Stretching Beyond the Self You’ve Known
Making room for transformation, discomfort, and deeper truthI've written before on the importance of becoming limitless, to expand your sense of self so you become a larger container for all that life presents to you, whether bitter or sweet. I came across this parable recently, and it was a reminder that you can choose how to hold the events of your life when you pay attention to the container you are. If you feel small, it is easy to be overwhelmed by life. If, however, you can envision being more than your preconceptions of how things should be, you can remain grounded, whether in joy or sorrow. When I say an expansive life, I don't mean MORE. I mean MEANINGFUL. More stuff does not make you a person who enjoys growing and learning and pushing the limits of your assumptions. To become more is to enlarge your sense of things. It is to supersede what no longer serves you and open your heart to what else may be hidden beyond any suffering so you can move through with grace. It begins: An aging master grew tired of his apprentice's complaints. One morning, he sent him to get some salt. When the apprentice returned, the master told him to mix a handful of salt in a glass of water and then drink it. "How does it taste?" the master asked. "Bitter," said the apprentice.
ResourcesI've been building up my shop of resources. In the shop you'll find ebooks, my audiobook for The Shaman's Wife, books, courses (coming) and more. If you'd like to see something in particular, let me know.
One Last Thing: An InterviewPeople often ask me how I came to the Algarve of Portugal, or to describe my life here or questions around my memoir, The Shaman's Wife. Not long ago I was interviewed by Cat Almeida of ConnectTV in the Algarve and she asked direct and thoughtful questions. You can view/listen to the interview here. My answers may surprise you!
It's summer so I hope you're planning to enjoy some free time! In gratitude,
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