In Between
“In between jobs, videos, meetings, … In between meals, partners, errands, … In between kids, colds, payments, … In between tears, laughter, worries, … In between travels, studies, visits, … In between cups of coffee, mouthfuls, diets, … In between hearing, reading, watching, …In between lovers, friends, enemies, … In between dreams, goals, objectives, … In between games, periods, operations, … In between buying, selling, renting, … In between notes, words, thoughts, … whatever your space, interval, pause, break, intermission is, take the...
read moreLet your Ears do the Talking
“A client was asking for advice upon taking a new job. The response came quickly and unrehearsed: “Let your ears do the talking.” Its meaning? Spend more time listening to what is being said. Allow those familiar with the situation to describe, explain, fill in, complete, clarify what you don’t know or understand. Putting it bluntly, in new circumstances you don’t know what you don’t know, making it even more important to give others the floor. To remain silent is not weak but astute for it is in these moments that you move from the unknown...
read moreBe their Witness
“No asking, demanding, proposing, arguing, pontificating, pleading, wishing, questioning, advising, admitting, conversing, interrupting, whistling, sighing, gesturing, singing, …no-thing. Just be in their presence when they need to lament, rejoice, regret, whisper, confess, offer, wonder, cry, share… Be a witness to another’s existence. Be a witness to their life experience. One day they will be a witness to yours, and you will be so grateful for this loving kindness. Yes, be their witness when you are called to “be” there.” To your...
read moreFind your Child
““As they watched the bright star shining over the city an angel came down from the sky and told the shepherds that the Son of God had been born in the city and they should go to him. The shepherds left their herds and came down from the hillside to find the newborn baby.” Find your baby; find your child and be at peace. Rejoice when you have found your peace: for it is a peace that passes all understanding which no one can take away from you.” To your Happiness, Kita
read moreShifting Hours
“Writing this at midnight – rather unusual as bedtime usually happens two hours earlier. But then you may also have noticed and felt your hours shifting: up later or not wanting to get up at all; multitasking easily and quickly or unable to complete one task at all; energized one day and super tired the next. Trying to keep to a schedule has become challenging. In fact, forcing yourself to adhere to what you’ve always done may be a disservice. Let go and allow the ebb and flow of wakefulness take its course. There’s a tuning going on, a...
read moreWhat You don’t Know
“How unfortunate that we have been conditioned and culturally influenced to reinforce that we know everything – or just about everything when interacting with others. The idea of admitting not knowing can give you a feeling of weakness, vulnerability, inadequacy, naivety, even stupidity thanks to the idea that being perceived as all-knowing is a strength, a competitive edge in our society. In truth, knowing what you don’t know gives you entry into curious exploration, self-acceptance, and surrender which leads you to personal freedom. Really,...
read moreIs there a Quota?
“Do you have an ever-present quota running in your mind? This many steps to take, multiple errands to run, a few calls to make, two dozen cookies to bake, a driveway to shovel, a partner to speak to, a week’s bills to pay, … If you do, then move out of your mind into your heart where you’ll find there is no quota. Nothing to reach, solve, add, conclude, or question. Simply, a sanctuary of love where being is all it takes to arrive at rest: calm, pure, and whole.” To your Happiness, Kita
read moreFriendship
“Philosopher David Whyte describes friendship as “a mirror to presence and a testament to forgiveness. Friendship not only helps us see ourselves through another’s eyes but can be sustained over the years only with someone who has repeatedly forgiven us for our trespasses as we must find it in ourselves to forgive them in turn. A friend knows our difficulties and shadows and remains in sight, a companion to our vulnerabilities more than our triumphs, when we are under the strange illusion we do not need them…” Reading this comes the...
read moreJust When You Felt…
“Just when you felt you had it all together – that pregnant pause of perfect balance, soothing serenity, magical space between thoughts with no interruption or distraction, it suddenly melted away. You used all your mind and soul to bring the pause back, but it eluded you like a drop sinking down a deep well. You asked yourself, “Will I feel this exquisite again? How do I bring it back?” A small, loving voice, light as a feather, arose out of your heart and whispered, “I am here. I’ve always been here. Find yourself still, and I will be here...
read moreHolding Space
“Your friend is late getting to the concert, so you tell them not to worry, you’ll hold a place for them. There’s usually a crowd for brunch at a popular restaurant; you tell the family you’ll go on ahead to hold a spot in line. These things you do automatically out of care: making sure everyone is accommodated not just you. Taking this further, you also hold space for someone when you take time for them without them knowing about it. Perhaps a tender thought wishing them well on their exam. Maybe a silent prayer for them to get better or a...
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