This week I have been feeling uneasy, distracted, complacent, and disoriented. Whenever I feel like this it is hard to motivate myself to work, or really do anything for that matter. While there is a little voice inside my head that berates me for not working enough, that I “should” be working. There is this other part of me that won’t allow me to do things if I don’t desire to do them. If I can, I try to give myself permission to take some down time to just think, reflect and write; slow down.
Today, I spent a quiet day at home and after some reflection had the inclination to write on our blog. With no other intention but to enjoy the act of writing and sharing my thoughts and ideas.
I found this great article written by Joan Borysenko on patience and time that I tweeted about earlier on twitter: http://twitter.com/wellnessdenver
Real patience requires the willingness to let life unfold at its own pace and reveal itself to you. This willingness, in turn, requires mindfulness. Mindfulness requires plenty of space and down time. A luxury that our society has taken away from many of us.
Next time you are feeling uneasy, stressed, impatient, agitated. Don’t stuff these feelings away with busyness, because they will only get louder. Take some time down time for yourself, to just think and write. You will be amazed what can come up.
Here is to a summer of nice quiet solitude.
All my best,
Sharon
