Life has inevitable ups and downs. When we add our stories to the mix, we place ourselves on a roller coaster of emotions that keeps us distracted and out of balance. Remembering that nothing means anything (other than the meaning we give it) helps us live in equanimity through every part of these cycles. We find that what appears unfortunate at first often turns out to be good fortune. Refraining from reacting to every twist and turn helps us stay tuned into an underlying spirit that is the opposite of drama…
Joie de vivre.