This was s such a beautiful piece Ilona. We all have felt mixed emotions like these. Sometimes I feel guilty to be blissfully happy when there are so many people in the world are suffering. Not only the wide world but my little world. But then I try to think of little ways to help them. Sometimes it is just listening to them. Other time just sending a silent prayer towards them is how I relieve myself of the guilty feeling.
Yes, I love the idea of sending a silent prayer, Neera. We all get our share of suffering, but some it seems get more than others. Gratitude is a tool you can use to help the guilty feelings, too.
Compassionate witnessing is such a powerful aspect of connection and healing. I hadn’t thought of yoga poses as resilience building, though I practice several times a week. Thanks for that reframing. 😊
This was s such a beautiful piece Ilona. We all have felt mixed emotions like these. Sometimes I feel guilty to be blissfully happy when there are so many people in the world are suffering. Not only the wide world but my little world. But then I try to think of little ways to help them. Sometimes it is just listening to them. Other time just sending a silent prayer towards them is how I relieve myself of the guilty feeling.
Yes, I love the idea of sending a silent prayer, Neera. We all get our share of suffering, but some it seems get more than others. Gratitude is a tool you can use to help the guilty feelings, too.
Very nicely said. Some people just avoid those who are going thru a difficult time unfortunately.
I think they just don't have the tools to cope.
Probably not - as one of your other commenters said, glad to know yoga helps!
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Thanks, Mary!
Compassionate witnessing is such a powerful aspect of connection and healing. I hadn’t thought of yoga poses as resilience building, though I practice several times a week. Thanks for that reframing. 😊
The little things we do all add up :)