living in beta

It is okay to live in beta. This is something a librarian told me in reference to storing and saving data. Though the idea was presented to explain that data is consistently changing, being updated and hopefully improved, it struck me as something important to the process of living an aware life.

Each day, we strive to meet deadlines, goals and come to points of completion. The irony in this is that we never fully reach completion in our growth. Growth is a process that is constant and continual. We can reach check points for certain ideas, goals or activities, but our awareness of ourself, our needs, and our abilities alters when we reach each new check point.

Like many of us, I find it difficult to let the process happen. I am so concerned with reaching the destination, that I don't enjoy the journey (as they say). I become frustrated with the journey and inevitably become frustrated with myself because I am not getting "there" fast enough. "There" is actually not the part that is most important, it is the self-awareness and balance I have gained along the way that will guide me to a more whole self.

That is why I would like to leave you all with the idea to give yourself self-compassion, acceptance and understanding as you continue your journey towards an aware life. Each step you take in your life, will lead you to more understanding of yourself and who you are in this world. Enjoy the process and allow yourself to learn from each day.