16 October 2006

beautiful people...

Taking a path less travelled is exactly what these types of people do. It is hard, takes a bit of self discovery, and even more important a large degree of strength to maintain the positive outlook—some of the many qualities of

…beautiful people: those who choose to look through a positive lens each day, make the best of everything and are willing to embrace even those who are not on the same path of enlightened development, graciously with patience.

We have all met those beautiful people, some of us are in our own right, while some have the aspiration to do so. It takes a lot of self introspection, the willingness to face our deep fears, coupled with the energy to transcend all situations. Not many are able to do it. Some are on the path and get side tracked. Some simply never walk.

On the flip—what about those who are in our lives, who remember the *struggling* soul, only to see that we are free and thus have changed? Our goal is to inspire all to be better, amazing beings, yet what if those who are close to us are not ready to take that adventure with us, not able to nurture us and hence the relationship may suffer? How do we manage the change in dynamics? Or is the *walk away* conversation we had earlier an applicable option?

I know that I am a beautiful person, albeit I did get lost for a little while after moving abroad. Yet I found her again, and am striving everyday to cultivate her. I think what is helpful is to not only to choose this path, yet also to create a supportive network to reinforce the new infrastructure. Whether it be creating a personal development plan, surrounding ourselves with others like us or another means to our new end—the imperative is that we have the checks and balances to keep us on our thrilling path—to make a positive difference in the lives we touch upon each and every day.

There is another beautiful person who has joined the ranks, and I am overwhelmed with compassion and excitement. It can be a painful process, so eye and soul opening… my utmost respect to the latest member who has embarked upon the journey. You have chosen well, you have always had the foundation in place to engage in this development, and are simply, amazingly courageous.

question: what makes you beautiful?

3 comments:

peder said...

beauty is in the eyes of the beholder someone said. which is true, and the reason people would say you are beautiful :o) because you do enrichen other peoples lives. be sure to enrichen your own as well! or do you use up all the energy in the process and have nothing left? then tell us how we can give it back :o)

to answer your question i don't feel beautiful. i look at others and try to copy the good stuff i see. sometimes it feels natural and thus as something that comes from me. but arent we all a product of each other? dont know. i feel beautiful i guess when i manages to give something to others they want/need/appreciate - and let me know. were best together, remember ;o)

this is written from sweden, my origin, and with this odd feeling that something was left here that i only get back when im here. which is fine, because that gives me a reason to come here. my question: what have you left behind that welcomes you back?

ignorant bliss said...

you know what? i have to kindly disagree... you are beautiful!

you take the time to remind me to take a break, our conversation is lively and you are an incredible thinker. you see things from every angle, and you do see the good in many things. and that is how you give back, and how my life is enrichened.

and you are so correct--we are best when we are together.

as for your question: what have you left behind that welcomes you back-- i have to put some thought into it. as i have been on this incredible journey, i find the company of others, both those i know and people i meet, welcoming. it is not htat i have left them back, however their presence brings me back to fully appreciating the human spirit, every minute of each day.

ah, i miss our coffee breaks! :)

peder said...

Aren't we all beautiful?! But thanks. In return I can say that you do make it a brighter day for us around you :o)