My soul is running on fumes. Fed slightly by this or that, and then emptied before finding communion. While I know my connectivity with all that is, I am without understanding. It is lonely being here. Even though not alone, I move in the time space continuum among limits while I reach for the unlimited. My passions evade me right now. And, while I am happy to serve, I find I am emptied rather than filled by my daily to-dos.

So, I return my sights to the masters who have broken in the paths we now look to ... the very paths that lead to strife over "my god is better than yours" or "this way is better than that." Here at the crossroads, I wish to travel every path, and while I hover in order to glimpse them all, I realize I am on my own journey. And of this space I wish to share, while within it I find no interest other than my own.

Even though I know it is quite a splendid discovery, I cannot give of that which stirs me. In the restriction of my ability to give, I am unable to experience truth and light in all its splendor. So close, yet so far. And my heart longs to follow a unique drummer ... to share my tales and to discover that of another ... in a way that exponentially adds to the knowing.

This is an element of life. My god is your god and my way is as interesting as yours and together all points of view present the big picture.

peace. ohm. amen.

Okay to “Not Know”

Our children look to us as if we are infallible. And, for us, at times it is tough to live up to that … Also, for them, it is tough to follow the act. Thus, I encourage the truth-curiosity consequences game outlined here!

First, it is okay to say “I don’t know” when asked a question. Especially if you don’t know! That would be TRUTH. Now, explore various answers … CONSEQUENSES of not knowing and being CURIOUS.

Turn to your child and ask “what do you think?” Enjoy the answer (and it might take some patient probing). Not only will you inspire your child to think, to consider, to reason … you will enjoy the precious interaction!

Acknowledge your child’s perspective. Reiterate to confirm that you understand. Then give them a compliment or support – consider “good question” or, “interesting way to see it” or,“ you have a great sense of wit! (if laughter and silliness are part of the exchange)” etcetera.

And in the exchange, remember to communicate that curiosity is one of the joys of learning and growing. When appropriate, find reference material and learn something together (search books, ask others, surf the internet … among the possibilities).

Your child will learn that you are wise, even though you don’t know it all. This brings you respect for honesty and ingenuity. And it gives your child a sense of confidence and strength.

More on this to come … including the need to abolish “because I said so” from our vocabulary! And, send in your ideas, questions, experiences to share with others in an effort to expand the collective consciousness of LIVING IN PEACE.

In Lovingkindness,
Tamara

Last night...

I stayed awake through the wee hours to see "The Science of Sleep" after which I was inspired and roused by new ideas. While I enjoyed the film, there is so much I feel I missed; and so, I shall re-run it and be further amused, I am sure.

In sleep, we are free of typical time and space rules. In dreams we can experience an aspect of life that may otherwise elude us. Stirred by the film's depiction of intertwined encounters in states of sleep and waking, I am moved to revisit the memory of my dreams ... and, perhaps, journal them each morning. For then, I might find deeper understanding of the question, whatever it be.

Mais ouis. Si.

And now, I shall explore the science of my sleep.