Apologies in advance as this may get a bit heady!
The thing about infirmity and seclusion is that it gives one too much time to think and the mind can be a mischievous playmate when it gets the chance. Having been used to working in overdrive to meet deadlines and challenges, my mind now has me all to itself and is dancing a merry dance. At times joyful, at others wild. I find myself trying o discipline it as I would an unruly child with tactics such as reassurances, incentives and distractions. Yes, indeed, I have too much time to think. A visiting friend asked me yesterday, how I pass my time? I found myself struggling to justify myself, although I have kept myself busy sorting through years of paper mountains and clutter. It was almost as if I felt guilty for having all this time on my hands when all around me were chasing it.
How often have you heard or said, 'I have no time or I wish I had the time'! And here I sit with this rare and precious commodity in plenty. Having relinquished my various roles and titles with little more than a small pang of regret I am now having to mentally disengage myself from the life that was and adjust to the life that is. This calls for no regrets or hurts when my name is unceremoniously removed from contact lists and a graceful acceptance of change.
So how am I keeping my mind focussed on the path of positivity and recovery? I am receiving lots of advice, good will and reading matter to fill my days but am finding my own counsel much better than seeing my problems through another's eyes. Does that sound a little arrogant?
To this end I have launched myself on a new tactic of 'mind-training.' A mental workout which will facilitate a stimulation & sharpening of my unruly, misbehaving child of mind and make it a productive and positive contributor to my recovery.
Step 1: Create a restful and harmonious environment for my mind to function.
Step 2: Plenty of rest, nutrients and fresh air - (pranayam)
Step 3: Install filters to keep out bugs and negative influences.
Step 4: Indulge in mental stimulation - chess, jigsaws, art, music and creativity.
Step 5: Celebrate, each day, for what I have and not mourn for what I have lost.
I dare say that much of this wisdom and advice is contained within many books and motivational aids but I have precious little time to read and much to do.
My Mind-Gym awaits me!
The thing about infirmity and seclusion is that it gives one too much time to think and the mind can be a mischievous playmate when it gets the chance. Having been used to working in overdrive to meet deadlines and challenges, my mind now has me all to itself and is dancing a merry dance. At times joyful, at others wild. I find myself trying o discipline it as I would an unruly child with tactics such as reassurances, incentives and distractions. Yes, indeed, I have too much time to think. A visiting friend asked me yesterday, how I pass my time? I found myself struggling to justify myself, although I have kept myself busy sorting through years of paper mountains and clutter. It was almost as if I felt guilty for having all this time on my hands when all around me were chasing it.
How often have you heard or said, 'I have no time or I wish I had the time'! And here I sit with this rare and precious commodity in plenty. Having relinquished my various roles and titles with little more than a small pang of regret I am now having to mentally disengage myself from the life that was and adjust to the life that is. This calls for no regrets or hurts when my name is unceremoniously removed from contact lists and a graceful acceptance of change.
So how am I keeping my mind focussed on the path of positivity and recovery? I am receiving lots of advice, good will and reading matter to fill my days but am finding my own counsel much better than seeing my problems through another's eyes. Does that sound a little arrogant?
To this end I have launched myself on a new tactic of 'mind-training.' A mental workout which will facilitate a stimulation & sharpening of my unruly, misbehaving child of mind and make it a productive and positive contributor to my recovery.
Step 1: Create a restful and harmonious environment for my mind to function.
Step 2: Plenty of rest, nutrients and fresh air - (pranayam)
Step 3: Install filters to keep out bugs and negative influences.
Step 4: Indulge in mental stimulation - chess, jigsaws, art, music and creativity.
Step 5: Celebrate, each day, for what I have and not mourn for what I have lost.
I dare say that much of this wisdom and advice is contained within many books and motivational aids but I have precious little time to read and much to do.
My Mind-Gym awaits me!
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