Following Through
1. Right Attitude (Freedom from prejudice, illusion, superstition, doubts, fears, and animosities.)
Following through is a very pivotal key for me. As with so many there are daily grinds and repetitive patterns that consume my days. This morning I’m looking at my morning rituals. Automatic and mindless, have to brush my teeth, eat and the variety of other tasks that fill the time before work. How to be mindful in that?
Doubts and fears come in that I am not capable of changing even the smallest of habits. It’s uncomfortable. I didn’t drink coffee the other morning to see how that change would affect me. I did it, but it wasn’t fun and it didn’t make me happy, it made me grumpy. Giving up 1 ½ cups of coffee every morning- grind the beans, do the ritual- was not compelling enough for me to let that routine go. Hmmmm.
Seeing ahead into my day, I have a relationship issue this forenoon I will come face to face with. I want it to be different, but am I willing to step out of my comfort zone and let it be fresh? Hmmmm
I’m setting a course of action to keep on with this Right Attitude for a while longer. We’ll see how I follow through on that.
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One of my teachers taught me that when we get into a comfort zone that we take the present for granted. I am laughing to myself thinking about he described in details how to break free of the comfort zone around brushing our teeth. He told me he changes toothpaste, brushes, his posture and what he focuses his attention on while brushing his teeth. Your writing reminded me of him and all that he taught me, thanks for your energy and time oh yeah you guys rock the crystal bowl playing
Blessings
Linda