Life constantly pulls us towards doing more, achieving more and experiencing more. But sustainable regulation cannot depend on willpower alone. As I reflect on another birthday, I find myself returning to meditation, wisdom and the delicate art of knowing when to act, when to let go, and when to simply be.
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The Unexpected Gift of Being Unwell
For three weeks, I was able to do very little except work and rest. I was unwell with nothing more serious than a sore throat, but it was severe enough to drain me of the energy and zest I normally bring to many of the things I love doing. Sometimes acceptance doesn't change our circumstances. It changes what we discover within them.