In initial moments of quiet, the mind wanders to “should” expectations often rooted in others’ expectations or our perceptions of their expectations. I took this week off with no plans other than to not have every minute scheduled. It’s been a long time since I’ve taken a week off - over a year to be precise. After a few errands today, I actually read for two hours in a row. The silence is daunting, palpable and absolutely necessary to discern and gain clarity.
In Stillness is the Key, Ryan Holiday states “we must cultivate mental stillness to succeed in life and to successfully navigate the many crises it throws our way. It will not be easy. But it is essential.”
Cultivate and commit to stillness each day, not just on vacation. Weave it into your “to do” list so what you are doing is meaningful and fulfilling. Creativity, joy and fun start in nothingness that move swiftly into the art of being.
Read More“How noble and good everyone could be if at the end of the day they were to review their own behavior and weigh up the rights and wrongs. They would automatically try to do better at the start of each new day, and after a while, would certainly accomplish a great deal.” – Anne Frank
What are you doing with your time? Take inventory, be intentional, plant seeds and reap the harvest. Here are 3 “doable” things to start this week:
Read More“Let us prepare our minds as if we’d come to the very end of life. Let us postpone nothing. Let us balance life’s books each day. The one who puts the finishing touches on their life each day is never short of time.” —Seneca
We spend too much time running away FROM things – the past, our circumstances, people, baseless assumptions. Our “froms” become the justification for not pursuing our “tos” wholeheartedly. We are very comfortable and familiar with what we are running “from.” Get your blood pumping and start running toward your chosen future with enthusiasm, focus and rigor.
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