Todays Meditation: Its always interesting to me to hear people talk about finding themselves. Whenever they say that theyre trying to do so, the first thought that always enters my mind is, Well, here you are, standing right in front of me. And while I know that theres more to the idea than knowing where the physical self is, I also know that finding oneself more than likely is simpler than most people believe. I think the major problem is that most people havent defined or identified just what theyre looking for, and therefore have no idea what theyve found even when they do find it. Mays words resonate with me. In most of my experience, I find that the best things come to me when Im focused on accomplishing something thats important to me or someone else. I find that keeping my mind occupied in a certain pursuit allows my subconscious mind to work on other things, and keeps my conscious mind--and thus the trouble-maker ego, also--out of the search for things like peace or happiness or my inner self. You see, the ego wants to find things on its terms, not on the objects terms. The ego doesnt want to accept things as they are, but to receive things just as the ego wishes to receive them. Life doesnt work that way, but just try telling that to your ego! Discipline and routine are great teachers, and we would do ourselves a great favor if we would stop searching so hard and so actively and allow things to happen. I searched for years for a steady relationship, trying to make it happen whenever I met a woman, only to stop searching finally when I realized the damage I was doing myself. A few months after I stopped searching and started focusing more strongly on the work I was doing, I met the woman who was to become my wife. I didnt try to make anything happen, but just tried to enjoy her company, come what may. A year later, we were married, and we still are, ten years later. Thought for the day By shifting my focus, I finally learned a lot about who I was and who I wanted to be. And in learning that, I became a more attractive person to others, for I was much more enjoyable to be around--much less stressed out, and much less desperate. Peace
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:14:15 +0000
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