"The people we are in relationship with are always a mirror, reflecting our own beliefs, and simultaneously we are mirrors, reflecting their beliefs. So... relationship is one of the most powerful tools for growth....If we look honestly at our relationships, we can see so much about how we have created them."
~ Shakti Gawain
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Since I have started the Random Acts Challenge, I have realized several things:
1) That doing random and kind things for people is really how I live, and is so automatic that I forget to post about it on my blog. I'm just being honest here. Please don't think I'm bragging. Like everyone else, I am striving each day to learn and grow. I am far from perfect! 2) It feels weird to write down and post on my blog kind things that I do for others. 3) The reason it feels weird to post the kind things I do is that I am not doing them because I created this challenge page on my blog. 4) It occurred to me that the recipients of kind gestures from me may begin to suspect that I am not genuine, and am simply acting for the purposes of my being able to write about my "good deed" for the day. 5) I have lived my life by the principle that it is better to let others talk about your good qualities than for you to praise yourself. It feels too much like bragging when I am writing down my "random acts". 6) My goal with this project was to inspire others by letting them see good in the world. 7) I can just as easily inspire people to spread kindness and compassion by posting the positive actions of others! So, if anyone out there has a story about kindness or compassion that inspires you, please send it to me! Email me: [email protected] Or just post it in the comments section below. Regardless, I will be looking for and sharing with all of you the inspirational stories I come across in the coming weeks. Thanks for reading! Are you living an abundant life? If not, consider your thoughts and actions. Are you thinking in abundance? Are you affirming daily that you deserve the gifts that the universe has to offer you? If so, are you acting to promote abundance for others?
It is easy to get caught up in the drama of "not having enough". Shift your focus to thinking of ways that you can be more generous. When we think and act in abundance, we manifest it for ourself and others. This the only time of year that I eat tomatoes. The fall harvest is so bountiful! In Baltimore, we have a greater variety of fresh, local crops at the farmers' market than at any other time in the year. Eating local and seasonal foods allows us to reap the health benefits provided to us by nature. During each season, the foods that ripen locally provide us with qualities that help our bodies stay in balance. For example, in the spring, the bitter greens help our bodies to clear congestion built up over winter. In autumn, local tomatoes bring moisture to our bodies during a time when we are beginning to dry out (from all the heat accumulated inside us over the summer).
"People with clenched fists cannot shake hands."
-Indira Gandhi You can tell a lot about someone's dosha just by saying, "Tell me about yourself."
If the first thing the focus on is work, they are likely to be Pitta dominant. Pitta people tend to formulate self identity in relation to their careers. They value achievement at work, being in positions of respect, and being perceived as knowledgable. Driven by fire, these types are ambitious and career-driven. If someone answers you by telling you about their family, they are likely to be Kapha dominant. Kapha people formulate their self identity by nurturing and caring for others. These types value family connections above all else. Being driven by water and earth, Kaphas are natural caretakers. If someone takes you literally and tells you about who they are internally and what their philosophy of life is, they are likely a Vata type ("I like...", "I often think..."). When imbalanced, these are the types who will talk for a long time when given the chance, covering a wide range of topics. Vata types, being driven by air and space, are inconsistent and tend to feel lonely. Beginning to notice how people speak and what topics they focus on is a fun way to practice analyzing doshas. It can also be enlightening to learn about yourself. What do you tend to focus on when given the chance to talk about yourself or when meeting new people? |