For those of you who know me, know that I've been in a black hole for the past few months. Not that I've advertised it, but I've really been in a slump where it's been easier to ignore the world instead of taking it on. Leon hates it when I get like this because it's like a roller coaster ride....on top of the world.....in the valley.....on top of the world....in the valley.
So, of course, I've been reading a ton of things to see what is going on and how to overcome it. To be honest, I haven't loved the answers. Not because they haven't been good, but because I know I have to change......and change big! I am always looking for the next big/good/exciting/fulfilling thing. But that's not necessarily what I've learned.
Three things I've learned that have struck a chord:
1. When you are frustrated, it is your mind's way of saying "it's time to change" and it starts looking for it. It is a way for your body to start the process of getting out of homeostasis. Homeostasis is the natural process of keeping balance. For example, the room temperature and the thermostat. It turns on or off based on the thermostat within a specific, usually pretty small, range. So when you disturb the balance, it reacts. "IT" being the universe, your life, your mind, your body, etc., etc. In order to change, you must introduce a little bit of change over and over again. (Tony Robbins)
2. In order to become a master in anything, I must learn to enjoy the repetitive, monotonous activities. Whoa. I wasn't expecting that one, but it makes sense. I'm sure many of you have had discussions about 'living in the moment.' Specifically, it is a way of taken martial art practices and applying them to every day life. if I can enjoy the process of doing the dishes, putting clothes away, making sales calls, driving my kids home from school, then I will find fulfillment in my life. I had never thought of it this way and I think this is going to be the hardest thing for me to learn. I will have to remind myself over and over and over and over and over again. (George Leonard)
3. Embrace the process. Embrace making mistakes. Embrace embarrassing yourself. Embrace looking like a fool. Embrace change. Embrace the joy of learning. Embrace the pain of growing. Embrace the progress. Embrace the falls. Embrace your new self. (George Leonard, George Morris, John Ciet, Tony Robbins, Patti Cook)
The most important thing, I must start. But not too much at one time - definitely something I have a hard time not doing. I must take action....small incremental steps.....and enjoy the moment....don't look for the reward, but the journey. Being a task oriented person, this is going to be tough. But I believe it will be so much more rewarding.
Wish me luck!
