This is something I needed to hear today, to read, to believe. I'm feeling slowed by resistance, muddled, in the muck as I work on creating a new business, as I hurdle through the vast emptiness on this big blue space ship called Earth. It's hard to catch the 1%, to celebrate it, to see it. At least that's what I tell myself. Perhaps, I should change up the narrative. Remember how far I've come, where I've been, the things I've done, the ways I've already reinvented myself, rising from the ashes of my own self-doubt, my own self-sabotaging behaviors, my lack of self love. Thank you, Mohika❤️
Julie, thank YOU 🫂 despite the pressures of life you're here reading and commenting and being vulnerable with me. It gets better. I believe it does. I'm in a better headspace now than I was when I wrote this. Hope hope hope 💖
What soul medicine this article was! I’ve been dealing with burnt out the past few years, and although my health has vastly improved, I deeply felt your words about paddling, paddling and never seeming to get anywhere. It’s caused me great frustration at times, and so reading that hit my heart, like ah, I’m not alone. But you’re so right - looking back at life over a long span of time, everything’s changed even though day to day, it can feel like nothing’s changed at all.
hellllo dearest suzanne! thank you thank you thank you for reading this and making time to share your thoughts! i love the use of "soul medicine"! I'm so happy your health is improved but burn out lasting years? Girl what you up to!
Nooo you're not alone, I'm here right with you. I know it gets better (i keep telling myself this so I can function moment to moment) and then when it does I get to say to myself (seeee, I told you so!)
I once read the Wright Brother's biography and was so amazed that there was a time when we didn't see airplanes in the sky. Can you imagine when that started? How incredible it would be to see an object carrying people so high above you!
I wonder if there's anyone that thinks that about us.
The first thing I noticed was the moon peeking through the clouds, it looks so small against the aeroplane. And talking about taking things slowly, I like to take my time with my morning cup of tea but my husband always seems to be in a rush to get going in his walk. Which in turn makes me hurry. I think as from tomorrow I’m going to change that situation. ☕️
Ooooh, Mo… I read slowly, slowly with so much delight, with so much admiration for you. Admiration means "to look, regard something impressive," and it comes from the Latin *ad* (regard) and *mirari* (wonder, miracle).
You are a miracle.
Just look at the wonder you are, Mo. Again and again. Slowly, slowly. *Mura mura* in Malagasy. No wonder I see so much peace in the souls of people here in Africa... They savor every moment, every gift of life. Even if their lives are harsh, they appreciate and admire every moment.
Every detail in you is magic. Every word from you, every moment, is a blessing.
I am a miracle? How can I even begin to express the way your kindness mirrors that back to me? Admiration—yes, it feels like wonder. Like discovering stars hidden in daylight. They glow brighter the more you look.
You are a wonder, Forrest.
In your deep seeing, your gentle words, your way of cherishing life with a quiet reverence. The people you so beautifully observe in Africa. And oh, to think of mura mura—slow, intentional, filled with grace—what a gift it is to savor life like that. You’ve gifted me a glimpse of it today. Love you so much, Forrest. Thank you, always. ✨🙏💛
Keep loving 🥰
Mo,
There is a reason this one has been in my Inbox until now....today, is the day I needed it! Have I need to hear your wisdom:
"Trust to taste the fruit your labor reaps.
Relax. Allow. Rejoice. Accept.
Your destination lies over the mountain of fear, through the forest of doubt, and along the blessed river of hope."
Bless you!!! Also....how grateful to learn about the saying. "pole, pole"! Oh, how I needed that lesson today! You are a treasure! Love you! ~Wendy💜
I love you so much!!!! yes, i truly believe the right messages and knowledge comes to us in divine timing! 💜 blessed to add to your day!
This is something I needed to hear today, to read, to believe. I'm feeling slowed by resistance, muddled, in the muck as I work on creating a new business, as I hurdle through the vast emptiness on this big blue space ship called Earth. It's hard to catch the 1%, to celebrate it, to see it. At least that's what I tell myself. Perhaps, I should change up the narrative. Remember how far I've come, where I've been, the things I've done, the ways I've already reinvented myself, rising from the ashes of my own self-doubt, my own self-sabotaging behaviors, my lack of self love. Thank you, Mohika❤️
Julie, thank YOU 🫂 despite the pressures of life you're here reading and commenting and being vulnerable with me. It gets better. I believe it does. I'm in a better headspace now than I was when I wrote this. Hope hope hope 💖
beautiful beautiful. The breath, love, thoughts, spirit... the invisible things. may we notice and feel so many layers and subtleties of existence.
gosh your comment put a smile on my face 💝💝 thank you for being here
What soul medicine this article was! I’ve been dealing with burnt out the past few years, and although my health has vastly improved, I deeply felt your words about paddling, paddling and never seeming to get anywhere. It’s caused me great frustration at times, and so reading that hit my heart, like ah, I’m not alone. But you’re so right - looking back at life over a long span of time, everything’s changed even though day to day, it can feel like nothing’s changed at all.
hellllo dearest suzanne! thank you thank you thank you for reading this and making time to share your thoughts! i love the use of "soul medicine"! I'm so happy your health is improved but burn out lasting years? Girl what you up to!
Nooo you're not alone, I'm here right with you. I know it gets better (i keep telling myself this so I can function moment to moment) and then when it does I get to say to myself (seeee, I told you so!)
Yes it can last years for many people. Some people never fully recover.
Nice to hear pole pole again! I haven't heard it in a while!
the stinky armpits made me laugh.
I once read the Wright Brother's biography and was so amazed that there was a time when we didn't see airplanes in the sky. Can you imagine when that started? How incredible it would be to see an object carrying people so high above you!
I wonder if there's anyone that thinks that about us.
wow that's such a cool observation Elizabeth!!!!
Great piece, Mo. We have to trust that change is happening because it always comes.
Amen Harun. Writing this helps me remember it. It's one thing to know it and another to believe that better days will come!
In Bombay we call it Hallu Hallu :)
Oh nice! Is this in Marathi?
Bambaiya actually but derived from Marathi :)
The first thing I noticed was the moon peeking through the clouds, it looks so small against the aeroplane. And talking about taking things slowly, I like to take my time with my morning cup of tea but my husband always seems to be in a rush to get going in his walk. Which in turn makes me hurry. I think as from tomorrow I’m going to change that situation. ☕️
That's a good idea Sally! Like you, I also like to be present when I make & consume foods & beverages. Loooove to immerse myself in the aroma!
By the way, I had forgotten about the moon! It looks gorgeous albeit being so tiny, thanks for spotting it!
Ooooh, Mo… I read slowly, slowly with so much delight, with so much admiration for you. Admiration means "to look, regard something impressive," and it comes from the Latin *ad* (regard) and *mirari* (wonder, miracle).
You are a miracle.
Just look at the wonder you are, Mo. Again and again. Slowly, slowly. *Mura mura* in Malagasy. No wonder I see so much peace in the souls of people here in Africa... They savor every moment, every gift of life. Even if their lives are harsh, they appreciate and admire every moment.
Every detail in you is magic. Every word from you, every moment, is a blessing.
Love you so, so much. 🙏🥰
I am a miracle? How can I even begin to express the way your kindness mirrors that back to me? Admiration—yes, it feels like wonder. Like discovering stars hidden in daylight. They glow brighter the more you look.
You are a wonder, Forrest.
In your deep seeing, your gentle words, your way of cherishing life with a quiet reverence. The people you so beautifully observe in Africa. And oh, to think of mura mura—slow, intentional, filled with grace—what a gift it is to savor life like that. You’ve gifted me a glimpse of it today. Love you so much, Forrest. Thank you, always. ✨🙏💛