Comments on: This Too Shall Pass

By: lauren Lane

lauren Lane — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:13:36 +0000

This was a great reminder. Thank you. This is my first visit to this site and blog. I needed to be reminded that “This too shall Pass”. I especially liked that you wrote “stay out of your head” because sometimes if we can just step back from all the thoughts, conversations and chatter that goes on ‘with or without our cooperation’, and just observe all the noise- we can be assured through that still quiet intuitive knowing that ‘God is present in all things’, and that “this too shall pass”. Thank you again.

By: Beth Wharton

Beth Wharton — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:52:11 +0000

So funny that I was saying the same thing yesterday to a mother friend of mine. Our girls, after a long period of fighting like close sisters, are embracing one another’s beauty as of lately. Mothering has become such a lovely oppportunity as the winter draws to a close. That said, I have one mantra that gets me through easy and tough times: “Play, play, play!” Regardless of what circumstances occur in my life, I find that playing with them all keeps me loving life. The context serves me well as I am able to recall, that in the end, it has all been made up. Why not play it out as it has been created? There is no doubt that all that comes into my life is a gift regardless of the form in which it shows up. And I am grateful for each experience as it carries me through the chapters my one life has been gifted. I remember that right now, the earth is toiling in its deep dark places, pushing, cracking, churning for its place to shine as Spring approaches and the seeds can finally show their hard work as paid off. When the dishes are piling up, the floor needs to be swept, the sheets could be changed, the dog needs out, my work is whistling for my attention, the car needs a tune up, my children want to help cook using all the spices, my husband is neck deep is the chaos of business, and the relatives are calling, I let my hair down, I get dirty, and I play with passion!
Blessings, Beth

By: Gloria Paladini

Gloria Paladini — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:52:38 +0000

Thanks for your words of wisdom Mike!
Glad to see your calendar is FULL!
It’s good to be busy!

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:08:19 +0000

Mike…well said. The only constant in life is “Change”. My grandmother knew it well. “This too…” was her response to all the grumbling I registered with her. Too bad she’s gone now, and it doesn’t come to mind often enough when the bad times roll. Thanks for the memories! Trish

By: Jo Ann Harvey

Jo Ann Harvey — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:51:29 +0000

o Ann Harvey Says:
March 4th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

My basic belief is that everyone (including myself!) does the best they can with the tools they have. Some people are better equipped than others. This belief does not serve as an excuse for bad behavior, nor does it take away responsibility for actions. It does serve as a gentle reminder that we are all at different places in our life journeys AND most importantly it allows me to release negative thoughts and emotions. It is all about perspective and choice. Negativity and blame cannot exist in the same space as gratitude and joy. I choose to focus on the positive and live in gratitude. What an awesome way to experience my own life journey. What an awesome perspective to use when interacting with others.

peace and blessings,

Jo Ann Harvey
Transformational Meditation teacher
Academyofselfknowledge.com

By: Jo Ann Harvey

Jo Ann Harvey — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:49:06 +0000

peace and blessings,

Jo Ann Harvey
Transformational Meditation teacher
Academyofselfknowledge.com

By: Alisa Rose Seidlitz

Alisa Rose Seidlitz — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:30:54 +0000

Mike,

What you’ve written today is particularly beautiful.
I’d like to add:
**Notice Nature, and allow the Awe to fill you.
The grass is growing, the birds are singing, today there’s blue sky with plump white clouds-yesterday there may have been much needed rain.
Noticing the abundance of nature can help us feel rich and whole.

By: Debbie Rubino

Debbie Rubino — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:50:32 +0000

I just wanted to take this opportunity to “thank you” as this message could not have come at a more appropriate time for me. As we all struggle through these hard economic times, sometimes it is easier to focus on the bad things in our lives versus those that remain good. After reading your message today,it is clear to me that I have many blessings in my life.In perspective the good things are much more important to me than the bad could ever be.