The Journey
January 12th, 2009 by Ana Scherer
Like most of you, I also got a new journal for 2009. My new journal has inspiring sayings and great pictures and it really makes me want to write on it. On the first page there is a quote by Matsuo Basho that says: “Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” Needless to say I loved it! It’s all about the process of growing, the beauty of discovering oneself and being firmly grounded in the present.
When we see life as a process, we take the time to smell the roses, we learn to enjoy the time we spend with our friends and family, we become less anxious and we breath deeper. We develop empathy and we learn to listen and to be of service to others. We begin to see the beauty in the moonlight, the magnitude of our words and the effects they have on people and on ourselves. We begin to treat nature with kindness and respect and appreciate the little things. It’s all about understanding, way deep in our core, that life happens every day and not only when we get to the finish line.
Here’s an invitation: Set your intention for this coming year using the following thought - “My life grows more expansive every day. I am open to anything - and anyone. I am viewing the familiar with fresh eyes. My life is happening now and that’s all I have.”
Go on — let your intentions out and enjoy the clarity they will bring you! Set your sights on the distance and enjoy the journey!
With energy,
Ana