Deeply Whole

There are times when I wish the Universe would go just a little faster.

People tell me that the Universe, the Depth, the Sacred provides what we need when we need it. They encourage people to be open and patient, and the path will become clear to them. I believe that myself. I encourage people to take time to reflect, to be contemplative.

I have come to recognize the deep calm within me. I have begun to appreciate the value of letting life unfold like a comforting blanket. I see the significance of being present, not filled with regret about the past or anxiety about the future. I spend time each day breathing deeply, listening to the deep truths in the silence.

I am becoming more calm, more patient.

There are times, though, when I really want to accomplish something; anything. I savor an insightful book or a creative movie, but sometimes I just want to get to the end.

I feel good when I am moving along above the speed limit, getting things done, making things happen. It shows me that I am effective, that I can manage and control.

It has taken hard work to find the deep reserves of calm within me that I never knew were there. I enjoy exploring them, plumbing their depth. I do not want to go back, but there are times when it is so tempting.

It is more challenging to continue growing into my deeper, truer self; to discover who I have the potential to become.

The calm depth exists within me. I trust it. I value it.

The challenge is becoming an effective person of depth. The challenge is being whole.

How do you explore the deep reserves of calm within you?

Can we be both calm and effective?

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