We Are Water

Greetings,


In my last post I was talking about needing some spring and perhaps a visit from the karma fairy, I just finished a book that really struck a chord with me. It was Wally Lamb's We Are Water.


I feel compelled to share a few tid bits from it.


"All of life came from the ocean, right? Even us. We flip-flopped out of the water, grew feet and bigger brains, stood up and started walking, makes sense doesn't it? For the first nine months of our lives, we float under water. Then we hit the cold air, the glaring light of day, and start crying salty tears. We begin the life long challenge of trying to figure out why we are here, what it all means...we are like water, aren't we? We can be fluid, flexible when we have to be. But strong and destructive too. Like water we follow the path of least resistance." (Lamb, 2013 page 559)
Even if you can't embrace life coming from the ocean-start at the nine months in the womb. We need water to survive, it makes life flourish. Water brings comfort, let it be the pitter pat of rain drops hitting the roof top or in the solace of a warm bubble bath after a long day. We are water.


On life changing course


"Okay, but what have you gained since then? I ask myself. It is something I used to advise my university patients to do to combat self-pity; replace negative thoughts with positive ones. So okay, what have I gained?" (Lamb, 2013 page 556)


What have I gained? What have you gained? This is some what of a reoccurring topic here, which is important to revisit. It is so easy to think about what we don't have-sometimes we need reminding about what we do have. What we have gained. Sometimes when you are at the beginning of this process maybe a little note book is a handy tool, and you can simply jot down what you have. What you have gained. What made today good. Getting in that habit of gratitude and appreciation is something healthy to do, especially when we are struggling.


I might not have a trip to Bali or underwear that fit but aside from that life really is pretty good. I have my friends, I have my family, my son, food to eat, and a place to call home. I am gaining more insight to my self and the world around me. I am gaining knowledge. With or without school, with or with out financial aid, that does not have to stop. I can still achieve my quest for knowledge.


"I think of something I read recently, I forgot where.
A life I didn't chose for me. That is true for both of us..." (Lamb, 2013 page 557)


Some times we don't have control. Life happens, but grab the wheel and keep on living! Just because it wasn't part of your plan does not mean it wasn't part of a greater plan.


Love and Light!
Agoraphobia Gurl


Reference
Lamb, Wally (2013) We Are Water. Harper Collins