As you go through each day
how much are you missing?
I mean really!
STOP!
Right now, stop reading my post.
Doesn’t matter where you are. At home, at work, in a car.
Doesn’t matter if you’re with people or alone.
Just take a good look around.
Look at each object your eye encounters,
or person if there are other people where you are.
Now … ask yourself this
If there are others where you are:
Am I connected with them?
Do we touch each other?
Do we care about each others lives?
Do these other people really have any place at all in my own life?
And if they do am I communicating and connecting and sharing.
or are they just a part of the noise of the day that I respond to.
And what about “things”. The almighty “stuff” of life. gadgets, furnishings,The latest, newest and most innovative stuff. Is this what is important to you? And if it is …
… Why?
As you go through life I know you have hopes and dreams.
Disappointments and fears.
But is any of the “stuff” you’ve accumulated making a difference
for what is inside of you.
How can you get what you really feel you need
when you’re going through life
with …
“Eyes wide open and mind wide shut”.
Take a few minutes right now and contemplate
the time you spend on things that really don’t achieve the purpose
of making you come alive.
That which helps you feel needed, wanted, loved,
cared for.
Right now,
Do something about it.
Make those changes in your life.
It’s not hard.
See what you haven’t been seeing.
And then
Make a difference.
For you and all those that you didn’t really notice before.
They’ll notice you if you pay attention to them.
Yes they will,
with their previous wide open eyes and closed minds.
So
Go for it,
Your move!
~
Thank you,
~ Penny
Maxima
February 11, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Reblogged this on Spiritual challenges and commented:
Ilike this!
mj
February 11, 2013 at 2:51 am
Thoughtful and thought-provoking, And perhaps difficult to do, but it adds richness to our days. A great post, as always!
Ruby
February 10, 2013 at 8:34 am
Connecting with other people is harder if we don’t know how to fully connect to ourselves; we can’t expect to be loved if we don’t love ourselves, we can’t be good listeners on a conversation if we don’t listen the needs of our soul. We take what we give and the disconnection happens when we actually give nothing.
pennycoho
February 10, 2013 at 1:15 pm
100% correct Ruby. Sometimes we are the hardest person “to” get to know and accept – ourselves. All your points are so very valid. I start with unconditional love, work towards trust and a giving heart and then hopefully an individual can began to hear their own soul speaking to them about the same things. May sound really corny but it works for me.
Ruby
February 10, 2013 at 1:58 pm
Thank you Penny, I really enjoy your posts, they give me food for thought everyday.
pennycoho
February 10, 2013 at 2:50 pm
Thanks Ruby, so very much!
Mike
February 10, 2013 at 12:53 am
Grounding. Can be done anywhere. I’ve done it behind the wheel, feeling the subtle texture of the leather; the safe firmness of the wheel. Suddenly I’m not fighting traffic anymore, I’m just part of an equally frustrated humanity trying to get to their their loves, their challenges, dealing with their problems, our sadness, our dreams.
Behind your very helpful message is a clear, expressive writing style and a voice that suggests that you know what you are talking about and are trustworthy.
pennycoho
February 10, 2013 at 12:50 pm
Thank you Mike. I am flattered by your kind words. Just visited your blog. Most impressive. Yes, life’s experiences have taught me a few things, Hopefully of some value that I can pass along. Once again most sincerely, my thanks. Penny
RoSy
February 9, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Eyes open, mind open, listening & paying attention – Trying to be aware of my surroundings – because you never know what magic or smiles will come from what’s around you.
xx
xx
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 10:06 pm
Thank you RoSy! You said that just right, with a lot fewer words than I did! LOL You hit the nail on the head my friend!
xx
Roxi St. Clair
February 9, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Most excellent lesson as usual…. one that we should all embrace.
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Indeed dear friend of mine, thank you!
Robyn Lee
February 9, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Exellent Penny ~ so much to see if we just let ourselves…. and are open to feeling the feelings. This was a wonderful reminder for us all ~ make the connection… so worth it. Hope you are doing well sweet friend… I’m on a bit of a rollercoaster ~ yesterday was best day yet – and today a bit flop… slow gains I think… interesting work – all very much about neuromuscualr control… making muscles turn on and off using brain focus rather than forced exertion. Pretty amazing -almost like doing magic tricks… staying hopeful.. Sending Lots of Love to you bestest best
~ xo Robyn
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 10:17 pm
Thank you so much Robyn! Still crazy in my world, for a few more weeks anyway. I am so happy for your yesterday, sorry for your today (I think it’s now your yesterday agh!!!!, anyway you know what I’m referring to) It sounds fascinating (not the discomfort) but the brain focus and it makes sense. I can see why the next day might be down – sort of a recovery mode. Yes stay hopeful, I will too (for you) my dearest friend, All my love and energy
xxoo Penny
Jenn
February 9, 2013 at 3:40 pm
Brautifully written
glad I found your blog courtesy of Alastairs re-blog 
Bright Blessings 
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 10:22 pm
Thank you Jenn and thank you for the follow. Alastair is very special isn’t he?
xx
Jenn
February 11, 2013 at 1:22 am
that he is
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February 9, 2013 at 3:16 pm
very nice, amiga.. i hope that you’ve helped others learn to see not only with their minds but with their souls as well!
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 10:08 pm
Start with the heart, then the mind and finally the soul (that waits ever so patiently for us to pay attention to it’s important messages)! Thank you, very much your words are so very true! xx
Lady Lovely
February 9, 2013 at 2:15 pm
Great post here Penny. So many people over look the small things in life that truly make us happy. Too many people are concerned with what they don’t have, and the wants in life. They turn a want into a need. But they don’t realize when they get the material items, all it did was fill a void and they are still not happy.
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 10:04 pm
They do Amber. We all do. Most of us don’t mean too, we’re just so caught up in the everything of everything, but like you I think there are enough to start making a few changes by reaching out and touching peoples lives and hearts, as we can. Little differences that can add up day by day! My hope anyway, much love, Penny xx
Lady Lovely
February 10, 2013 at 12:34 pm
I share your thoughts and hopes
Alastair
February 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Well, I noticed something I never noticed before today. I decided to go to a different area and take my photos and look around to see if I could see anything worth photographing and I did.
As for now. Kids are with their mother this weekend, and although I had my nephew last night, I am alone with the cats tonight.
I have kept my eyes open since I have been doing my photo of the day. It has allowed me to see things that I never noticed before.
Although I have been keeping my mind closed for protection for a couple of years, it is open more now.
Thanks for another great post.
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 1:04 pm
I’m glad to hear that Alastair! So very glad my friend!
Alastair
February 9, 2013 at 1:06 pm
Thanks Penny … as for the thing worth photographing. About to put it up. It’s a Kestrel in flight
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 1:06 pm
I’ll check it out!
anelephantcant
February 9, 2013 at 12:57 pm
AnElephantCant always keep his eyes open
And sometimes he knows his mind is wide shut
But he does have enough
Material things and stuff
He just likes a few more peanuts
Very valid point, Penny, well made as always.
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 1:06 pm
Thank you very much. And peanuts are good, can’t get enough peanuts!
xx
andy1076
February 9, 2013 at 12:57 pm
Could not of said it better myself, Thank you Penny
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 1:02 pm
Thanks Andy, I appreciate your compliment my friend!
andy1076
February 9, 2013 at 1:58 pm
lgyslaine
February 9, 2013 at 11:59 am
I’m right with that Penny. Keep eyes open and look at around us
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 9:56 pm
Thank you Gys!
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February 9, 2013 at 11:52 am
Yes. And can they see me too though
pennycoho
February 9, 2013 at 9:57 pm
I hope so Lesley, it is a huge hope for me for all our tomorrows!
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February 10, 2013 at 9:18 am
There is such a thing as reaching the age of discovery and invisability simultaneously. Visiting countries where older people hold great value was one of my greatest discoveries..
I actually asked on several occasions why I was being so well. Treated! Let it be known here and now that it is a major awakening that warmed my soul and opened my eyes