Category Archives: Acceptance

A Long Time

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Suzanne

It’s been awhile. Seems I say that every time I get on here now. I am so happy with this new format. It is so much more user friendly for my tablet. I’m sitting in that old familiar place. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Growth, Personal Growth, Uncategorized | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Change, Compassion, Growth, Image | 2 Comments

An Understanding

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Suzanne

I guess I might have a chip on my shoulder too, if my father put a gun to his head on my eleventh birthday. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2016

Posted in Acceptance, Alcoholism, Death, Depression, Suicide, Uncategorized | Tagged childhood, Death, Fear, guarded, Self-preservation, Suicide, understanding | 1 Comment

My Practice is Nothing

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Suzanne

Doing Nothing is difficult. It feels uncomfortable. But I’m committed to my practice. Sitting back and doing Nothing allows me to see where my tendency to control presents itself. My tendency to jump in, instead of allowing things to unfold … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Control, Craving, Nothing, Uncategorized | Tagged Control, Controlling, Do Nothing, Doing Nothing, Giving up Control, Nothing, Patience, Practice, Waiting | 5 Comments

Uncertain

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Suzanne

Where did my soul go? Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Acceptance, Allowance, Art, Artist, Attitiude, Beginnings, Being, Belief, Blogging, Body, Buddhism, Change, Uncategorized | Tagged Art, Artist, Blogging, Change, Emotion, Feelings, Growth, Passion, poetry, Writing | Leave a comment

Impermanence and Acceptance

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Suzanne

I’m changing every day. My thoughts, my feelings, my wants, my beliefs, my body. It can be unsettling at times. It can also be reassuring in times of pain. With the reminder, this too shall pass. This phrase is good … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Buddhism, impermanence, Love, Metta | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Impermanence, Love, Metta, Suffering | 1 Comment

Judgement Days

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Suzanne

The stories all begin like this… It must be all my fault. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Acceptance, Buddhism, Judgement, Poetry, Psychology, stories | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Criticism, Judgement, Love, poetry, Psychology, stories | Leave a comment

Permission to Be

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Suzanne

I can just sit here, and eat my breakfast. The world won’t fall apart if I’m not planning my future or thinking about my past. Aaah. I just tasted a sweet morsel of peace. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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Growing Pangs (take 2)

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Suzanne

The child who always wanted to grow up, When looking into the face of adulthood, Clings, with a most ferocious grip, to the child who is slipping away. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Acceptance, Change, Fear, Motherhood | Tagged Adult, adulthood, Change, Child, childhood, Fear, Growing up, Motherhood, Parenthood, Teen, Teenager, Transition | Leave a comment

Suffering Reduction – No Need for Liposuction

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Suzanne

Letting of of expectations of outcomes reduces suffering. I’m working on this one. Anything to reduce suffering has to be good. Right? I have a current situation in which a previous landlord with mental health issues is suing me. I … Continue reading →