#242 Can you do it? Attitude is key!

     "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right!"             Henry Ford

     It's so interesting to see participants struggle during the first of 8 mindfulness sessions. They struggle sitting for 5 minutes; they struggle to keep their hands and feet still; struggle, struggle, struggle. They have a firm, set idea of what they can and can't tolerate, can and can't do. Sitting still for such a terribly long time is not something they think they can do, so they can't. Yet a few weeks later, they're all able to enjoy sitting peacefully and still for 30-40 minutes.
     Gentle persistence, curiosity, accepting & observing our mildly difficult situation, letting go of our self-concepts, our presumed limitations evaporate. They were pure fiction to start with.

     "As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."            Marianne Williamson

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