Finding Peace in Each Moment

I never really understood the Buddhist ideas around viewing life as a journey and being with it no matter what we're experiencing.  Even in pain we, as humans, intelligent beings can be still and move through with less suffering.  Life is funny how it manifests.  As I delve deeper into my soul, loving myself unconditionally, I am learning so much.

Take physical pain for instance.  As a Highly Sensitive Person, it feels pretty intense to me.  For years I have been randomly and infrequently plagued with weird physical symptoms.  More confusing were the heightened
outbursts of emotion.  And so I spent several years wading through the deep waters without clear understanding of what my life was.

Today I sit here and feel, well, a bit enlightened.  I'm in the middle of an episode.  My- are they uncomfortable.  A list of symptoms annoying and painful - I'll passon sharing for now.  I'm in a sort of pain, can't work for a few days.  But now that I have acknowledged that the symptoms are real - peace is setting in.  My soul feels light since I started believing in myself.  And now that I'm caring for myself with peace, I can continue journeying through life.  I accept the pain, discomfort, confusion, for I know they are only symptoms for an unbalanced,  possibly sick body.  My soul remains lit and strong.

I'm hopeful and grateful for a lot of reasons today.  Although Friday was a bit taxing and scary (especially for my husband), I saw the doctor and got a referral to a neurologist. I'm also having some labs run.  And I have an appointment with a Chinese Medicine professional tomorrow.  What empowerment comes from self acceptance!  Doubt and fear are very strong undercurrents and so ever prevalent in our society.  But fear not, we are communities of strong, open, mindful beings and are supporting each other in leading fulfilling lives.

I started documenting coincidences and my intuition.  Wow.  Pretty amazing if I may say so myself.  I'm here to share my story,  build my life, and help myself and others be well.  Until next time...peace.