I love this quote from Tom Robbins. It is a very simple way to say many things at once.
1. We can feel free to make mistakes. :)
Making mistakes will not mean the end of the world. It is very unlikely that it will mean the end of our lives. This affords us freedom. Freedom to dream, freedom to experiment, freedom to FAIL! To fail gloriously. To fail with style. And, if we are very lucky, freedom to learn from the experiences we allow ourselves to have. If we don't allow ourselves to try new things, to make mistakes, what a boring life we may lead!!
2. We are less important than we think. :)
Sometimes it is easy to get wrapped up in our own existence. It's easy to do-we experience our entire world through our own lens, and we're with ourselves 24 hours a day!!! But we need some perspective. It's not all about us. There is a lot going on in the world. The best we can hope for is to be a positive influence on the people we are fortunate enough to encounter in this life!! Humility is a beautiful thing.
3. We can't get in the way of our ultimate destiny. :)
That's not to say we do not have free will. There are many paths we may choose to take. But ultimately, things have a way of working out. The doors that are meant to open will open. Yes, it is a cooperative relationship, this thing between ourselves and the universe. We have to engage. But once we do, oh the things that will cross our paths!!! You just have to trust your gut, put one foot in front of the other, and start walking!!
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