I’m trying and I think most of are trying to live in the present moment. The future is so u ncertain. How can we focused on the “next”.
As you did, I wonder how can an inmate who has a long or life sentence focus on the Next. Hie/she would to be a prisoner again. Yet, some found a meaningful living although not outside. This is when living in the moment is so powerful.
I loved that the moment spent with your beautiful girls today took you back to this article. A reminder that these moments will never offered to us again.
Big sigh as I read your comment and feel the weight of uncertainty. It seems that we are all in a faster moving stream that feels a bit more difficult if not treacherous to navigate. I think of the women at the prison. I also think of the people in Haiti as they face tremendous challenges. The work we've been doing in our cohort is a reminder that there is a rare ship of freedom that we can use to get across to the other shore. We are on it when we practice awareness, kindness, and care. We can't know what the future is but we can become aware of this very moment. As we do, we discover the path forward. We do so not on our own, but in the community of practice that creates the freedom ship. So happy to be onboard on this makeshift raft with you!
i love and agree with your comments about awareness. It is true that by becoming aware of each moment we can discover the path forward. It puts you in contact with your higher self and your capacity to love, to care, to give, to be, to pray, and also to receive.
Receiving is so important!!! That’s another subject Ha! Ha!
I observed so many working almost obsessively in service. Trying to give back, to make up for past faults. Trying to help others not return (many do life sentences on installment plans because they do not get out and stay out - that is so hurtful; many resentful that if given one chance, they would not squander the opportunity). Many also live as if they will be released. Not necessarily in a delusional manner, but with the hope that if their behavior is exemplary, maybe they'll be released for good behavior. Laws can and do change...I'm currently working with a peer from my local ACLU gathering stories and concerns from our women with Life and long-time sentences. One young woman wrote that she lives as if she has an "out date", but that she is also feeling hopeless due to the conditions and treatment inside the facility. She will dive into this project because it is a positive and hopeful distraction. Still, many just want peace. Peace from the drama instigated by younger peers and disruptive/dysfunctional relationships inside. Lastly are those that continue the same destructive behaviors... addicted to drama.
Carla, these are powerful insights. You are definitely a bodhisattva, choosing to return until all are free. I sincerely bow to you in gratitude and feel blessed to have met you through the unlikely venue of Linkedin. Giant hug.
I’m trying and I think most of are trying to live in the present moment. The future is so u ncertain. How can we focused on the “next”.
As you did, I wonder how can an inmate who has a long or life sentence focus on the Next. Hie/she would to be a prisoner again. Yet, some found a meaningful living although not outside. This is when living in the moment is so powerful.
I loved that the moment spent with your beautiful girls today took you back to this article. A reminder that these moments will never offered to us again.
I enjoyed your self talk. 😊
Big sigh as I read your comment and feel the weight of uncertainty. It seems that we are all in a faster moving stream that feels a bit more difficult if not treacherous to navigate. I think of the women at the prison. I also think of the people in Haiti as they face tremendous challenges. The work we've been doing in our cohort is a reminder that there is a rare ship of freedom that we can use to get across to the other shore. We are on it when we practice awareness, kindness, and care. We can't know what the future is but we can become aware of this very moment. As we do, we discover the path forward. We do so not on our own, but in the community of practice that creates the freedom ship. So happy to be onboard on this makeshift raft with you!
i love and agree with your comments about awareness. It is true that by becoming aware of each moment we can discover the path forward. It puts you in contact with your higher self and your capacity to love, to care, to give, to be, to pray, and also to receive.
Receiving is so important!!! That’s another subject Ha! Ha!
Thank you, Carlos. That means so much. Hugs right back and all around.
I observed so many working almost obsessively in service. Trying to give back, to make up for past faults. Trying to help others not return (many do life sentences on installment plans because they do not get out and stay out - that is so hurtful; many resentful that if given one chance, they would not squander the opportunity). Many also live as if they will be released. Not necessarily in a delusional manner, but with the hope that if their behavior is exemplary, maybe they'll be released for good behavior. Laws can and do change...I'm currently working with a peer from my local ACLU gathering stories and concerns from our women with Life and long-time sentences. One young woman wrote that she lives as if she has an "out date", but that she is also feeling hopeless due to the conditions and treatment inside the facility. She will dive into this project because it is a positive and hopeful distraction. Still, many just want peace. Peace from the drama instigated by younger peers and disruptive/dysfunctional relationships inside. Lastly are those that continue the same destructive behaviors... addicted to drama.
Carla, these are powerful insights. You are definitely a bodhisattva, choosing to return until all are free. I sincerely bow to you in gratitude and feel blessed to have met you through the unlikely venue of Linkedin. Giant hug.