I have just spent the whole day gathering the majority of my information to file income tax. It was grueling and I am still not done.
I procrastinated for one year and I am feeling the pain now. Why did I procrastinate for a year knowing full well that it would be torture to get this work done.
I am sure I am not alone in this. We all procrastinate because of going out of our comfort zone, basic laziness and fear.
I’ve learned my lesson. I’m done procrastinating.
Back to work.
It’s easy to recognize resistance in someone else. You watch them hem and haw, twitch and bolt, lie and freeze. You don’t understand the problem in them. No matter what you do you can’t show them their resistance.
It’s the same with you. You will resist that which is uncomfortable, threatening and revolting. Your own resistance is based on fear. Your own history makes these fears. This resistance is based on the false belief that you can’t take care of your self. Which is not true. You can handle anything. You are brave, give yourself some credit.
The moment you recognize resistance it is the signal not to hold back. It’s the compass pointing true north. It’s where you need to go.
Recognizing resistance is part of everyone’s journey. It’s a resource and teaching tool that is in everyone. It’s part of how our brains function to show us where we need to go next.
What are you resisting, where’s your next adventure?
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We all know the story of the Geni that granted three wishes. There are many variations on the story and most end up stating some moral good or bad decision. Let’s change it up a bit. You have to pick three items in the wish list. They are your wishes to keep forever or until you are finished with them. Let’s go.
Now pick, Pick only three. They are neither right or wrong. Give your self the gift of imagining you are living your wishes.
They are yours forever or until you are finished with them.
Happy imagining.
I have been reading “The Places That Scare You” by Pema Chodron and Chapter Sixteen is about three kinds of laziness.
I will sum each one up.
There are three futile strategies in dealing with this laziness.
These ways of behaving lazy and these ineffective strategies have become a habit.
The answer-become curious about what your behavior is. Ask yourself why you are suffering. Experiment with different ways of behaving that will bring happiness rather than suffering. Sit with the feelings and listen to what they are telling you. Explore your own mind. The answers lie there.
Read Pema Chodron’s books or any others on human behavior. You are worth the effort.
Wishing you and yours a fantastic and transformative 2016.
May you find the courage to trust your journey
With peace in your heart and wings on your feet,
HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
There are people in this world who are genuine enough to pay attention to their own behavior. Those who are aware that how their words, actions and thoughts have an impact on those they interact with.
Here is a small list to read at the end of the day to see if you want to change or develop some of your behavior. Pick no more than two or three at a time.
Was I free from anger and judgement?
Did I give anyone sorrow or take any sorrow?
How much negative thinking was I wrapped up in?
Was I stable or unstable.
What did I bring into my interactions today? Was I positive?
Did I respect everyone regardless of name and fame?
Did I take a moment here and there to reflect on what I was thinking.
You can add more suggestions to the list. You can make a chart to fill out at the end of the day. Either way your behavior is so much more dynamic than you realize.
So be positive and joyful.
Do you have an expectation or hearts desire? Do you want something to happen? Do you long for, wish for, desire for a personal fulfilment.
That is hope. I hope this situation goes in my favor. My heart longs for a better whatever. I have desired that goal forever.
Until the very last-minute of our lives there is hope. Hope for a change. Hope for our longings. Hope for our desires. Hope for our lives to be better.
Hope is also trust. It is trusting ourselves and the movement of life. Hope is not a wishful thinking state of mind. One must be active in observing our own actions and the actions surrounding us. Hope is hanging in there when we don’t know the answers. Hope is an antidote and answer to disbelief, doubt, despair, fear and hatred.
With that I hope you have all that makes your life better.
Your life is not over yet.
Time to hope for the best.
How often do we complain about not having enough time? I do it all the time. No pun intended. However, There is the same amount of time every day, the same twenty four hours again and again.
Maybe the issue is not time but distractions. I get redirected by chores, mini and maxi crisis, unexpected detours in my plans, becoming too tired to continue, making time for others and a million and one extra steps in the dance of my day.
The struggle to do the things that are necessary for me and distractions is a contant juggling act. My life feels like a circus act.
When these distractions happen I pick a time that is for me. I handle whatever needs to be handled and move my actions to the time I picked for myself.
It’s not easy but it works every time.
Pick time for what is important for you. No one else will. Carry On.
The point of pain is
to show you where
you undervalued,
overlooked, ignored,
abandoned, ignored,
postponed, neglected,
deferred, forgotten,
cast aside, shunned,
disregarded, uncared for,
despised, unwanted,
dismissed and unloved
yourself.
Stop doing that. Please.
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FEEL FREE - just sharing what moves through me
Slow down, stitch and enjoy the creative process
...making the business of marketing and licensing for creators understandable, achievable and affordable.
My art, writing and mental health stuff. Hope it helps.
The latest news on WordPress.com and the WordPress community.
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All things holly, jolly, and odd-ly...
A journey to healing from complex trauma.
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