I'm not proud to say that I have actually tried to punch myself in face. Regardless of how hard you may be at yourself, I discovered it's a very hard thing to do with conviction. In terms of moving my attention to a good place I choose bike rides in nature these days. That has been working wonders for a long time.
Being out in nature is such a simple way to work wonders! The challenge is how to peel ourselves away from our chairs and desks. When it's right outside your door, like where you and I are based, it's much easier.
So, perhaps you're saying, Rick, that punching yourself in the face shouldn't make it into this list? 😉
I can completely relate to this. It’s been one of those weeks. I chose not to take my weekly weekend island retreat, which back-fired on me. In trying to avoid one situation, I created a needless no-break week. I had challenges and felt overwhelmed; and I ate a mango and kiwi fruit in wonderment. Can we say that instead of awe? I feel these trippy and slogan words are overused.... back to the article; the “I don’t think I’m going to enjoy living abroad” hit home. I prefer cooler weather countries than the tropics. Finding myself in a conundrum about if I should stay or move, I inspected my values. And top on the list is Family. And it was with open conversations that I then made a decision to “accept” my circumstance. It is not bad. In fact it’s quite good. In understanding equanimity, and trying to practice it, one must remain focused and neutral. Acceptance is a pathway to learning equanimity, along with mindfulness and the like. Great post Eric.
I'm not proud to say that I have actually tried to punch myself in face. Regardless of how hard you may be at yourself, I discovered it's a very hard thing to do with conviction. In terms of moving my attention to a good place I choose bike rides in nature these days. That has been working wonders for a long time.
Being out in nature is such a simple way to work wonders! The challenge is how to peel ourselves away from our chairs and desks. When it's right outside your door, like where you and I are based, it's much easier.
So, perhaps you're saying, Rick, that punching yourself in the face shouldn't make it into this list? 😉
I can completely relate to this. It’s been one of those weeks. I chose not to take my weekly weekend island retreat, which back-fired on me. In trying to avoid one situation, I created a needless no-break week. I had challenges and felt overwhelmed; and I ate a mango and kiwi fruit in wonderment. Can we say that instead of awe? I feel these trippy and slogan words are overused.... back to the article; the “I don’t think I’m going to enjoy living abroad” hit home. I prefer cooler weather countries than the tropics. Finding myself in a conundrum about if I should stay or move, I inspected my values. And top on the list is Family. And it was with open conversations that I then made a decision to “accept” my circumstance. It is not bad. In fact it’s quite good. In understanding equanimity, and trying to practice it, one must remain focused and neutral. Acceptance is a pathway to learning equanimity, along with mindfulness and the like. Great post Eric.