The big thing in my own experience is that the bravery is to not just go with an habitual pattern because it’s usually fear-based. Instead, stay present and open so you can connect with your underlying strength, which is called basic goodness. The seductiveness of habitual patterns is a false security, but we wouldn’t follow it if we didn’t think it was going to bring us some comfort or relief. Still, habitual patterns just keep us stuck in the same rut, so the courage is to actually realize you have a choice and choose to do the tougher thing.
Pema Chodron
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Well an interesting piece, ruts from a perspective outside the usual could be viewed as arteries or veins in a larger organism, bringing essential nutrients to a larger whole or greater good and removing waste or by products for renewal of life and love