I love this insight and reminder. The feeling of rushing takes us out of the present, and we don’t have to be going fast!
I like it think of it as skimming ahead … I’ll be looking out for this feeling today.
As we go through our daily activities, we frequently get lost in thoughts of past and future, not staying grounded in the awareness of our bodies. For simple, useful feedback when we’re lost in thought, we can use the very common feeling of rushing. Rushing is a feeling of toppling forward. Our minds run ahead of us, focusing on where we want to go, instead of settling into our bodies where we are.
Learn to pay attention to this feeling of rushing — which does not particularly have to do with how fast we are going. We can feel rushed while moving slowly, and we can be moving quickly and still be settled in our bodies. The feeling of rushing simply reminds us that we’re not present. If you can, notice what thought or emotion has captured the attention. Then, just for a moment, stop and settle back into the…
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Here’s to being grounded.
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… my middle name 😉
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Thank you for this share Val 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it Sue!
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Yes, a good reminder indeed.
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For all of us Lisa …. 😊
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