Really good, practical advice......especially during current times. I especially agree with your point on mindfulness, as it can make us more focused and thus, more efficient in reorganizing our lives such that it becomes simpler.
Sandra, as I get older, flying towards the end of my seventies., time really speeds up! I have asked my friends if that is how it is for them, and they agreed! I have stopped talking on the phone with friends who like to do that for recreation (I hate it) and that has added a ton of space to my life. You are right that being in the present and staying there is what really makes you unaware of time, but it is a challenge for me to do. I have to keep reminding myself to get out of the past or the future and just be here now! :)
Jean, I agree completely about time flying by. Congratulations on letting go of the phone calls that you really hate! Staying in the here and now isn't easy. It's a constant practice. I've bet you've made some progress even if you are not perfect yet!!!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Sandra, I had knee surgery earlier this week and for days I've been sitting around reading and drowsing when the meds hit. Every so often I startle and think I should be doing something. But then I realize I've cleared my schedule and all I need to do is heal. It's very spacious. Your article will give me ideas on how to keep this spaciousness up.
Charlotte, Wishing you perfect healing! And I'm glad you are enjoying the spaciousness while you have it and scheming about ways to bring it along when you are healed! Thanks for sharing your personal experience.
Love the expansion idea!
Terrific! Thanks for sharing, Mo.
Really good, practical advice......especially during current times. I especially agree with your point on mindfulness, as it can make us more focused and thus, more efficient in reorganizing our lives such that it becomes simpler.
Raveen, Glad this resonates. Yes, mindfulness is a powerful tool to have in our bag.
Sandra, as I get older, flying towards the end of my seventies., time really speeds up! I have asked my friends if that is how it is for them, and they agreed! I have stopped talking on the phone with friends who like to do that for recreation (I hate it) and that has added a ton of space to my life. You are right that being in the present and staying there is what really makes you unaware of time, but it is a challenge for me to do. I have to keep reminding myself to get out of the past or the future and just be here now! :)
Jean, I agree completely about time flying by. Congratulations on letting go of the phone calls that you really hate! Staying in the here and now isn't easy. It's a constant practice. I've bet you've made some progress even if you are not perfect yet!!!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Sandra, I had knee surgery earlier this week and for days I've been sitting around reading and drowsing when the meds hit. Every so often I startle and think I should be doing something. But then I realize I've cleared my schedule and all I need to do is heal. It's very spacious. Your article will give me ideas on how to keep this spaciousness up.
Charlotte, Wishing you perfect healing! And I'm glad you are enjoying the spaciousness while you have it and scheming about ways to bring it along when you are healed! Thanks for sharing your personal experience.