Inspiration and a New Beginning

[Shayla0208]

I've been sadly neglecting my spirituality lately.  My life has gotten a bit crazy, but that's really no excuse.  Really, why can't I actually get out of bed when I wake up instead of laying there?  I usually feel refreshed ~ and it's time I'd have to myself.  The kids aren't awake yet, the dogs aren't expecting me to take them out, and my husband is asleep.  Even though the sun is usually up already, I can still grab a cup of tea and enjoy the early morning light.  Or do a sun salutation.  Or a simple devotion.  I know my day would start off better if I had a little time to wake up the way I'd like to wake up.  Why can't I pray while driving to work?  The Goddess will hear me whether I'm in my car, my bed, or out in nature.  Why can't I get off the computer or put down my book/crochet hook/knitting needles 15 minutes earlier at night so I can meditate?  I love meditating and I'll feel calmer, more at peace, and more centered before going to sleep.  I seriously need to just kick myself in the bunda and re-prioritize. 

So today is going to be a New Beginning.  Tonight after the kids go to bed, I'm going to set aside some time for meditation.  I can do that anywhere, after all!  Tomorrow morning, I'll actually get out of bed if I wake up before everyone else.  I'll take some time today to figure out what I'd like to do in the mornings and see where I go from there.  I have a couple of those daily inspiration books ~ maybe I can read an entry, meditate, and write in my journal.  Maybe I'll incorporate a sun salutation. 

To put the world right in order,
we must first put the nation in order;

To put the nation in order,
we must first put the family in order;

To put the family in order,
we must first cultivate our personal life;

We must first set our hearts right.

~ Confucius

What is inner peace?

The Taoist answer is: Self Acceptance.

Inner Peace can be as simple as letting go, and resting under the shade of an old tree.  The path taken to find inner peace is as hard or simple as a person makes the journey of self acceptance to be.  A Taoist will embrace inner peace by always taking the moment to be present in their life.

[mistynights234]

Jul. 6, 2009 at 9:35 PM

Beautiful................