Persephone and Pomegranates: Nuances of Letting Go.
Many spiritual traditions, so deeply culturally appropriated in the West, incorporate acknowledging of impermanence, of death and letting go.
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Fall in Love With Chaos and Discover Who You Are.
As Pema says, “Every ending is a new beginning.” Part of relaxing and surrendering into the chaos of life is the soulful acknowledgement of impermanence.
Finally, It Is Safe to Feel Safe.
We might have a history of having to depend on inconsistent and unreliable adults, so now we feel we cannot trust anyone with anything.
Illusions of Someday: Life Is Not a Dress Rehearsal.
Someday I will walk away from the tyranny that has had me in a stranglehold. Someday I will do things for myself just because they make me feel good.
Experiencing the Dark Side of Impermanence.
Intellectually, I understand the teaching of impermanence. I get that everything changes. I understand that relationships are no exception to the rule.
Designing a Radiant Ritual That Honors Our Life Cycle.
I was inspired by the Tibetan Buddhist ritual of creating sand mandalas and then destroying them, representing creation, destruction, and above all, impermanence.
4 am and Other Reluctant Friendships.
Instead of willing sleep to return, I've stopped fighting the shifting light. There's something oddly soothing about its reassuring progress. It is symbolic of impermanence. Nothing can remain the same, everything must change. It is these early morning meetings of truth that have led me to ...
Being Raw & Vulnerable With The Wolf At The Door.
Courage moves through the chaos, one steady step at a time. Your heartache is like a free fall. You can scramble to fill the void, grabbing for whatever fix you can to numb the jagged edges. You can also persevere with quiet dignity. In every moment there are choices, even in survival mode.