Obsessive Thoughts

We all have them....just to varying degrees...like most things in life!
Some people obsess because they are waiting on hearing about a job.  Others obsess about finances or relationships.  There are those lucky few that obsess about obsessive thoughts!

Tara Brach said something recently that really resonated with me;
"If you are suffering, you are believing something that isn't true"

I'm not going to disect any of that.  But it is something to think about.
I think today - based on the day I've had - a bad one.... - I choose to say "not now" to any thoughts that are negative or weighing heavily on me.

We truly only have today.  Why induldge our thougths?  I'm not willing to do that because I have good shows, good food and good podcasts to listen too!

Make this moment what you want.  Do you want to worry about the past - what happened at work today  - what you are worried will happen tomorrow?  Just let it go and focus on something you'd really like to enjoy - right now.  It might be a book, a show, meditation or a good meal.  Don't let worry win over enjoyment.

Nameste

It will be OK

"By paying attention calmly, in all situations, we begin to see clearly the truth of life experience. We realise that pain and joy are both inevitable and that they are also both temporary."
Sylvia Boorstein, Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There

Hey Lady bug....

I have become a bit of a "buddhist" you would say.  It wasn't all of a sudden, but I started feeling like I didn't want to kill anything.  Don't get me wrong.  I'm NOT a fan of spiders ... many insects really.

But I found in time, I wasn't able to kill them...even if I didn't like them!  I believe buddhists feel that you shouldn't kill anything.  I do pull weeds in the garden and I'm sure I do many other offensive things!  I'm still trying to be a vegetarian 20 years later.  

I went to my in-laws this weekend for a nephews birthday.  At the end, they asked if I had met their "resident".  I said...what?  There is a lady bug living in their kitchen!  My in-laws feed it!  Apparently water melon and broccoli...and some water droplets too!  Any other person would think they are somewhat insane.  

I blurted out..."I love you!"

It's so nice when you find "like" people.  I don't have to worry about feeling crazy with them.  I tried to save a bug once.  My outdoor cat tried to eat it.  I offered it crushed berries on a wet paper towel.  It did die:( 

What does this have to do with mindfulness?  I think it's mostly about living your truth. My in-laws are in the moment.   They appreciate this tiny insect and are trying to nurture it.  

With mortgages, wars, jobs, family and loss....life is difficult.  It is tough.

Isn't it nice to appreciate a lady bug in your kitchen?  Isn't it lovely to care for something outside of yourself?  Focusing on this little life...somehow we forget about all our problems...at least I do.  I can think about this ladybug when I get worried or sad...and I can smile. 

Nameste