Okay, here we go again. You’d think after spending so much time on the island that some of the things that Makena and the others say would sink in. But yesterday I found myself drifting in turbulent waves of worry. Do you ever do the same thing?
I think the problem is we sometimes look too closely. Meaning, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment-by-moment of a particular situation. Pretty soon, whatever is going on becomes our whole world and seems like a BIG DEAL.
It’s not.
Just like the surface waves are only a very small part of the ocean, what’s happening right now is only a part of our life, of who we really are. Like the ocean depths, we are calm at our center.
Sometimes it’s really hard remember this. And I know from experience it takes ongoing effort to remember the ideas of the ocean. I’m still practicing, but last night I was finally able to find the calm beneath the waves. I hope you are too.
About Steve
There you are! Haven’t seen anything from you in a while, were you lost or was I? I’ve (physically) left the island o f Roatan for a while, to explore my ability to keep my Island Perspective when I’m up to my eyeballs in snow… well it’s not that deep… but it sure isn’t soft white sand!
I’m working on building the foundation for my castle-in-the-air over at http://www.castlemuse.com I’m the Castle scribe… and Queen
Hey Genny, great to hear from you! Yeah, it’s been awhile. Another project has been taking a lot of time, but there will be more from the island moving forward.
I’m interested in what you’ve got going at your castle in the air. Let me know as things progress.
I know you’re still feeling the pull of Roatan. And as far as keeping An Island Perspective – remember, you can visit the island in your mind anytime and from anywhere!
Definitely a good reminder!!!
Yep, sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and lose sight of the big picture.