This question is a good one. I tend to react with anxiety rather than think when I feel overwhelmed. If I consider the concept of being curious about it rather than afraid, by whole body relaxes.
I try to always remember Eckhart Tolle’s advice:”Don’t turn a situation into a problem!” As Joseph says and I paraphrase, “Life is not happening to me. I am Life.” I don’t call it “problem solving.” I call it dealing with my life situation. I find this change in perspective very helpful. What is this situation trying to teach me? What can I do to help myself and others in this situation? I suppose that is curious behavior!
Switching from problem solving mode to curiosity opens me up to more possibilities.
I may see opportunities & solutions that I had not seen before. My view of the situation is widened, expanded. With this new view, the situation actually may not be so difficult, uncomfortable to remedy.
Have a blessed holiday weekend All.
🕊️♥️
Hmm, I will have to consciously try that and see. It seems like it might free me from the burden of thinking I need to solve and do everything and open things up to become aware of more possibilities and listen better
Approaching with curiosity takes some of the stress away. It helps me look at a situation from a different perspective, allowing (hopefully) for better decision making.
It’s the asking of questions that seems to open up conversations and encourages a true dialogue.
When I can ask questions and not be ready with a story or a solution or a plan, it seems that things open up. It also helps to look at difficult things as practice. A chance to put into practice, something I have been working on. Maintaining a beginner’s mind is not easy. Like anything, it requires coming back again and again with as little self judgment as possible. Easier said than done.
This one was difficult for me, although I see the answer to it in others’ posts. There are 2 problems I’m thinking of. Being curious might be asking why I see them as problems or just simply asking why.
I don’t have to know the andwers, or be the answer to the problem. I can listen and discuss, discern,
I feel left out when…
I feel overwhelmed when …
I expect more support when….
For some strange reason I see the difference between a breakdown or something curious. I have always fixed things that need fixing. It is a trait handed down by my ancestors and one that is necessary when you live out in a rural area. Not really good at solving problems though. Most are not a problem, the surface I makes them a problem. Trying to solve a problem that is not a problem, that is where further complications begin. When I approach with curiosity, observance and pondering is all that is needed. Not fixing or solving. Curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought him back. And don’t fix it if it ain’t broke!
Thank you, everyone. I’m at the Charlotte airport and have a layover and then will continue to Myrtle Beach. I’m thinking of you SunnyPatti. This is a nice airport. I like seeing all the rocking chairs under the trees, very southern.
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This question is a good one. I tend to react with anxiety rather than think when I feel overwhelmed. If I consider the concept of being curious about it rather than afraid, by whole body relaxes.
I try to always remember Eckhart Tolle’s advice:”Don’t turn a situation into a problem!” As Joseph says and I paraphrase, “Life is not happening to me. I am Life.” I don’t call it “problem solving.” I call it dealing with my life situation. I find this change in perspective very helpful. What is this situation trying to teach me? What can I do to help myself and others in this situation? I suppose that is curious behavior!
Switching from problem solving mode to curiosity opens me up to more possibilities.
I may see opportunities & solutions that I had not seen before. My view of the situation is widened, expanded. With this new view, the situation actually may not be so difficult, uncomfortable to remedy.
Have a blessed holiday weekend All.
🕊️♥️
I’m multiple steps ahead and can adapt to my environment with less effort. I’m also able to get more of what I want effectively too.
Hmm, I will have to consciously try that and see. It seems like it might free me from the burden of thinking I need to solve and do everything and open things up to become aware of more possibilities and listen better
Approaching with curiosity takes some of the stress away. It helps me look at a situation from a different perspective, allowing (hopefully) for better decision making.
Problem -solving, for me, means, I have to have a correct solution. Curiosity, takes the burden off.
It’s the asking of questions that seems to open up conversations and encourages a true dialogue.
When I can ask questions and not be ready with a story or a solution or a plan, it seems that things open up. It also helps to look at difficult things as practice. A chance to put into practice, something I have been working on. Maintaining a beginner’s mind is not easy. Like anything, it requires coming back again and again with as little self judgment as possible. Easier said than done.
This one was difficult for me, although I see the answer to it in others’ posts. There are 2 problems I’m thinking of. Being curious might be asking why I see them as problems or just simply asking why.
The immediate need to fix unravels and the stress becomes less prominent. I might see windows opening.
I don’t have to know the andwers, or be the answer to the problem. I can listen and discuss, discern,
I feel left out when…
I feel overwhelmed when …
I expect more support when….
For some strange reason I see the difference between a breakdown or something curious. I have always fixed things that need fixing. It is a trait handed down by my ancestors and one that is necessary when you live out in a rural area. Not really good at solving problems though. Most are not a problem, the surface I makes them a problem. Trying to solve a problem that is not a problem, that is where further complications begin. When I approach with curiosity, observance and pondering is all that is needed. Not fixing or solving. Curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought him back. And don’t fix it if it ain’t broke!
I try my best and then I am now see that the universe is doing it all. The universe has your back and trust life and the path.
Attitude, perspective
Im off on my vacation- prayers for safe travel is always appreciated:)
Enjoy!
Happy Trails,
dear Michele . . . 🙂
Safe travels Michele.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Have fun.
Thank you, everyone. I’m at the Charlotte airport and have a layover and then will continue to Myrtle Beach. I’m thinking of you SunnyPatti. This is a nice airport. I like seeing all the rocking chairs under the trees, very southern.
Have a safe & fun trip!
Have a relaxing time and travel in safety return in safety.
Enjoy I’m on my way back from a trip so we can both be safe! Enjoy ☺️
May you travel under the wings of safety dear Michele. Enjoy your trip. Peace and love.