Thank you Niall, for this new mindful piece. It was a healing read!
As I was reading, I thought about Zig Ziglar who said, "Failure is an event." And yes, it's done; it's already behind.
Sometimes it is not easy to name failure. It stacks up and reaches levels of unavoidability, and that moment turns out to be the breakthrough moment. It is not easy to recover, but you have no other choice... success is also just around the corner. Both failure and success are actually best buddies.
Zig's quote on failure is so accurate to what I was hoping to convey. Accpeting failure as an event is easier said than done but when you can, it helps to live more freely. I agree that failure and success go hand in hand. Being open to the possibility that a failure can lead to something greater is the key here I believe!
This is helpful for me, as I tend to be a melancholic, brooding type. One point I want to make about reflection is this: I have found it to be very powerful in my healing journey.
A writer I admire, Natalie Goldberg, said that sometimes we have to go back to a memory and compost it. We may write about it dozens of times, even if in our journals. It's because, in her view, that we still haven't reached a point of either resolution or acceptance.
I think I fall into that category. I am heavy on reflection. I think it's one of my greatest assets as a writer. I know there needs to be a balance with it, but reflection helps me go deep. Helps me recognize metaphors or understand myself and the world and others more fully.
Aligned with you about the power of reflection. An examined life is important. Natalie's point is a fair one. I would tend to agree that if a past experience is still showing up regularly, it could be that it's unresolved/accepted. Some experiences take more time than others to process due to their emotive impact.
'... sooner you accept what happens, the quicker you can align with the present moment.'
Agreed, Niall. It's healthier if we can avoid not getting too upset or caught up with our own failures, accept that they happened, and focus instead on the present moment.
And in fact, focusing on the present moment helps us in general to avoid making mistakes that can lead to further failures.
Thank you Niall, for this new mindful piece. It was a healing read!
As I was reading, I thought about Zig Ziglar who said, "Failure is an event." And yes, it's done; it's already behind.
Sometimes it is not easy to name failure. It stacks up and reaches levels of unavoidability, and that moment turns out to be the breakthrough moment. It is not easy to recover, but you have no other choice... success is also just around the corner. Both failure and success are actually best buddies.
Thank you, Keva!
Zig's quote on failure is so accurate to what I was hoping to convey. Accpeting failure as an event is easier said than done but when you can, it helps to live more freely. I agree that failure and success go hand in hand. Being open to the possibility that a failure can lead to something greater is the key here I believe!
You are welcome, Niall. I agree with you and you conveyed it really well!
Hi Niall,
This is helpful for me, as I tend to be a melancholic, brooding type. One point I want to make about reflection is this: I have found it to be very powerful in my healing journey.
A writer I admire, Natalie Goldberg, said that sometimes we have to go back to a memory and compost it. We may write about it dozens of times, even if in our journals. It's because, in her view, that we still haven't reached a point of either resolution or acceptance.
I think I fall into that category. I am heavy on reflection. I think it's one of my greatest assets as a writer. I know there needs to be a balance with it, but reflection helps me go deep. Helps me recognize metaphors or understand myself and the world and others more fully.
Hi Jeannie,
Aligned with you about the power of reflection. An examined life is important. Natalie's point is a fair one. I would tend to agree that if a past experience is still showing up regularly, it could be that it's unresolved/accepted. Some experiences take more time than others to process due to their emotive impact.
Keep harnessing the power of reflection :)
Thanks for the affirmation, as always, Niall. I will respond to your direct message this week.
Excellent, chat with you soon!
'... sooner you accept what happens, the quicker you can align with the present moment.'
Agreed, Niall. It's healthier if we can avoid not getting too upset or caught up with our own failures, accept that they happened, and focus instead on the present moment.
And in fact, focusing on the present moment helps us in general to avoid making mistakes that can lead to further failures.
Raveen, thank you!
Your last sentence is powerful. I completely agree, our best decisions are made when fully present!!