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“shhhhhhh….it’s okay….”
when we might have those uncomfortable moments of concern…
perhaps a bit of confusion or worry…
maybe things not going the way we may have hoped or anticipated
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Becoming aware of some discomfort
and shifting out of that frame of mind….
Nurturing, comforting and reassuring ourselves or others…
imagining the gentle, nurturing “motion” and colors of a wisteria blossom
“shhhhhh….it’s okay…”
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part of “Nurturing Thursday”, from Becca Given’s site
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Sometimes, I find it helpful to shift into positives….
(well, it’s always helpful, but sometimes I can actually do that…)
So…shifting into some positives…
generosity, patience, ethical choices, joyful effort, concentration and wisdom,
sometimes called “The Six Perfections”…
practicing and living, as much and as often as possible,
with these wonderful qualities.
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Along the left side….gracefully following the lines on those wisteria vines,
more wonderful and nurturing qualities
all embedded within and enriching the “perfections”
“loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity”
“the immeasurables”
nurturing those each and every day….
but especially during those moments when we might be feeling overwhelmed….
adding comfort, reassurance and nurturing
“shhhhh….it’s okay”
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Pocket Perspectives 
This is beautiful, Kathy. I love the wisteria and the way you used it. 🙂
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thank you Robin…I’ve been fascinated as I’ve watched the buds, blooming and blossoming of the wisteria in our backyard… it’s been a joy to watch it go through that progression. Watching the gracefulness and gentleness of it has been special….and, at times, so soothing, too.
(Robin…did you see the time lapse video of the emerging mushrooms???…they are so beautiful too!!!! amazing photography…called Fantastic Fungi… https://pocketperspectives.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/earth-day-nature-is-a-force-of-good-a-wonderful-louie-schwartzberg-video-fantastic-fungi/
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This post is very ‘okay’! T.Y. Love it. 🙂
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Yes….here’s hoping we’re all “okay”…and if not, that we soon shall be… simply taking time to look around at nature and lingering with a wisteria blossom helps nurture that. : )
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Wisteria seems so elegant and joyful, doesn’t it? A lovely post and a reminder of the comfort of “shhhhhhhhhh, it’s okay”.
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Wisteria is a wonderful plant…the vines, leaves, blossoms…all of it… And yes….it even whispers “shhhhh, it’s okay,” to those who watch and listen…what a bonus!
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I also love Wisteria. It’s a remarkably fragrant vine and never disappoints. Your thoughts, as always, are so inspirational. 🙂
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thank you, Debra….. and yes, wisteria is wonderful!
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I felt so relaxed after reading your post. “shhhhhh….it’s okay” is mantra that I can use when my minds gets overactive. It’s very relaxing!
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It’s a nice little mantra, isn’t it?… I find it helpful.
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Meant to say “mind” not “minds…” 🙂
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Well, sometimes it feels like there’s a “mind” that’s jumping about and stirring up “worries” and another more steady mind that’s saying “shhhh…it’s okay”…maybe there are scattered minds?…sure feels that way sometimes. 🙂
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What a comforting post to read… How do you always seem to know what I need to hear?
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I’m so happy the ideas felt comforting…. we all need comforting and soothing at times….some days more than others. Take care….
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