For some reason the term, “Hard Hearted,” popped into my thoughts. It’s so easy to shut ourselves off when difficult situations come our way and live in anger and blame. Being soft hearted and loving can be perceived as weak, but it actually takes courage. In the end, it will create the kind of world we all want to belong to.
I can't wait to listen to this! I think I might have heard a version of that story, and it's exactly right. Our own perception of what is 'bad' or 'good' is often missing out on the big picture.
I’m sorry you went through this Anastasia, I work in the fraud dept of a community bank so I see all sorts of fraud schemes daily, I know just how painful it is once you realize what has happened. Sending you so much love and am glad you’re healing from it.
Thank you Dana, it was a real shock, and I felt like I was living in an alternate universe when I realized what was happening. It definitely was a learning experience, and one that taught me a lot of unexpected things. I really appreciate you reading!
I'm so sorry that happened to you Anastasia. It feels terrible to be conned. Blaming one's self is natural but it is a self-inflicted injustice and we all need to be kinder to ourselves. I'm in awe of you for continuing to persevere, for your forgiveness and then to write a story about your experience and actually enjoy it! All these things - the walking, dancing, writing, meditating, and then this divine timing of Jasper - a being who is in his hard little shell, scared even of kind and gentle people. You're showing him there are good people out there and that's reinforcing that belief in you, too.
Thank you Anastasia 🩷 you are always such a bright light with your writing & it truly brings joy to my day reading your words. I would say I'm sorry for what happened to you last year but it's hardly necessary. Still, it's hard knowing people you care about are/were hurting & I wish for Hmmmm I don't know, wish doesn't seem right. Kula is my favorite gear company & i think you're great friend! Always have, always will 😻
Thank YOU so much, friend, for reading! And I agree with you ... it's a funny thing when you can look at something with an open heart... something that was (on the surface) something that seemed 'bad'... takes on new life and can bloom into something new. It is a lesson that I continue to learn with a lot of curiosity. Sending you a big hug, friend -- love you!
For some reason the term, “Hard Hearted,” popped into my thoughts. It’s so easy to shut ourselves off when difficult situations come our way and live in anger and blame. Being soft hearted and loving can be perceived as weak, but it actually takes courage. In the end, it will create the kind of world we all want to belong to.
That's exactly it! Being soft hearted opens us up to seeing something much more important than what is on the 'surface'.
Your story reminds me of one of the meditations from a few days ago! https://mindfulness.com/mindful-living/are-these-bad-times-or-good-times-the-story-of-the-zen-farmer
I can't wait to listen to this! I think I might have heard a version of that story, and it's exactly right. Our own perception of what is 'bad' or 'good' is often missing out on the big picture.
I’m sorry you went through this Anastasia, I work in the fraud dept of a community bank so I see all sorts of fraud schemes daily, I know just how painful it is once you realize what has happened. Sending you so much love and am glad you’re healing from it.
Thank you Dana, it was a real shock, and I felt like I was living in an alternate universe when I realized what was happening. It definitely was a learning experience, and one that taught me a lot of unexpected things. I really appreciate you reading!
I'm so sorry that happened to you Anastasia. It feels terrible to be conned. Blaming one's self is natural but it is a self-inflicted injustice and we all need to be kinder to ourselves. I'm in awe of you for continuing to persevere, for your forgiveness and then to write a story about your experience and actually enjoy it! All these things - the walking, dancing, writing, meditating, and then this divine timing of Jasper - a being who is in his hard little shell, scared even of kind and gentle people. You're showing him there are good people out there and that's reinforcing that belief in you, too.
Thank you Anastasia 🩷 you are always such a bright light with your writing & it truly brings joy to my day reading your words. I would say I'm sorry for what happened to you last year but it's hardly necessary. Still, it's hard knowing people you care about are/were hurting & I wish for Hmmmm I don't know, wish doesn't seem right. Kula is my favorite gear company & i think you're great friend! Always have, always will 😻
Thank YOU so much, friend, for reading! And I agree with you ... it's a funny thing when you can look at something with an open heart... something that was (on the surface) something that seemed 'bad'... takes on new life and can bloom into something new. It is a lesson that I continue to learn with a lot of curiosity. Sending you a big hug, friend -- love you!