Hard to believe how much has changed in our world since I sent last month's Love Letter. My thoughts, love and prayers are with each of you as you navigate your new normal and face the changes and challenges created by COVID-19.
I'm a fan of The Lord of the Rings movies based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. At one point in their adventure, Frodo says to Sam, "You and I, Sam are still stuck in the worst places of the story, and it is all too likely that some will say at this point: 'Shut the book now, Dad; we don't want to read any more.'"
Think about every good adventure you have read or watched. There were moments of triumph and joy as well as moments of doubt and sheer terror. An adventure wouldn't captivate us if everything was easy and always worked out. It's the struggle that keeps us engaged and the hope of conquest that keeps us cheering on the story's hero.
And yet, I have noticed that sometimes we believe it should be different in our lives. That the "struggle" whatever it may be shouldn't be there. My belief though is that it should be there and the reason I know that is because it is. This doesn't mean that we shouldn't feel scared or anxious. Of course we are going to feel this way. But saying that something shouldn't be there that clearly is there just pits us in a fight with reality. And my friends, reality will always win this fight. The key to turning things around is to accept what is, make peace with it, and then explore what's possible.
Accepting what is. This is where we find stillness. This is where we become the eye of the storm where chaos swirls around us and we are calm and peaceful. Deepak Chopra said it beautifully, "In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you."
I'm a fan of The Lord of the Rings movies based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. At one point in their adventure, Frodo says to Sam, "You and I, Sam are still stuck in the worst places of the story, and it is all too likely that some will say at this point: 'Shut the book now, Dad; we don't want to read any more.'"
Think about every good adventure you have read or watched. There were moments of triumph and joy as well as moments of doubt and sheer terror. An adventure wouldn't captivate us if everything was easy and always worked out. It's the struggle that keeps us engaged and the hope of conquest that keeps us cheering on the story's hero.
And yet, I have noticed that sometimes we believe it should be different in our lives. That the "struggle" whatever it may be shouldn't be there. My belief though is that it should be there and the reason I know that is because it is. This doesn't mean that we shouldn't feel scared or anxious. Of course we are going to feel this way. But saying that something shouldn't be there that clearly is there just pits us in a fight with reality. And my friends, reality will always win this fight. The key to turning things around is to accept what is, make peace with it, and then explore what's possible.
Accepting what is. This is where we find stillness. This is where we become the eye of the storm where chaos swirls around us and we are calm and peaceful. Deepak Chopra said it beautifully, "In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you."
If you look closely at the image above, you'll notice that the rails end and the path forward is uncertain. Life is like that right now with lots of unknowns and uncertainties. As Frodo and Sam found, you may feel like you are in the "worst place of your story" at this moment. I get that. The unknown is scary. I also know that it is a few pages in our collective story. It's not time to put down the book, but to keep going, linking arms with those around us, as we push forward and see what lies on the other side.
Ever cheering for you and the unfolding of your story.
With Love,
Dream Body Coach Lorie
P.S. Here's a great video with a beautiful message called Thank You, Coronavirus
- https://www.facebook.com/lorie.king.90/videos/10158770982544252/
Ever cheering for you and the unfolding of your story.
With Love,
Dream Body Coach Lorie
P.S. Here's a great video with a beautiful message called Thank You, Coronavirus
- https://www.facebook.com/lorie.king.90/videos/10158770982544252/
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