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<blockquote data-quote="Kalahou" data-source="post: 674350" data-attributes="member: 19617"><p>Dear Leafy,</p><p>I just read your post with my morning coffee. I do not have much time at the moment, but I just wanted to tell you that it struck a chord in harmony with my own heartstrings to be in the <em>“in-between”,</em> and to ponder with <em>“Wondering. Sighing. Praying."</em></p><p></p><p>You have spoken the truth: "<em>Honestly, it is easier not seeing her, than seeing her." </em>This is a truth for me also. And the truth sets us free. You recognize and acknowledge this truth. But granted, it does not solve the hard times (the ruffling /rippling of the calm surface) when the “Rain” shows up. We just wish we didn't have to deal with it.</p><p></p><p>What happened in this recent situation reminds me of some things I’ve learned from reading Eckhart Tolle. I know from your postings that you are (as all of us here) working and making good progress towards acceptance of what <em><u>is</u> (</em>and accepting that we cannot change it). Once that acceptance is there, there is a sense of deep peace at our innermost level. (You know that, Leafy.) However, on the <u>surface,</u> when those situations arise (be it “sunny” or “rainy”), we might experience being joyous or in despair. These events are just ripples on the <u>surface</u> of your being. But neither joy nor despair go all that deep anymore if we know our true selves, know that we have that inner peace … that we can say “yes” (and surrender) to all things. (By saying "yes", I try to give thanks in all things, and know they all work together for good in some way as they should, even though it is hard to understand why and how.)</p><p></p><p>Knowing this does not make it any easier, I know. But as in <em>annealing</em> gold, you are now stronger, dear sister. <u>Anneal </u>(as in annealing metal<u>)</u> means to heat up and allow it to cool slowly, in order to remove internal stresses and toughen it. You are precious gold, New Leaf, and you have had a big heating up. Allow yourself to cool slowly and feel your peace, as you release your stress and strengthen.</p><p></p><p>In your actions and your faith, you are comforted New Leaf. Your sorrowing is a release and cleansing. Thank you for sharing. I have seen on this site with your postings over the past months here, that as you have been comforted and strengthened in the understanding of your own trials and afflictions, you have been a comfort to others in turn with the wisdom and strength from your inner self. As I am writing this, I am also speaking to myself to remind me to keep these principles in my mind too.</p><p></p><p>You did right in going to Boy’s concert to support and find joy and upliftment in him. You have a great support and comfort in Blossom. Your deep heart still holds grief for Rain but your true core can be peaceful, even though the surface is ruffled for a time, for a season. I hold you in my thoughts. As I look outside today, even though there are clouds in the sky, there is no rain today (at least on our side and for this moment).</p><p></p><p>I lift Aloha and <em>Mahalo e ke akua</em> for you today and for Rain, and for us all.</p><p>· MA- in this case is “within”</p><p>· HA- the “breath of life” or “Divine breath of life”</p><p>· ALO- “in the presence of” or sharing together</p><p>“Thankful to be in the presence of the divine breath of life.” It both recognizes the divine breath in one’s self and the individual one is thankful for.</p><p></p><p>Malama pono, Leafy. Kalahou</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kalahou, post: 674350, member: 19617"] Dear Leafy, I just read your post with my morning coffee. I do not have much time at the moment, but I just wanted to tell you that it struck a chord in harmony with my own heartstrings to be in the [I]“in-between”,[/I] and to ponder with [I]“Wondering. Sighing. Praying."[/I] You have spoken the truth: "[I]Honestly, it is easier not seeing her, than seeing her." [/I]This is a truth for me also. And the truth sets us free. You recognize and acknowledge this truth. But granted, it does not solve the hard times (the ruffling /rippling of the calm surface) when the “Rain” shows up. We just wish we didn't have to deal with it. What happened in this recent situation reminds me of some things I’ve learned from reading Eckhart Tolle. I know from your postings that you are (as all of us here) working and making good progress towards acceptance of what [I][U]is[/U] ([/I]and accepting that we cannot change it). Once that acceptance is there, there is a sense of deep peace at our innermost level. (You know that, Leafy.) However, on the [U]surface,[/U] when those situations arise (be it “sunny” or “rainy”), we might experience being joyous or in despair. These events are just ripples on the [U]surface[/U] of your being. But neither joy nor despair go all that deep anymore if we know our true selves, know that we have that inner peace … that we can say “yes” (and surrender) to all things. (By saying "yes", I try to give thanks in all things, and know they all work together for good in some way as they should, even though it is hard to understand why and how.) Knowing this does not make it any easier, I know. But as in [I]annealing[/I] gold, you are now stronger, dear sister. [U]Anneal [/U](as in annealing metal[U])[/U] means to heat up and allow it to cool slowly, in order to remove internal stresses and toughen it. You are precious gold, New Leaf, and you have had a big heating up. Allow yourself to cool slowly and feel your peace, as you release your stress and strengthen. In your actions and your faith, you are comforted New Leaf. Your sorrowing is a release and cleansing. Thank you for sharing. I have seen on this site with your postings over the past months here, that as you have been comforted and strengthened in the understanding of your own trials and afflictions, you have been a comfort to others in turn with the wisdom and strength from your inner self. As I am writing this, I am also speaking to myself to remind me to keep these principles in my mind too. You did right in going to Boy’s concert to support and find joy and upliftment in him. You have a great support and comfort in Blossom. Your deep heart still holds grief for Rain but your true core can be peaceful, even though the surface is ruffled for a time, for a season. I hold you in my thoughts. As I look outside today, even though there are clouds in the sky, there is no rain today (at least on our side and for this moment). I lift Aloha and [I]Mahalo e ke akua[/I] for you today and for Rain, and for us all. · MA- in this case is “within” · HA- the “breath of life” or “Divine breath of life” · ALO- “in the presence of” or sharing together “Thankful to be in the presence of the divine breath of life.” It both recognizes the divine breath in one’s self and the individual one is thankful for. Malama pono, Leafy. Kalahou [/QUOTE]
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