This year I am mostly focusing on manifesting my Core Desired Feelings (see Danielle Laporte's work) in every moment, in the present as well as focusing on these in both my short and long-term goals. This, so far, has been going splendidly. Especially when it comes to pausing in my day to see if I am manifesting those feelings RIGHT NOW. And if not, I do something that will. I suppose it's either human nature or because I am new at this, but because everything has been so lovely, I'm having difficulty focusing on my strategy. I know in life that I have a list of things I would like to work towards, but are going to take some time. I would like to be more spiritual, more minimalistic in my lifestyle, eat what my body needs, avoid toxins, play more, and move my employment from a "job" that I do to something that will knock my own socks right off. This is quite a bit to work on. When I think about it all together, it becomes a bit overwhelming. When I remember to stay present, to focus on one thing at a time, it provokes a lot less anxiety. Even so, in every moment I have to think about which part of this I want to focus on. At my current job, I have to do my job. This is where it's the easiest. I have certain things that I need to do, so while I am doing then I do my best to present in the moment and complete all tasks to the best of my ability. It's been fun figuring out how to do it with a good attitude.
Then I have a break. Here's where I have been playing it by ear. Do I study for my MFT licensure exam? Passing this exam will get me closer to having freedom in employment. It's a worthwhile expenditure of my time. Should I meditate? This will center me, bring me back to the present moment, strengthen my spirituality. Have a snack? Sometimes I forget. I am doing my best to feed my body healthy food before I become ravenously hungry. Do something fun? Should I fantasize about what my dream job will look like? Use the restroom? Do some pushups? Read an inspirational blog?
I know that all of these are acceptable. I am the type of person that gets very excited and animated when it comes to new things. I have since the new year started the May Cause Miracles book and am following the 40 day program with a group of friends in a book club. I am studying for my licensure exam which I will be taking in May. I am reading very slowly the book A Course in Miracles. I am following a blog about minimalism and reading all things Mark Sisson, Robb Wolf, Lissa Rankin, Martha Beck, Dr. Mercola, etc. The only problem with this is that I can't do everything at once.
Putting this into writing is extraordinarily helpful for me. As I write this I am constantly having ideas about what I can do to make things simpler. Today I will sit down and create a priority list. Like a breaktime map. It will probably start with a brief meditation. What do you all think about this? What tools do you use to keep your life simple and manageable?
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