Sunday, May 18, 2008

practice,,, (life)



practice makes perfect

a quote we have all heard, and definitely one with more than a little truth to it.

that being the case, what is it that you practice?


if i may suggest,,,


no matter what you have practiced before now, let nothing and no one (not even yourself) deprive you of your right to change what you choose to practice at any time,,,

practice enlarging your heart,,, see how many more people you can fit in there,,, how much more of yourself.

practice believing what you know in your heart is true,,, not what you have been told to believe, not what you believe for the sake of others,,, practice believing the wild dreams your heart once spent all day imagining,,, the ones that have since been too-often put in the childish or i need to grow up bins,,,

practice remembering the many strengths and gifts you have,,,

practice making memories worth having,,,

practice being brave,,, one day someone's son or daughter may come up to you and tell you that though you have never met, your braveness once changed their life,,,

practice the good kind of crying,,,

practice letting yourself be moved,,,

practice speaking up when your sensibilities tell you to be quiet,,, remember: being sensible usually isn't

practice new things - it's hard to write an interesting life story when your fingers keep typing the same four letters,,,

practice telling the truth - most of all to yourself,,,


my many amazing friends,,, without fail, we become masterful at what we practice - let's let go of practicing the things that don't belong to our peace,,,


may you find your peace, joy, and so much love,,, wherever you are *

jesh *

21 comments:

Josh said...

thanks for sharing such wonderful thought...your posts always catch me when I need them most.

Kristen Morgan said...

beautiful. thank you for making me think.

C said...

dear jesh,

thank you so much for sharing your thoughts...it gave me such a great encouragement by reading this entry!!

and as always, <3 your works too!! keep rocking jesh, and all the best for everything!

C

ksenija said...

what a beautiful way to start my sunday morning. thank you!

Jeremi said...

Jesh.....LOVE your thoughts here, it's all so true! Here's to practicing our way to peace and happiness! :)

Rachael said...

You are always so inspiring! Thanks for the great words! You make me want to become better.

Denise Olson said...

Thanks, Jesh. These words of inspiration really hit home today. Thank you....

gwyn said...

thanks for making me cry today... the good kind of crying that comes when your heart is both moved and overwhelmed...

The Roxy Studio said...

I always love what you have to say...and HOW you say it...inspiring truly.

Kriea Arie said...

You Rock! :)

sweetevis said...

these one its so cool!

Deb said...

i always feel so inspired and touched by what you say... and this one really hit it for me... thank you for being you.....

lbpuppy said...

Great wisdom and truth.

D.J. Ellis said...

Amen to that brotha!

Allyson Magda Photography said...

beautifully spoken

kristy said...

"practice new things - it's hard to write an interesting life story when your fingers keep typing the same four letters,,," this has been a theme in my life for the past few months, and then you wrote it. put it out there. and moved me all over again. thank you for confirming what my heart was already singing.

Alisha E. said...

You simply move my heart & soul! The words you say...always touch my heart! They make me stop & think!!!!!!!

Thanks for always being so kind & generous with your wisdom!!!!

As I See It Photography said...

That is exactly what I need to hear.
Thank you for that.
I always seem to gravitate to your blog if I feel a need for inspiration... as usual I feel inspired and renewed again.

Boho Girl said...

just what i needed to hear today.

thank you.

Shannon said...

Thank you for continuing to inspire me through your words and spirit.

Karen Piscitelli Photography said...

These words have stayed with me since first reading them last month!

Guess they must be keepers!