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Suzanne Arjona's avatar

I’ve loved this saying for a long time. Keeps things in perspective!

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Linda's avatar

I love this saying! It’s actually an old Polish proverb. I try to remember to use it to not let myself get caught up in things I have no control over.

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Stephanie Bennett Vogt's avatar

Thank you for letting me know about the Polish origins of this phrase, Linda. I always wondered where it came from.

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Steph's avatar

Walking the Camino de Santiago I found people who seemed to wear their hair shirts of suffering from blisters, too heavy packs or injury. After offering some support or offering suggestions of ways forward, I needed to leave them behind to make their own choices rather than attach to me. They had to walk there. Camino and I needed to walk mine

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Stephanie Bennett Vogt's avatar

Love this! Brava to you for staying in your own lane, Steph. Onward! 🙌🏼

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francesca lyons's avatar

Love this simple slogan.

Monkey mind may be unavoidable, however one can turn one's attention to the the nature of being which dissolves mental chatter.

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Ruth's avatar

Stay in my lane is my go to for dealing with all the ..."should I help them"...or worrying about other family members choices. I like the fun of this monkey saying though. Very playful!

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Jennifer Eckhardt's avatar

Wonderful reminder! Thank you! So helping when dealing with family dramas!

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Ingrida's avatar

Thanks 🙏🌷

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Rev. Maddie Sifantus's avatar

Love it. I once heard a sermon named « not my table. » similar idea.

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Steph's avatar

Their!

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