The Beauty in the Moment

“If your everyday life seems poor, don't blame it; blame yourself; admit to yourself that you are not enough of a poet to call forth its riches; because for the creator there is no poverty and no indifferent place.” Rilke

Oftentimes, I find myself disenchanted with reality. Things usually don't work out the way I intended. I was feeling this way earlier today and I came across this Rilke quote. It completely changed my perspective. Then, I came across this one too... "Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that wants help from us." Another paradigm shift:-) What if I could adopt these points of view? I would be grateful for the opportunities within challenges and aware of the beauty in each moment. I could let go of expectations that won't be met and embrace whatever I can learn from this moment. What could have been my worst day, could turn into the most amazing opportunity to help uncover something beautiful. Maybe, I could get out of my head and help someone else. I'm open to this. I'm open to the possibility of a better way.

Take refuge in truth.




Copyright© 2010 by Quandra T. McGrue

Chely Wright Quote

"I felt like there were two Gods: the one they told me about in church that I should fear, and the one that knew my shit, the one that I believe told me not to lie. When I was on my knees and said, 'Tell me what to do', God said, 'Tell the truth.'"

This is a quote from Chely Wright in the May 14, 2010 Entertainment Weekly interview where she's reflecting on her decision to come out about being a lesbian. I think it's inspiring. It's not easy being honest when the truth contradicts what the people around you want for you. It's strange that church is supposed to be a place where you can connect with your God, but it's more often a place where you learn to construct a better facade. Bravo to Chely for choosing to embrace truth.

Take refuge in truth.


Copyright© 2010 by Quandra T. McGrue