DH and I watched that movie "50 First Dates" the other day. It was on TV. For some strange reason, I really like that movie. It's tragic, yet sweet... and although it may not be Oscar material, it send a strong message (or maybe it does just to me).
That's the funny thing about how I perceive this life works. I think it gives each of us what we need - if we just would take the time to really *see* what that is. And I'm not saying that what we get or what we need is available in equal amounts. It isn't and that sucks. But... I still think the opportunity or for want of a better word, the possibility is always there. Remember the "ask and it shall be given" or "seek and you shall find"? I think that whatever we need is within our reach, but we need to ask (ourselves) for it or give ourselves permission to go after it. Some may say *ask God or pray to God*... but since my perception of God is both within and without, it means the same thing (IMO). But again - I would say - do what works for you.
What's that saying, "... from each according to their means to each according to their needs". I like that too and feel it's a sound philosophy. I don't know how well I practice it, but it makes sense. I only wish we could live by these simple ideas and not let politics and social dictations complicate matters. This post has gotten a little waylayed... but that's how my mind works sometimes.
Right now I need to feel motivated. So I find myself looking for chores to accomplish. We pretty much cleaned the house room by room, now I'm working on getting rid of things (mostly clothes) that I haven't worn in years. It's hard to throw things away when there's nothing wrong with them, but if no one is wearing them - then I have to think that someone might be able to get some use out of them, right? So we're boxing them up to give to Charity.
I also checked into that Tibetan 5 that Djan mentioned on one of her posts. There's a video on YouTube that shows how it's done if you want to follow along. There are only 5 yoga positions... but the plan is for you to do each of them 21 times. Good plan. I could do them each about 3 times - and I'm sore from that! Shows you how badly I'm in need of exercise. But it's a start. Told DH that if I even got to do all of them 10 times in my lifetime, I'd be doing good.
I've written this post over the past week... so it seems a bit disconnected, that's why. But occasionally I feel a bit disconnected myself, so what can I say.
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I 'need' to work on my health more these days and remember that all that we need for that is right in front of us, if we would just use it. That Ghost...what a delightful face. *smooch* :)
ReplyDeleteI tend to get *really health motivated* for all of 48 hours max... then, I stray. On the whole, we eat healthy... all fresh veggies and no hormone meats (and not much red), but I do bake... (but we're careful not to have more than one helping a day... and not every day). Still....
DeleteOh, Rian, I am so glad you are doing the Rites along with me! I decided to try them 11 times each, and that seems to be about the limit of sensibility. I read the book from 1939 and the admonition not to try to increase them too quickly seems right on. This morning just as the sun came over the horizon, I was on my yoga mat on the front porch performing them. It's lovely to find that my desire to eat has been diminished, too, and I don't have to try hard not to overeat. Could be the Rites, or it could be my desire to be thinner and the Placebo Effect is alive and well in me. :-)
ReplyDeleteDJan, I think you must be very healthy and fit... as you seem very health conscious. I can't believe that you can do those 5 Tibetan Rites 11 times each! That's terrific! I will continue with my 3 each for a while and then try to increase. And I also do a few of the Yoga positions that I remember from my classes... mostly to stretch my back.
DeleteIsn't "disconnected" the normal state of being? LOL. I think it is for me!
ReplyDeleteI like this: "... from each according to their means to each according to their needs". I'm not familiar with that expression, though understand the meaning.
We do like to complicate things, don't we? Seems to be the way of the world. It's easier, though, when you turn off the news and listen to some favourite music instead (for me it's jazz). And taking a break from the on-line world helps too. :-)
Good luck with the Rites, as DJan put it in her comment. I haven't checked out the video...probably couldn't even do one. LOL.
Kim, you're a bit younger and probably could do those 5 Tibetan Rites quite a few times. Watch the video if you get a chance. And yes, we all feel *a bit disconnected* at times. Lately I've just had a bit of the melancholies (defined as a gloomy state of mind) that I've been trying to ward off. It's not something I get often and wonder if it has to do with age. I don't like it (the state of mind, not the age)!
Deletethat’s how it goes, sometimes, a thought comes up and we take it up and put it away again until we come to a solution in our minds.
ReplyDeletethat’s what living is all about.
You're right, Friko. It's just that sometimes the thoughts seem a bit disconnected... or they make sense only to you.
DeleteI will check out that video. I have found a yoga teacher I like, but it would not hurt to have a nudge for daily practice.
ReplyDeleteYoga is wonderful, Olga. I've always thought it was a wonderful practice - as long as one doesn't push beyond one's limits. I injured my rotator cuff years ago pushing too hard. I don't do that any more.
DeleteI can relate to your disconnected feelings.... also when ever I start to plan a healthy program...I immediately regress....:( Love Ghost..he is a real beauty.
ReplyDeleteGhost's face has been that *stoic* since she was a kitten.
DeleteFrom each according to their means to each according to their needs. That is the basic creed of socialism and the labour movement and i was brought up with it ringing in my ears, Rian. My grandfather was a staunch trades unionist and taught it to me when I was a little girl, but it was only when I grew up that I realised that its origins are back in the Acts of the Apostles. A very fine idea to live by.
ReplyDeletePerpetua, I really don't know where those words came from when I first heard them, but some things just remain in my memory when they feel *true*... now *socialism* in general does not feel this way. I guess it boils down to some good ideas are marred by bad people.
DeleteI'm a little unhappy at the thought that good people like my grandfather could be considered bad just because they are socialists. Socialism just thinks that the well-being of the whole of society is as important as that of the individual.
DeleteOh Perpetua, I am sorry... didn't mean all socialists were or are bad.... and definitely not your grandfather. I was referring to people like Hitler (who I've been told was not a socialist) but who continuously referred to *the socialist party* - thus contributing to misconceptions... thus, the "good ideas marred by bad people".
DeleteNo problem, Rian. Hitler was a National Socialist which was about as far from the ideals of my grandfather's kind of socialism as it's possible to get. Hitler believed that the power of the state was supreme and the individual didn't matter, hence all the dreadful things the Nazis did. My grandfather simply believed that society should be organised in a way that means even its weakest members are cared for.
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