Don't Take Life So Seriously

Much of the time, I take my life too seriously. I do not make take to watch myself going back and forth in a seemingly irrational, chaotic and meaningless journey that is not taking me anywhere. Both ends of the box are open, yet I choose to stay inside. I believe that most of us do that. We haven’t learned how to take ourselves less seriously and relax. Keeping busy, gives us less time to ponder where we are coming from and where we are going. It’s scary outside of the box.
Over the last few years, I have become more aware of my spirituality and have been able to remove myself from the race and out of the box from time to time. I sit back and shake my head and wonder why I am bouncing around with such aimlessness. Why is it that I made this or that turn. I can now laugh at myself when I see myself taking a blind turn and ending up in a cull de sac. I have learned how to remove myself and see my life as the silent observer from across the inlet. I know where I have come from and where I am going. I don’t take any wrong turns too seriously anymore. I understand that they also have purpose, other wise I wouldn’t have made them.
The trip from the west end to the east end is predictable. How I get there and how fast or slowly, is an individual choice. If complicated is how I see it, I have that choice. If I am overly focused on getting to the end quickly, I can make that choice also.
Life is simple, it was designed that way. Add a pinch of seriousness here or there and it begins to get more complicated. We sometimes lose our way or become confused. We lose touch with our purpose and how we want to get there. The more we think about life, the more meaningless it becomes. Life has no purpose, save for the purpose we give it. It’s simply about choice. Turn left, right, go backwards or ahead. When we lose sight, we get lost in the freedom of choices that we have. We become fearful and anxious. We lose sight of the end of the road and begin making mistakes and taking turns that lead us away.
From where I now sit, I can see were the traffic is going. While I’m in it, I am blinded by the car in front of me and the objects that take away my attention along the road.
Next time I travel that road on the north side. I will look back at the silent observer and get my bearings once again.
Learn to take time out for yourself and do nothing. Simply notice where you have been, and where you are going. Practice this often, and your life will change for the better. You will know direction and purpose once again. You will know when a turn does not get you where you want to go. You will use the eyes of the silent observer to guide you. Life will become fun, once you become less serious.
Next time you are lost, look across the inlet, and know that you are there watching yourself, ready to give directions. Better still look at where you want to go first, and trust that you will be guided without making unnecessary turns. Travel often to the other side and watch yourself. Notice how you move. See the comedy in your life and how you create drama. Notice the simplicity of your journey and how difficult you are making it. Notice how you make choices and why. How appropriate the choices are or are not for you. Do not judge ever, just simply notice. Love the one that is now in the driver’s seat and how beautiful you are. Notice how perfect your live is, and how you create your life by making choices that take you where you want to go. Notice also, that you always get to the end of your journey, whether it is all the way to the end of the road or only part way.

The mind’s nature is to move, because only then can you know things. But then, it can not only move, but move away. And therefore, you should have the capacity to bring it back.

Where people are involved, and you cannot change them, you give them the freedom to be what they are, and draw boundaries to take care of yourself.

Do not resist anxiety when you feel it coming. Accept it and work with it not against it. Just as you need to turn the steering wheel of a vehicle along with the skid to control it best, anxiety can be checked most effectively when you show least resistance to it. Do not be angry or tense about it.

Peaceful And Patient Mind-Set

A peaceful and patient mind-set gives us the endurance to outlast any challenges or obstacles we may face. Our frustration is often caused by our feelings of resistance to the circumstances we find ourselves in at any moment. Though it is not always easy to face challenges, doing so with the right attitude makes them seem much less overwhelming. By focusing our minds on peacefulness and patience, regardless of our circumstances, we empower ourselves with the ability to stay centered and optimistic. We can then focus our energy on working through our obstacles feeling determined and hopeful that our efforts will pay off in the end. Choosing to foster a greater sense of patience within yourself today will usher in a more peaceful state of being that will benefit you in every experience.

Emotional Flexibility

You may feel strong-willed today, especially where your beliefs are concerned. You may feel an added intensity or passion about your beliefs, which could make you resolute in your determination to defend them. While strong beliefs can be a powerful force in your life, you may also want to think about ways you can calm your emotions when sharing them with others. One way to do this is to adopt a flexible, accepting mind-set for other beliefs and ideas. Even if you don’t embrace others’ beliefs, you can still honor their right to have them and enter into a meaningful exchange of ideas and experiences. You should then feel calmer when expressing your own beliefs today, while respecting others’ beliefs at the same time.

Adopting a flexible mind-set allows us to interact with others in positive and productive ways. It is easy to become overzealous when we feel strongly about something, especially beliefs that are a big part of who we are, but doing so only alienates others. If we instead choose to step back from our emotions and focus on creating meaningful exchanges with others, we are able to learn more about differing beliefs and share ours in productive ways. With a calm demeanor, we can then interact with others in positive ways and lend our energy to the formation of lasting relationships. By tempering your convictions with a flexible attitude today, you can create a positive atmosphere of sharing and connection with others.

Assume Complete Responsibility For Your Emotional Well-Being