Kara Bear

Kara Bear is forever ♡

Anonymous

I share this entry because of the amazement I felt having served this particular passenger.

I picked up a gentleman late one fall evening who came out of a care facility. He appeared very tired. I quickly learned that this man had just finished another one of his near daily visits to his wife who had remained in a coma for over 10 years. Many years ago, this man woke up in the middle of the night to discover that his wife lay next to him unconscious. She never regained consciousness.

The stress of this man’s experience had taken its physical toll on him. Despite the stress clearly aging him during this endeavor, he projected happiness and contentment despite enduring what few could possibly imagine. His love for this other human being was simply a different level of intensity and devotion.

The commitment and dedication driven by unremitted love this man displayed moved and inspired me. This man’s dedication could have easily been a Nicholas Sparks novel.

It reminded me that in the darkest of times and places, there is immense love surrounding us, even if we are unaware of it.

The First Step

Everyone has a past and a backstory including you. Consider your own past and backstory before you condemn others. It’s the first step on being more compassionate to others.

Kamilah

The Lobster

“… And the first step, for me, is doing that, taking that look to gain some perspective.” ~ Jocko Willink

Just like the lobster, we only tend to grow & seek change when things get uncomfortable. Embrace life’s challenges & look for the beauty that comes with them. Life’s most difficult situations are the ones that tend to bring the most wisdom and blessings.

NICCI

Respect The Three Versions Of Yourself

Respect the three versions of yourself.

Forgive your past self for your mistakes, thank your past self for your victories. Thank your present self for taking care of your future self.

Daniel Gibson

The Pillars

“The moment we try to compare ourselves to other people instead of comparing our own actions to our own highest values, we end up self-depreciative.” Dr. John Demartini

Accepting who you are, being authentic and finding joy in the now are the pillars that support unlocking one’s potential. It not only allows you to accept & love yourself, it allows others to as well. When you break down those barriers you will find peace, happiness & fulfillment.

Getting to this place is not easy but it is not hard. It requires practice, focus and vulnerability. The reward is great at the end. I hope everyone gets to this place.

TM