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Vivienne Helen's avatar

This was truly insightful.

A very helpful reminder for me.

I feel for many of us, this is our default setting. .as a form of protection perhaps.

In truth, I often find myself looking through the wrong end of the telescope...somewhere along the way...I remember to flip it around and your post is a very timely reminder.

Thank you

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Just like every single one of us. Flipping the telescope is not a one-time act. It's something we have to remind ourselves to do constantly. Maybe even every single day.

Thank you for reading and engaging, Vivienne :)

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Instead of That's avatar

I especially appreciate this “Just because something is “free” to us doesn’t mean it wasn’t paid for by someone else”. We grab free things and then we throw them away without care because it didn’t cost us anything.. but it’s a huge cost to our nature.

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Indeed, Tanya. Nothing in life is free. Thank you for taking your time to read and engage :)

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Jimmy Warden's avatar

When we focus only on our wants and needs, we lose sight of the world as it is.

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Couldn't have said it better :)

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Tara Deacon's avatar

This is an interesting read!! I dont tend to struggle with this...I have always struggled seeing myself through the wrong end of the telescope...but I think reading things from the other perspective is really helpful...

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Indeed, Tara. We have to always keep ourselves in check. Thank you so much for reading and engaging as always :)

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Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

Just seeing and saying Right View is powerful. I loved the analogy of turning the telescope around. Thank you for this. Your writing is always a salve!

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The Urban Monk's avatar

I'm glad you feel that way, Stephanie. Thank you for reading :)

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Sue Ellen Saez's avatar

This was very helpful for me to read this morning as I was having a difficult time balancing and grounding the energies. Would it be OK if I message you? I have a question.

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The Urban Monk's avatar

I'm happy it resonated with you, Sue. Sure, you can just DM me :)

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Bela Koe-Krompecher's avatar

Perfect read for me this morning. Thank you.

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The Urban Monk's avatar

Thank you so much for reading Bela. I'm happy it resonated with you :)

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