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copyright © 2002, by Karyn Greenstreet. All rights reserved.
This summer has been a time of
turmoil and change in my life. But as often as I can, I go to
the river and sit on a large rock, allowing the sights and sounds
and the energy to open my heart and soul to the flow of the
Universe. Two days ago, I went to the river with this question
in mind: What are the really important lessons in life?
As always,
the river provided answers:
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Walking
along the riverbank, I noticed how the extended drought had left the
rocks exposed. A week ago, this was a desolate area full of mud
and rocks. Today, growing among the rocks, was purple
loosestrife, clinging to whatever small bit of soil it could find now
that the river had moved away from the banks. The lesson: No
matter how bad things are, there is always a little soil you can cling
to, and in that soil, you can create life again. Never lose
hope.
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At my feet I found an
opened mussel shell, probably the remains of some hungry raccoon’s
nightly feast. The outside of the shell was dark brown, covered
with dirt and algae, nearly unnoticeable in among the rocks at the
riverbank. Yet when I looked inside the shell, the iridescent
pinks, mauves and creams made me sigh with wonderment. The
lesson: What looks ugly on the outside can have, inside it, a small
piece of joy and beauty. Take the time to discover the beauty in
all things.
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I sat on a large, flat
rock that overhangs the river where the rapids begin. The wind
was blowing warm and fast from the south, bringing with it gray clouds
and rain showers. Overhead, several large predatory birds
circled and climbed on the winds. At first I thought they were
searching for food, but soon it became clear that they were simply
enjoying a ride on the wind. The lesson: Be “in the moment”
as much as possible, enjoy the simple things that life brings you, and
take time to play every day.
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The wind picked up and I
knew rain was coming, but I was loathe to leave this peaceful place.
I noticed that there were few insects around; the wind was simply too
much for them. However, an industrious bumble bee was attempting
multiple landings on the loosestrife, despite how the wind buffeted
him away from his target again and again. The lesson: Persevere.
Even when the winds of life push you around, always be the best Self
you can possibly be.
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Karyn Greenstreet is a Self Employment expert and small business coach. She
shares tips, techniques and strategies with self-employed people to boost
clarity and focus, create sustainable motivation, and increase sales and
profits.
Visit her website at
www.PassionForBusiness.com
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