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 Being fully present is the essence of letting go. Day 3. Being in the Present My mind always wanders. It dwells on yesterday’s mistakes, or worries about tomorrow that hasn’t come yet. And so, I often miss the present moment. Letting go calls me back to “now.” The breath I take, the sunlight brushing through the window, the leaves swaying in the wind. When I remain in the moment, the regrets of the past and anxieties about the future pause. And in that stillness, I feel fully alive.                                               Day3. 지금 이 순간 생각은 늘 제멋대로다. 어제의 실수를 떠올리며 자책하거나, 아직 오지 않은 내일을 걱정하며 불안해한다. 그래서 정작 지금 이 순간은 비워둔 채 흘려보내곤 한다. 놓아버림은 나를 ‘지금’으로 불러들인다. 깊게 들이마시는 숨, 따뜻한 햇살이 스치는 창가, 바람에 흔들리는 나뭇잎. 순간에 머물면, 과거의 후회도 미래의 불안도 잠시 멈춘다. 그리고 그 고요 속에서 온전히 살아있음을 느낀다. #Mindfulness #LettingGo #PresentMoment #InnerPeace #DavidRHawkins © Jaclyn Bae 2025

  When we release attachment, the heart grows light, and freedom brings new possibilities. 집착을 내려놓을 때, 마음은 가벼워지고 자유는 스스로 찾아온다 Day 2. Releasing Attachment What have I been holding on to so tightly? My children? My husband? Money? Or perhaps… myself? I wanted my children to graduate from good schools, to work in stable jobs, and to live secure and successful lives. I believed I had to achieve enough, to own enough, to live up to the high standards I set for myself. Over time, I built rigid frames of thought— and maybe even those became attachments. When things didn’t turn out the way I hoped, I labeled it as a failure, fell into discouragement, and pushed myself and those around me even harder in endless pursuit of what I thought I must accomplish. But now I realize— It was my own attachment That was binding me more tightly than anything else. When I opened my hands and let go, The world turned out to be wider than I ever imagined, And there were many more paths t...

  Small acts of letting go create freedom within. Day 1. Letting Go Today, unfamiliar feelings rise in my heart. Fear, anxiety, and an inexplicable tension. In the past, I would have tried to ignore them, or suppress them, hoping they would vanish quickly. But now it’s different. I don’t try to erase these emotions. I simply observe them quietly. “Ah, I’m feeling fear right now.” As I let them be, the emotions no longer hold me captive. Like clouds drifting across the sky, or leaves floating down a river, they gradually lose their grip. This is how letting go begins—in the smallest moments, with the tiniest choices. Day1. 흘려보내기 오늘도 마음속에 여러감정이 올라온다. 두려움, 불안, 설명할 수 없는 막연한 긴장감. 예전 같으면 애써 무시하거나, 빨리 사라지기를 바라며 억눌렀을 것이다. 하지만 이제는 달라졌다. 나는 감정을 지워내려 하지 않는다. 그저 조용히 바라본다. “아, 지금 두려움이 있구나.” 잠시 그대로 두자, 감정은 더 이상 나를 움켜쥐지 못한다. 마치 하늘을 흘러가는 구름처럼, 혹은 강물 위를 떠내려가는 나뭇잎처럼 그 감정은 서서히 힘을 잃어간다. 놓아버림은 이렇게 시작된다. 아주 작은 순간, 아주 작은 선택에서. #LettingGo #MindfulJournal #DavidRHawkins #InnerPeac...

  Key Summary of the Book: Letting Go / David Hawkins The Meaning of Letting Go "Letting go" is the process of acknowledging and releasing suppressed emotions, attachments, or fears without rejecting or repressing them. The reason we experience suffering is that we cling to emotions or situations. By letting go, we gain inner freedom and peace. The Energy Scale of Emotions Hawkins explains human emotions through the Consciousness Scale . Lower levels of consciousness: Shame → Guilt → Apathy → Fear → Desire → Anger → Pride Higher levels of consciousness: Courage → Neutrality → Joy → Love → Peace → Enlightenment By practicing "letting go," it is possible to gradually move from lower to higher levels of consciousness. The Technique of Surrender Surrender means allowing emotions or situations to unfold without trying to control them. For example, when fear arises, instead of avoiding or suppressing it, simply acknowledge it: "I feel fear....

A story of trembling between the comfort of routine and the call to start again — letting go to make room for a new life. Letting Go My husband decided to stop the work he had been doing. He’s not that old yet, and given our circumstances, quitting wasn’t something we could do lightly — but he wanted to start anew somewhere else. What should he do? Where should we go? In our mid-fifties, starting over feels risky, yet doing nothing feels wrong for someone still relatively young. When he first said he wanted to quit, I felt sympathy; his job had been wearing him down. It seemed right for him to look for something different. But once it actually happened, anxiety rushed in. My world began to tremble. Suddenly, the later years of my life felt uncertain. He wanted to leave; I wanted to keep what I knew. I had imagined a gentle life: putting down roots, planting flowers and vegetables, meeting people I like, and growing old in quiet contentment. I was satisfied with my daily routine and d...

                                                Couple tree /  Dongbaegseom.  Yeosu, Korea   🌍  You from Mars, Me from Venus          화성에서 온 너, 금성에서 온 나 Marriage may be the meeting of two entirely different worlds. Our tastes, habits, and personalities couldn’t be more opposite, yet we have walked together for 30 years. And that alone feels nothing short of a miracle. 부부로 살아간다는 건, 서로 다른 두 세계가 만나는 일인지도 모릅니다. 취향도, 성격도, 습관도 정반대인 우리. 그래도 함께 30년을 걸어왔습니다. 그 사실만으로도 충분히 기적이라 부를 수 있습니다. We are truly different, my husband and I. He has a sharp sense of smell. If I ever try to sneak a little fart, he immediately notices and asks, “What’s that smell?” I, on the other hand, have sharp hearing. Even the smallest sound catches my attention. He eats quickly, finishing his meal while I’m still halfway through. I prefer vegetables, bu...

  🌿 삶을 위로하는 노래, 비틀즈의 Let It Be (The Beatles’ Let It Be : A Song of Comfort and Wisdom) 가끔은 길을 잃은 듯 막막할 때가 있습니다. 답을 찾으려 애쓸수록 더 멀어지는 순간도 있지요. 그럴 때 비틀즈의 Let It Be 는 마치 속삭이듯 다가와 말합니다. “그냥 흘러가게 두어라.” 단순한 이 한마디가 마음을 놓이게 하고, 다시 걸어갈 힘을 건네줍니다. There are moments in life when we feel lost, when searching for answers only leads to more uncertainty. In those times, Let It Be by The Beatles comes like a gentle whisper: “Just let it be.” In its simplicity, the song carries a warmth that eases the heart and offers the quiet strength to move forward again. 삶을 살다 보면 누구나 길을 잃을 때가 있습니다. 정답이 보이지 않고, 마음이 무겁게 내려앉아 어디로 가야 할지 모를 때가 있지요. 그럴 때 한 곡의 노래가 조용히 다가와 위로가 되어줍니다. 비틀즈의 Let It Be 는 단순한 멜로디와 가사 속에 놀라운 힘을 품고 있는것 같습니다. “그냥 흘러가게 두어라.” 이 짧은 문장은 마치 마음을 어루만지는 손길처럼 다가옵니다. 애써 붙잡지 않아도, 억지로 답을 찾지 않아도 된다고 말해주는 듯합니다. 삶의 무게에 눌릴 때, 이 노래는 저에게 다시 호흡할 여유를 줍니다. 모든 것이 언젠가 제자리를 찾아간다는 믿음을 전하며, 흐름 속에 자신을 맡길 수 있는 용기를 건네줍니다.  "When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wis...

  제목 (Title): Harmony Series I–VI | Time, Memory, Family, and Faith 내용 (Description): **「Harmony 시리즈 I–VI」**는 제 삶의 여정 속에서 발견한 시간, 기억, 가족, 그리고 신앙의 조화 를 표현한 연작입니다. 오래전 작품들을 다시 한자리에 모아 보았습니다. 오래된 청바지와 손으로 염색한 천, 그리고 다양한 재료들을 활용하여 과거와 현재, 미래를 잇는 흐름을 시각화했습니다. 이 시리즈는 개인적인 기억에서 출발하지만, 궁극적으로는 모든 사람이 공유하는 삶의 이야기 를 담고 있습니다. 붙잡을 수 없는 순간들을 모은 시간과 기억의 조화 , 지치고 힘든 삶 속에서 서로에게 기대는 가족의 균형과 유대 , 그리고 신앙 안에서 발견한 희망과 치유 . 「Harmony 시리즈」는 덧없지만 소중한 삶의 순간들을 모아, 서로의 관계와 내면의 울림을 시각적으로 기록한 작업입니다. The “Harmony Series I–VI” explores the interplay of time, memory, family, and faith discovered throughout my life journey. I’ve brought together my earlier works in one place to reflect on them as a collection. Using repurposed denim, hand-dyed fabrics, and mixed materials, I sought to visualize the connections between past, present, and future. Though rooted in personal memories, the series ultimately speaks to the universal narrative of human life : the harmony of time and fleeting mom...

Twenty, Twenty-three  스물, 스물셋 Love in youth is always fresh and radiant. At twenty and twenty-three, two young hearts are drawn together, while a parent watches with both worry and a quiet smile. In each season of life, our stories intertwine. 청춘의 사랑은 언제나 풋풋하고 빛난다. 스물과 스물셋, 서로에게 끌려 시작한 사랑을 지켜보며, 부모의 마음은 걱정과 미소 사이를 오간다. 세대마다 다른 인생의 계절 속에서, 서로의 삶이 교차하는 순간들을 기록해보았다. Twenty and Twenty-Three This year, my youngest son graduated from college and moved back home. Suddenly, I found myself cooking again. When it was just my husband and me, simple vegetable dishes without rice were enough. But at twenty-three, my son’s appetite demanded more—there had to be rice in the cooker, meat in the fridge, snacks in the pantry, and even protein shakes to replace his usual chocolate milk. My older son and daughter already live on their own, and honestly, even cooking for my husband has begun to feel tiresome. Yet here I am again, back in the role of a high schooler’s mom. I tell him,  “Make ...

Yesterday passed by too quickly, Tomorrow is not ours to hold, May today be beautiful, This moment be full of grace, And may hope in this very place Be the strength of our faith and heart... 🌿 오늘을 살아가는 힘, 소망과 은혜 🌿  어제는 너무 빨리 지나갔고, 내일은 우리의 영역이 아니니, 오늘을 아름답게, 지금을 은혜롭게, 이 자리에서 소망이 힘이 되는 믿음과 마음이길… #Today #Hope #Grace #Faith #Mindfulness #ThisMoment #Inspirational #Hopeful #Happiness #StrengthOfHeart#오늘 #소망 #은혜 #믿음  #지금 #희망 #행복 #마음의힘 © Jaclyn Bae 2025                                             치유의 시간, 소망의 시간, 살아갈 힘이 되는 시간 © Jaclyn Bae 2025 © 2025 Jaclyn Bae. All rights reserved. All text and images on this blog are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

The time I spent with a  stray cat as we grew close 길고양이와 나, 함께 길들여진 시간 A 5-year story with Kkamang, a stray cat. A warm bond that grew between us, captured in the face of an approaching farewell. 길고양이 까망이와 함께한 5년의 이야기. 서로 길들여지고, 다가오는 이별 앞에서 마음속에 남은 따뜻한 인연을 기록합니다.  Today’s Story  오늘의 이야기  Today, I want to share the story of  Kkamang , a stray cat I’ve been connected with for years. It’s a short, yet deeply meaningful story I want to keep. 오늘은 몇 년째 인연을 이어오고 있는 길고양이, 까망이 이야기를 나누고 싶습니다. 짧지만 깊은 우리의 시간을 기록해 두려 합니다.                                                      까망이 첫 만남 | First Encounter A few years ago, a family of cats appeared in my backyard. Five tiny kittens and their weary mother. Among them, the mother cat—Kkamang—still stays with me. 몇 해 전, 우리 집 뒷마당에 고양이 가족이 찾아왔다. 다섯 마리 새끼와 지친 엄마 고양이. 그중 엄마 고양이, 까망이는 아직도 내 곁에 있다. 길들...