A clear mind.

So often, as we move through the hustle and bustle of life, it is difficult to keep an open and clear mind.  I know that the busier I am, the more clouded my mind can be- which then turns to me feeling stressed and anxious constantly.  I used to think I operated best this way, “I just like being busy!” “I love the fast pace!”.  But I was wrong.  Yes, I am not the type that can sit around and do nothing,  but I also have learned that I also CANNOT cram every minute of every day with SOMETHING and still be my best self.

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When I allow myself  alone time every day by simply going on a long walk, writing in my journal, listening to a favorite album or diving into a book- just a few minutes of those things leaves me feeling refreshed.  It is not a coincidence that when doing such things, I am more productive at work, I am more creative, and powerful thoughts (perhaps from the man upstairs) flow into my mind.  I am not talking about watching a T.V. show or browsing social media, even though that might help you wind down from a long day, those types of things will not help in this matter.

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Many of us are constantly asking the question of “Where do I belong?”, “What is my life’s purpose?” or “Where do I go from here?”.  We search and search for answers and directions to our life, but more often than not they are already within us… we are just too “clouded” to hear them.   Allow yourself time with nature, time to sit in peace and quiet or time in a sacred place of yours- just listen to your heart and listen to your mind for once.  The answers are all inside.

2013 Cont. 116I cannot even count how many awesome epiphanies I have had while on my long walks with Wyatt, sitting at our favorite spot on the river, on a solo run or even just sitting and journaling.  Not while playing with my phone, just me, nature and my mind.  This is when God and I have the best talks and when he tells me what needs to be done, or sometimes it’s just him telling me that I am exactly where I need to be…and to be patient.

Maybe you are going through a rough patch in your life, or you are feeling a little lost.  Give yourself some time alone.  It might be scary to listen to your thoughts, you might be fearful of what you hear, but it is necessary if you want to move forward.  Go to a favorite spot of yours and simply sit with an open mind and an open heart, you might surprise yourself with what you find.

“If you have a clear mind and an open heart, you will not have to search for direction, direction will come to you.” -Phil Jackson, Sacred Hoops

Stay blessed in the mess 🙂

 

 

 

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