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The other earth angel I met.

After a hike in the woods 🌲with my husband and our retriever mix, we went into another supermarket..(well, it is holidays seasons…so…)

I was walking around the hot bar 🥙and salad bar 🥗 isle, and all of a sudden, I caught a glimpse of a golden aged woman:

She has beautiful and elegant silver hair 🧑‍🦳, abit curly. She is about 5’2” dressed in a beautiful cream sweater and a pair of dark pants ( I actually couldn’t remember if it was pants or dress)

Something about her was so attractive that I simply couldn’t move my eyes away from her.

Maybe it was her bright eyes 👀, maybe it was her fair complexion,
Maybe it was the glow in her skin,
maybe it was about the way she carries herself,

Maybe it was something invisible to the eye but visible to my full perception…

Still I don’t have the answer.

Then we looked into each others’ eyes.

I was caught off guard and felt a bit embarrassed, so I looked away.

I then went back to focus on packing some food to go.

As I came to the cashier, there she was again, standing right in front of me.

I could hear my heartbeats.

Then she turned around and said, “please go ahead, you just have two items, it should go quick for you.”

“Awwww thank you so much!” I looked into her eye again and smiled happily.

As we continue to wait in lines, she asked, “can you help me on something?”

“Sure !” I said.

“Could you help me open this bottle of water ? The cap was a bit too tight for me (my muscle) to open.”

My husband happily took over the water bottle, and “click” the cap was opened in a simple snap. (we were unable to figure out how to unlock the top sports cap, so we just snapped open the whole lid)

“Thank you !” She smiled happily.

We waved goodbye and wished each other happy holidays as we parted our ways off the cashier.

My heart was once again filled with lovely warmth.

Was that because it was holidays seasons, so moments like those happen more often ?

Or was it because I was investing more attention to small yet mighty moments like this to feel its magic ?

I don’t know.

With so much unknowns, I still believe in the deep kindness within each of us and those simple yet divine moments of joyful giving and receiving.

Happy holidays and may you find your earth angels in this magical time and space, an experience we call “life.”

🌲🍡🍃🌍✨🎶

#EarthAngel #Blessing #MomentOfMAGIC #HappyHolidays #DivineGivingAndReceiving

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MAGICommons

Do you believe in earth angels ?

I do.

(My evidence based dimension is asking for the evidence…)

But if we believe, all evidence becomes irrelevant.

Nevertheless, I would like to share the stories with you.

In daily lives, we come into contact with humans who effortlessly demonstrate radical kindness and a deep understanding that we are all at some level connected to each other.

I met the first one in an Asian supermarket.

I was selecting some pears 🍐 standing between the fruit isles 🍐.

Just as I was about to walk pass a woman, she turned around and passed me a bag of sweet 🍊 oranges.

“Happy winter solstice.”

I looked up and saw this woman with a light purple hair, smiling beautifully, her face glowing.

“That’s right! We are about to celebrate the winter solstice.” I thought to myself, feeling the joy of one more thing to celebrate during this festive season.

Sweet oranges are typical fruit to eat during winter solstice for its richness in vitamin C and its rounded shape, signifying completeness and full blessing. Unlike traditional oranges, they are much smaller in size and taste like juicy sparks of citrus that dance across your tongue.👅 soo sweet and so fresh. And if you dare, you can put a whole one into your mouth and it will be a super interesting experience (please be mindful of some seeds inside :).

I happily accepted the oranges and smiled back.

She continued, “Remember to enjoy some sweet dumplings 🍡 too!”

“Will do!” I responded, “ May you have a beautiful and delicious winter solstice as well!”

She smiled back and we each returned to our previous business.

As I walked, a sense of joy rushed throughout my body.

To receive a simple blessing and reminder from a total stranger fills my heart with tremendous warmth.

What prompted her to pass the oranges to me, a stranger?

I don’t know.

But I believe, at that moment of radical kindness, both of us resonated in pure joy and pure desire to give + receive.

(I will take a pause here and continue the story of another one tomorrow)

As we move into the celebrative seasons, I invite you to open our minds and spirits and create space for radical kindness from and for a total stranger. ✨💜

#happyholidays #WinterSolstice #EarthAngel #RadicalKindness #GivingAndReceiving

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The Higher the Better…? (pt2)

We are fragmented into Lower, Middle, or Higher states.

This very flatline measure runs our world.

In education, we separate students into lower, middle, and upper ranks through exams and grades.

In business and social organisations, we separate talents into lower, middle, and upper ranks across the invisible hierarchical ladder.

Most importantly, deep into our consciousness and subconsciousness, we attach emotions and, most importantly, “meaning” to this flatline measure:

We think, feel, and act according to this:

Higher = More Meaningful

If we see ourselves as being in the lower state, we feel sad, anxious, and depressed.

We may become jealous and start to deliberately compromise others whom we see as being at a higher state. This is where the “tall poppy syndrome” (populated by Dr. Rumeet Billan) could play a role in the human space, such as work, school, community, and even families (sadly).

If we see ourselves as being in the middle state, we feel stuck and seek a breakthrough.

If we see ourselves as being in the upper state, we feel proud and we tilt our chin just a bit higher. And, we will do everything to maintain this state, ideally forever.

Now, let’s zoom back out again.

Us, being part of the vast universe consciousness, what would this consciousness say?

Maybe this consciousness would say, “Why would we willingly trap ourselves into this flatline measure in the first place? Aren’t we multi-dimensional and infinite by design already?”

Maybe, “Lower, Middle, Upper, all part of a bigger and richer experience.”

Or maybe “there are no fundamental meanings to those states, see them as simple bookmarks. Nothing more, nothing less.”

Or maybe “how would the three flat states help us align deeper to our true and whole expression in this time and space we call life? ”

Or maybe “Infinity is our beingness. I am ready to experience a more expansive state. Bring it on~ oh yeah~”

To my personal understanding, if we really love to measure, then it is not the flatline measure that matters, it is how much degree of alignment we have with our whole soul expression.

Are you currently in low, middle, or high alignment with our soul expression?

Well, even low alignment is part of a valid experience as well…and deserves to be held by the vast consciousness.

The point is not to judge, just hold the space for the state we are currently in.

And make a conscious choice with this clarity.

What would your vast and expansive sub/consciousness say?

#TallPoppySyndrome #Consciousness #Subconsciousness #3DMatrix #Comparison #Anxiety #Depression #MeaningOfLife #Spirituality #LearningDevelopment #OpenOurConsciousness #DeepReflection #Ikigai #Neurodivergence

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The Higher the Better…? (pt1)

Growing up, I have been receiving this implied preferential information: The higher the better.

When we sing, the higher the pitch, the “better” we are.

When we jump, the higher the jump, the “stronger” we are.

When we climb a ladder, the higher we climb, the “more capable” we are.

When we talk in front of a group, the higher the volume, the more “confident” we are. (of course, we need to speak in a way so people can hear us for sure, that’s where a mic can help. But this is not what I intend to mean here.)

When we get the scores from the exam, the higher the score, the “smarter” we are.

When we create a social media post, the higher the number of likes, the “more popular” we are.

Even in the new age space, this underlying preference persists:

The higher the vibe, the “better” we are.

The higher the consciousness, the “more enlightened” we are.

To belong and to lead, we need to be perceived as strong, smart, and capable.

We all (secretly) desire the accomplishment of “higher.”

What does “higher” really mean?

Dictionaries explain “higher” as more developed or advanced, or being far along in development.

This sounds nice. So, Jiani, why are you talking about this at all?

Let’s take a pause here:

If we zoom out back into the vast consciousness of the universe, the state of “higher” is just a small moment in time and space.

When we talk about higher, we reduce our multi-dimensional whole beingness down to a flat line, into a state of separation.

We are fragmented into Lower, Middle, or Higher states.
Then we start to compare ourselves (and with others) against this flat metric: am I at a lower, middle, or higher state than others around me?

#Consciousness #Subconsciousness #3DMatrix #Comparison #Anxiety #Depression #MeaningOfLife #Spirituality #LearningDevelopment #OpenOurConsciousness #DeepReflection #Neurodivergence

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Unfortunately…?

Whenever things are not going as planned or expected, this word slips through our vocal cords into the universe and into the space of others around us.

What does this word really mean?

According to Merriam Webster, unfortunately means "in a regrettable, unlucky, or unsuitable manner.”

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, unfortunately means “something is sad, disappointing, or has a bad effect.”

This description of this word is so seriously sad…

Our birth into this planet earth itself is a miracle, our pure beingness is a miracle.

Why do we, as a collective miracle, willingly speak misfortune onto ourselves?

It is still a mystery to me.

Maybe we subconsciously are tired of being a miracle, and speaking misfortune onto ourselves could encourage us to work harder, try more, and feel we are a hero/ine overcoming some sort of deep challenge?

Therefore, manually creating a feeling of a life worth living and an ego worth carrying?

“Look how amazing and how hard I tried and am able to ‘correct’ and ‘overcome’ these unfortunate conditions~”

The state of fortunate effortlessness could be boring, I totally understand.

Our free will to feel and think, and act is divine. We each hold space for that divinity.

If you are now getting tired of speaking misfortune onto ourselves and others, let’s take a pause now,

What could be an alternative word we speak to indicate that things are not going according to plan or meeting expectations, while still having that bigger picture in mind: our beingness is a miracle already?

Maybe “Fortunately, even though…., here is the alternative plan…”

Maybe “The universe is co-creating here and nudging us to seek an alternative possibility…”
Maybe “....”

#Unfortunately #Miracle #Fortune #CollectiveConsciousness #LifeAsMiracle

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Be Better...? (part 2)

So, how can we heal and re-integrate from this type of acknowledgement-seeking fragmentation based on "betterness?"

One potential approach is to radically pivot how we feel:

shifting from a "lack" to an "already-have" consciousness.
When we catch ourselves thinking "I need to be better," take a pause, and see the truth (not with our eyes, but with our soul):

Each of us is a unique expression of the universe consciousness going through an interesting learning experience in a human body in a very short timeframe compared to the vastness of the universe.

We are already divine and perfect in our unique way.
We have deep and sacred self love, respect, and compassion within.
Such love and respect are self-sufficient.

If we receive this from the external sources, it is just a "cherry on top," good to have.
If we don't receive this from the external sources, it is what it should have been all along, because it is not others' responsibility to shape us into who we are truly meant to be.

Others, even families, teachers, mentors, coaches, authorities of all kinds, despite their good intentions, like us, have their own learning to do.

Once we are on track to this realization, then, when we say we need to do better on something, the feeling (subconsciously and consciously), thinking, and actions will be deeply aligned with coherent resonance.

As we move into the future, if each one of us embodies this truth within, we would be likely to see a world where we are all living in deeply aligned experiences, doing our life's work, living in our truest essence, and in service of the collective flourishing.

So, instead of saying “Be Better,” shall we reconsider this phrase?

Maybe “Align Deeper?”

#CollectiveFlourishing #FutureOfHumanity #SystemShift #DivineLove #Authenticity #Ikigai #ALifeOfPurpose #ServiceOfCollectiveFlourishing

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Be Better...? (part 1)

Another phrase we commonly use, even without thinking, is this phrase.

What does this phrase intend to indicate?

This phrase has been a deep internal drive behind all of my efforts for decades.

I truly believe that we need to always strive to be better, try harder, do more, and be more, toward the ultimate goal of self-betterment and excellence,

and more importantly, toward the acknowledgement from others, with a content smile, "I see you and you are good!"

In recent years, as I reflect on a deeper level, I remember all the satisfying dopamine-rushing moments when I received similar acknowledgement from my parents, extended families, teachers, classmates, friends, co-workers, people who hold specific important titles, and even strangers.

What does this really mean?

Better according to whose standard ultimately?

Do others truly hold our most-aligned interests in mind (intentionally and unintentionally) when they provide this feedback?

If we don't have a clear answer, we will fragment ourselves into different aspects to please others and external standards. (This is what I have been doing for decades.)

Part of this drive is our deep desire to belong to a group and to a community. In old times, when we did not belong and became outcasts, we were more likely to die due to various external circumstances. So, it is a serious matter. Our DNA probably remembers it and reminds us constantly to survive.

In modern times, we have to "perform" to "meet standards" to be accepted, liked, included, and acknowledged.

This would work so well, only if:

all 8+ billion living and breathing individuals on this planet were all similar to each other, we would grow up similarly, be taught similarly, think similarly, act and feel similarly...then we would really have a harmonious world. The "be better" approach would work so well.

But this is not true. We all know it.

Each of us is a unique expression of our beingness.

(Neurotypical folks may have a bit tough time processing this statement. But, neurodiverse folks live this truth. )

So, "who" tells "who" to "be better," according to "whose" standards?

We are not talking about hard-wired and well-tested standards, like in the professions of law, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, HR...etc.

I am referring to the standards that are arbitrary, objective, and psychological.

The standards we tell ourselves, the standards we use to "measure" others (consciously or subconsciously), and the standards we inherit from the environment (culture, family, media, society, DNA, and beyond).

So, how can we heal and re-integrate from this type of acknowledgement-seeking fragmentation based on "betterness?"


#Betterment #SelfDoubt #PeoplePleasing #SocietalInfluence #Neurodiversity #ObjectiveStandards

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Based on the previous conversations with all the podcast guests exploring wonder and awe and wellbeing, the topic of Spiritual Well-being is one of the common themes. I intend to share as I learn and discover in this space as often as possible.

To understand a competency space, the first place I would research is metrics, as it unfolds core or micro competencies in a structured manner.

One metric on this subject that has been widely tested for validity and reliability (even across cultures) is:

Paloutzian, R. F., & Ellison, C. W. (1982). Spiritual well-being scale. A spiritual strategy for counseling and psychotherapy.

There are two core components it measures:

Religious Well-Being (RWB): How we feel about our connection to a religion or higher power.

Existential Well-Being (EWB): How we feel about our purpose in life and our general life satisfaction.

People may score differently on RWB vs. EWB, and combining them contributes to spiritual well-being according to this framework.

According to many studies ( I have yet to study each of them), a higher level of spiritual well-being is associated with a higher level of health, mental health, stronger relationships, and active spiritual involvement.

In the original text, Religious Well-Being (RWB) specifically mentioned "going to church." To my personal understanding, there are multiple ways to experience and practice "religious" wellbeing.

Simply "talking" to the universe like a friend with a deeply authentic energy can be a form of practice without an identified religion.

Another intuitive wonder:

Should we really see God as a higher power?

Should there really be an indicative hierarchy here?

What if God is our dear friend?

What if we are part of God and God is part of us?

What if, instead of a hierarchical relationship, it is a more intimate relationship on an equal footing?

Just wondering.

#SpiritualWellbeingScale #SWBS #God #SpiritualWellbeing #Spirituality #Reflection #UniverseConsciousness #MentalHealth #FutureOfWellbeing


Image generated by Gemini with prompt: generate an image of the universe with deep love (edit: remove the word love).

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"Let's take advantage of..."

I have been guided to re-examine the words we use daily recently.

This phrase surfaces often.

What does it really mean to "take advantage" of "something" or "someone?"

When I first learned about this word, my understanding was simple:

To take something valuable from the other person or situation, leaving the other party or aspect empty or losing the valuable.

I later checked different dictionaries, and all of them do mention that it can also mean "to use the good things in a situation."

However, whenever I speak or I hear others speak this phrase, even with a positive intent, when I checked with my gut and intuition, all I can sense is a feeling of "taking something away unfairly."

What we are missing is a sense of reciprocity, a sense of intentional action of returning the benefit so that the other side or the situation can benefit from our presence as well.

I see this as a fractal moment with a historical layer of consciousness.

We focus on "taking" more than "giving:"

to Mother Nature, (I don't have to say much on this, we know)

to our valuable talents and leaders in organizations, (burnout and "discard" happen often across generations. Are we prioritizing the system and technology, or are we prioritizing collaboration and the well-being of living and breathing human beings, each of whom is given birth into this world and deeply loved by a caregiver?)

to family members, esp. our beloved fathers and mothers, we always have so much to complain (yes, there could be a lot they could have done us wrong, but they did give us life after all),

to people of a different race (so much can be said on this)

to homeless people (they could have been one of the smartest and most diligent people we could ever have known),

to animals (we love dogs and cats and pets in general, but how about those animals who got killed on the highway? Is there an animal 911 we could call to at least pick up their body and give them a decent funeral? Whenever I drive past seeing them lying on the road, I feel a deep sense of sadness, and I always do a visual ritual to bless each of them.)

...

And it all comes back ultimately to ourselves.

We take advantage of our own willingness to sacrifice, to suffer, to persist, to "tough through," and we forget that our mind, soul, and body need rest, love, and restoration as well.

If each of us is willing to plant the seed of authentic and genuine reciprocity into our current layer of consciousness, we could be planting a seed for change toward a more regenerative and flourishing future.

Which (new) phrase can help us express the intention with deeper alignment next time?

#Reciprocity #Consciousness #ExtractionMindset #Restoration #FutureOfFlourishing

Image generated by Gemini with prompt "create an image based on the idea of reciprocity and future flourishing."

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What is a heroine's journey?

We have all heard about the hero's journey and resonate with that narrative often. Our TVs or movies are constantly tapping into this narrative as well.

Imaginatively embodying this hero in various narratives is very satisfying. It allows us to live a different and exciting life.

Growing up enjoying those narratives, I felt nothing wrong. But in recent years, I have been sensing that something is missing.

What are we missing in a hero's journey narrative?

Then I came across this book: The Heroine's Journey: Woman's Quest for Wholeness by Maureen Murdock, which maps out how a heroine experiences separation, exploration, and re-integration.

According to the heroine's journey, here are the key stages:

1. Separate from feminine and leave home or reject traditional "less-than-male" female roles.

2. Identify with the masculine and gather allies to adapt to a world, adopting "masculine" traits like logic, independence, and ambition to succeed.

3/4/5. Despite external success, s/he experiences a profound emotional emptiness, a "dark night of the soul," or burnout because s/he has denied a core part of her/himself.

6/7. A deep yearning to reconnect with the feminine aspect, with a profound and urgent need to reclaim the intuitive, creative, and nurturing qualities s/he previously abandoned to succeed in a world that valued other qualities.

8. Heal mother/daughter (son) split where s/he heals deep family conflict/split as well as internal rejection of the culturally devalued feminine qualities.

9. Heal the wounded masculine where s/he confronts and reconciles with the burdened aspects of the "masculine" within her/himself, such as suppression and devaluation of emotion, over-responsibility, and denial of limits...

10. Integrate both masculine and feminine, where s/he embodies and be powerful and vulnerable, rational and intuitive, independent and connected, fostering health and harmony in the world around, breaking toxic generational cycles, and modeling a new path for others.

Both men and women could resonate deeply with this heroine's journey.

The chaos we have all been experiencing may be a pivoting moment toward this ultimate integration.

Maybe you have already been living this narrative, and witnessing a book dedicated to this journey is validating and releasing?

Maybe you are just about to start this journey within?

hashtag#HeroinesJourney hashtag#ReturnOfFemininity hashtag#HarmonyInSociety hashtag#NewPath hashtag#FutureOfLeadership hashtag#IntegratedLeadership hashtag#FutureOfFlourishing #Spirituality

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