Stillness

This past Sunday the roomie and I woke up early to go to the Centre for Spiritual Living. It was my first time attending the service and I didn't really know what to expect. Growing up my parents never made me attend church and the one time I did go, I found it ridiculous and kind of hilarious. I don't really bother having an opinion on religion, God, or a higher power because it will probably be something I wont ever be able to fully understand or believe in. Anyways, the Centre was gorgeous, with high ceilings and tall stained glass panes that lit up the room. Even though I was surrounded by beauty, at first I found myself uncomfortable and quite self-conscious. I almost felt as though I didn't belong there. But as time passed and tons of thoughts went through my head, I finally said to myself, why am I being so insecure? I'm entitled to be here just as much as everyone else. These people don't care that I don't know the songs we are singing, they probably don't even notice that I'm here. I took a deep breathe and finally started enjoying the service. The speaker, Dr. Carol Carnes was amazing. Her teachings of a spiritual way of life were very interesting. I love how the service was so positive and full of peace and harmony  There is no doubt that I will being going back to the Centre for more services. Also, summer is soon approaching which means I'll be reading lots, so I'll probably buy some books on spirituality and learn more about that way of life. I'm not sure why, but summer is usually the only time I really enjoy reading. I can't wait for the warm weather by the way... I'm thrilled to start taking Simon to the park, getting in shape, going rafting, sewing some beautiful clothing and all the many other things I'm planning on filling my days with.

I'm feeling very happy with my life right now. My friends are amazing and my relationship couldn't be going any better than it is. I'm really thankful for the change that I've gone through over the last year. I hope that in the near future I can start discovering what it is I want to do for my career. I'm thinking that it might be time for a change in that aspect of my life. Maybe I'll become a Reiki master and practice stillness everyday in a calm and quiet environment. Wouldn't that be lovely?

Anyways, I'm off to ride my cloud to dreamland...

Stillness is what creates love.

Movement is what creates life.

To be still and still moving

—this is everything.

-Do Hyun Choe