Two profound thoughts from the start of my meditation this morning. I need to do a blog post on meditation. It’s been a struggle for me but I am really finding it works. Anyway, these thoughts are gifted from the book: The Unmistakable Touch of Grace by Cheryl Richardson:

I believe we all have a set point — A level of success that we feel worthy of or comfortable with. For this reason, when you consider what you want in life, it’s important to think outside your comfort box– to imagine things you’ve never believed you could achieve. It’s perfectly fine to consider things that seem over the top, or out of the realm of possibility. Since you’re learning to design your own lifescape, you’ll want to train yourself to expect (and accept) the best…… So Don’t let your past determine your future. Raise your set point by allowing yourself to think big!

Next thought which is very profound for me:
How would your life change if you were as good at surrendering as you are at trying to be in control?

Also last night, I opened the book and was just reading … and there was a story about someone telling her how uncomfortable life can feel when you achieve your goals. When your “goal ceiling becomes your floor”. You have to take time to emotionally catch up. That’s where I feel like I am right now. I achieved my really big goals. Financially, retirement, adoption, weightloss, plastic surgery… I’ve hit the biggies. I don’t have some big goal to focus towards right now and it feels so strange. I don’t like it. I am just trying to learn to “be” and be happy with it. And I feel a bit like a fish out of water. I tried to find the passage this morning so I could quote it here and discuss it… but I can’t find it now. .. But it’s on my mind.

We are off to go enjoy some excercise in the fresh air and soak up some beautiful sunshine!

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