Below is my reflection to the article written by Drew Lanham:
Usually we are in the world filled with agenda of what to do. We hardly find a space of aloneness, a place of noiselessness and a place of quietness. We live in the world of having more, doing more, talking more, hearing more and going after more. There is hardly any place where the mind is not buzzing and where the mind is empty and is in the present moment. I love to be in a place where the worldly noises fade away and there is the presence of the present moment. Head is for intellectual knowing and heart is for emotional being. We need both, head and heart. We need to have a dynamic balance between head and heart. When I want to know something new, something unknown I use my head. When it comes to genuine caring either for myself or for others I get connected with my heart. Intellect is the language of the head. Loving and caring is the language of the heart. When I read something new I use my mind to get it. When I listen to poems or music or walk in nature or see the smile of a child I feel joyful feelings and a sense of deep connectedness. When I meditate I feel the flow of blissful energy or blossoming of a flower or hear the sound of silence. Namaste!
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Maria
3/4/2023 03:47:28 pm
Yes, the world of doing is a constant effort for me to stop and really be present. Although my regular mindfulness practice allows me enough self awareness to stop when I sense any emotion. I can appreciate the happy moments like playing with my granddaughters and observe how they are interpreting the world. I hug and kiss them. Showing them as best I can how much I love them. I also notice the uncomfortable emotions like anger and sadness. I allow them to show me what to pay attention to and also thank them for teaching me lessons. As I identify the unease I begin to have self-compassion. This constant practice helps me feel alive. I no longer wish for only the good because I know the so called "bad" is good for me. That good is not seen immediately and that's when I need to have faith in a more expansive way of living.
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