Joya Centre

08/11/2024

Love this! ❤

From the book: Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury

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21/11/2023

"It is only through letting our heart break that we discover something unexpected: the heart cannot actually break, it can only break open."

"When we feel both our love for this world and the pain of this world — together, at the same time — the heart breaks out of its shell. To live with an open heart is to experience life full-strength."

“When the heart breaks open, it marks the beginning of a real love affair with this world. It is a broken-hearted love affair, rather than the conventional kind based on hope and expectation."

"Only in this fearless love that can respond to life’s pain as well as its beauty can we be of real help to ourselves or anyone else in this difficult age. The broken-hearted warrior is an essential archetype for our time.”

—John Welwood

23/10/2023

“Why do they react that way?” Asked Rabbit .
“To protect a part of themselves that’s hurt and afraid,” said Bear. “Try to remember that’s not who they really are.”
“Can they ever be who they really are again?” asked Rabbit.
“I don’t know,” said Bear. “Maybe, maybe not.”
“Can we do anything to help?” asked Rabbit.
“Keep holding the light,” said Bear.

©️Tara Shannon, 2023


(Image description: Black evergreen trees in silhouette against a dark blue sky with stars and a full moon. A white rabbit and bear are at the bottom center of the image looking up at the trees and sky. Bear holds a lantern, lighting the pairs way. The text is in a white handwritten font.)

23/10/2023

Active listening leads to deeper understanding and connection. 🤝

08/10/2023

Not a backdrop, an illusion or an emergent phenomenon, time has a physical size that can be measured in laboratories

18/08/2023

17/08/2023

11/08/2023

17/07/2023

If this helps just one person every time I share it... it's worth sharing it again and again. ❤️

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Healing with Rabbit & Bear...

Subject/themes:
trauma, generational trauma, abuse

By: T. Shannon ©️

Bear sits alone in the moonlight as Rabbit approaches.

“What are you doing?” asked Rabbit.

“Healing,” said Bear.

“Did something break?” asked Rabbit.

“Yes," said Bear, "but it doesn’t hurt nearly as much as it used to.”

“When did it break?” asked Rabbit.

“A long time ago,” said Bear. “Actually, it was given to me.”

“I don’t understand,” said Rabbit.

“I didn’t either,” said Bear...“I asked for help, but everyone else was broken too. They didn't have time, or know how to help me. For a long time, I thought being broken was normal.”

“If you didn’t have help, how did you realise it wasn’t normal?” asked Rabbit.

“It didn’t feel right to always be sad and angry,” said Bear. “And worst of all, I would hurt those I cared about most because of it.”

“How?” asked Rabbit.

“I thought I was unlovable, and that sooner or later others would see that too," said Bear. "So, to save us all the trouble, I would say and do unkind things."

“Did they get upset with you?” asked Rabbit.

“They did,” said Bear. “So, I told them everything was their fault. And, that just made things worse.”

“It wasn’t their fault, but it wasn’t yours either," said Rabbit.

“If I treat someone badly because I’m hurting inside, that is my fault,” said Bear. “I can’t change what happened to me, but... I can change.”

“How?” asked Rabbit.

“I sat in my own shadow for awhile, thinking about what made me feel broken,” said Bear, “and, then I started asking questions and that began a journey. On that journey I met others like me, who were just starting out. Then I met some who had been journeying much longer, and they held up a light to help us through. Together, we helped each other, and slowly I started to feel better... I was beginning to heal.”

"Can anyone go on a journey like yours?” asked Rabbit.

“Not everyone can see that they need to,” said Bear. “And, then there are some who don't need to at all because someone took the journey before them so they wouldn't have to.”

“What’s the hardest part of the journey?” asked Rabbit.

“Realising and admitting there’s something broken, and wanting help,” said Bear,

“But you did it,” said Rabbit.

“I did,” said Bear.

“And, now you’re healed,” said Rabbit.

“No,” said Bear. “There will always be more steps to take, or retake, and that’s okay.”

“How many steps have you taken?” asked Rabbit.

“Thousands,” said Bear. “Every one worth it.”

“Healing sounds like hard work.” said Rabbit.

“It is,” said Bear. “But it’s important to remember that there are no rules, and you can take as much time, and as many breaks, as you need.”

“Do you think I can heal too?” asked Rabbit.

“I know you can,” said Bear.

~The beginning...

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“Healing is hard work.” said Bear. “Take as many breaks as you need.”

©Tara Shannon

16/12/2021

From career choices to new purchases, use René Girard’s mimetic theory to resist the herd and forge your own path in life

14/12/2021

I saw this analogy and liked it:

A bottle of water at Costco is $0.25.
The same bottle in the supermarket is worth about $0.50.
The same bottle in a bar costs $2.
In a good restaurant or hotel it can be worth up to $3.
At an airport or on the plane, you may be charged $5.
The bottle and the brand is the same, the only thing that changes is the place. Each place gives a different value to the same product.
When you feel like you are worth nothing and everyone around you belittles you, change places, do not stay there.
Have the courage to change places and go to a place where you are given the value you deserve. Surround yourself with people who really appreciate your worth.
Don't settle for less.💕