It's been a while since I typed up a storm, my apologies. With that being said, here's an appropriate thought.
The other day I found myself with nothing to do, I ended up listening to the song quoted above by Passenger and I was inspired to write about my findings. This topic is something I've been leading up to at some point because there are few people in this world that can't be quiet with themselves, the world and can just stop for a while.
There is so much to get done, so much money to be made or perhaps so much hope of money-making. Either way, whatever we are doing; we are constantly doing...
When we stop speaking so much, we begin to hear. This was explored in my previous post. So to add to the idea of eliminating one sense to appreciate, let's explore allow all the sense to withdraw to notice the silence and the space where we can do nothing and just allow everything.
This is known as meditation, which can actually not be done. It can only happen if we create the opportunity. Through practice it begins to happen more and more where eventually we stop needing to do so much, we are able to quieten, feel, explore, relax for once and be.
When we push to do too hard, it pushes back. We fight so hard for work that cannot even find it. We want something so bad, we seek so hard and walk straight passed it. We get something we like and squeeze so hard it breaks.
The art of letting go and releasing the activity of doing, invites keeping and finding more. It's such a game, isn't it? But I've found it to be true.
Stress is the one of the biggest indirect killers in this world. Through stress, we find malnourishment, poor mood, ailments, dis-ease and disease. Making it the root cause of many problems today.
Why do we stress? Of course, when we are struggling to cope with how much we have to do, the people we have to look after and how will can succeed in doing so, how we will provide a life for ourselves, keep the wife/husband happy (and the in-laws :D) or keep the job you finally managed to secure (or is it?)... The list is endless. There are so many people suffering in our world and there is always room to stop, breathe and heal.
We were not born to stress. We were born to breathe, love and enjoy what this life has to offer. We don't allow ourselves the time to take a minute and appreciate all that we have and accomplished. We don't stop to rest and let our hearts and bodies heal.
We are merely humans trying to be, but we were born human beings. Let's get back.
1.) When you find yourself drowning in tasks, stop, sit down, close your eyes and breathe for 10 long breaths. You will find yourself more motivated and energetic to get your tasks done.
2.) When you are bored and have nothing to do, don't jump into doing anything too quickly. Don't go and watch TV or listen to music to fill up the space. (Music is constantly playing around me, so for me it's turning it off for a little while). Notice how it feels to sit in the sun or under a tree and remember that this is the best way a person can positively waste their time. You'll see how things start coming to you and all of a sudden, you have lots to do. But wondering around aimlessly will bring you nothing. Believe me.
3.) Rest. Lie down for a moment. Maybe even with your feet at the pillows and stare at a different part of your bedroom. Close your eyes for a second, without any intention of going to sleep, but just spending time looking within.
4.) Practice Yoga and Meditation. If it comes to you, let it come. If it's not there, let go and see what you find tomorrow. Every day is different. Rid yourself of what you carry and empty out to refill and renew on your next in-breath.
5.) Have a quiet day, speak less, do less.
6.) Procrastination is also doing, so I am not saying forget your responsibilities. Just merely, take some time to learn something about yourself and feel what's really going on inside.
7.) Is a great number.
Notice how your voice softens and quietens naturally. Maybe we will all stop shouting.
Love & light
Ashleigh
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