Two things I’ve been contemplating

“We do not heal the past by dwelling there; we heal the past by living fully in the present.”

— Marianne Williamson

Everything passes. So quickly.
Choose wisely what you get upset about, what you belabor, what you think will last forever. Even the moments that stretch into weeks or years… they pass. This too shall pass. It makes me ask what’s really important — and somehow it’s all important, and also… not. Both can be true.

Two things I’ve been contemplating:

1) My health journey.
The last two years were rough — really rough. There were days I thought certain symptoms would never end. I catastrophized, cried, and lamented my fate. And still, I kept taking small steps toward healing. Some days I said “forget it” and did nothing. Other weeks I supplemented like a pro, ran the tests, saw the experts, and learned a lot about myself.
Today, I’m in a different place. I feel stronger, more resilient. My body isn’t reacting to everything as a threat and literally swelling up. Yay. I’m cautiously optimistic, and I can see that season has passed. I don’t have to live there anymore.

2) Living with my daughter as a young adult.
What a transition. A few weeks ago, I felt like if something didn’t change, I might just run away (dramatic, I know). We had hard conversations — several — and then, almost quietly, we shifted. We’re in a new, more harmonious rhythm. And yes, this too will change and evolve — because everything does.

Your turn.
What in your life feels stuck? What small step can you take toward change today? Step by step, friends. Get on the playing field of your life. No more sitting on the sidelines. Life is moving either way — you might as well be on the court. Over weeks, months, and years, the little things add up. One day you look back and think: Wow. I went through that — and now I’m here.

Happy November. I hope to see you in class or at a retreat soon.

With love,
Lila