Its seems in day to day life people are always rushing around never taking the proverbial chance to, "smell the roses". This usually means they make quick decisions and don't always have time to really ponder issues in their lives. Because of this, many of life's lessons are missed. The "blinders" are on so tightly that we don't look around ourselves for life's learnings. Lessons from family, friends, and even strangers on the street.
How many times have you been in the grocery store or driving, and someone cuts in front of you or bumps into you and you think, "Hello, there is a world around you?" Perhaps that is your lesson. "Hey, there is a world around you!" What are you learning from that...?
A mentor of mine once said, during the course I was taking, that she was the leader, the teacher, sharing her knowledge for the duration of the class. But, when the course finished she resumed her role as a student of the material. That showed an ever present sense of wonder and exploration to me which I really admired.
Are you a student of life or do you simply move through getting things done? Are you really seeing lessons in everyday living or just trying to make it to the end of the day, week, month? Try and learn one new thing today; no matter what it is. Find lessons in misfortunes as well as successes and chance meetings. There is always a greater plan at work.
When the student is ready, the master appears. (Buddhist Proverb). Are you a willing and ready student?
Take Care of yourselves today and each other.
Best,
Thomas
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