Elder Muse/Day 11: The Beauty of Enough

“The sky had absorbed the sun’s heat and released its stars. A full moon spilled light on our path.”

~From “The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai

I sometimes wonder if it isn’t the inner critic – we all have one – that is the saboteur of a peaceful and passionately creative existence….and the perpetrator of discontent.

Could it be that the core cause of the challenges and woes humans face today stems from a lack of self love, acceptance and the unwillingness to let go?

The ordinary beauty of Loving and being kind to oneself – surely it is enough for those of us who live privileged lives.

“Enough for me is Being in this moment, a calm and peacefulness inside that is enough.”

~Catherine Brennon

Yet we either become too serious about life’s meaning completely forgetting to let go into the inhale and exhale of the moments, the pleasure and beauty….or we live our lives in survival mode in fear of the inevitable death that will find us someday, claiming our superiority over others including nature, and giving power to the inner critic.

Deep, strong, moving – letting go is being in the river or even in the middle of a turbulent thunder storm – that flow of life that is ours if we are so fortunate. Letting it all be….

“In the quiet corners of our minds, there’s a voice that tends to undermine and sow doubt – the inner critic. The negative one. The one who preys on our insecurities. Confirms our self doubts and attacks our confidence.  It might sound like, ‘you should’, ‘why didn’t you?’, or ‘what’s wrong with you?’

Recognizing this internal dialogue is important because it so often shapes our actions and decisions. When we’re too hard on ourselves, it messes with our confidence and blocks our creativity. 

It’s essential to name it, acknowledge its influence, and most importantly, not let it take the reins of our lives. Instead of allowing self-doubt to dictate our choices, we should strive to foster self-acceptance. By doing so, we empower ourselves to break free from the grip of the inner critic and embrace our authenticity.  

Embracing our imperfections and celebrating our unique qualities empowers us to step into the fullness of who we are meant to be. And it brings with it a profound sense of inner peace, enabling us to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and grace.”

Filmed in Hermanus, South Africa by “Reflections of Life”, Exploring the Infinite Beauty of Being Human
Featuring Catherine Brennon

Below is the full poem Catherine Brennon reads part of in the video.

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by Safire Rose

She let go.

She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go.

She let go of the fear.

She let go of the judgments.

She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head.

She let go of the committee of indecision within her.

She let go of all the ‘right’ reasons.

Wholly and completely, without hesitation or worry, she just let go.

She didn’t ask anyone for advice.

She didn’t read a book on how to let go.

She didn’t search the scriptures.

She just let go.

She let go of all of the memories that held her back.

She let go of all of the anxiety that kept her from moving forward.

She let go of the planning and all of the calculations about how to do it just right.

She didn’t promise to let go.

She didn’t journal about it.

She didn’t write the projected date in her Day-Timer.

She made no public announcement and put no ad in the paper.

She didn’t check the weather report or read her daily horoscope.

She just let go.

She didn’t analyze whether she should let go.

She didn’t call her friends to discuss the matter.

She didn’t do a five-step Spiritual Mind Treatment.

She didn’t call the prayer line.

She didn’t utter one word.

She just let go.

No one was around when it happened.

There was no applause or congratulations.

No one thanked her or praised her.

No one noticed a thing.

Like a leaf falling from a tree, she just let go.

There was no effort.

There was no struggle.

It wasn’t good and it wasn’t bad.

It was what it was, and it is just that.

In the space of letting go, she let it all be.

A small smile came over her face.

A light breeze blew through her.

And the sun and the moon shone forevermore…

©2003 “She Let Go” is not currently available for licensing or republishing

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31 days of Daily Elder Muse blog posts accessed from the unfolding of the day – not planned or scheduled. Yes, the Muse is back again during this powerful and challenging shift time on our planet. May these words, stories and images assist you to remember who you are….and how you can be of service.

I have no idea what will arise…..but then do we really know ahead of time what our moment to moment daily experience will be? We are only asked to pay attention and attend with open artistry. ~Gaye Abbott

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Gaye Abbott, Wildly Free Elder, 07/25/24