What I must let all of you know, is to let go of materialism...

Materialism could be clothing, such as shirts; pants, shoes. It can be money which in my case is the specific materialism I hold onto. Please know that I am well aware I am kind, well-meaning, and joyous at the best of times. At the best of times, I am a shining example of this, but at other times I am a example of greed, toxicity, and favouritism. I hold onto situations, people, and situations with intensity that is difficult for me to master. And mastering, is a lifelong endeavour, which come to ponder on it; thinking of it as though I am perfecting a recipe that I happen to be cooking in the kitchen might be best. If you would like to indulge me, I can imagine the parts of myself that need work as though the ingredients I use. My reminder is to acquire and get the garlic, un-peel it, crush it up and put in the pan; this is so I can remember my kindness. The onion that I un-peel, slice and dice, and finely chop is my well-meaning nature; and a reminder to always never forget my honesty in the well-meaning aspects of life. I can think and reflect on vegetables, if I were to be a vegetarian and fry them up, (as I am aware of, I eat and consume meat products that I wish to avoid but do not know where to begin, any tips on recipes?); think of lamb, yes? And know that when the garlic and onions have fried and simmered, I can finally put the lamb in the pan. My toxicity is the marinade on the lamb. I coax myself with a: “toxic marinade,” that is in reality, is not myself. I can think and reflect on the garlic and onions, and how they smell, how they cook in the pan. At best, all I originally needed was some kosher salt and black pepper for the lamb, where the marinade, as it currently has soaked into the lamb, bombards and overpowers the sacred originality; i.e. aroma and taste of the lamb fresh out of the packaging...Had I never placed the marinade all around and on top of it. So, this is what I am reflecting on tonight. And I will continue to reflect on this; as it will be when I am mindfully walking, listening to the singing bird within nature, on one of my hikes, or when I sit by a ravine. Best wishes are sent from me to all of you, namaste!

Submitted February 26, 2023 at 07:29AM by Call-Me-Freyja https://ift.tt/OB9nydP