“To live is to be willing to die over and over again.” ~Pema Chodron
A lot of times we say we want to expand our world, but without realizing it we attach to the way things are.
We attach to our feelings, relationships, and circumstances, and then fight to hold onto them for dear life. It’s scary to let go of what is and what works, and sometimes even what doesn’t work. Familiar and bearable can be a lot more comforting than the unknown and potentially dissatisfying.
And yet tomorrow is always unknown. No matter how secure we may feel with what we have, everything can change in a heartbeat. We can choose to fear what could go wrong and then wade into a murky tomorrow feeling fearful and resistant, or embrace the possibility of what could go right and face tomorrow with excitement and wonder.
Every day we can mourn who we were before or many befores ago, or celebrate who we’re becoming now and in the nows to come. Which do you choose today?
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About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others do the same. She recently created the Breaking Barriers to Self-Care eCourse to help people honor their needs—so they can feel their best, be their best, and live their best possible life. If you’re ready to start thriving instead of merely surviving, you can learn more and get instant access here.
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