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The Art of Loving Your Path

The quote "Wherever you go -there you are" has always stuck with me. It could be attributed in some form to Confucius but I came across it in book form by author Jon Kabat-Zinn, "Wherever you go, there you are". It was a very powerful book for me and I read it at a time in my life when I needed all the help I could get. I was dealing with the ultimate negativity in the workplace, an injured back and although I didn't know it at the time- a profound loss was heading towards my life. It was a time for great changes and they all had to start within me, first and foremost. The book is about mindfulness/meditation and knowing yourself.
Every human on the planet should know themselves but unfortunately most don't. They do everything to avoid this because it's one of the hardest and most humbling experiences one can undertake.
The rewards are so GREAT though. Imagine no longer being led by outside sources towards things that don't really serve any purpose. No longer giving power to others and entities but keeping that power within yourself for meaningful endeavors. Truly enjoying YOUR life in the moment wherever you are and whatever is going on. You now have the power to weather lifes storms and see the beauty in the smallest of things. You are awake at last- you know yourself.
How powerful a gift is that?
You don't envy anyone else's path, life, "good fortune" because you are so in love with your own path, creativity and endless possibilities. None of the silly things people do to shake your tree actually work on you anymore. You are in essence completely covered in the armor or self knowing and self worth.
And all gifts will be yours and well earned.
So even if your path isn't easy and lined in diamonds- it is YOUR path to walk, create and that is a magical thing.
When you are happy with YOU -you are happy everywhere...even the familiar sidewalk of your neighborhood. When you arent happy with yourself you can travel to the most exotic expensive places and still be...unhappy with yourself.
I highly recommend "Wherever You Go, There You Are", in fact that's probably what I should reread next. The wisdom never gets old.
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