Approximately a week ago, I was outside on my front sidewalk just after evening darkness fell. I was using one of my telescopes to have an amazing view of the moon. Suddenly, a firefly flew right past the legs of my telescope tripod, and then ascended into the night sky.
Having a baby is what really drove this home for me. I feed her and she stares into my eyes the whole time. Someone talks to her and she listens with her whole body even though she's too young to know what they are saying or respond in words. I used to go sit outside and tell myself I was taking a break from screens, yet I always brought my phone with me. I didn't go on it but I told myself I needed it just in case. Now I take her and we sit outside, no phone,just her bottle and water for me. We watch the sky,the trees, and our dog rolling in the grass.
Being fully present is truly the greatest gift you can give yourself.
You don't need to spend money to free your mind. One of the best things you can do is learn to recognize ads. When you are one, tell yourself "this is an ad," then put your skeptic hat on.
I gave up X for Lent. I started remembering my dreams again and getting deeper sleep. It was amazing. I haven’t gone back to X. I still have my account, but I haven’t touched it since Lent.
Now I go outside with my cat and as I’ve been noticing things, I take pictures. Yes, I do look at my phone and watch videos, but the no social media is a big piece for me noticing things again. It’s been amazing to watch how tall all the grass and weeds and flowers and green everything has gotten in the woods behind my house.
I’ll still complain about the skeeters all day, but still, I have a greater appreciation from the lush greenness in my back yard this year. Lots of things I hadn’t noticed before. Great post. ❤️💯
This I started years ago and still fall for it. Sit in a bus looking out. Notice nature change. Work and see how my coworkers do their tasks and wonder why they don’t pay attention to it. With a new AI tool I too scroll and enjoy lengthy discussions but they don’t lead to real life. So easy to be lured into a matrix world. Now when I think I look out and see the trees around. So good. Thanks for this post, much needed in this world.
Approximately a week ago, I was outside on my front sidewalk just after evening darkness fell. I was using one of my telescopes to have an amazing view of the moon. Suddenly, a firefly flew right past the legs of my telescope tripod, and then ascended into the night sky.
Having a baby is what really drove this home for me. I feed her and she stares into my eyes the whole time. Someone talks to her and she listens with her whole body even though she's too young to know what they are saying or respond in words. I used to go sit outside and tell myself I was taking a break from screens, yet I always brought my phone with me. I didn't go on it but I told myself I needed it just in case. Now I take her and we sit outside, no phone,just her bottle and water for me. We watch the sky,the trees, and our dog rolling in the grass.
Being fully present is truly the greatest gift you can give yourself.
I am going to try this my yoga meditations are not working. Thank you for all your ensights! Turning off my iPad now.
You don't need to spend money to free your mind. One of the best things you can do is learn to recognize ads. When you are one, tell yourself "this is an ad," then put your skeptic hat on.
I gave up X for Lent. I started remembering my dreams again and getting deeper sleep. It was amazing. I haven’t gone back to X. I still have my account, but I haven’t touched it since Lent.
Now I go outside with my cat and as I’ve been noticing things, I take pictures. Yes, I do look at my phone and watch videos, but the no social media is a big piece for me noticing things again. It’s been amazing to watch how tall all the grass and weeds and flowers and green everything has gotten in the woods behind my house.
I’ll still complain about the skeeters all day, but still, I have a greater appreciation from the lush greenness in my back yard this year. Lots of things I hadn’t noticed before. Great post. ❤️💯
This is absolutely brilliant thank you. Addiction to numbness…nailed it.
This I started years ago and still fall for it. Sit in a bus looking out. Notice nature change. Work and see how my coworkers do their tasks and wonder why they don’t pay attention to it. With a new AI tool I too scroll and enjoy lengthy discussions but they don’t lead to real life. So easy to be lured into a matrix world. Now when I think I look out and see the trees around. So good. Thanks for this post, much needed in this world.