“See every detail around you, smell the air, let everything in the environment come to you.” –Deepak Chopra, The Third Jesus
How amazing moments in time can be…
Lying on your back in the “posa” of a waterfall, nothing but the sound of water crashing down around you, looking up at the falling white “chorreon”.
The smell of a savory chicken soup, prepared above a wood-burning fire, the billowing smoke burning your eyes.
The reverberating laughter of 7 Salvadoran children competing to kill a tarantula as “la gringa” skips around screaming.
Tasting the bitter bite of a mango “tierno”, right-eye twitching, mouth contorted, tongue curling…all in pure enjoyment.
The feeling of a child’s innocent arms wrapped tightly around your neck, a warmth that lingers even after the release.
“Whenever you have a flash of love, innocence, inspiration, awe, wonder, or joy, remind yourself: This is the real me. Don’t let such moments simply pass you by. Stop and appreciate them, and ask that you receive more in the future.” –Deepak Chopra, The Third Jesus.
Appreciate your experiences, but don’t try to own them.
Avoid thinking of the path as “my” path.
Let things come and go without attachment.
Don’t pretend to be more positive than you actually feel.
Don’t exaggerate your experiences, to yourself or others.
Share your path only with someone you trust.
Offer thanks with simplicity.
Don’t allow your experiences to set you apart from or above anyone else.
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