Buried under the racist and sexist material of Disney's "Aladdin" is a useful metaphor for mindfulness that I'd like to excavate here: the Cave of Wonders.
Loved Cave of Wonders. Perhaps, Andrew, in this cave, which each one must personally choose to enter, lies all these jewels which, when looked upon with wonder and longing, are simply truths that are there to pour the oil of understanding into our own personal lamps, allowing us then to exit with our lights shining brighter than when we entered. This is a very personal journey we are all on and we cannot put oil in another's lamp, but we can be lights that shine the way for others. You are such a light. Thank you.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
So sweet to revisit this family favorite through a lyrical poetic lens. I loved having you read it to me-smiling, chuckling, head shaking in delight and dismay over our cavey dilemma. Nailed it!
And the blueberries! Those little blue gemstones.
Loved Cave of Wonders. Perhaps, Andrew, in this cave, which each one must personally choose to enter, lies all these jewels which, when looked upon with wonder and longing, are simply truths that are there to pour the oil of understanding into our own personal lamps, allowing us then to exit with our lights shining brighter than when we entered. This is a very personal journey we are all on and we cannot put oil in another's lamp, but we can be lights that shine the way for others. You are such a light. Thank you.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
So sweet to revisit this family favorite through a lyrical poetic lens. I loved having you read it to me-smiling, chuckling, head shaking in delight and dismay over our cavey dilemma. Nailed it!
“But my what-ifs are just more treasure”....
OOOO BABY!