Comments on: Where am I? http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/2008/07/15/where-am-i/ Susan Piver - Meditation, Relationships, Creativity Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:23:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Heidi http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/2008/07/15/where-am-i/#comment-1042 Heidi Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:34:16 +0000 http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/?p=346#comment-1042 Hi Susan, I know what you mean about not being able to escape your own company! I've been feeling that lately too - that I'd rather be doing something (anything) than to sit quietly with myself... One thing I've been practicing is self acceptance and forgiveness. Just as I've worked to love those around me unconditionally - I've been working on that for myself too. So when those thoughts and self-doubts come up, I ask myself what I would say if my daughter said those things - or my best friend? I would, of course, tell them that they are wonderful and point out their many strengths - and try to help them forgive themselves for their human failings. That's the same kind of stuff that I tell myself - in those moments that I'm afraid and I doubt my abilities or worry that I'm not good enough... And I even practice being patient with myself when I struggle to be alone - accepting instead that this is what it is, with no judgement. It's a restlessness that will transform into some new learning, or will lead me to a new experience - I just need to be patient! So I wish you trust in yourself - and peace in your mountain hideaway! Hi Susan,
I know what you mean about not being able to escape your own company! I’ve been feeling that lately too – that I’d rather be doing something (anything) than to sit quietly with myself…

One thing I’ve been practicing is self acceptance and forgiveness. Just as I’ve worked to love those around me unconditionally – I’ve been working on that for myself too.

So when those thoughts and self-doubts come up, I ask myself what I would say if my daughter said those things – or my best friend? I would, of course, tell them that they are wonderful and point out their many strengths – and try to help them forgive themselves for their human failings.

That’s the same kind of stuff that I tell myself – in those moments that I’m afraid and I doubt my abilities or worry that I’m not good enough…

And I even practice being patient with myself when I struggle to be alone – accepting instead that this is what it is, with no judgement. It’s a restlessness that will transform into some new learning, or will lead me to a new experience – I just need to be patient!

So I wish you trust in yourself – and peace in your mountain hideaway!

]]> By: susan http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/2008/07/15/where-am-i/#comment-954 susan Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:18:37 +0000 http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/?p=346#comment-954 Bob, you are a man after my own heart. I so appreciate the reminders... Bob, you are a man after my own heart. I so appreciate the reminders…

]]> By: susan http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/2008/07/15/where-am-i/#comment-953 susan Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:17:36 +0000 http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/?p=346#comment-953 Robin, thanks so much for letting me know! It means a lot. I'm so happy you're discovering the practice of meditation. All best to you! Susan Robin, thanks so much for letting me know! It means a lot. I’m so happy you’re discovering the practice of meditation.

All best to you! Susan

]]> By: Robin http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/2008/07/15/where-am-i/#comment-941 Robin Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:27:08 +0000 http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/?p=346#comment-941 Hi Susan, I just read your blog and I thought I would say "Hi" ! What a great experience this must be, spending time in such a beautiful & remote place I use your site to mediate almost everyday! I enjoy reading your blogs and other information you provide on your site! Thanks :) Robin Hi Susan,

I just read your blog and I thought I would say “Hi” ! What a great experience this must be, spending time in such a beautiful & remote place

I use your site to mediate almost everyday!
I enjoy reading your blogs and other information you provide on your site!
Thanks :)
Robin

]]> By: bob http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/2008/07/15/where-am-i/#comment-940 bob Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:28 +0000 http://www.susanpiver.com/wordpress/?p=346#comment-940 We are brilliant and aspire to have no idea. We remind one another to lean in, unconditionally open - recalling that gentleness, humility, and innocence open the way. We are brilliant and aspire to have no idea. We remind one another to lean in, unconditionally open – recalling that gentleness, humility, and innocence open the way.

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