Last May 25th at the Tuesday Inner Work Circle the sharing centered around the questions:
"Which part/s of my body do I like the most? Which don't I like? Why?
Most of the participants said that it was a difficult question and that it is something that we don't ask ourselves often. In fact, we usually take for granted our bodies that we never appreciate each part until they start to show signs of fading...
The fingers, hands, and feet are some of the favorites because of their usefulness. Others cannot identify a particular body part but have determined what they appreciate about their physiology: one's immune system, or one's fast metabolism that accounts for an overall fit and almost youthful physique...
"Most often, when we look at old photos of ourselves when we were younger, we never thought we could look that great!," one participant reflected.
But the body part that seemed to be most loved by everyone would be none other than-- the eyes. The so-called window between the soul and the outer world is also often taken for granted in our everyday life. We wake up each morning and enter the world by opening them and we never usually say "Thank you, God, for these pair of eyes!" That is, until, our perfect 20/20 vision lenses start to retire as time passes by...
This goes for all parts of the body-- and for anything or anyone, for that matter-- that/whom we often fail to appreciate until we begin to lose them.
It is good to always be reminded of these blessings, big or small, that we have (which others might even not have-- fortunately for us). May we be constantly grateful for these earthly vessels of the divine sparks!
For the week ahead we try to reflect further on the sense of sight with this guide question:
What are objects, colors, shapes, images i have seen with my eyes these days that caught my attention?" What thoughts/feelings were provoked in me when i saw them?
See you then!
"What are my personal capacities/ my unique gifts? What am I good at?"
Peace to all!
It been a while since we last posted a reflection report on the happenings at the Tuesday Inner Work Circle. Well, we sort of got side-tracked when a whole lot of involvements kept us busy...
Anyhow, here we are again! Hope we get to engage you somehow in to your own self-reflection and/or get to be inspired enough to share your own insights and opinion...
We are starting an e-group for an intimate support circle of serious "inner workers" who are really into the practice of self-awareness, reflection and heart-listening. If you are interested, you are most welcome!
Meanwhile, on with our recent discussions... Last Tuesday (May 11th)-- day after the historic first-ever automated national elections in Southeast Asia-- a small intimate circle gathered for the Innerwork sharing as the self-reflection guide topic for the week was discussed:
"What are my personal capacities / my unique gifts? What am I good at?"
It was surprising to hear that although the group was small, the unique gifts and capacities of the participants were quite diverse.
One participant shared that it was his first time to reflect on his personal capacities and looking through his achievements and the path he has been leading through the years, he truly realized that his gift to the world is his passion for service and development work.
Another shared that his unique gift was his knack for languages. Throw him anywhere around the country and he can easily learn to communicate in the vernacular of the locality. This guy cannot be sold in any foreign land! Haha. This is of course, just one of his many talents.
One young participant humbly shared about his passion for writing. Diligently keeping a journal, he would write down at the beginning of the day what he wants to achieve or what he chooses to be within the day. One time he wrote: "i will make someone happy today!"And true enough, he found someone who was down-trodden whom he was able to help-- in his own way-- by cheering the person up. That's what I call the "power of affirmation" in practice for the service of others!
Speaking of making people happy, another participant shared about his gift of bringing joy to others through his sense of humor. He recalled how he was able to loosen up even the most serious person (in his case, a teacher) and tickle her bones so that she re-learns the value of sharing fun and laughter with other people.
Whether its a gift of clarity & purposeful action, or kinesthetic talent and peaceful presence, or as simple as having the pure intention of making someone else smile-- each and every one of us has been endowed with unique capacities which can be our own contribution in creating a better world. We just need to be aware of, nurture, and do something with these for the greater good.
For next week, the theme will be:
What capacities do i still need to work on /improve in me?"
Hope you can practice your Inner Work with us!
It been a while since we last posted a reflection report on the happenings at the Tuesday Inner Work Circle. Well, we sort of got side-tracked when a whole lot of involvements kept us busy...
Anyhow, here we are again! Hope we get to engage you somehow in to your own self-reflection and/or get to be inspired enough to share your own insights and opinion...
We are starting an e-group for an intimate support circle of serious "inner workers" who are really into the practice of self-awareness, reflection and heart-listening. If you are interested, you are most welcome!
Meanwhile, on with our recent discussions... Last Tuesday (May 11th)-- day after the historic first-ever automated national elections in Southeast Asia-- a small intimate circle gathered for the Innerwork sharing as the self-reflection guide topic for the week was discussed:
"What are my personal capacities / my unique gifts? What am I good at?"
It was surprising to hear that although the group was small, the unique gifts and capacities of the participants were quite diverse.
One participant shared that it was his first time to reflect on his personal capacities and looking through his achievements and the path he has been leading through the years, he truly realized that his gift to the world is his passion for service and development work.
Another shared that his unique gift was his knack for languages. Throw him anywhere around the country and he can easily learn to communicate in the vernacular of the locality. This guy cannot be sold in any foreign land! Haha. This is of course, just one of his many talents.
One young participant humbly shared about his passion for writing. Diligently keeping a journal, he would write down at the beginning of the day what he wants to achieve or what he chooses to be within the day. One time he wrote: "i will make someone happy today!"And true enough, he found someone who was down-trodden whom he was able to help-- in his own way-- by cheering the person up. That's what I call the "power of affirmation" in practice for the service of others!
Speaking of making people happy, another participant shared about his gift of bringing joy to others through his sense of humor. He recalled how he was able to loosen up even the most serious person (in his case, a teacher) and tickle her bones so that she re-learns the value of sharing fun and laughter with other people.
Whether its a gift of clarity & purposeful action, or kinesthetic talent and peaceful presence, or as simple as having the pure intention of making someone else smile-- each and every one of us has been endowed with unique capacities which can be our own contribution in creating a better world. We just need to be aware of, nurture, and do something with these for the greater good.
For next week, the theme will be:
What capacities do i still need to work on /improve in me?"
Hope you can practice your Inner Work with us!
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