We are not single lost souls floating out there aimlessly without goal; instead, we are like a kaleidoscope of colors, each one with its own characteristics, uniqueness and destiny. Our lives touch, shaping pieces of our world together. We are the colors of many. (G.Brown-Chasing The Perfect Moment)
Paul Coelho writes in his book, The Alchemist, “intuition is really a sudden immersion of the soul into the universal current of life, where the histories of all people are connected.” I believe this.
It always seems that when I’m busiest making my plans and clinging desperately to my current patterns and roadmaps of thinking, some detour lie up ahead waiting to secretly sabotage me. Fortunately for me, there is a power that has other designs in mind. The lessons it leaves behind precariously reaching down and not only shaking me by the shoulders, but shaking the way I look at life and others. Ouch! It seems like when I’m convinced of the stories I have told me about myself, my world and others- the wake-up call hits. You know-the one that leaves you standing there wondering- what just happened?
The lessons are hard to swallow at times and seem to stretch me to just the point of breaking- and suddenly- the grace kicks in. I’m enfolded in a moment that tells me I’m not alone. In that grace is where the chattering voices inside my head begin to dissolve and the barriers fall.
My life zips past so fast. My days are demanding and so is my critique. I’m stuck in a gridlock blocking the fleeting messages from deep within. Thank God, the veil lifts back periodically offering me an intuitive glimpse of evolutionary wisdom that is un-deniably just for me. Likeable to an arrow shooting through my heart appealing for my soul’s attention, I am transformed by one of those rare moments in life that change me forever. And there-everyone and everything is waiting for me.
“We are afraid of losing what we have, whether it’s our life or our possessions and property. But this fear evaporates when we understand that our life stories and the history of the world are written by the same hand.” Paul Coelho- The Alchemist
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This line.. “We are not single lost souls floating out there aimlessly without goal”.. is so powerful. I really enjoyed reading this. Good post 🙂
Thank you Kay.
Thank you. I enjoyed the movie and the article. I like that you mention the stories we tell ourselves. Life changes too often to know everything. It keeps me on my toes.
An absolutely beautiful post! Thanks for the inspiration and beautiful words. 🙂
Love the video. 🙂
*hugs*
Thank you for your kind words.
THANK YOU for this, and for listing your favourite books. I’m delighted to have secured a copy of Gregg Levoy’s Callings here in the UK this weekend. It’s already proving to be a great read 🙂
It was probably one of the books that inspired me the most. I’m glad you are enjoying it.
We are the colors of many–love that! Great post 🙂
Thank you Coleen. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Enjoy your beautiful words.
Thanks for sahring.
Your writing is pure, honest and lovely. And the quotes you share are very wise. Thank You for inspiring! I always find that when I am in the flow, life just magical does what is easiest for me.
Absolutely. I just have to remember to “get out of the way.” 🙂
RIGHT!!!! Not always easy for me either : )
Very nice read for me this evening–I thank you! (And have added to my “to read” list now…it’s getting awfully long!) Must also re-visit The Alchemist.
Beautiful!
Thank you for sharing and for allowing me to find you 🙂
God Love You ♥
Thank you for your kind words my friend.
No, Thank You ♥
For your time and for sharing your gifts ♥
“It always seems that when I’m busiest making my plans and clinging desperately to my current patterns and roadmaps of thinking, some detour lies up ahead waiting to secretly sabotage me.”
This is so true – and I guess it’s then about how we respond to those detours that decides whether we grow or stagnate? I love your thoughts here, can totally relate.
Thank you for your kind comment. 🙂
An incredibly insightful and positive post. I love the analogy of the kaleidoscope. So very true. And also, many thanks for liking my blog enough to follow it!
love that quote! great post! 🙂
Thank you Ames. 🙂
I believe that all we have to lose is one another…
The secret to human liberty:
I live for you. You live for me.
That’s how everyone stays free.
Very true. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
Thank-you very much for sharing thisn and for liking my post!