Dear Friends,
People’s lives are too jam-packed with projects, goals, ideas, could’s, should’s, have to’s, commitment, concerns and obligations. Who can truly live with all we have to do?
Key Points
- We’re all too busy. It’s contagious
- When your life is full, you miss out on life.
- Toss out 50% of what you think is important.
- Boredom is the gatekeeper to peace.
- Growth occurs faster when there is space.
- Maintain a reserve of space.
We are naturally drawn to keep ourselves and our lives complicated and busy. We are raised with the mentality that working hard is the solution to success. The mind (our ego) needs something to do so it drives us to do things or create situations that keep it in business. If you watch television, drink caffeine, smoke or have an adrenaline addiction, your body cannot let itself rest and keeps you moving, whether you want to or not. Simplifying threatens us in many ways. You may experience physical and emotional symptoms of withdrawal as you slow down and simplify your life. Just remember, boredom is usually the gateway to peace.
Ask Yourself…
- Why is my life so busy? Why have I chosen to do so much?
- What am I building with my current lifestyle? Is there a future to it? Is that future costing me being present now?
- What am I missing out on about myself because of my current lifestyle?
Leadership Notes
- It is helpful to understand that you are ok right where you are now. It may not be what you want, but it is perfect and every aspect of your life now is there for you to behold.
- When you start to simplify your life, expect a reaction from your “system” of doing things. Things will start to break, you will get confused, opportunities and people will disappear, your somewhat predictable life will start changing, you may get headaches and perhaps get a cold. You will wonder who you are and what you are doing. Then it will get better.
- You can now select the pace at which you want to simplify your life. You can do this overnight by tossing out 50% of your projects, or you can phase out commitments, should’s, goals and tasks over a six-month period.
