It used to be that when something was bothering me, especially
emotional or relationship issues, all I could was obsess and worry (think?)
about the problem. Thanks to working on
being mindful in the moment I can now stop the obsessive thought train for at
least a short while. When I do go back
to the obsessing issue, it is much less important and thus vastly less
stressful.
This month has been full of triggers that in the past would have set me
off in a tizzy of angry obsession, resentment, self-righteous anger and then
depression. I am pleasantly amazed at
how I can stop the negative thought train, then get off it to think about something
more such as serenity or that I am okay right in that moment. Later on, the problems practically solve
themselves melting away over time.
I am so incredibly grateful for my newfound mindfulness. Sure it would have been good to had this
skill, say, all of my life. At least I
have it now. It is something I never
want to be without again. Now it is time
to go swimming. That is my favorite place
to meditate and be mindful.
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