The Time is Always Now

My intention with this project is simple. I’m delving into various aspects of my Mind, Body and Soul. 

Like a scientist, writing a research paper, my first step will be to state my thesis, identify any perceived problems, limitations and present blockages I hold, as well as, hypothesize around the goals I can quantify and test along the way.

One immediate growth opportunity for me is to form better habits, with emphasis on moderation. My research, on forming habits, shows that the best routines start off by first pinpointing small tasks that are in line with your goals, like this Docs-Series; more importantly, routines that can be fulfilled on a constant basis. Repetition, on a daily basis, will be key for me. 

Ultimately, showing up for myself more than I have been. Living by what I whole-heartedly believe in; more importantly, the grace to know when my best isn’t always going to look like the next persons. 

Have you ever heard the phrases, “give it your all” or “give it 100%?” For some context, in my experience, these statements are typically said in environments where success is typically “measured.” A better visual for my thought could be viewing effort as a measuring cup that is marked 1 to 10. Let me preface my next sentence by saying this, I do believe an individuals cup can runneth over and their daily experience is a 10 out of 10. However, I do wonder; I may do a survey as apart of this reflection, but how many days of the week does a person really feel like they’ve performed, or engaged in their surroundings fully and completely.

Now this could be my mental health speaking for me, but what I hope to be a universal truth is that sometimes you only have 50 or 70 percent in this metaphorical tank, but you can give all of what you’re able to in the moment without feeling guilty about not being “100%”. Showing up, at least from where I’ve stood, can feel hard sometimes. However, I’ve noticed that even when I am low energy and feeling lazy (a better, clearer description of my feeling would be the word fatigued from the days activities) I end up being grateful that I partook in something social. A big game changer for me has been being aware of my thoughts enough to change them if need be, as well as, the capacity to take a breathe and step back in adverse situations before reacting to someone else’s pain body. Now fair warning, I have not mastered this control over all of my thoughts at all times of the day nor am I consistently dialed into the present moment. However, I have experienced the blissfulness that comes from living in and from your now awareness.

I’m going to end this first post with this. We talk with ourself in varying degrees. If our internal voice, that I hope (yet again) that a majority of us hear, isn’t saying nice things or is the tone and ideology of another then their might be some serious cognitive dissonance being experienced or even manifesting as mental and physical suffering. I didn’t know this initially and you may be wondering, “Can my thinking really have a physical impact on my body?” The answer is absolutely. We hear it referred to commonly as harmful stress and I will surely elaborate in the weeks to come.

As I set intention, with action in the now, to show up for myself so I can show up better for the family, friends and individuals that I am fortunate to cross paths with in my life. I know that any example or real change I hope to be a part of begins with me. So here’s to Finding Balance.

Until next time, may you fly in your limitless nature.