Day 46

Life is a series of challenges, big and small

Seeking to avoid the challenges is a sure path to suffering

Standing firm and weathering the challenges with grace is what builds resilience, confidence and capacity

Earlier this week Willow developed fever and was very uncomfortable. The deep helplessness I felt as a parent watching my little girl suffer without being able to help is one of the more painful things I’ve experienced in life

After a sleepless night and a hard 24 hours, Willow was back to her happy, playful self and the experience brought Tash and I immense gratitude for our health, our partnership, our ability to act as a team

It made me appreciate the beauty of a simple life connected to nature even more

Without pain and suffering there cannot be true joy. The polarity of extremes is the true nature of the human experience

Lesson: everything is temporary and the goal is to suffer well

Prayer and connection to Mother Earth offers immense strength during hard times

Pura Vida

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