Yogis,
How is it possible? The year where we hid 2000 dimes for the
kids to find is now twenty years in the rear-view mirror. Yikes! Each year has
been unique. Each offering its own gifts, challenges, lessons and learnings.
Each exactly as it was supposed to be, creating the me I am now.
Yet here I stand yet again staring into the clear space of a
new year filled with unlimited possibilities. What do I wish to create in this new
year and new decade?
As time sweeps us into this uncharted territory of a new year
it is time once again for me to select my ‘word’. A word that sets the
intention of the frequency at which I want to vibrate. Fierce, simplicity and
gratitude have guided me these last few years. The year 2020 will be led by the
word – KIND.
The feeling tone of a word can be difficult to put into
words. Oxford dictionary defines it as “generous, helpful and caring of other
people” but that seems a little too fluffy to me for some reason. Too light. And
kindness differs greatly from being nice. Can you feel that?
When I close my eyes and feel ‘kind’ the energy radiates
from a deep well within. It doesn’t boast or look for something in return. It
is simple and quiet, yet courageous. Steady and not disturbed by the outer
world. A way of being….not of doing.
This week I was listening to Buffalo Springfield’s ‘For what
it’s worth’ when time suddenly stood still. It felt like I was observing the
world exactly as it was at that very moment…..
There's something
happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
What it is ain't exactly clear
I saw each of us on one side or another, all believing we are
right….
There's battle
lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
Nobody's right if everybody's wrong
The word hate and polished forms of meanness thrown casually
around on both sides…….
Singing songs and
carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side
Mostly say, hooray for our side
As I watched without all of the stories, a call for kindness
echoed back. Kindness to the world.
Kindness to bring us closer.
So that is my intention. To be kind. To others, to animals, insects,
the earth and myself. Kind in my thoughts, words and how I move through my day.
And most importantly, but most challenging.... kind to those with whom I disagree. I will sit with this each morning as I
meditate.
What is your word? I would love to hear it!
I am kind,
SARAH
SARAH