Just when I thought I could not be bothered by the difficulty of another, someone proved me wrong. Another great opportunity for me to grow!

While having an already difficult day at work, through meeting everyone’s demands, I am greeted with a golden opportunity of remaining in my own space. Whether internal customers or external I choose to go an extra mile, bringing pleasure to another persons day. It is true, we cannot please every one, but we can certainly try. Some might say that it was my own doing, having brought this upon myself, as I tried to please every one. Maybe so, but I felt much better pleasing them…so I will continue this practice.

Have you ever bent over backwards to try and help someone lighten their load for their day? Have you ever tried to remain one step ahead of them? Maybe so or maybe not. This is where the ‘silly human’ comes in.

After a long day of work, trying to go an extra mile, another person made a joke of something not being in their job description. So without getting in a heated discussion I chose to ‘just do it.’ Unfortunately, I reverted back to an older self of sarcasm and negatively, quietly stated “I guess I will just do everything myself.”

What I thought was quiet, apparently was audible to the others. Amazingly, the person who lashed out in the first place, had the audacity to demand an apology from me. Stunned, not knowing what to say as I just ran non-stop throughout the day, bending over backwards to create a smooth environment for this person, I sat in awe.

Immediately, thoughts of ‘Silly Human’ came into mind. Similarly I am reminded of Christs’ last words, as he is hung for dead, forgive them Father for they know not what they do. Yep…silly humans know not what they do…I forgive them.

I did apologize to this person, inviting them to look at the greater picture of what transpired in the day, but they failed to see it from the greater perspective…only limited eyesight.

I invite you now, when others begin pushing your buttons, to laugh quietly, ignoring the rants and negative displays put on by others. As for myself, I thank these individuals as they create more healing space for my being.

Stepping into the Canvas with increasing opportunities. Opportunities of growth, through the eyes of another. Whether grand or small sighted, it is assuredly another golden opportunity to step into a place of healing light.

I am reminded, this past week, of a lesson once learned. A lesson of choosing what I want, without attachment to what others peoples thoughts might be.

This past week, while it was going as it normally does, I asked a client what type of music they preferred. They answered as the others have in the past…”whatever! It doesn’t matter.” I smile, knowing well they want a specific music type but are afraid to ask for it.

Without batting an eye, I offer them what I feel would be the opposite of what they would choose. “Just not that” they reply quickly. Smiling even bigger now, I ask them what they really want to listen to. They choose.

Gets them every time!

This encounter begins dialogue, as we begin discussing how music makes us feel.Sharing with this person, a story of a younger patient who reminded me how important music was to life. “Life is like a major-motion picture and you got to have a good soundtrack.” This person smiles in agreement as her favorite song comes on and she unknowingly begins quietly singing under her breath.

Further, we began discussing how our moods can set our tone of music and the effects can be either uplifting or can keep us in a funk. Why not choose something uplifting every time? She agrees.

The discussion did not end their, as it carried onto the next person of the day. From smooth jazz we quickly switched to classic rock…Lynard Skynard to be exact. The gentleman who chose the music began sharing how his brother-in-law made a compilation of his favorite music, requesting that it be played at his funeral. This gentleman smiled as he explained he wishes to do the same. Encouraging him to do so, we shared the power of music together.

I am reminded of how I once failed to choose what I wanted, not wanting to burden anyone with my choices…causing any inconveniences. But why? Why did I choose to say “It doesn’t matter”…when it certainly did to me? Fear. Fear of hurting someone. Fear of upsetting another. Fear can cause us to do silly things, placing us in the “Silly Human” category if we fail to do what we feel is right to us in a given moment.

While this story seems so minuscule to life decisions it is clearly a reflection of the greater choices we must make. If we can’t choose what music we want to play, how will we choose what favorite dinner place to eat at or career move that seems fit for us at that time? Choose, Make the choice and allow others to adjust their own sails to fit their own circumstances, freeing us from attachment to what ‘they’ think of us or how we should do something in particular.

This is my story, this is my song.~Ani Po

Stepping into the Canvas playing our favorite tune. With sweet melodies playing, lyrics to fill our soul…we carry on through the day without a care in the world to what others may be listening to. With varying melodies and lyrics, we carry out our day…happily ever after…

I invite you now, as I did this young lady earlier…accept the invitation to choose that which makes your heart sing.

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