A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

It seems that we are being encouraged to see things differently.  Old paradigms are crumbling and new ways of interacting are being explored.  

Sometimes, it’s just a slight shift in perspective that creates a whole new outlook.  Other times, we undergo deep transformation to awaken to something new.  

As the weekend approaches, so does the 11th month of grieving my son and the first Mother’s Day in 23 years without him here on earth to celebrate.  Birthing him was such a blessing.  It filled my 'mother cup' in ways I can now only imagine.  

My world is different.  How I show up in life is different. I am different. 

We are here to experience change.  I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Change is the only constant in life.” by Greek philosopher Heraclitus in 535 BC.  It’s true.  Life is full of changes.  We can adhere to routine and ritual but change in life is unavoidable. 

I understand this. Is it hard sometimes? Yes. Do I choose to continue the exploration and adventure in life? Yes.  Fully accepting life’s impermanence requires a great deal of compassion.  Compassion toward challenge and adversity and most imporantly, toward death. 

So this message is not too somber, I’d like to shed light on the gift that is change. 

Usually, upon reflection and introspection, we are able to notice flecks of gold shimmering in the most darkest moments.  Therein lies the value of life.  Just when you think your world has ended and there is no way out, light sends a signal and life welcomes you back.  In this space, we have the opportunity to accept change and honour our role in life itself in a different light.