“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou
Rabbi Elisha Ben Abuyah words:
“Those who are open to life’s lessons and who nurture no prejudices are like a blank sheet of paper on which the Divine writes his words with divine ink.
“Those who are always looking on the world with cynicism and prejudice are like a sheet of paper already written upon and on which there is no room for new words.
“Don’t bother about what you already know, or what you don’t know. Don’t think about the past or the future, just let the divine hands write down each day the surprises of the present.”
Often in life, we believe we know our story so well, that we write it all down way before we know how it unfolds, leaving no room for new experiences.
When we create a blank piece of paper in life, open to new ideas, twists and turns and new unfolding paths to learn from, we may be surprised how our life unfolds next, and perhaps experience more abundance and happiness than we could ever imagine.
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
Great advice Karen. I want to be more open. ❤
Diana xo
Me too Diana 🙂
it is a lovely awareness,that the Divine is writing our story.
Yes indeed Joss, and we just need to get out of the way!
there’s a book of mine
collecting dust over there
just full of stories 🙂
I bet there is David! 🙂
Very good advice Karen and very true 😀
Thankyou Irene 💚
Here’s to possessing and appreciating reams! of blank paper. What a gift. 🙂
Yes I agree Eric! 🙏🏻
Love this analogy Karen!
As a recycler, I hope the stories are written in pencil so I can erase them and use the same sheet 😉
Great idea Val! Love recycling ❤️❤️
Beautiful Karen, may we all possess and learn to write those lines on our own blank sheets!
Yes keeping it blank is a practice! 💚
Here’s to openness! 🙂
Love,
Mary
Yes always! Thankyou Mary ❤️
Truly beautiful and encouraging Karen! Thank you.
Thankyou Nico. 🙏🏻
Lovely wisdom to which I can relate! Seeing some of that writing appear 🙂
Wonderful Helen! 💜
I think I’m an open-minded person, but definitely only a half open to new things, perspectives or ideas. You most certainly an outstanding eye-opener to us.
Thanks Rommel! I think you are open and I appreciate your thoughts and comments 🙏🏻
Fantastic quotes ♥
Thankyou Reena 💜
To be willing to open a “blank page” takes courage. We are creatures of habit that find comfort in patterned living even if this lifestyle becomes self destructive.
Finding a “safe place” to open a blank page in life creates opportunity for self discovery; a first step toward finding a chosen new path in life.
Truly an inspiring post.
Well said Jonathan 🙏🏻 it does take courage and trust. Thankyou.
LOVE this Karen.
Thankyou Sawsan! 🙏🏻
Great point to remember. The Hawaiians call this to ‘huli the bowl.’ They say all day we collect stones. At the day’s end, we turn the bowl over so that on the morrow, we begin fresh. Aloha. Great post.
Thankyou Bela I love that analogy! I will remember that for my workshops. 💚
Really great words!
Thankyou ❤️
You’re welcome 🙂
Karen Im all about the practice of learning new skills, sometimes its planned and sometimes when I am open, opportunities present themselves, ones I may never have thought possible.
So true. 💚💚