The kaleidoscope of life

My challenge for today was not to worry too much about what the blog sounds like and to learn how to change templates. I've also had a look at several other blogs and got an idea of what other people are doing. I suppose I won't see whether the template changed for this post only or for the previous post as well until I actually publish it.

Here's my attempt at inserting an image:

Well, the first attempt didn't work. I went and searched Google images. I saved an image, clicked Add image button, found the location, clicked upload image and it didn't work. A message came up with a number to quote if I wished to find out more...

Second attempt:

This time it was uploaded and I clicked the Done button but I can't see it here. I'm going to try and publish the post to see what happens...

And for those enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, please continue reading...

We tend to gravitate toward people who are most like us, at least in the ways that make us feel comfortable. But life has its way of bringing us into contact with people who challenge us with their differences.

In a world of dualities, we have trouble defining ourselves without something opposite and can’t discover who we are. Without challenge, there is nothing to do and nothing to discover.

We will always run into people that are different from us, but the true challenge may be in finding ways to be at peace with this process.

Feeling stuck

I usually start my day with a cup of coffee in front of the computer. I read the news and my emails. One of the emails is from http://www.dailyom.com. I'd like to share these with you. Today's one is very appropriate, about feeling stuck, like me feeling stuck right now because I decided to choose a name for my blog that already exists and registering before actually creating the blog.

When we feel stuck in our lives it’s important to take stock of what is going on and find out if there is something we are doing or not doing that is keeping us stuck. Sometimes the situation is out of our control, and we need to look within to find the patience required to wait with equanimity until things move forward again. Many times, though, we can find the source of our stagnation in our own hearts and minds. Sometimes we are clinging to old ideas about reality and we need to make adjustments that will bring us back in tune with life, so we can flow again. Sometimes we find that fear of change is what’s keeping us stuck, and we can resolve to find ways of facing that fear. If introspection does not provide the answers we need, it can sometimes be helpful to ask those around you if they notice anything obvious that you might not be able to see. Remember to ask someone whom you can trust to be kind and sensitive as well as honest. Try to let go of your resistance because whenever there is something we can’t see ourselves, it’s because we don’t want to see it. Try to listen with an open mind, and remember that you are always the final judge of what you need. Anything offered to us from an outside source will need to be processed within before its wisdom can take hold. In all this, be kind to yourself and remember that we all get stuck sometimes. Think of it as a part of your process, a necessary step on your journey, rather than as a problem that shouldn’t be happening. This can help to keep your frustration at bay and give you the space you need to take a deep breath and really figure out what’s going on.