Last week I heard the downtown bike shop I adore is closing. Rent shot way up and the owner just can’t make it work.
For a moment, I felt the pinch of upset, disappointed to live in a society that doesn’t adequately support locally owned, independent business. Doesn’t it matter to us that these are the businesses that direct our tax dollars to improve schools, parks, roads and public safety?
About 30 seconds after hearing the news, I asked myself the question the most powerful question I know of these days — How is this perfect?
Another way to ask the question, which makes it easier to answer for some, is What is the gift here? (Continue reading this post here. )
When I launched paid subscriptions two weeks ago, my gut kept saying, To have all, give all to all. It meant that all my posts want to be shared with all of my subscribers, not just those who contribute to this reader-supported newsletter.
Ta-da! I listened. Now, if you choose to give $8/mo or $80/year, know that I’m mega grateful because you’re doing it out of the goodness of your illuminated heart! Thanks for being here.
Who do you know that would benefit from being supported to see through the eyes of Love? You can share my newsletter with them today.
On the note of healing systems, here’s a new TED talk on Regeneration from best-selling author Paul Hawken.
He writes, “the most complex, radical climate technologies on Earth are the human heart, head, and mind, not a solar panel.” And, “Global warming is caused by profound disconnection: disconnections between each other, humans to humans; disconnections between humans and nature; and disconnections within nature.”
Last for today, to encourage you to connect with those who help you remember your oneness, I’ll close with a delicious musical kiss for your soul. It’s called We Shall Be Known, from two old friends of mine who are masterful musicians known as MaMuse.
Happy Thanksgiving, dear ones. In those moments when you feel annoyed or disgusted during the holidays, I challenge you to pause and ask yourself, How is this perfect? Support yourself to see through Love’s eyes. If it’s still challenging to find peace within, heck, go dance or hike up a hill. Your body knows the way.