“I want to know
if you know
how to melt into that fierce heat of living
falling toward
the center of your longing.”
David Whyte
If I had to think of two words that keep me grounded and moving freely in this ever-changing world, it would be “Prepare” and “Adapt”
Each morning I prepare for a new day, by practising disciplines that I know keep me grounded and present. Meditation and Yoga.
But life is ever-changing, and no matter how much I prepare, I have to be ready for change in any moment, and so I must learn to adapt.
I adapt freely only by living in the present. If I worry what will happen next, I live in fear. If I keep believing it will happen again, I am trapped in the past. Living in the present is how I adapt easily.
Sometimes everything
has to be
inscribed across
the heavens
so you can find
the one line
already written
inside you.
David Whyte
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
Your post title stopped me in my tracks, Karen. 🙂 At least a dozen years ago, those two words came to me in a meditation while I sat in a chair above our waterfall. They came in answer to a struggle I was having with the changes I was seeing in the world and not particularly liking. Afterward, when I got up and walked up the path, I looked down and there were two of the biggest maple leaves I’d ever seen, huge ones at least double normal size. I picked them up as representing those two words and later pressed them for drying. It all came flooding back when I saw your post. All things are interwined!
Wow Eliza what a beautiful story! A beautiful message for you too and clearly one that keeps you grounded in life. I have read that Japanese Maple leaves are a symbol of determination, change and patience and Canadian Maple leaves are a symbol of wisdom, connection and unity. A lovely reminder in life 🍀🌿
I didn’t know the symbolism of Sugar (Canadian) Maples, that adds even more to the story. Thank you!
Your welcome 🍀💕
Receptivity is present in degrees and can be increased with exercise or destroyed by neglect A.W. Tozer
Beautiful quote. Thank you for sharing 🌈🙏🏻
lovely lovely lovely
❤
Thank you Debi 🌈💕
Some people are spiritually connected. Others are not.
You are.
Thank you so much Cindy. I appreciate your comment 🌈🙏🏻
David Whyte’s and your wisdom intertwined make a beautiful and inspiring post Karen.
Prepare and adapt is a powerful mantra. 💕
Thank you Val and Happy New Year! I hope you have had a lovely break 🌈🌿
Love this, Karen. Just what I needed this morning. 💕
I’m glad it helped Carrie. It’s a practice for sure 💕💚
Years ago, I had huge challenges to adapt and found out, that I needed to learn to live in the present to give myself free of worrying and fear. Today I do my best to live in the present and it helps so much. Such a great post, Karen 🙂
It’s so true Irene. So much of our pain is from living in the past or future. Thank you for sharing. 💕🌈
may your practices
continue being firm
foundations as our
systems shift, dear Karen 🙂
Thank you David! Many blessings to you for the year ahead 🌈🍀
Beautiful reflections, Karen. I have learned a lot about adapting, but still need to much improve my preparations.
Yes, you certainly have had your fair share of adapting Helen! The preparations keep us balanced and feeling connected with everything and this gives us peace. Thank you for being here 🌈🙏🏻
Amen! I was in an old pattern–worrying into the future. And then decided to stop. It’s a much better present–and a much better me:).
It is the only way to live 👍🌈
I so love his poetry, but more importantly your message about not living in fear. Remaining present in the now is most important to living fully.
Yes his words are beautiful. Thank you Heather 💕
Beautiful post and such gentle wisdom for living in the present during these tough times. Thanks for introducing me to David Whyte and his poetry. 🙂
Thank you Diana I love him as well. 💕💚