Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Jumping with Eyes Wide Open
From the Songs for the Journey Home, the Hanged One; from the Raven Cards, The Pain:
This bungee jumper chooses to take a fall off of a bridge. I imagine the first sensation of falling helplessly is similar to the lack of control we feel when confronted by various situations in life. That feeling of powerlessness can be terrifying. But once the jumper reaches the end of her tether, she hangs upside-down, giving her a unique perspective. Instead of the usual "How is this going to affect me?" train of thoughts, there is stillness and observation of the moment. The Raven offers the encouraging words that we will not be overcome by the pain we feel. Why? Because we look it in the eye and see it for what it is. Without the attachments of 'I, me, my and mine,' we don't have our happiness and contentment invested in the outcome. It's not that we've closed our hearts, but opened our minds to reality without reservation.
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Just wanted to say hi and I hope you are doing well! Luckily things are gradually improving over here.
ReplyDeleteYeah! Hi Ellen, that's good news to hear!
DeleteI am so glad to see you popping in to say hello, Ellen. You have been missed! May things continue to improve for you my friend.
DeleteHey, look who is peaking around the door!
ReplyDeleteOne of my greatest lessons was letting go of the outcome.
As my brother in law says "it is what it is"
On of my favorite expressions as well. "it is what it is"
DeleteI looked at these two cards of yours today and here the saying, "jump and learn to fly on the way down"~Raven's advice
DeleteI just had a big disappointment that wouldn't have been nearly so upsetting if I hadn't set myself up with an expectation. Your BIL speaks the truth! :)
DeleteCarolyn, I wish I had that kind of faith! :)
I don't always listen to what I hear, especially when I hear the work no, like on my post today. :)
DeleteA very great post full of wisdom Bev. Life I believe is a series of lessons of learning to let go.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lesson I learn over and over, in little and big ways. :)
DeleteThis is a peacegiving post. If I could just achieve this in my life - not attached to outcome but, but, but...disentanglement and distance hard when others want to pull you back in. Or is that my but but but....
ReplyDeleteI generally recognize it more in hindsight than foresight. :D But at least acknowledging that I'm creating my own misery can help me flip the switch quicker.
DeleteMe too. When I think I've got one lesson down, another one pops up. Just like Whack-a-Mole!
ReplyDeleteI did a bungee jump a few years ago, for my fortieth. It was amazing feeling the fear, and jumping anyway. However, I then ended up feeling really sick, as the bungee line spun me around and around while I bounced up and down, which I liked a lot less! Not everyone spins, they say, and I don't know if it was just luck or the way the bungee had been coiled. Hmm, a lesson about leaping when you have more control? Or accepting the pain that comes, for the benefits that go alongside...
ReplyDeleteYou are a brave woman!!! Maybe realizing that it's going to happen one way or the other - leap as a choice or get pushed.
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