I’ve been too busy running myself wild recently. Im in my last semester of college and am stressing myself out. Im working nigh shift for clinicals, working on the weekend, and going to school through out the weeks while turning in all my assignments and studying. I haven’t had much time at all for myself and the gym. I’ve been trying to keep time with friends, because I truly do value my interactions and my moments with loved ones.
Perhaps I can focus more on the task at hand. Instead of stressing and worrying about everything that I have to do, maybe I can start small and focus on what I have to do right in front of me. Be present with that part of my life and myself. And when I see my mind wandering, I will practice bringing myself back down to the present.
This journal prompt felt too specific for how I am feeling today lol.
Meditation, sleep, some important aspects of imprints leading to reactions which are hurtful for others, music also, tomorrow while being at work until late in the night… and not to forget the many papers on my desk to be conveyed, worked at, or need calls to sort out things. Actually, the days are definately too short…🐢
Presence has been my goal for quite some time, but with the turmoil recently, I need to go back to the basics and bring presence back to all aspects of my life. I also need to let myself feel through the growth I am experiencing and work through the fear I am experiencing.
I too,
dear Suzanne,
have a lot of fear and trepidation right now…
it seems that every morning greets me
with more bad news.
I will join you
in working through that fear
with love…♥
One thing at a time! I have a habit of my brain going in more than one (or even two) directions simultaneously, which isn’t directive enough to get things done, or focus on what could be helpful. I need to work on this, for sure.
Hi Pilgrim!
I know this feeling well.
I feel like I have to say no to myself
all the time to get anything done.
Because I start doing one thing and want to do it,
but my mind wants to shift to something else
a little different, or a lot different.
This happens over and over
and goes on all the time!
I don’t really fight it much.
I follow what interests me.
Efficient? No! 😂😇
Oh my.
You know, I really do believe I am being called out to…. I just have yet to identify the source (Source?) of the calling and the direction for my presence to take. I know that “Nature”, the natural world, all that is Created but not of humankind, will always be calling me and truly always has been, but what after that? Perhaps being out in the natural world is the call, and if I do more of honoring that, I will find a path I want to be walking — (well! there is an analogy, isn’t there!!??😊). I appreciate and relate to all of the reflections here this morning—
I keep going back up and rereading the question. Perhaps my answer is some form of combination- weaving together commitment to improving my physical fitness; – improving/increasing activity – dedicated hiking and some jogging (I use the term loosely, but I want to be doing it!) outside in the beautiful natural world, with cultivating closer, more open connections to people I honor and appreciate. Maybe that is enough of a circle to attend to. It is still murky in my mind and vision, but I trust that I can just keep attempting to spend time consciously getting out hiking, or trotting our beautiful trails and country roads, and asking valued people to spend time together and give them my full attention and appreciation when they do, …. we will see what happens. Thank you, Grateful Community. ….🎶morning has broken🎵🎶
I feel as if my life has a fair amount of balance right now. I’m very fortunate in that.
I have a short list of “life chores” I need to get done: finalizing the update to my will, dealing with a retirement account rollover that I just can’t get moved from one place to another that has hung out for far too long. I’d benefit from putting an appointment on my calendar to block out time. It’s easy to overlook these types of chores as elements of life to bring my presence and attention to and that’s probably why they’ve been left to dangle.
Some investment in broadening and deepening friendships may belong here. I have a best friend here and another I call for a quick chat several times a week. It’s easy to rely on these connections for friendship time. I have others I’m scheduling coffees and lunches with. My work gives me lots of people time but that isn’t the same thing at all.
This is a “perfect timing” question for me. I need more clarity around it. I feel so many aspects need attention. I need time figuring out the main one.
Presence to the natural world. I tend to get caught up in my head and the world of words in my mind or books or email and the happenings of the world at large and the chores inside the house or the to-do list on my calendar. I didn’t get a chance to write to the question a couple days ago on that topic, but I just read all your responses– thanks for the inspiration!
All aspects of my life could use more presence.
Drifting off into fantasy or replaying past events or worrying about the future, are all ways of not being in the present moment.
Today is another chance to get it right. To get better. To come back again and again. I will inevitably fail, but intention is important.
My relationship with my partner. We will be celebrating 5 years together next month. I feel like a lot of times I’m in my own head, just trying to manage my thoughts (a lot of them, negative), and that makes it difficult sometimes to notice what is going on with him. He’s not the type of person to just dump everything on me, rather when he’s struggling, he gets quiet. Bringing more presence and attention to the relationship means not only more understanding for how he’s feeling, but also a better understanding of what’s going on in my own head.
Lauryn me and my lovely wife have been married for 36 years and are still, for the better, working on effective communication. Thank you for this reminder.
Thank you for sharing, Lauryn– I think that many of us probably can relate. Even when we share a life and living space with someone, it is easy to get caught in our own mind-worlds. Even as I try to stay engaged with the outer world so that I can take action for positive change, I recognize it as a sign to rebalance when I am so caught up in angry, fearful thoughts about what is going on in this world that I am not being present with my husband.
A family member asked me to come visit prior to his passing. He went into hospice care last night. The roads and weather were clear for the 400 mile one way trek. I saw such beauty in the barrenness of the winter trees and was graced with an Eagle overhead each trip. A Blessing! Nature is nudging me to look and see Her in this winter Season. And the human forms gathered round my cousin are needing support at this time too. I will stay in touch with them.
I’ve already devoted more time to yoga and removed myself from the social media app that was wasting too much of my time in order to just “be.” I think that’s the best I can do right now.
Practicing looking out and up. When I started to wake up years ago someone suggested I look into others eyes when I saw them and just peer or gaze, really want to see them, as they were, no judgment. Sounds like a simple thing so I started to try it and I was shocked. How did I miss that?
Not long ago this famous writer I stumbled onto suggested taking a ten minute walk outside every day and consciously choosing to look up. Reminded me that a dear friend had the same idea not long ago. He’d seen me walking my dog in the neighborhood and said, “You’re always looking at the ground, like you have to get this done so you can be somewhere else. You never look up.” So I practice looking out and looking up. Attention, seeing, is the first step toward connection.
I’ve noticed I do a similar thing! Something I remember in my drivers ed course in high school is my instructor telling me not to look down at the road but instead ahead. I think of another quote that goes “where your attention goes, your energy flows”. Thank you Dawn for reminding me to look up 🧡🙏🏽
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I’ve been too busy running myself wild recently. Im in my last semester of college and am stressing myself out. Im working nigh shift for clinicals, working on the weekend, and going to school through out the weeks while turning in all my assignments and studying. I haven’t had much time at all for myself and the gym. I’ve been trying to keep time with friends, because I truly do value my interactions and my moments with loved ones.
Perhaps I can focus more on the task at hand. Instead of stressing and worrying about everything that I have to do, maybe I can start small and focus on what I have to do right in front of me. Be present with that part of my life and myself. And when I see my mind wandering, I will practice bringing myself back down to the present.
This journal prompt felt too specific for how I am feeling today lol.
Meditation, sleep, some important aspects of imprints leading to reactions which are hurtful for others, music also, tomorrow while being at work until late in the night… and not to forget the many papers on my desk to be conveyed, worked at, or need calls to sort out things. Actually, the days are definately too short…🐢
The days are def feeling way too short right now lol
Presence has been my goal for quite some time, but with the turmoil recently, I need to go back to the basics and bring presence back to all aspects of my life. I also need to let myself feel through the growth I am experiencing and work through the fear I am experiencing.
I too,
dear Suzanne,
have a lot of fear and trepidation right now…
it seems that every morning greets me
with more bad news.
I will join you
in working through that fear
with love…♥
One thing at a time! I have a habit of my brain going in more than one (or even two) directions simultaneously, which isn’t directive enough to get things done, or focus on what could be helpful. I need to work on this, for sure.
Hi Pilgrim!
I know this feeling well.
I feel like I have to say no to myself
all the time to get anything done.
Because I start doing one thing and want to do it,
but my mind wants to shift to something else
a little different, or a lot different.
This happens over and over
and goes on all the time!
I don’t really fight it much.
I follow what interests me.
Efficient? No! 😂😇
Oh my.
It’s good to see you, Pilgrim!
Sending my love♥️
You know, I really do believe I am being called out to…. I just have yet to identify the source (Source?) of the calling and the direction for my presence to take. I know that “Nature”, the natural world, all that is Created but not of humankind, will always be calling me and truly always has been, but what after that? Perhaps being out in the natural world is the call, and if I do more of honoring that, I will find a path I want to be walking — (well! there is an analogy, isn’t there!!??😊). I appreciate and relate to all of the reflections here this morning—
I keep going back up and rereading the question. Perhaps my answer is some form of combination- weaving together commitment to improving my physical fitness; – improving/increasing activity – dedicated hiking and some jogging (I use the term loosely, but I want to be doing it!) outside in the beautiful natural world, with cultivating closer, more open connections to people I honor and appreciate. Maybe that is enough of a circle to attend to. It is still murky in my mind and vision, but I trust that I can just keep attempting to spend time consciously getting out hiking, or trotting our beautiful trails and country roads, and asking valued people to spend time together and give them my full attention and appreciation when they do, …. we will see what happens. Thank you, Grateful Community. ….🎶morning has broken🎵🎶
I feel as if my life has a fair amount of balance right now. I’m very fortunate in that.
I have a short list of “life chores” I need to get done: finalizing the update to my will, dealing with a retirement account rollover that I just can’t get moved from one place to another that has hung out for far too long. I’d benefit from putting an appointment on my calendar to block out time. It’s easy to overlook these types of chores as elements of life to bring my presence and attention to and that’s probably why they’ve been left to dangle.
Some investment in broadening and deepening friendships may belong here. I have a best friend here and another I call for a quick chat several times a week. It’s easy to rely on these connections for friendship time. I have others I’m scheduling coffees and lunches with. My work gives me lots of people time but that isn’t the same thing at all.
This is a “perfect timing” question for me. I need more clarity around it. I feel so many aspects need attention. I need time figuring out the main one.
Presence to the natural world. I tend to get caught up in my head and the world of words in my mind or books or email and the happenings of the world at large and the chores inside the house or the to-do list on my calendar. I didn’t get a chance to write to the question a couple days ago on that topic, but I just read all your responses– thanks for the inspiration!
ALL aspects of my life
All aspects of my life could use more presence.
Drifting off into fantasy or replaying past events or worrying about the future, are all ways of not being in the present moment.
Today is another chance to get it right. To get better. To come back again and again. I will inevitably fail, but intention is important.
“Today is another chance to get it right.”
Thankfully,
so is tomorrow,
dear Charlie. ♥
Charlie, I wrote my answer before I read yours but you said it better than I. Thank you
Carol, we are often of one mind. 🙏
Charlie, Yes, we are.
My relationship with my partner. We will be celebrating 5 years together next month. I feel like a lot of times I’m in my own head, just trying to manage my thoughts (a lot of them, negative), and that makes it difficult sometimes to notice what is going on with him. He’s not the type of person to just dump everything on me, rather when he’s struggling, he gets quiet. Bringing more presence and attention to the relationship means not only more understanding for how he’s feeling, but also a better understanding of what’s going on in my own head.
Lauryn me and my lovely wife have been married for 36 years and are still, for the better, working on effective communication. Thank you for this reminder.
Thank you for sharing, Lauryn– I think that many of us probably can relate. Even when we share a life and living space with someone, it is easy to get caught in our own mind-worlds. Even as I try to stay engaged with the outer world so that I can take action for positive change, I recognize it as a sign to rebalance when I am so caught up in angry, fearful thoughts about what is going on in this world that I am not being present with my husband.
A family member asked me to come visit prior to his passing. He went into hospice care last night. The roads and weather were clear for the 400 mile one way trek. I saw such beauty in the barrenness of the winter trees and was graced with an Eagle overhead each trip. A Blessing! Nature is nudging me to look and see Her in this winter Season. And the human forms gathered round my cousin are needing support at this time too. I will stay in touch with them.
Awareness is empowering!
I have efficiency in task completion. “Work smarter; not harder.”
I’ve already devoted more time to yoga and removed myself from the social media app that was wasting too much of my time in order to just “be.” I think that’s the best I can do right now.
🙏🏽
Practicing looking out and up. When I started to wake up years ago someone suggested I look into others eyes when I saw them and just peer or gaze, really want to see them, as they were, no judgment. Sounds like a simple thing so I started to try it and I was shocked. How did I miss that?
Not long ago this famous writer I stumbled onto suggested taking a ten minute walk outside every day and consciously choosing to look up. Reminded me that a dear friend had the same idea not long ago. He’d seen me walking my dog in the neighborhood and said, “You’re always looking at the ground, like you have to get this done so you can be somewhere else. You never look up.” So I practice looking out and looking up. Attention, seeing, is the first step toward connection.
I’ve noticed I do a similar thing! Something I remember in my drivers ed course in high school is my instructor telling me not to look down at the road but instead ahead. I think of another quote that goes “where your attention goes, your energy flows”. Thank you Dawn for reminding me to look up 🧡🙏🏽
“where your attention goes, your energy flows”. Love the quote…very helpful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihhvm6eLWZI
Love the words to the St Francis Prayer