RE: Get Bored and See What Happens
I don't really like to let my mind wander, or rather I just don't pay attention to it. I just let go. There seems to be a lot of built up tension in my body that corresponds to those negative messages I send myself subconsciously, so I can find them in my body and release them. It gives my mind a task while also preventing me from getting lost in my thoughts. I notice tons of facial tension that distorts my view of the world, once I release it there is more clarity and my attention can broaden from the lack of focus(tension)
Carve out the time to be still. Disengage from your screens. Stop your body from moving. Sit or lay in a place where not much of any interest is happening in front of you. Be with yourself.
I like all of this, one thing I like to work on is performing this exercise anywhere, a great place to start is walking in nature, paradoxically, the stillness is available despite the movement.
Great article as always
Thanks for your comment. This is something I am still exploring and I really value your insight. Like you point out, I have noticed that sometimes the best approach is to circumvent our thoughts when they are stuck in a negative loop. I have a pretty hard time with embodiment practices, so I like this reminder to focus on where I feel the tension.
Nature walks are always good! Living in the city, that is a little harder to achieve.
Ya, really as long as you practice consistently you will get more and more clarity, at least that's what I've noticed. Sometimes it's frustrating because I'll have moments of really beautiful clarity and understanding, then fall back into thoughts and worries about daily life, but it's definitely gotten easier for me. Seems like you are doing great, I still wonder how I'm doing most days but
"Courage and self-confidence are two beacons which must never be extinguished on the path to higher knowledge."
-Rudolph Steiner
I bet, I'm spoiled living in MT, I've got the mountains 10 minutes away and a huge trail somewhat near my house. Perks of small mountain towns. Do you have any good parks nearby where you live?
I'm drooling. That sounds splendid! We don't have any parks within easy walking distance, which is a big bummer. Detroit Belle Isle park is spectacular, but it is a 10 minute drive. We try to go often, but getting five kids in and out of car is a good deal of work. Haha.
I really like your point about consistency though. I think building up a ritual and routine really can unlock something. And that's an awesome quote!
I bet that's a challenge! Ya, consistency in all things helps us build up, I need more consistency in working out and projects. Shoulld be easy this summer
What will change this summer? I'm hoping to get some patterns going, but my work is fairly unpredictable. Makes it hard to plan.
I'm moving to 30 hr weeks, M-W instead of flat out quitting, so I will have way more time
That's awesome! I'm really motivated by this. Please keep us all updated on how this goes because it seems that more and more people are looking to that kind of set-up as a possible solution for this feeling of being over-worked. Cheers to you!