Comments on: When The Lights Go Out

By: Release Stormy Tension with Musical Vibrations | Liberating Choices

Release Stormy Tension with Musical Vibrations | Liberating Choices — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:26:30 +0000

[...] times? Finding joy amidst the stormiest days. Knowing this too will pass. The clouds will clear and light will [...]

By: Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri

Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:34:33 +0000

Thanks Aidan for stopping by. It is life, but so hard to get sometimes.

By: Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri

Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:33:56 +0000

Marci,

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I think it is slowing down to realize that the inconvenience is only temporary. Knowing and believing that moment will pass is what helps me through it. And you are right, it is so easy took take conveniences for granted.

By: Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri

Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:31:42 +0000

Thanks so much Eva.
I do think it is pretty amazing how are perspectives change when we really extract ourselves from that aggravating moment. I do think part of the evolution lies in attitude.

I’m glad to “see” you again! And am looking forward to more of your posts.

By: Aidan Donnelley Rowley @ Ivy League Insecurities

Aidan Donnelley Rowley @ Ivy League Insecurities — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:22:26 +0000

“I am still fumbling, even when there is light.”

Such beautiful honesty. Fumbling and stumbling. Light and dark. Happiness and regret. This is life, no?

By: Marci | Liberating Choices

Marci | Liberating Choices — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:57:59 +0000

“stumbling in the light & embracing darkness” – welcome Rudri!

I have so many blessings, it’s hard to think of being without anything. The first thing that comes to mind is when our shower faucet broke and I couldn’t fix it/couldn’t shower. It was only for a day. Initially panicked, but then relieved to get spend less time getting ready for the day. I’m sure I wouldn’t have made it more than 2 days before I took my shower at a friend’s house. Thankful for running water-clean water. Easy to take it all for granted.

By: Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri

Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:24:50 +0000

Rob,

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I agree there is so much beauty around us and there is so much that we can and should be grateful for. It requires an awareness of appreciating all of the conveniences around us.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 01:36:20 +0000

We are definitely spoiled. I often think about the “olden days” when there was no indoor plumbing. That would be far worse. I could live without electricity. It would take some getting used to, but I am a creature of the outdoors, a camper, backpacker. A lot of it is just what you are used to and what you are prepared for.

By: Belinda

Belinda — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:01:45 +0000

Hi Eva! So good to see you here again.

So much of our sense of security is wrapped up in these machines and gadgets that keep things moving for us and it’s a big deal when it all stops, even if only for a few moments. But as you say, what’s a stash of cash if not to be used for emergencies like the one you described. How much worse would it have been if you didn’t have it?

By: Belinda

Belinda — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:55:19 +0000

So true, Rob. Gratitude. For so many things. Reading Rudri’s words also remind me that these modern conveniences, in some ways, serve to confine us rather than free us. I know for me, I feel lost when I have server problems or if blackberry’s having connection issues. We’re so dependent on external power (to feel whole, to be productive, to keep things connected and moving along) that I wonder if this somehow takes away from our ability to build internal strength. What guides us when the lights go out?