Em's Dailies..

Completion
Life is a collage of beginnings and endings that run together like still-wet paint. Yet before we can begin any new phase in life, we must sometimes first achieve closure to the current stage we are in. That's because many of life's experiences call for closure. Often, we cannot see the significance of an event or importance of a lesson until we have reached closure. Or, we may have completed a certain phase in life or path of learning and want to honor that ending. It is this sense of completion that frees us to open the door to new beginnings. Closure serves to tie up or sever loose ends, quiets the mind even when questions have been left unanswered, signifies the end of an experience, and acknowledges that a change has taken place.

The period of completion, rather than being just an act of finality, is also one of transition. When we seek closure, what we really want is an understanding of what has happened and an opportunity to derive what lessons we can from an experience. Without closure, there is no resolution and we are left to grieve, relive old memories to the point of frustration, or remain forever connected to people from our past. A sense of completion regarding a situation may also result when we accept that we have done our best. If you can't officially achieve closure with someone, you can create completion by participating in a closure ritual. Write a farewell letter to that person and then burn your note during a ceremony. This ritual allows you to consciously honor and appreciate what has taken place between you and release the experience so you can move forward.

Closure can help you let go of feelings of anger or uncertainty regarding your past even as you honor your experience - whether good or bad - as a necessary step on your life's path. Closure allows you to emotionally lay to rest issues and feelings that may be weighing down your spirit. When you create closure, you affirm that you have done what was needed, are wiser because of your experience, and are ready for whatever life wants to bring you next.

# posted by Unknown : 9:03 午後

2006: Almost Sunset At Naeba
Originally uploaded by setyr.

Mt. Naeba is a very amusing winter destination. I could compare it to US' Aspen.

I had a rare chance to take a look at the mountain's peak as the sun slowly start to descend. The clouds were starting to cast an overshadow and the remaining sunlights illuminated the summit.

This is what I love about snowboarding. I can be on top and see the world with my very eyes. I can also enjoy the miracles that happen on top while I'm at the bottom.

Each experience is something worthwhile to savor. With every fall I learned to pick myself up, no matter how painful it feels. With every small feat, I learn to believe more in my capabilities. With every unknown course I ride with optimism and anticipation and awe in wonder how beautiful the world is. With every mistake I make, my body hurt but it learns to be more careful. I am learning to listen to my body. Never forcing it. Never overly critical. Never opposing. Just feeling.

My recent accident has led me to believe that I may never learn to improve. But yesterday, I tried and I did it! It was not perfect, I fell, I hurt but I did it! It was all that matter. I also learned that there is no shortcut. And that I'm unique.

It was almost sunset and I was there sipping my Japanese tea by my hotel's window. Savoring the life that I have and thanking God that I have this kind of life to live.

# posted by Unknown : 8:13 午後