There’s nothing like a reminder of what other people’s lives are like to bring you up short on your own little complaints. After blogging this morning on my poor auld vacuum cleaner situation, my long-time friend H sent me a link to Sarah MacLachlan’s “World on Fire” video. Sarah’s got her perspective sorted out. Have a look. Thanks, H!
The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SkdyRcK9KM
It all started with the vacuum cleaner. It wouldn’t suck – which sucked. I checked: the filter. OK. The bag for holes. None. The hose for blockages. Clear. The foot for blockages. Clear. Started the thing again. No vacuum suction. What the…? I cursed the vacuum cleaner (or hoover). But it ignored me. I threatened to have it replaced, but it was complacent. I shut it off and put it away, and it didn’t even sulk. I decided all sorts of things, then: that I am old and useless (when in fact it is the hoover that is old and often useless). That I am fat (I’m 5′6″ and 128 lbs). That I am nearly blind, too hairy, have a terrifyingly unfashionable wardrobe… am a scourge to life on Earth, really.
Then I reflected on my jammed shoulder and neck. I’ve had a crick in my neck for over a month. I decided to see what my Louise Hay book had to say about that. The book popped open to page 140. “STIFFNESS in the body represents stiffness in the mind. Fear makes us cling to old ways, and we find it difficult to be flexible.” So I looked up “neck” on the table of problems + affirmations. Apparently I’m stubborn and inflexible. But that’s a bit vague. Hmmm, I thought, how about my shoulder? Shoulders “represent our ability to carry out experiences in life joyously. We make life a burden by our attitude.” BINGO! I make life a burden by my attitude. Everything’s a problem for me. What should I do?
Well, neck rolls and shoulder drops, for a start. And myrrh and eucalyptus baths – many, long, hot. And a good night’s sleep and some vitamin C. Deepak Chopra suggests that we can cure ourselves of cancer if we reflect on what we need to change within ourselves. I wonder if I can cure myself of my lousy attitude.
I’ll keep you posted!
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