…ARE YOU???
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Backstory:
A long walk with a soulmate, talking about how life is the game of infinite possibilities.
Every moment offering endless options, unfolding into countless choices;
To challenge that self-belief, skip that cigarette, drink that glass of water, put that phone down, walk down that other street, say thank you, say no, rest, accept it, accept your non-acceptance…
…and on and on we go and decide whether we know it or not.
“If you had to pick one pose for a photo that reflects the game of life, this infinite maze of possibilities—what would you choose?” was their farewell question.
And the above pose was what I chose.
Many moons later, a former student from my Recovery College Bern mindfulness course shared something that deeply touched me:
“I understood that it’s okay—however my mind is. Full of thoughts, empty, distracted, present.That the practice is really just about showing up for myself —kindly. Now, when I judge myself, I hear your voice: ‘It’s okay however it is. You’re okay however you are.’”
So I created this gentle reminder (for them? for you? for me?)
to check in —regardless of inner or outer circumstances—
Are we being kind to ourselves?
P.S. If you’re in Bern, I’d love to see you at my next Recovery College course—come as you are! If you are not nearby, I recommend you to check if there’s a Recovery College in your area – they exist worldwide. These places are rare gems where there’s nothing to perform, just space to be. I am sure that someone you know might deeply benefit from that!