No matter where you are or no matter what stage you are at, life is teaching you something about life.
I
have been unemployed for a long time...and it is a hard pill to
swallow. It seems like I have no identity unless I have a job. But
after a while, I realized that life was painting a different picture for
me. I used to wake up to the thought that my life was over...that I
had nothing...that I was no good. But having learned about mindfulness
in the past, I started to reflect on the situation. There's no train to
catch. Now what?
After examining my thoughts and
feelings surrounding the new life I was given, I started to notice
things I didn't pay attention to when I was working. When I was
working, I was always rushing and worried about bills, deadlines, job
performance, getting a raise, never having enough time for everything I
thought I had to do and always afraid of what people would think of me
if I made a mistake or if I failed in something.
But
now, I have time to prepare breakfast mindfully and sit down at the
table thinking only about what's in front of me. I am learning
something new...like being in school, in a different school. I would go
to the kitchen and I notice what a good kitchen it is. I would look
out and see the hustle and bustle outside the window. I noticed that
was good...no problem here. While eating breakfast, I feel that the
nourishment was preparing me for the day. Life is teaching me something
precious, which I wouldn't have learned otherwise, if I had a 9 to 5
job.
This new school is teaching me that life is
better, in a way, when you are mindful and not rushing so much, afraid
of being late or failing. I have at lot less money, but that's good
because I am learning new and wonderful ways of spending and satisfying
myself...making do with what I have. Now, that's a different place from
thinking you do not have enough. There is no problem. Only the truth
to be learned. I am happy with anticipation of creating a different
reality for me that is sweet and dare I say...blessed.
Whatever
life is teaching you at a particular moment or experience, don't take
it forgranted. Listen, observe, contemplate. It's giving you the key
that will unlock your potential and your happiness.
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