Would you rather….Guest Blog, Wilson Vessely

I got a new app for my Iphone, “Would You Rather…” I was going through some of the questions, some I had to think about the others were quick, but one question really struck me: Hate or Be Hated. I answered and after you answer they show what percentages of people agree with you and disagree.

So take a moment, would you rather hate or be hated? And as my mom would do, let’s take it one more step and answer why?

60% of people chose hate. I fell in the 40% category. I’d much rather be hated then to hate someone. Sadly I think some people already hate me, so it’s not to far off. There are people I don’t like, but I honestly could not say that I hate someone, it’s such a negative thing.

When I was in high school I “hated” people. I’d say to my friends how much I hate that person, but looking back on it now, I was jealous of them, but I labeled it as, “I hated them.” I don’t think I could truly hate someone, or to wish they were non-existent. Everyone has a purpose, even if it’s to be an asshole.

“All you need is love” -The Beatles

Wilson

From The Wisdom of Enzo….

The last blog I introduced you to a book that I’m reading ” Art of racing in the rain.” As I said this whole book is from the insight and wisdom of Enzo, a dog. It is an amazing story and so hard to put down and get to the real business of the day.Enzo says, ” People, like dogs, love repetition. Chasing a ball, lapping a course in a race car, sliding down a slide. Because as much as each incident is similar, so it is different.”

How is that dance showing up for you?

Well this dog got me thinking about the love of repetition or in other words the love of knowing what is happening next, being in control. Our desire to just let it happen and stay on the surface of life. It makes it so much easier than mixing it up or stepping outside that familiar box. But Enzo is so right in the fact that even in that repetition there is a difference. That difference is in each of us. Embrace the dance of similar and difference.

200th Blog of Forgetting 2 Remember

What an amazing experience this journey has been and continues to be!

On March 14th, 2009 I went into business with Forgetting 2 Remember, LLC.  On March 15, 2009 I posted my first blog, “Hello World.” 

Now, almost a year later, the 200th blog.  We have had thousands of visitors and many subscribers over this past year and I have been touched greatly by the comments and feedback. Each one has been an opportunity to continue the conversation and the growth that comes from that honesty.

 I set out on this venture with a passion and desire to change the way people “see”, to deepen and expand the experience of living as a complete authentic human being, and to facilitate a process of living with less fear and finding greater love for yourself, family, friends and community!  I had the pleasure last summer to see that dream transform 24 lives. 

This is the start of our second year with three intensive weekends planned and several smaller F2R monthly events. I joyfully wait for the journey to begin again and  can only imagine the possibilities this season holds.   We are blessed with a  new campground and even greater opportunities to expand. 

Thank you to all that have attended a weekend, shared their story, supported the scholarship program and held such great energy for me to create, grow and build this dream.  A huge thank you to my family, the staff  and my dear sweet Jess.  I am so blessed! 

So ” Hello World” again!  Thank you for the dance.

Reflection

“Learning happens in dialogue after having reflected.”- Vince Dwyer

 I have often heard this statement from participants that have gone through an intensive F2R weekend seminar.  There are some gifts that show up immediately and then there are the gifts that come days, weeks and even months later.  Something sparks the “remembering” or all of a sudden the “aha” moment hits and it all becomes clear.

That’s the gift!

I had an amazing afternoon yesterday of talking, reflecting and learning.  I love the opportunity to fully engage in this journey.

Are you embracing the journey with an open heart, mind and spirit? 

What is the purpose of  just riding the tide? 

There is a great reason that you are here on earth. 

Do you know what that is? 

Maybe it’s time to learn.