Sitting in Ambiguity
Reframing my experience as a transition left me with a more positive outlook. But I was nonetheless uncomfortable with the uncertainty of not knowing where the transition was taking me. I wanted to end the discomfort by trying to analyze, define, and force an...
Being, Not Doing
In order to let the mud settle, I needed to start being instead of constantly doing. But, old habits are hard to break. Even though I didn't feel like writing, I decided to check my voicemail and email. There were no phones or Internet access in my cabin. So, I tried...
Being Mindful of Physical Sensations
While I was at the retreat center, I decided to pamper myself. I had a kink in my neck and shoulders that had been there fore a few weeks. I assumed that taking a few yoga classes would alleviate the pain, they didn't. So, I decided to take advantage of the massage...
Being Present
I began to consciously change my behavior in other ways. I began to pay closer attention to how I spent my time. I realized how much of my time was spent multi-tasking driving while talking on the phone, walking while checking my email, reading while eating, etc. All...
Everything’s Connected
When my neck was in pain, I knew that my muscles had tightened up and locked into place. According to Dr. Lou, my chiropractor, the massage had not been effective because my muscles were not the source of misalignment. Rather, the muscles had tightened up in response...
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