You have permission to surrender to what is, right here and right now. It is more than OK to surrender to the body’s true condition and its needs: the need for rest, sleep, and self-care. It is a practice. —Alex Tzelnic
Genetti writes that the sword is a symbol of the mind in action; yet it can become a stumbling block rather than an ally if we don't practice self-care. Discernment and openness is quickly replaced by delusion and narrow-mindedness when we are exhausted and not meeting our basic needs. When we meet new situations or challenges, the tired mind becomes like a parachute that doesn't open when we jump from the plane.
The legend of Emu is one of competition between it and the wild turkey. The constant tricks and lies between the two birds ended up costing offspring their lives and the emu the ability to fly. When self-worth is tied to competition and comparison, disaster is sure to follow. Everyone else suddenly becomes the enemy instead of someone to work with in cooperative effort. I just finished reading Michelle Obama's book Becoming; the compassionate leadership of this husband and wife contrasts sharply with the narcissism of the present administration. Perhaps part of resting the mind means resting it on something other than our own interests.
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