Wide Angle

Today I am going to view the world from a wide angle lens.

I often miss the forest,
because I'm noticing the trees.
I'm rushing on the path,
without listening to the leaves.
I lose sight of the moment,
because I'm lost in memories.

Today, I reaffirm my commitment to live in the moment while appreciating the beautiful panorama of life around me, in the moment.

Jamie's example spoke volumes to me today.

I have been the man on the train, holding tight to my bag, holding on to my space, holding people back from approaching. I saw from the lens of suspicion. I allowed the hurtful things to reside in my psyche and my heart, and pushed away. I still do that sometimes. It has become a destructive instinct, one that I will dissolve.

I have been the woman on the train, opening up, allowing others to enter my space, welcoming them in their approach. I saw from the lens of acceptance. I let go of the hurtful things, freed my psyche and my heart, and accepted. I do that more now. I cracked open the plexi-glass bubble that I hid in.

I chose this picture to represent my lens. I can see it as a long road ahead towards my destination, and allow the ego-negative to annihilate my effort; or I can see this as an open path with endless beauty and possibilities.

I choose the latter.
I take a deep, rejuvenating breath.
I acknowledge that others' failure is not my own.
I smile, and let the world in. :)

p.s. In the spirit of letting in, or making room on the train, I am adding all your wonderful blogs on my blogroll! :) ♥

p.s.s. I just got back from the gym, and freshly showered I am having a few sips of coffee before I go to work. I am full of gratitude and accomplishment. You see, the ego-negative was hard at work this morning, behind the scenes. Although I was awake at 5:30 am and doing my Soul Coaching, I somehow started running late. I lost track of time.

My ego-negative said, "It's too late. You won't get through your whole routine."
My empowered self replied: "I can still do half an hour of treadmill and still get back in time to get ready for work."
I washed my face, brushed my teeth and proceeded to put on my contacts. They wouldn't cooperate. They provided resistance.
My ego-negative smirked: "You're falling more behind. I told you so."
My empowered self ignored it. I jumped into my work-out gear, got my water, got in my car and went on my way to the gym. It was indeed later than I thought.
My ego-negative snickered. "Waste of time."
I shut it out and went to the gym and walked on the treadmill for half an hour, going faster than I have even gone before!
Take THAT ego-negative! It hasn't said a word since. :)