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Nov. 12, 2007 |
Daily Soul Retreat at SoulfulLiving.com |
Vol. I, Issue 273 |
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The Art of Appreciation
by Laura V. Hyde
 A few times a week while walking to my favorite café, I have the privilege of crossing paths with someone who resembles a wise Native American elder. This woman possesses the look of infinite peace within her eyes and face. When I ask her, "How are you today?" she always smiles serenely and replies, "I’m going with the flow."
Going with the flow. Hmmm. This is something that is difficult for some of us, because there are times when we seem to struggle maintaining our peace of mind, keeping our balance, and feeling connected to our higher selves. With a myriad of external diversions confronting us from every direction, flowing with our soul’s natural rhythm and with the universal current can be very challenging, indeed.
There is a flow and cycle for all things including life itself: birth, death and rebirth. Emotions, creativity, and our bodies all have their own cycle, too. In the world, signs direct us on our way in life. Traffic lights tell us to walk (or not), geese fly south ushering in the coming winter, and our soul urges us to follow its calling in any given moment. We know how to read these signs of nature, weather and spirit; they help to guide us on our journey.
When you allow yourself to sink into the natural rhythm of life, you know it. You feel more connected with your soul, rejuvenated and inspired. This reminds me of the uplifting movie The Legend of Bagger Vance. Although the golfer, Randolph (Matt Damon), believes he has "lost his swing," his caddie, Bagger, who also represents his higher self (Will Smith), reminds him that he could get it back if he would only stop trying so hard and let it flow naturally. This, he pointed out, was how he would experience his "authentic swing," the swing that is desirous of finding him (not the other way around); the very swing that is inside all of us and connects us to one another. Bagger’s wise advice encouraged Randolph to remember one simple truth: to get himself out of the way...
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Copyright Laura V. Hyde. This article was originally
published at our website, SoulfulLiving.com,
in Nov. 2000, as part of Soulful Living's "Gratitude & Giving" Issue.
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"Honor whatever work has been given to you. Know it is in your life for a very important reason and appreciate all of the lessons it is providing you with. As you recognize it as a stepping stone toward higher ground, you will begin to leap forward in your next adventure!"
--Laura V. Hyde |
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