Keeping Something In the Jar
Feeding and Using Your Peace and Joy Network
Since assumptions nearly always get me in trouble....
Let's review the other two parts of this three part idea about a "Peace and Joy Network.
In the beginning there was (if and but) It is hard to build a network when a person seeks to make connections with a lot of "if" thoughts. For a long time in my life i started out
thinking about people and circumstances in terms of "if/then' and that instantly put an obligation or condition on a relationship before it could ever be explored. I'm certain I missed a chance of growing some great friendships that way and lost opportunities to learn about my gifts by not opening the door to see how I might serve someone else. Now let's look at the other little word "but." It slams doors and discounts the ideas of others and what's really tricky about it in the real world many people use it thinking they are keeping you from making a mistake. In reality the next time you want to use the word... start your sentence with "because I know I'm smarter than you --(insert the idea someone just offered ) won't work. Then see if that helps you grow a supportive peace and joy network.
Next the topic of being still was highlighted. You can learn a lot by just watching. You can see how the pieces of your growing puzzle might fit together and how to make sure you are looking for a network or a tribe not looking to be the guru or a leader of disciples.
Which brings us to this f"final" section. You can build a strong network and feel great about it. There is nothing wrong with that. However your network is much like a jar full of water (or substitute whatever ) you cannot take from it infinitely without adding to it by doing what I think are two critical things. Communicating with and about the other members in a positive way. That means not comparing the members in your group with each other and not worrying about who you are going to give more or less to in terms of support. That kind of stuff will work itself out depending on who has gifts to offer when and who has needs when. Let the universe worry about those things. Remember that no one can do everything in your network and that everyone is likely to be able to add something. The ability to add something may be just what one of the members of the network needs most right now. Second--fail. What? Every now and then take a risk with your network or at least one or two of the members and fail with them... We all learn through taking a wrong road or two and it sure is nice when others are there to help you all stand up again.
It is time for me to wrap this up for now. In many ways every post in this blog is about my peace and joy network. Many of you have helped fill my jar a bit over the past few months....many have been doing it for years...sometimes a very patient drop at a time. I am grateful to know all of you and now whatever is in your cup... raise it in a toast for all the great things we have shared and for all the great adventures yet to happen... and of course Find some Peace & Joy Come What May
Next the topic of being still was highlighted. You can learn a lot by just watching. You can see how the pieces of your growing puzzle might fit together and how to make sure you are looking for a network or a tribe not looking to be the guru or a leader of disciples.
Which brings us to this f"final" section. You can build a strong network and feel great about it. There is nothing wrong with that. However your network is much like a jar full of water (or substitute whatever ) you cannot take from it infinitely without adding to it by doing what I think are two critical things. Communicating with and about the other members in a positive way. That means not comparing the members in your group with each other and not worrying about who you are going to give more or less to in terms of support. That kind of stuff will work itself out depending on who has gifts to offer when and who has needs when. Let the universe worry about those things. Remember that no one can do everything in your network and that everyone is likely to be able to add something. The ability to add something may be just what one of the members of the network needs most right now. Second--fail. What? Every now and then take a risk with your network or at least one or two of the members and fail with them... We all learn through taking a wrong road or two and it sure is nice when others are there to help you all stand up again.
It is time for me to wrap this up for now. In many ways every post in this blog is about my peace and joy network. Many of you have helped fill my jar a bit over the past few months....many have been doing it for years...sometimes a very patient drop at a time. I am grateful to know all of you and now whatever is in your cup... raise it in a toast for all the great things we have shared and for all the great adventures yet to happen... and of course Find some Peace & Joy Come What May
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