Our teacher for this week is Hermann Hesse, a Swiss/German author who won the Nobel prize for literature in 1947. I really love his work and looking into whatever the week ahead might bring, here are some thoughts that help me set up my week.
Life is a tapestry into which threads will be woven that we don’t always have control over. There WILL be diversity in these threads. Some will be vibrant and joyful, capturing our successes. And other threads will be muted and dull, reflecting the sorrows and challenges of our lives. How we interpret these threads determines the beauty of our final masterpiece, and there WILL be beauty, if you will be willing to see it.
Hesse believes in the transformative power of perspective. His philosophy invites us to see life as an alchemist’s laboratory, where even the most ordinary experiences can be transmuted into gold. It’s about shifting our focus from the external circumstances to our internal response, recognizing that our perception is the true architect of our reality.
“I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.” – Hermann Hesse
We are not passive victims of circumstance. We have the power to shape our narratives, to find meaning in the most challenging situations. This doesn’t mean denying pain or difficulty, but rather recognizing that even in the darkest hours, there are seeds of growth and resilience waiting to be cultivated.
“Every experience has its element of magic.” – Hermann Hesse
“Learn what is to be taken seriously, and laugh at the rest.” – Hermann Hesse
Hesse invites us to find magic in the mundane. Every experience, no matter how ordinary or extraordinary, carries within it a spark of enchantment. It’s about rediscovering the wonder of a sunrise, the joy of a child’s laughter, or the beauty of a simple conversation. By cultivating a sense of awe and curiosity, we can unlock the hidden magic that resides within every experience.
However, amidst the search for meaning and magic, it’s equally important to cultivate a sense of humor and perspective. Hesse reminds us that not everything demands our full attention. Some things are simply not worth our energy. While there are things that we have to attend to diligently, many others can be met with a lighthearted shrug.
Here are a few affirmations to kick your week off with:
- Whatever comes my way, I choose to give it meaning and transform it into something of value.
- Whatever comes my way, I choose to find the magic in the moment.
- Whatever comes my way, I choose what to take seriously and I laugh at the rest.
Let’s cultivate a mindset that sees life as an adventure rather than a burden. Let’s find magic in the mundane, and resilience in the face of adversity. Let’s become bloody good at choosing what to take seriously and laugh at the rest!
Looking into the week ahead this is my mantra today: “Whatever comes my way, I choose to find meaning and magic in every experience. I CHOOSE what to take seriously, and I will laugh at the rest.”
Have a beautiful week EVERYBODY!
– pierre –
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