Life undoubtedly brings challenges. It is impossible to escape all of them.
However, that does not mean you must place obstacles in your own way where they don’t exist. Don’t get so stuck on the “earning” of things that you miss learning the lessons of ease. Get out of your own way.
Constantly processing, the mind often arranges data in story form. It’s only natural as this brings coherence to enormous amounts of information.
The stories bring a sense of order to life. Just be mindful of the tales you create for their influence is inescapable. Be honest with yourself and craft them with the intention to empower you.
The practice of self-awareness is of utmost importance. Learning to consistently check in with yourself is the key to alignment.
The longer you go without looking inward, the farther off-center you will be. Eventually that leads to an emptiness. Unchecked voids will fill up with something outside of you, which is a dangerous place to be.
The unwillingness to introspect endangers your well-being and that of others.
There is power in a pause. In cultures that are obsessed with movement, this is easily forgotten (even during a pandemic). You may be made to feel that you are “not on your game” or falling behind. That may lead to a sense of guilt or shame
To momentarily pause or to have an extended period of stillness is your right. It gives you the opportunity to recalibrate. In this space, you can realign then resume your activity with renewed meaning. Or, be confident in finding another activity that resonates.
Humans are creatures of contradiction. When something happens and leads to an undesirable outcome, we wish we could do it over.
On the other hand, when an undesirable situation keeps happening, we ask, “Why is this happening to me again?” Perhaps the more empowering question to ask is, “How do I want to do this differently?”
Sometimes, that repetitive irritation is an opportunity. It all depends on how you center yourself in the situation.
Sometimes we are taken by complete surprise. Depending on the situation, it may be defined as misfortune or as grace.
But more often than not, there is a progression of events. The pivotal moment may very well be the sum of previous points in time.
Be it “sudden” breakups or “sudden” success, there is usually a prelude. Attuning to the moment allows you to mitigate, anticipate or savor potential outcomes.
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