet people we flow easily with or agree with. We don't have to hang out with them or invite them more closely into our lives. If we work with them, it is just that & a work environment requires me to be skilled, consistent about being there, and to work with others doing the same....and getting the job done in the process. I am retired now and I find these same principles apply in social groups that I attend. I am drawn to some more than others, more compatible (mentally, emotionally, and philosophically) with some than others and that is normal.
I have experienced this in a senior discussion group that I attend regularly. We have explored major religions and philosophies and, even though we don't set hard rules, we know the value of exploring without trying to convince another person they are wrong when we see or live something differently, Nothing wrong with saying "I understand what you are say. I have a different idea about this subject>" or "I am going to shift a little by introducing....." And the discussion shifts because we want to hear more, discuss, more, learn more, and keep maturing in the process.
There are attitudes in our country today that are separating us in so many ways. My intention and dream is to be part of the process I was taught decades ago & that is to come to know myself and to live my personal truth with love and compassion toward myself and others even when I disagree with them. No small accomplishment in this current time. We have a multitude of visual recordings to show us what does not work. Now and then some that do if you know where to find them.
What is filmed is not all there is. Personally, I am open to sharing my personal truth when I can and when I know I can give others the same freedom. Since this became my pattern, I have more peace and I feel better about myself.
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