Monday, August 17, 2009

Letting People Go


"Cutting Ties" by Dar Freeland
images & text © 1997-2011 Dar Freeland | all rights reserved

Today, it seems in the air, the realization that people and circumstances are either committed to engage in confrontation and drama with others - or for many, those same persons or events are just dropping back and disappearing.

The recognition appears to be that they simply don't "fit" us anymore. The space is widening between us. Some with combat, some without. A question to self...why would I want to be around those who do not want to be around me? What purpose does that serve...why choose to take ownership of, then "push that boulder" uphill?

Wouldn't I rather put my energy into the authorship of a loving, compassionate, powerful, abundant, fun and engaging life?

Why not choose instead, to put my energy into relating with those who would love and appreciate and honor us both? Wouldn't that choice be more authentic and useful self care?

I will keep my eyes open today for those who would be a good "fit" for me, who sharing time with - I find I feel energized rather than depleted, and loved instead of scorned. This life is far too short, and the possibilities far too rich to be wasted on fear and apathy...so bring on those who passionately engage in the things that uplift us all. Today is a good time to allow those who no longer fit, to slip away with ease.

--dar freeland
faceupstudio.com


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Emotional Kickboxing


"Plus Minus" by Dar Freeland
images & text © 1997-2011 Dar Freeland | all rights reserved

May we all find the strength today to see it differently...

Replace negativity with a positive thought,
See our fixed beliefs with open options for "it" to be different,
Feel our perceived and decided upon defeat, then giggle in its face,
Notice the closed loop of "how it is" and replace it with an attitude of infinite possibility...

If we are determined to act like creatures of duality and opposition, let's make it a plus, not a minus.

Change comes from the inside out, because we say so.

--dar freeland
faceupstudio.com