Two things happened to derail this blog. Ironically, I was hit by the 2-day syndrome I describe in the philosophy section of this blog. Blogging: an interesting weight-loss distraction. And sure enough, it lasted for exactly 2 days. I could quit, ashamed at acting out my own failings, but I have chosen to simply accept my foibles and failings and persevere. The second event that derailed this blog was a family vacation. I should have waited to begin after I returned, but I was sure I would be inspired and creative every day I was away from home. It was not the case. As happens so often on vacations we let our health take a back seat to the pleasures of the day. The "I'll start tomorrow" syndrome hit big time. But as we all know, there is no starting and stopping to health and happiness. There is only choosing health and happiness in each individual moment.
And so, mindfulness is today's theme. Stop thinking in terms of dieting. There is no dieting, there is no program to start and stop, there is no daily regimen. There is only living in the now, and mindfully choosing what is going to help us maintain our best health and happiness. Similarly, this blog is not to be thought of as a gimmick, a diet, or a regimen. It is a tool to help maintain mindful living-in-the-now health.
Slow down your pace. Live life in slow-motion, look about you and breathe deeply. Choose to be your best self in every moment, mindfully choosing what you say to others, what you choose to eat, and how you treat your wonderful body. Take your time and enjoy yourself.
Here is an interesting article on living in the moment. Read it slowly, or if you prefer, a couple of times. Today is about not skimming over anything!
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/enlightened-living/201106/5-steps-being-present
No comments:
Post a Comment