Is there a “Way” to be?
A way to live our lives today and tomorrow that will enrich both ourselves and all that we do?
Perhaps there is! Here’s something for you to consider, what if there was a way?
“The Way” might have 7 rules. Well not actual rules (I’m rather weary of rules myself) as much as perhaps a relearning of methods or patterns in how
we do what we do during the process of living our lives.
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The Beginning – A very basic level of understanding (about ourselves) is the beginning.
An attitude of awareness, and acceptance to want to hear and believe how we act/react and why (cause and effect).
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Next is Balance. Within you is a ‘fulcrum’. A support, a center point of rest, on which everything (your emotions, thoughts, actions) moves around. “Maintaining yourself in a manner that keeps you balanced is the key.”
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Third - is to Simplify, have clarity of thought.
Clearness to focus and concentrate. When life or things become convoluted and complex, it becomes very difficult if not impossible to accomplish that which you have set out to do. Without being clear within yourself you cannot be balanced.
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Fourth - Be Open with your actions!. Sharing while listening, Giving while being open to receiving, Needing
while being there for others.
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Being open in the give and take of life experiences!
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Fifth – Acceptance when confronted with things and people that are hurtful, know that there is that which you can not change. Be true to yourself even as you are there for others.
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Fullness is sixth, embracing life with large deep breaths and then filling yourself with all that sustains you and life!.
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Giving is seventh. To Love Unconditionally is to give freely.
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All we are is contained within the above. The more complex, the more
convoluted, the more closed, the more secretive and apart from … the more doubt, the more suspicion, the more fear …
The less accepting, the more rejecting … the more empty, the more loneliness…
STOP!
Go back to the beginning.
Understand your attitude and balance yourself. Remember everything evolves around how you decide to feel about things including yourself.
Cause and effect … your thoughts, your emotions, your actions/reactions swirling around inside you.
Life, nature, you and I, tomorrow, the future …
The Way? Balance!
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Thank you,
~ Penny
LuAnn
January 23, 2013 at 7:39 am
Very inspirational post Penny. Life is definitely all about balance.
pennycoho
January 23, 2013 at 4:57 pm
Yes it is LuAnn, and some days it is the hardest thing in the world to do and other times a piece of cake! At least for me, my friend! lol
Charron's Chatter
January 22, 2013 at 8:02 pm
Wow, Penny. You deserve at least a 100 bucks for these thoughts. Okay, okay. One Large.
…And pictures. That forest/sunburst one up top just pulled me right in, and the accompanying text directing one to a happier path and more enlightened outlook was so well defined.
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Thank you Karen, I’ll take the large
, I’ve spent years thinking on these ideas and writing notes in my journals thru the passage of my life’s experiences, I’m pleased that they are of some value, and I do seem to need to emphasize things with illustrations or photos, always been that way I guess! Thanks again for your very generous praise! 
disashisoul
January 22, 2013 at 7:58 pm
Beautiful advice, thank you for sharing these rules!
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Thank you so much, I am pleased you liked it. I’ve pondered for quite awhile over these things so it’s nice to think there is some merit to my thoughts on how we live our lives. Thanks again, so very much appreciated by me, Penny
anelephantcant
January 22, 2013 at 2:03 pm
AnElephantCant balance on a beach ball
Although your picture suggests that he can
But he has a good attitude
And does show his gratitude
If you feed him peanuts or pecan
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 2:40 pm
I’ve heard that pecan and banana pancakes are really good for breakfast too! Something to keep in mind dear friend!
And being balanced can be over-rated as I’ve recently been finding out! lol
Amy
January 22, 2013 at 10:19 am
Thank you so much for the 7 rules, Penny!
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Thank you for your comment Amy, I do try to pass along things I’ve learned and sometimes I wonder if anyone can hear me, so your thoughtful comments mean a lot to me dear friend, hope all is well with you and yours! much affection, Penny xx
Amy
January 22, 2013 at 4:30 pm
Hi Penny, I always learn something from your blog, even I put no comment…
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 4:34 pm
Then I thank you again Amy … with much gratitude!
Robyn Lee
January 22, 2013 at 9:46 am
A great roadmap for staying centered and HAPPY ~ I agree – when things get to complex/convoluted/etc. etc. ~ we loose that balance which is a huge issue. Words of wisdom here for us all ~ thank you sweet friend — you are the voice of love, and help inspire so many ~
xxxoo Robyn
readinpleasure
January 22, 2013 at 7:19 am
Great and inspirational post, Penny.
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 2:32 pm
Thank you Celestine, I hope you and all your family are doing well! prayers that this is so and hugs to you dear friend!
Roxi St. Clair
January 22, 2013 at 6:32 am
“Your hand opens and closes, opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds’ wings.” ~ Rumi
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 2:29 pm
Said so well indeed by someone far wiser than most of us today Roxi, Sufi Rules!!!!
RoSy
January 22, 2013 at 4:05 am
The older I get – the more I see the light. In more ways than one too – LOL
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I think when I hit my late 30s – Not too bad huh? Then – again – who knows how much time I have left – Could be half my life. Oh – no matter. I’ll just keep on until my time comes.
xx
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 2:28 pm
I think you’re one of the lucky ones RoSy and hit your stride at just the right age, which means, of course that you will “live long and prosper!”
xoxo
Alastair
January 22, 2013 at 2:20 am
I think you’ve hit the nail on the head there. Those seven …guidelines … are just spot on. You truly are an inspiration my friend.
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Thanks the book “The Way” due at your favorite bookstore soonest Alastair, shall I put you down for a copy or two lol? (just joking here!)
Alastair
January 22, 2013 at 2:29 pm
Haha.
You should think about writing a book with all of your inspirational stuff in it. I reckon it would do well.
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Wisdom (especially the hard won kind) is an interesting thing Alastair, having it doesn’t mean it’s easy to pass on unless you have reallllly good marketing personnel at hand!
Alastair
January 22, 2013 at 2:33 pm
So very true. I’m good at marketing. I can go to the market and buy stuff … does that count?
I know ….. “goofball” lol
pennycoho
January 22, 2013 at 2:34 pm
Wow, you can read minds now too! lol
Alastair
January 22, 2013 at 2:37 pm
LOL Only some
jakesprinter
January 21, 2013 at 10:19 pm
Thanks for sharing your great photography here Penny ,very interesting
lenwilliamscarver
January 21, 2013 at 9:38 pm
So very very wise my friend!!
pennycoho
January 21, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Thank you Len, dearest friend of mine! xx
pennycoho
January 21, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Thank you Maryrose, very much! xx
LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words
January 21, 2013 at 7:26 pm
this is a really good post
Thank you for sharing it
Take Care…
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maryrose