I have heard the expression to live lightly but pondered what does it mean.
No excess of stuff (any kind of stuff)
Keep only what you use everyday
Be as self reliant as possible
Work to release yourself from the drama both in your mind and around you
Have compassion and do not judge another for their worth, situation or differences
Be open to new input and experiences while keeping the lessons of your past steadfast
Pick yourself up when you fall and tread with intent in your daily activities
Allow others to Be but move away from those that will not listen
Remember it is not your destiny or job to change another but it is to grow yourself
Live your life as you feel expresses the highest part of yourself
Don’t restrict yourself to social pressures that limit your choices
Honor yourself in all you do
Listen to others- you do not have to agree
Play fair in your dealings
Accept yourself as you are and cultivate that beauty
Do not sell yourself or force ideals for the sole creation of some kind of status or lifestyle
Keep your drama to yourself and learn how to redirect it
Be kind to yourself at all times in thoughts and actions
Be guarded when necessary and stronger then steel when you need to enforce your boundaries
Choose to not blame others but to find solutions to resolve any and every issue
Accept that some people just feel, think or impulsively like to do things the hard way
So living lightly in a nutshell: Being fully responsible for yourself with grace and acting upon this applied acknowledgement in every choice you make.
Shall we dare to dream!
Ramona