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Why Nothing Should Last Forever (For Good Reason)

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Nothing Lasts Forever

We are in this world to have many experiences it seems to me and being happy is a big one but it’s complimented (Contrasted is a better word) by our other feelings & emotions.

I call it being beautifully human.

The point where we love, laugh, cry or hate. It’s all part of being beautifully & human and living in the moment. It’s the ups and downs and going through the low’s to appreciate the highs.

One way is looking at your life as a movie and you’re the star.

To play your role, whatever small or large part that may be is your journey made up of your choices.

Sometimes, just maybe, you feel like you just haven’t found your script yet, right?

Introvert, extrovert, lover, fighter, adventurer, couch potato. Maybe all the above? I’m a little bit of all of them myself and more. It’s my many selves I chose to be any any moment..

Which one leads you to finding your purpose?

I’m reading a book right now that I’ll review in detail later called Chants of a Lifetime. It was sent to me by Hayhouse publishers. On occasion I’m going to review some of their books they send me if I find they resonate with me.  (Yes that’s my disclaimer)

The Movie Of Me

This book has a chapter that certainly did resonate with me and this message. It’s called the Movie of Me.

“Everything we do in life is connected to everyone and everything else, but because we’re locked in our own little world, when we reach out to touch another person, all we touch is our version of the other person and all they touch is their version of us. We’re very rarely really touching each other.“-Krishna Das

I thought that was so very powerful & true. Aren’t we all just caught up in our world, or our Movie of Me?

Quite frankly I don’t always see the problem of that myself. Focusing on my movie has allowed me to touch a lot of peoples lives for the better. I call it focus. On the other hand, I do question if I could play a larger role by truly opening myself up more and connecting with people on an even deeper level.

Connecting With More Than Me

I posted the above quote on my facebook page the other day and I had my friend Matt Geib ask a great question:

“SO just HOW does one TOUCH that ‘Authentic‘ person we reach out to & NOT just our VERSION of that individual?”

Here was my response:

My opinion would be The first step to touching the authentic part of other people is to first be authentic yourself. Suspend judgments. The more in truth you are with yourself and the more congruent your actions are with that truth, the more opportunity you have to connect authentically with others. Standing in your truth in my experience gives other people permission to do the same. You be real, they’ll be real.

Can you imagine what this would feel like? I do it here on my blog all the time. Open myself up like a book and I get the emails from people who open up parts of their lives to me that they’d probably never do otherwise. Being authentic works not only for you but for those around you.

I know some people may say, “Oh I can’t possibly make myself that vulnerable.” I say, why not?

We’re not here forever and nothing lasts, whether that be the hurt of rejection or the feeling or acceptance from someone.

Why Nothing Should Last Forever

If you get the chance I encourage you to watch the movie The Curious Life of Benjamen Buttons. A great line from the movie:

“It’s never too late or too early to be who you are.“-Brad Pitt

If you watch the movie, you’ll see just how precious life is and our experiences are. It’s the moments we live in and how much we be our authentic selves that defines the types of experiences we have while here. Contrast is part of being human. It seems it’s not until we look back on our lives that we realize how beautifully human we were (are) and how much opportunity we took to live it. (or don’t)

Nothing lasts forever and with good reason.

If nothing ended, like the tender moment of a parent looking into their toddlers eyes or the warm touch of your lovers touch or a gleefully spent afternoon at the beach with your family, you’d never have anything to contrast it with in order to fully make up the experience.

In what ways can you be more open and authentic right now in your life in order to contrast the moments of your life?

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Filed Under: Learning New Life Skills Tagged With: beliefs, Emotion, Extraversion and introversion, Krishna Das, life experiences

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  1. VAinParadise (Dawn Riley) says

    February 2, 2010 at 6:29 pm

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  2. VAinParadise (Dawn Riley) says

    February 2, 2010 at 6:29 pm

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  3. ateegarden (Tony Teegarden) says

    February 2, 2010 at 6:36 pm

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    @VAinParadise I agree, I made that mistake once or twice early on-RT’ed content that I opposed. Not Cool. And TY for the RT 🙂 – Posted using Chat Catcher

  4. ateegarden (Tony Teegarden) says

    February 2, 2010 at 6:36 pm

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    @VAinParadise I agree, I made that mistake once or twice early on-RT’ed content that I opposed. Not Cool. And TY for the RT 🙂 – Posted using Chat Catcher

  5. ateegarden (Tony Teegarden) says

    February 2, 2010 at 7:32 pm

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    February 2, 2010 at 7:32 pm

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  7. Sharla Patrick says

    February 3, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    Tony this is by far one of your best posts. Amazing insight on why nothing should last forever-with good reason for sure. Like for instance my son, Parker, who is two is driving me insane at the moment with his insesant demands of watching movies from dawn till dusk, his ability to ignore ever task that’s given to him, or perhaps the ever so lovely tantrums that he throws. If all that lasted forever I would seriously be in a padded room, in a straight jacket with a request for an iv filled with hard liquor.

    I’m thrilled nothing lasts forever, we wouldn’t live in a world of appreciation or much contrast…this life we live is divine even in the “delightfully determined two year old phases” (I need to keep telling myself that).

    LOVE THE POST!

  8. Sharla Patrick says

    February 3, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    Tony this is by far one of your best posts. Amazing insight on why nothing should last forever-with good reason for sure. Like for instance my son, Parker, who is two is driving me insane at the moment with his insesant demands of watching movies from dawn till dusk, his ability to ignore ever task that’s given to him, or perhaps the ever so lovely tantrums that he throws. If all that lasted forever I would seriously be in a padded room, in a straight jacket with a request for an iv filled with hard liquor.

    I’m thrilled nothing lasts forever, we wouldn’t live in a world of appreciation or much contrast…this life we live is divine even in the “delightfully determined two year old phases” (I need to keep telling myself that).

    LOVE THE POST!

  9. ateegarden (Tony Teegarden) says

    February 3, 2010 at 3:43 pm

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    February 3, 2010 at 3:43 pm

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  11. tony says

    February 3, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Awesome perspective Sharla. I hadn’t even considered it from the perspective that challenging times don’t last forever either. I was too focused on appreciating the good times no matter how fleeting they are. Thank you!

  12. tony says

    February 3, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    Awesome perspective Sharla. I hadn’t even considered it from the perspective that challenging times don’t last forever either. I was too focused on appreciating the good times no matter how fleeting they are. Thank you!

  13. veron says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    Great great post Tony!! After I posted that status update on facebook, I came over here to read what you were talking about.

    “Standing in your truth in my experience gives other people permission to do the same. You be real, they’ll be real.”

    That’s exactly what I was reflecting on earlier today, and I hadnt even seen this article! Hmmmm…interesting.

  14. veron says

    February 3, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    Great great post Tony!! After I posted that status update on facebook, I came over here to read what you were talking about.

    “Standing in your truth in my experience gives other people permission to do the same. You be real, they’ll be real.”

    That’s exactly what I was reflecting on earlier today, and I hadnt even seen this article! Hmmmm…interesting.

  15. tony says

    February 3, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    Yeah man that’s why I made the comment I did. This stuff has really been resonating with me and when I saw your post I was like, whoa. lol Great minds think alike my friend. I’m connecting with so many people who are “vibing” on the same level. Appreciate you, we gotta get together again soon!

  16. tony says

    February 3, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    Yeah man that’s why I made the comment I did. This stuff has really been resonating with me and when I saw your post I was like, whoa. lol Great minds think alike my friend. I’m connecting with so many people who are “vibing” on the same level. Appreciate you, we gotta get together again soon!

  17. veron (veron) says

    February 4, 2010 at 1:25 am

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  18. veron (veron) says

    February 4, 2010 at 1:25 am

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  19. Therese Miu says

    February 4, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    The only thing about “being beautifully human” is that all our thoughts and emotions are imbued with painful memories of person’s places, or things. The past Programs.

    I have likened the teachings of Dr. Hew Len Ho’oponopono means to make right. Essentially, it means to make it right with the ancestors, or to make right with the people with whom you have relationships with. Whether you “look at your life as a movie and you’re the star” Dr. Hew Len message is to HEAL yourself completely each and everytime. Ho’oponopono is a process of forgiveness, repentance, & transformation. Once you experience a problem whether it is physical, mental, or emotional YOU begin to CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Hence you act and live from Inspiration rather than memories. You then begin to cleanse, purify, release and cut all negative memories, blocks, energies and vibrations and transmute these unwanted energies into LIGHT And from what you said here, “truly opening myself up more and connecting with people on an even deeper level”
    Your connection with everything and everyone is constantly being cleaned like Dr. Hew Len so you can come from a place of divinity in all your relationships. You fill the void with Light.

    How you CLEAN your programs with everything that has happened to your life is 4 simple words
    “I love You
    I’m Sorry
    Please Forgive Me
    I Thank You”

    Hope you found this beautiful….

  20. Therese Miu says

    February 4, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    The only thing about “being beautifully human” is that all our thoughts and emotions are imbued with painful memories of person’s places, or things. The past Programs.

    I have likened the teachings of Dr. Hew Len Ho’oponopono means to make right. Essentially, it means to make it right with the ancestors, or to make right with the people with whom you have relationships with. Whether you “look at your life as a movie and you’re the star” Dr. Hew Len message is to HEAL yourself completely each and everytime. Ho’oponopono is a process of forgiveness, repentance, & transformation. Once you experience a problem whether it is physical, mental, or emotional YOU begin to CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Hence you act and live from Inspiration rather than memories. You then begin to cleanse, purify, release and cut all negative memories, blocks, energies and vibrations and transmute these unwanted energies into LIGHT And from what you said here, “truly opening myself up more and connecting with people on an even deeper level”
    Your connection with everything and everyone is constantly being cleaned like Dr. Hew Len so you can come from a place of divinity in all your relationships. You fill the void with Light.

    How you CLEAN your programs with everything that has happened to your life is 4 simple words
    “I love You
    I’m Sorry
    Please Forgive Me
    I Thank You”

    Hope you found this beautiful….

  21. Tony Teegarden says

    February 4, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Therese,
    Thank you! Of course i found it beautiful. The book Zero Limits had such a profound impact on me and connecting to my zero state. Cleaning is so powerful and I do remember being in such a place of creativity all the time after reading it. Things seem to just “come to me” from an unquestioned source. Just right out of the blue. I find myself at night repeating those 4 beautiful phrases…I’ve found battling my past programs head on is a battle of intellectualism instead of surrendering & acceptance of the heart. Thank you for reminding me Therese. You’re so very much a beautiful human in my eyes 🙂

  22. Tony Teegarden says

    February 4, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Therese,
    Thank you! Of course i found it beautiful. The book Zero Limits had such a profound impact on me and connecting to my zero state. Cleaning is so powerful and I do remember being in such a place of creativity all the time after reading it. Things seem to just “come to me” from an unquestioned source. Just right out of the blue. I find myself at night repeating those 4 beautiful phrases…I’ve found battling my past programs head on is a battle of intellectualism instead of surrendering & acceptance of the heart. Thank you for reminding me Therese. You’re so very much a beautiful human in my eyes 🙂

  23. Therese Miu says

    February 4, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    I read this at least 5 times. Andre shot through from head straight through my heart. He brought me to a new level of happiness. His extraordinary insight and ageless wisdom humbled my intellectualism to a place of gentleness and simply “BEING”. Andre remind us, “Live gently, my friend. Allow, allow, allow. See for yourself how your life changes when you embody strength through gentleness.” Read it when you find the time Tony ties in beautifully with your blogpost. Both post in my opinion is EPIC.
    Here is the link:
    http://andresumara.com/embodying-strength-through-gentleness-like-water#more-410

  24. Therese Miu says

    February 4, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    I read this at least 5 times. Andre shot through from head straight through my heart. He brought me to a new level of happiness. His extraordinary insight and ageless wisdom humbled my intellectualism to a place of gentleness and simply “BEING”. Andre remind us, “Live gently, my friend. Allow, allow, allow. See for yourself how your life changes when you embody strength through gentleness.” Read it when you find the time Tony ties in beautifully with your blogpost. Both post in my opinion is EPIC.
    Here is the link:
    http://andresumara.com/embodying-strength-through-gentleness-like-water#more-410

  25. tony says

    February 5, 2010 at 3:36 am

    OMG I can’t believe I missed this Therese, Thank you so much for sharing it! I knew Andre had some great stuff to share but WOW. Tweeted & Book marked!

  26. tony says

    February 5, 2010 at 3:36 am

    OMG I can’t believe I missed this Therese, Thank you so much for sharing it! I knew Andre had some great stuff to share but WOW. Tweeted & Book marked!

  27. Andre says

    February 5, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    Tony, this is a deeply powerful post speaking directly to my heart. The point you raised of being authentic yourself first as the first step to touching the authentic part of other people is very true indeed, and you described it very elegantly:
    “Standing in your truth in my experience gives other people permission to do the same. You be real, they’ll be real.”

    Your experience of finding people opening up parts of their lives to you after you open yourself up first, is a very real example. When you let people see your true colors shining through, when there is nothing to hide, there is no energy wasted on worrying what others think of you… no more fear of rejection or seeking approval. This is HUGE, as you can direct that ‘extra’ energy towards being more authentic… and you are on an upward spiral to infinity.

    Our true selves are powerful beyond measure, and by living consciously and being authentic we are closing that gap between our “Movie of Me” with who we truly are.

    The way I see it, the fact that nothing lasts forever on this earth plane is truly a blessing. Expansions and contractions come and go, and they are there for us to experience fully but not clinging to them. Savour the moments when we feel expanded, as this shall pass. Endure the moments when we feel contracted, as this too shall pass.

    By being aware of who we truly are, and that nothing lasts forever in this earth plane… there is absolutely no reason not to be authentic.

    Thank you Tony for the deep wisdom you shared here, and for providing a shining example for us. Your authenticity shines through, and it truly inspired me to be more authentic every day. It’s a lifelong process but it is something I’m really thrilled to embrace!

    Peace and Blessings,
    Andre

  28. Andre says

    February 5, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    Tony, this is a deeply powerful post speaking directly to my heart. The point you raised of being authentic yourself first as the first step to touching the authentic part of other people is very true indeed, and you described it very elegantly:
    “Standing in your truth in my experience gives other people permission to do the same. You be real, they’ll be real.”

    Your experience of finding people opening up parts of their lives to you after you open yourself up first, is a very real example. When you let people see your true colors shining through, when there is nothing to hide, there is no energy wasted on worrying what others think of you… no more fear of rejection or seeking approval. This is HUGE, as you can direct that ‘extra’ energy towards being more authentic… and you are on an upward spiral to infinity.

    Our true selves are powerful beyond measure, and by living consciously and being authentic we are closing that gap between our “Movie of Me” with who we truly are.

    The way I see it, the fact that nothing lasts forever on this earth plane is truly a blessing. Expansions and contractions come and go, and they are there for us to experience fully but not clinging to them. Savour the moments when we feel expanded, as this shall pass. Endure the moments when we feel contracted, as this too shall pass.

    By being aware of who we truly are, and that nothing lasts forever in this earth plane… there is absolutely no reason not to be authentic.

    Thank you Tony for the deep wisdom you shared here, and for providing a shining example for us. Your authenticity shines through, and it truly inspired me to be more authentic every day. It’s a lifelong process but it is something I’m really thrilled to embrace!

    Peace and Blessings,
    Andre

  29. tony says

    February 5, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    “Expansions and contractions come and go, and they are there for us to experience fully but not clinging to them. Savor the moments when we feel expanded, as this shall pass. Endure the moments when we feel contracted, as this too shall pass.’
    I could haven’t wrapped it up better my friend. Well thought and well digested. I appreciate your insight brother 🙂

  30. tony says

    February 5, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    “Expansions and contractions come and go, and they are there for us to experience fully but not clinging to them. Savor the moments when we feel expanded, as this shall pass. Endure the moments when we feel contracted, as this too shall pass.’
    I could haven’t wrapped it up better my friend. Well thought and well digested. I appreciate your insight brother 🙂

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