Meditations on Journeys - 4

Some journeys are made to find solace. 

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Some journeys are made to reconnect.

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Some journeys are made to experience grace.

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Some journeys are made to recoup our health.

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Some journeys are made to find kindred spirits.

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When it's time to journey, we will know. 

Something will speak to us.

Call it spirit, call it heart.

A journey is both a ‘towards’ and an ‘away’.

We will move ‘towards’ something, and ‘away’ from something – even if it's only from our habitual routines and ways.

Every journey, even a journey that contains sadness, is a journey of hope.

Journeys reflect and express the most hopeful part of our spirit.

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In response to my reaching my 300^th post, Ann S, a longtime Bay Area friend of the family said, “Congrats! well done”. Aarati, who has been a pillar of support, said, “Congratulations Minoo! Wishing you Most and more! Loving you so much!” My sister Christine said, “Big milestone ! it's been a great and rewarding journey Minoo , for your readers and you ... Keep doing what you love with zest and enthusiasm.... Many will benefit from the life experiences that you share.” .

Christine A, a lifelong friend of our family said “Congratulations on reaching this milestone, Minoo. Your writing is beautiful and inspiring.” My brother David said, “Very insightful Minoo ... Thank You!! :). ”And my sister Rosie said, “Enjoyed reading all your articles. Looking forward to reading more of them in the future. Congrats and keep up the good work.”

What more could one ask for than such an appreciative set of readers!  Thank you. 

With your continued interest and support, I will continue to write, so as to one day be able to announce and celebrate my 400^th post on this blog (approximately 2 years from now, at the rate of one post a week). Yeah! I look forward to reaching that milestone, with you along for the journey.

P.S. Don’t forget to record your journeys, as I have been doing mine ....they are precious….. M….a Pearl Seeker like you.

Meditations on Journeys - 3 : A Tribute to Amelia Earhart, St Paul, Neil Armstrong, Guru Nanak and More....

Some journeys are made to prove oneself equal to a challenge.

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Some journeys are made to walk in the footsteps of a hero.

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Some journeys are made to make history.

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Some journeys are made to spread the word.

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Some journeys are made to build bridges.

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Some journeys are made to mend fences.

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Each of our private stories is a journey.

A journey to build on the essence of who we are.

Eventually, we will discard all, but that which is essential to who we are.

I know that I am already on my way.

I won’t be surprised if you are too.             

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20 years ago, I journeyed to America. 5 years ago, I started this blog.  Both journeys have been amazing. 

With your continued interest and support, I have crossed the 300^th post on this blog. Thank you.

Thanks to Aarti, Ajay and David for their comments on my last post, and thanks to the rest of you for your likes, pins and votes.  Much appreciated …..M….a Pearl Seeker like you.

P.S.  When I reached my 100th post, I wrote a series of posts to mark that milestone.  This was one of them.

Meditations on Journeys - 2

 

Some journeys are made because of a dare.

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Some journeys are made because of a passion.

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Some journeys are made for freedom.

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Some journeys are made to escape persecution or danger.

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Some journeys are made to find love.

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Some journeys are made for justice.

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Implicit in every journey are the questions:

"Are you courageous enough for this?"

"Are you prepared for the unknowable?"

"Can you be completely open to everything you will experience along the way?"

We can begin our journey, as soon as we can answer "yes".

20 years ago, I journeyed to America. 5 years ago, I started this blog.  Both journeys have been amazing.With your continued interest and support, I have crossed the 300^th post on Minoo Jha Life Strategies. Thank you.

P.S. Thanks to Betty and David for their comments on my last post, and thanks to the rest of you for your likes, pins and votes.  Much appreciated …..M….a Pearl Seeker like you.