Also tried a singular step into open-hearted compassion (for oneself, so far as I can see). There were some nice bits in there, including some things I've been trying to remember, like putting a soft smile on my face--I mean, she always commented on them, but that's not the point, it's that maybe I should accept that aiming for it might make it more reflexive, and make me seem more open, or even be more open, or more positive. But it went on and suggested more metaphorical "smiles" all over the place--as a sort of way of understanding or expressing that sense of open-ness throughout myself. Kinda worked in a number of places, even!
The mantra today was "Reality is this moment, not the future." Did okay with it--had to remind myself and grimaced a touch because when I was trying to recall it, it was very relevant...oopsie =)
- I appreciate that I was willing to consider a deliberate smile, and continue to be willing to do so. I've even started trying to do it without a reminder from guidance =)
- I can improve on this by trying to add it in earlier--when I start, say, because then my belief that over time it might make it more reflexive is more likely to see such benefits!
- I appreciate that I was willing to try a new idea by starting a film club with folks via Facebook. I accepted the probable risks (no one responding, no one actually bothering, me giving up early--the usual) and did it anyway, trying to find a nice balance of the possible with the extra efforts necessary. This is something she pointed out to me once--which I definitely took as a bit of a challenge to my perspective. More than I needed to.
- I can improve on this by doing the work to keep it active and doing my part, recognizing that people will fall off here and there, but trying to keep things moving. Not getting too ahead of things though, especially--don't need to inundate people! =)
- I appreciate that I got some stuff done around the place today. Saw some trash gathering as I'm wont to do, and at least got it moving forward and more collected. I also got the new curtains up, tweaked various things here and there to make it all work better, and successfully confused my brain about what time it is with regard to light sources... 0=)
- I can improve on this by keeping things moving forward even past now, by gathering more and getting it all the way to the dumpster, by keeping better track and steady progress instead of fits and starts as best I can!
Today's Album: In/Casino/Out by At the Drive-In
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