Eckhart Tolle on Stillness~Create Spaciousness in Your Relationships

"No relationship can thrive without 

the sense of spaciousness that comes with stillness."

Eckhart Tolle in Stillness Speaks

'True Listening' 

Karen King and Susan J Meyerott

True listening is a way to bring stillness

into your relationship.

Eckhart Tolle in Stillness Speaks

Create a Sense of Spaciousness

Be Still

"Most human interactions are confined to 

the exchange of words~the realm of thought. 

It is essential to bring stillness into relationships. 

No relationship can thrive 

without a sense of spaciousness."

Eckhart Tolle in Stillness Speaks

True Hearts~True Friends

Today's post is dedicated to my dear friend, Karen King, 

co-artist of 'True Listening'. Karen has joined the ranks of artists 

allowing me to scribble on their art so I may better listen 

and sit in stillness alongside them. 

No matter the time or distance that separates us,

Karen and I are forever connected. It was Karen who 

introduced me to the idea of deep listening 28 years ago

as we tried to outdo each other listening deeply

before erupting in 'True Laughter'.

True Listening

True Laughter

True Hearts

True Friends

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For more than 35 years, Susan Meyerott has been helping people lighten up and step over invisible barriers to change one step at a time. She speaks to your heart, puts you at ease, and makes letting go and moving forward with life easier than ever before.

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Lightarted Living: Horse Whispers and Horse Comfort

Lightarted Living: Horse Whispers and Horse Comfort: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch...   "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."   ...

Horse Whispers and Horse Comfort

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch... 

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."   Sir Winston Churchill

The Scent of a Horse

In my youth, Saturday mornings were family work days when we spent the day outside, helping my father work in the garden and tend to the animals. Our chores would culminate with my father loading us in the station wagon to go to the local stables to haul horse manure to spread in the garden. 

I have to say there is no scent better than that of horse manure and the scent of a horse barn. It's earthy, warm, and to me is the scent of love. The sweet smell of horse manure will forever be associated with those Saturday jaunts with my father to those stables.  

For my younger sister, Nancy, I know this  is particularly true. As an adolescent, Nancy wasn't interested in playing with dolls. She loved horses and played 'horsey' until my father got Nancy a real horse named Betty. 

Okay, Betty was a Welch Pony--but she was 15 hands and full of herself. Betty was with us for many fun-loving years of riding until she died when Nancy was a teenager. 

Nancy was devastated when, as so often happens with a horse, in a single day she watched Betty grow violently sick and die. It would be years before she enjoyed the comfort of a horse again.

"In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, a stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire “How are you old friend?” and suddenly, all your troubles fade away."    Unknown

How Are You Old Friend?

"Stay away from a horse long enough and you'll start tapping your fingers to the beat of a trot."   Unknown

Although Nancy never lost her love of horses, it would be over 40 years before she had a chance to get another as grown-up activities needed her attention in the interim. In that span of 40 years she attended college, and became a nurse, wife, mother and primary caregiver for our parents. 

Still, she often tapped her fingers to the beat of a trot....

So when our father passed away four years ago, and with both of her children also grown, Nancy was free for the first time in 40 years to seek a selfish childhood pleasure and she indulged her desire to get a horse. 

When Nancy met Gus she felt like she'd met an old friend. Gus, an older, calm horse is a comfortable old charmer who of course loves carrots. 

Spending days alongside Gus, Nan has renewed her sense of childhood innocence, with life unfolding in unhurried, lazy days at the ranch. Her days are measured in 'horse time'--caring for and riding horses, while building friendships with other down-to-earth 'horsey' people. 

And like days of old, troubles melt away and there is nothing for Nan but being in the present surrounded by the horsey scent of love.

There is something comforting and familiar about an old horse that takes us to a place of feeling safe and loved. And when your first horse was a gift from your Daddy, those feelings of love are multiplied by warm memories that extend back in time.

Nancy has spent her life caring for others, including over 25 years of caring for our parents. When she gifted herself with Gus, it was a present well deserved.

"Let a horse whisper in your ear and breathe on your heart. You will never regret it."   Unknown

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I wish Nancy a happy birthday filled with horse whispers and horse comfort. May the horsey scent of love follow her home and fill her heart with joy. 

💜 

"Love is like horse manure...not good unless spread around." Lightarted Sue

💓"He knows when you're happy.

💓He knows when you're comfortable.

💓He knows when you're confident.

💓And he always knows when you have carrots."  

Unknown

"When a horse greets you with a nicker and regards you with a large and liquid eye, the question of where you want to be has been answered."   Unknown

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Lightarted Living: Everything my Brother Learned he Learned from his ...

Lightarted Living: Everything my Brother Learned he Learned from his ...: There was a Rascally Man who had a Rascally Dog.... It's my older brother's birthday today.  Royce ha s been a rascal his w...

Everything my Brother Learned he Learned from his Dogs

There was a Rascally Man who had a Rascally Dog....

It's my older brother's birthday today.  Royce has been a rascal his whole life. As I pondered what birthday message to send him, I figured his beloved rascally dog, Rosie, was the one to best deliver the message.

We are a family who love our animals, and we bestow upon them all our love and good humor. When they talk, we listen. 

Rosie Channels Will Rogers' Humorous Wisdom

Rosie knows Royce extremely well, having sat alongside him for years as he negotiated his way through life. She is therefore in the best position to pass on Will Roger's humorous take on life. Only she knows how fully Royce is the embodiment of Roger's target for his fun-loving advice. 

Rosie has often observed Royce touching the electric fence and attempting to argue with women (including herself!). She's watched him digging holes and sometimes even joined in the fun.

Rosie is a dog who sees everything (see all those eyes?). And as she embodies the feminine energy she knows it just doesn't work to argue with a woman! 

💓So on this day of Royce's birth, what Rosie really wants him to know is "you can teach an old dog new tricks, but a rascally dog will always remain a rascally dog anyway!"

Rosie channels Will Roger for Royce:

💓"If you find yourself digging a hole, stop digging."

💓"There are two theories to arguing with woman...neither of them work."

💓"It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we don't know that ain't so."

💓"There are three kinds of men:

Those who learn by reading.

The few who learn by observation.

The rest have to touch an electric fence."

Keep Your Sense of Humor and Keep on Keeping On!

What all dogs like Rosie know is a dog is who a dog is. They fully accept us for who we are and simply enjoy the show. They love the rascally side of us, and egg us on. Their one request is that we keep them in the communication loop at all times and allow them to supervise our activities.

So happy birthday, dear Royce--wishing you keep your sense of humor and keep on keeping on.


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Lightarted Living: Will Life Crush Your Spirit or Make You Stronger?

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Lightarted Living: Stop Nursing a Grudge--Get On Living Gracefully

Lightarted Living: Stop Nursing a Grudge--Get On Living Gracefully: Peace Be With You As both my husband and I come from large families spread from one end of the country to the next its hard to stay in ...

Stop Nursing a Grudge--Get On Living Gracefully

Peace Be With You

As both my husband and I come from large families spread from one end of the country to the next its hard to stay in touch with everyone. We made an agreement early on he would be responsible for his side of the family and I would be responsible for mine.

At the start of my son's 3-day wedding event one of my husband's siblings who lives on the other side of the country asked if he could have a private word with me. I agreed and pulled myself away from guests who were arriving, assuming we were going to have a quick pleasant and uplifting moment. Boy was I wrong.

He proceeded to blast me, stating the last time we were together--18 years ago at my husband's family reunion--I really pissed him off and he vowed to never speak to me again. He's been angry with me ever since.

Sadly, I never noticed. 

When I inquired what I did to upset him he replied, 'you said I didn't know if I was an introvert or an extravert.'

I apologized for upsetting him all those years ago and we parted ways.

Hold a Grudge--Hurt Yourself 

I was struck how starkly this showed who is most affected when we hold a grudge: Ourselves. 

For 18 years he held his anger towards me, and for 18 years I was oblivious to that anger. It had no affect on me whatsoever while he built walls and nursed his anger.

I am truly sorry for upsetting him so long ago and hope our quick word provided him an opportunity to refresh his heart and let go of his anger. 

Life is too short to hold onto hurt feelings, anger, and grudges.

Release a Grudge--Help Yourself

💓If you're nursing a hurt and holding a grudge, why not give yourself an opportunity to let it go and get on with living gracefully. 

💓Clear your heart of negative energy eating away at you every time you avoid dealing with that other person and every time your mind wanders into thinking about that person.

💓Consider how much easier all your relationships would be if you consciously and freely just let the anger, hurt and hostility go.

THE HEART MAP

Create a Safe Haven in Your Heart

💓Life is full of ups and downs, and experiences that hurt and anger you. 

💓Don't let a long-standing grudge bog you down in bitterness and anger. 

💓Take advantage of your better angels, and chose to spend more time living your life with love, compassion, trust, hope, inspiration and blessings. 

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Lightarted Living: Stay Open to Good Things Coming Your Way

Lightarted Living: Stay Open to Good Things Coming Your Way: Looking on the Horizon of Life Captain of his own Ship until his Shipmate Arrives I love this image of my son--looking on the h...

Lightarted Living: Stay Open to Good Things Coming Your Way

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Stay Open to Good Things Coming Your Way

Looking on the Horizon of Life

Captain of his own Ship until his Shipmate Arrives

I love this image of my son--looking on the horizon of his life at 25; captain of his own ship; imagining what's in store for him; creating a vision of his future and longing for a relationship worthy of a long-term commitment. 

Little did he know that the combination of his longing and willingness to stay open to the possibilities was already drawing him closer to the reality of his vision for a life partner.  

Just look who I found standing behind him bringing love into his life two years later and showing 'I've got your back':

Stand Tall and Keep a Positive Expectation

Audacious, Auspicious and Awesome 

Yep--that's audacious and awesome Winnie--and they just tied the knot on an auspicious day! She was there the whole time--waiting for him to steer his boat her way. Not to say she was a passive participant in this union. Far from it.

Destiny happens when two life boats collide. When two people meet who have a clear vision of what they want and they're both open to the possibilities--that's when magic happens.

And when both people are guided by their internal compasses for a good life--and stay true to themselves--its easier for that magic to happen as they come together as equal partners.

I Put a Spell on you Because You're Mine!

Stay Open to Good Things Coming Your Way

Here's what I want to say to my children--and all those making their way through life: 

Trust life to unfold in miraculous and surprising ways. 

Throughout life we have to navigate storms, ride emotional high tides, and battle the occasional sea monster. But if you set your course by your inner compass and stay on track--despite the obstacles--more good things come into your life. Keep your eyes fixed on what you want in life and keep steering in that direction. 

Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal. 

Henry Ford

Set Your Sights on Good Things To Be in Your Life

💓Always leave the door open for good things to come your way. 

💓Stay open to the possibilities. 

💓Good life happens....so why not expect it for you? 

💓Keep defining what would make a good life for you...and keep moving toward it. 

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Lightarted Living: Shut Up and Let Others Figure Things Out

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