Friday, June 20, 2008

much more complicated than knowing the notes to sing

I have a nasty habit of viewing the lives of those i admire and think that if i had what they have / did what they do / valued what they value that i would have an admirable life as well.

Sometimes i really wish it could be as easy as that, and sometimes I'm grateful that it simply doesn't work that way.

Right now i feel like I'm on the verge, and weather i take flight from this point or end up falling and being spattered against the rocks below will be decided by how I approach making my life something that my dreams are made of.  I believe the best way to do this is to become more present in all aspects of my life, and so i have outlined some goals for myself for this summer.

(1) I have big projects to do around my house, but before i can think about attempting them I must clear out what is unnecessary from my home and organise those things that remain.

(2) I want to loose some weight and i want to feel healthy and energized and treat my body with the respect it deserves, and i am becoming more aware of what i eat (I plan to go on some sort of dietary cleanse as a way to give myself a fresh start in this endeavor) and exercising in a mindful and loving manor.

(3) I want to loose some weight, but i don't want to want to loose some weight.  I want to shift the way i think so i am seeking out supplemental materials  that promote a present mind and engaging in activities that allow me to practice being present.

These are broad explanations for the steps I believe it will take to find my voice.  I call it finding my voice because i want to take that spark of the eternal that is inside of me and go forth in all i do from that place.  My beliefs and standards are subject to change, but no mater song i want to be sure that it is clear who is singing.

No comments:

Post a Comment