I want to go back to Disney World. I sincerely hope that you've been lucky enough to experience the wonderful world of Disney. It has a valid claim as the "happiest place on earth". For starters, the daily parades are packed with fanciful characters, joyful songs, and a non-stop cavalcade of contagious cheer. (As opposed to the last few parades that I have sat through consisting of a slew of hopeful politicians passing out propaganda, and various logo-emblazoned commercial vehicles hurling Laffy Taffy and Dum-Dum suckers.) Also, the continually piped music at the park gives one the distinct sensation of living out a delightful movie montage. Entertainment and amenities abound, along with supreme service from retail sales persons to street sweepers who are all seemingly devoted to your every whim. The rides, the attractions, the fireworks, and the iconic Disney characters all culminate in the sacred phenomenon that is commonly referred to as 'living in the moment'. Disney's brand of hospitality gives visitors a chance to escape the worry and self-reproach that occupy our daily thoughts. There's really no other way to be authentically happy than to release guilt and fear, and truly cherish the present moment. After all, yesterday is in the past, and tomorrow will never come. The present moment is all we have, now and forever. Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay, my oh my, what a wonderful day!
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Thanks for the reminder that we need to be more intentionally present to our lives and to those around us. You're right on about presence being a place free from fear and dread because we can always, somehow, handle one moment, this moment. Most of my fear comes from what I've done wrong in the past or what I will do in the future, which I cannot even do in the present. And, coincidentally, when I find myself present in the moment, time doesn't seem to be a factor at all. A moment can be eternal. Maybe that's why presence seems like the truth. I hope we all have some great 'moments' today!
Thanks, Sharon! I absolutely love your perspective on things. You have a gentle voice that speaks the Truth -loud and clear.
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