Embrace the paradox of being both ordinary and extraordinary from "summary" of After the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield
In the midst of our daily lives, it can be easy to forget the profound truth that lies at the heart of our existence. We are, each of us, a complex tapestry of ordinary moments and extraordinary potential. This paradox is what makes us human - the ability to be both mundane and magnificent, all at once. When we embrace this paradox, we open ourselves up to a world of possibility. We can find beauty in the most ordinary of moments, recognizing the divine spark that resides within each of us. At the same time, we can tap into our extraordinary potential, harnessing our unique gifts and talents to make a difference in the world. It is in the balance between these two aspects of ourselves that we find true fulfillment. We are not meant to be solely one or the other, but to dance between the two, finding harmony in the contrast. This is where our true power lies - in embracing our ordinariness while also celebrating our extraordinariness. In doing so, we come to understand that there is no need to strive for perfection or greatness. We are already perfect in our imperfection, and great in our smallness. It is in the simple act of being ourselves, fully and completely, that we find our truest expression of both the ordinary and the extraordinary. So let us embrace this paradox with open arms, knowing that in our very being, we hold the key to a life of depth, richness, and meaning. It is in the ordinary moments of our lives that we find the extraordinary, and in the extraordinary moments that we find the ordinary. This is the beauty of our existence - a delicate balance of light and shadow, of simplicity and complexity, of being both ordinary and extraordinary.
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