Most of the time we all think of ourselves as the "main entrée" in our daily life. We are the center of the plate and everything else and everyone else are the "side dishes" to complete the "meal" and therefore be honored with the great privilege of complimenting us. That concept of being in a fixed position from which all other things merely orbit around to enhance our individual experience and existence, becomes much more interesting and enjoyable if it's truly just seen as a daily opportunity to become a part of a huge cauldron of life soup made from different ingredients each day.
Here is my idea of the recipe for daily life soup.
1. Remember to honor the chef, the supreme source of this divine recipe.
2. Be open to participating as an animal, vegetable, broth or spice necessary for a complete recipe.
3. Allow myself to be "chopped down to size" to fit the requirements of the day. Whether I am a big piece or a small piece doesn't matter. I still play an important role in completing this project.
4. If I am the broth, and the broth gets too concentrated, I can overwhelm the myriad of flavors that make a better soup. I may need to be diluted in order to balance the flavors.
5. In making such a wonderful soup, I might need to spice it up or tone it down. A dash of enthusiasm or peaceful serenity may be the touch that is needed to compliment the "flavor" of the day. Taste, and add as needed.
6. Being a healthy ingredient is primal to making good soup. If I happen to be the overripe vegetable or the tainted meat in the soup, I can change the flavor and enjoyment subtly yet completely.
7. Keeping the attitude that I am a part of the soup and not just a singular ingredient broadens the hopeful outcome. I am not the only thing, yet remain an integral part of the total outcome.
Some days, the soup will be delicious and exactly what I had hoped for. On the other hand, sometimes it may be somewhat lacking and doesn't quite meet the standard of taste and experience that was anticipated. Yet for another taster of the soup, another ingredient that was added that day, they may feel that it's perfect.
The good news is that each day is an opportunity to be a part of a new soup recipe. All the tasting, experience, enjoyment, and even dissatisfaction allow me to become an even better ingredient in the dish tomorrow. It Is important just to show up and be ready to be chopped, diced, stirred ,made hot and spicy, "pure"ed, "tender-eyes "d, marinated in love, warmed up, cooled off, or any combination thereof. Remember, it's a soup and a lot of love, passion and vision went into the selection of the ingredients you have been mixed with in this "soup of the day".
BON APPETIT!!!
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