The Patchwork Quilt of Life: thoughts on how each of our lives are uniquely beautiful, even with all the messy parts

In this episode, I share my thoughts on how I found comfort one day  in thinking that life is like a patchwork quilt - sometimes created out of love, and perhaps sometimes pain, there are some parts where the stitches are perfect, and others where it is messy, and loose, and not so pretty.  The patchwork quilt (and life) is beautiful in its entirety, even if some patches are rough and not so beautiful.  And while each of our lives are uniquely ours, and we may have different experiences from anyone else, we may all have experienced similar feelings throughout our lives, of joy, love, pain, sadness, loneliness and loss.   I also describe how we make incorrect assumptions about other people's lives, and perhaps if we all shared a little more, we would discover we are not alone.  I touch on the concept of choosing happiness as well. My message ends with a "meditative talk", a bit of calming breath work, relaxation, and a talk to help us reflect on how life can be beautiful, even with the difficult times, or at least, we can find a way to gain acceptance and peace.  Referenced in this episode:  Singer, Michael A., "The Untethered Soul: the journey beyond yourself", New Harbinger Publications Inc., 2007 (quote referenced at page141)Guitar/intro music: Natalie MacDonaldMeditation background music provided by:  [email protected] Thanks for Listening!I appreciate you taking the time to listen.  If you enjoy it, please follow the show,  and review it. If you think someone else may enjoy it, please share. I welcome you to follow me on my Instagram, where I also share my photography and positive thoughts for the day!  @inflowwithnatalie "My wish for you is to live in positivity, health & harmony"