I have just come home from a movie and put my things down. As I was daddling around, I started thinking about the fact that there is only 10 days left in this year. My word, where has this year raced off to.
Obviously somewhere I cannot find it again, except recalling it from memory. And boy, what a year it has been. :)
I am currently in a place of "suspended animation", partly due to the the time of year and partly due to the personal space I am currently inhabiting.
In the past year, I had fallen in love twice, had my heart broken twice, had considered the "easy way out" once, went on a life changing process twice, drove to Durban (to see how long it would take us to do it in a SEAT Leon DSG and ended up spending the day at Ushaka doing ocean walking and snorkeling) on a Friday night and returned the next day once, flown to Cape Town twice, once for a day, for a company lunch and once for a long weekend. I started dancing, writing, meditating, drumming and picked up my dusty Didgeridoo again (man, that sound just lifts me to a place of bliss). I met countless gorgeous souls who have touched, supported, encouraged and "changed" my life in the most unimaginable ways.
I have been introduced to the beautiful practice of Gratitude, the most divine art of listening, the amazingness of caring for others, the miracles in my daily life, the abundance of my life, the beauty of stillness and retreat and the beauty of my own being.
I have learnt the most divine things about life, miracles, synchronicity, animals and my place in this magnificent Universe we get to live in every day.
But most of all, I have learnt a lot about myself. One of which is, that I want to make a difference in this world. To spread joy, love, light and peace, no matter where I find myself, or who I am with. My heart lights up when something I have done makes another person smile, burst out in full belly laughter or is touched by my words, actions, contribution or participation.
Life is such a profoundly beautiful gift.
Let's seize every moment, coz we only get them once, before it becomes but a memory.
Let's start giving of ourselves and to ourselves, coz we are the chosen ones. We are here now to make the world a place of joy, love, peace and harmony.
I am in spiritual "rehab", I am quitting the "guilt, blame, shame, judgment and disappointment" game. I am learning to love myself unconditionally, accept myself for the amazing light bearer and caregiver that I am. I am learning anew, to find the divine spark in every person I encounter. After all, we are all one. We not only breathe the same air, but we breathe in every other being on this planet's breath. Does that not connect each of us to one another in the most profound way?
I am suddenly reminded of this quote, don't have the foggiest clue who it is by though: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but rather by the times it takes our breath away."
Life is infinite... in it's beauty, abundance, joy, miracles, magic, mystery and blessings.
Thank all that is, that I am allowed to be a part of it.
Thank you for a year that has been an amazing ebb and flow of miracles and learning. Meetings, encounters, beginnings and endings.
I wish you all the greatest of days. An abundant new year and love in every form in your every moment.
Namaste
Charlize
Monday, December 21, 2009
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I’m so glad that I stumbled upon your blog. (Not that I believe in accidents!)
It lifts my soul to read about your transformation. I’ve been on a journey for many years, but it has only been this past year that I’ve truly embraced the freedom of being dependent only on my Creator. Who knew that total surrender to God would so instantly free my soul and heal my long aching wounds! Well, God did of course. :-) I am blessed to have a rich relationship with my Creator and to be able to relish in the journey of other spirits, who are seeking that which only God can provide.
I am truly sorry that you experienced pain this year, but it is plain to see that your pain has been reborn in you. You are no longer the same, and that’s not to be feared, but to be celebrated. The moment we give our lives back to God, God gives us ‘Everything’ in return. Thanks be to God!
I love quotes! I gather spirit-lifting quotes and display them everywhere I can see. I have them in the car, in almost every room of the house, on every computer I operate, in my office and I even display them throughout my classroom. Words spoken hold such power, but words written and shared can illuminate one’s whole world and actually change our universe, one soul at a time. Just this week, one of my students shared his favorite quote with me. I felt so proud and humbled, as I watched him adhere his hand-written quote to my classroom wall. The quote is by Billy Beck: “If you are dreaming, you are sleeping. Wake up and make it happen!”
This quote and the one you mentioned in your post, reminds me of an old George Bernard Shaw quote: “Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
Oh, and I’ll be adding your breath quote to my classroom wall, as soon as I return to school!
Blessings,
Imabeliever
Hey imabeliever...
Sorry for the long delay in responding. I have to agree with you. I don't believe in accidents either.
I must say, that 2009 has been by far my toughest year that I can remember... however, I can also say with the greatest gratitude that was also the BEST year I can remember ever. I celebrate 2009 with joy and gratitude, in its every facet.
Total surrender equals bliss. Isn't that what we are all striving for?
And for your love of quotes... I share that love for them. Some people just know how to capture essence in such a meaningful and powerful way. Spirit is fully present in them.
Here's one a great friend shared with us recently.
"If you take responsibility for yourself, you develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams." - Les Brown
Thank you for your support. Have a great day!
Much love, light and peace
Charlize
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