What matters most?
‘When the basis for your actions is inner alignment with the present moment, your actions become empowered by the intelligence of life itself.’ Echart Tolle
I am super aligned to this time of year. After all, it stems from a beautiful story of a life full of purpose, unconditional love, and sacrifice. Access to a time of spiritual alignment, whatever your country of birth or belief system is a beautiful thing, isn’t it? A time of gratitude and praise.
I become more conscious of my thoughts, my words and actions during this period and try harder to be and do my best, looking for those role models in my life who espouse the human spirit so beautifully. I would like to think that each year it prepares the ground for a level of self-improvement.
I have spent wonderful times with friends this year, reconnecting with those I have known for many decades (I am not telling you how many) and who know the child within, chatting with those who indulge my passion for education, those who share my love of the outdoors and new beginnings and those who will just listen and inspire me. And those I met on Saturday, shared a train journey and a glass of bubbly and then a lovely meal together to celebrate mutual friends. And the man that has stood by my side for 43 years! No more to be said. We are aligned. You are crucial to the continued celebration of my life.
I have had a privileged time recently, becoming more aware of what makes me happy in every moment. I still have a job of work to do in this arena, but I guess that’s a lifelong journey, and I am cool with that. But I now work in a more aligned way, true to what I believe in and more confident that I am making a difference. It is never too late to return to your true self.
I visited a school yesterday. It was thick fog and pouring with rain as I approached, but the warmth of the gentleman helping us to cross the road safely was joyful. Everyone smiled ad they chatted with him; indeed, he made me feel very special and I metaphorically skipped into that school. The headteacher was laughing with the receptionist who welcomed me so warmly. Coffee before my coat was off. Alignment for sure in that place.
I volunteer as a school governor and my reward last night was my first Christmas concert since leaving Birmingham and my beloved St. Francis Primary School, 12 years ago. At the concert I met fellow workers from Coleg Elidyr and took joy watching them taking joy in their little girl. I returned to the Christmas decoration on my tree that my 37-year-old baby made 33 years ago and elicits a look of despair from him each year-secretly I know he loves the fact that I have kept it! And my youngest who hated every moment of being in the spotlight, and still does. But will be here soon! Everyone in that room last night had a shared value system, love for our next generation-how magical is that? I cried on the way home and am tearful now as I write.
I wish you all a Christmas and new year that helps you to spread the happiness you feel with another, being thankful for as Eckhart said from the outset the ‘intelligence of life itself’.
My question to self. What is it that I can take into next year, with January seeing me enter my next decade that will make a difference to others and create more space for love? What is your question?
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