Yesterday was beautiful. My husband and I watched a storm over the lake. The light show was incredible. The appreciation of nature is an amazing characteristic to possess. Do you take the time to be still for a moment in nature?
Today's card, from Dr. Dyer, says to keep an open mind to everything yet attach to nothing. Fitting for me; I pulled it right after doing the subtle mind meditation. At the same time it also means to avoid being judgmental and to keep an open mind to the possibilities of the knowledge of others. I strive to practice this and yet it is often very easy and comfortable to fall into that idea of thinking what I know is true and what you know is not. I think we're all guilty of that once or twice in our lifetime. :)
However, in doing so, we're caught up in closing off learning and isn't that what life is all about? Sometimes, we have to jump out of our comfort zone and try something new. So, I'm going to practice intentional listening. See what I learn today from someones opinion or conversation. It's a big world out there and so much to learn.
One of the questions at my dinner table is "What did you learn new today?" I will challenge myself, and you, with that same question. What did you learn new today? It can be simple or intense. I'd love to hear about it.
Hi Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI learned something new today. I learned that getting stuck in a traffic jam twice in less than an hour is not always a bad thing. I was taking my daughter back to the airport. She was home for the weekend. I miss her so much. Getting stuck on the way to the airport was not a bad thing. It gave me some extra time with her. I then got stuck in traffic on my way home. My normal one hour drive took me two and a half hours! Instead of getting irritate and anxious, it gave me time to do some things that I have been too busy to do, like talk to my father. I love my dad, but I have had little time to talk with him. I called him on my cellphone (handsfree, of course) and chatted with him for about 45 minutes. I think this class really taught me a lot.
Carol
That's exactly it, Carol! Isn't it an amazing feeling to NOT get upset by things? Making the most of any and all situations is a contributor to decreasing stress. Go you!
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question from my blog, I am ready to start school again. I can't wait to get this semester over with. It is my last one and I have so many things that I have been putting off until I was done with school. I am taking three classes though so, I know this will be a tough one. Are you ready for class to start? How long do you have to go?
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteI don't graduate until the end of the year. I'm hoping to be able to fly to Florida for the graduation. I wish the December ceremony was in Chicago; it would be a lot easier for me.
Three classes is tough but you've got all the tools in order to make it work. Plus, you have me to talk to if you need to....:)