Recently, I've been thinking about how to inhabit my life more fully. I want to enter each moment attentively and experience it without judgment or distraction. When I succeed in doing this, my life slows down and becomes richer.
Allowing myself to become frantic about how I will ever complete my to-do list is definitely not a good strategy. On the other hand, when I meditate, sit quietly, or lie for half an hour in a hot bath, ideas flow into my mind that help me do what needs to be done. Calmly, efficiently, painlessly.
The more hurry, the less speed, as the old saying goes. I've finally experienced the truth of it, in my lungs, belly and bones.
Today I posted an article on Suite 101 on a related topic. It's called Illusory Contact.
I believe that this is an important thing that make all the difference in our life. Learning and practicing is a long path, though. So, it is better to start! Thanks for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard "The more hurry, the less speed," before. I like it!
ReplyDeleteThat easing off of the "accelerator" helps to balance your nervous system and access that creativity that lives within.
Excellent article on Suite 101!