I love this, and then begin again.... A meditation teacher friend of mine says when we go off track we might just congratulate our brains for doing what brains do, and then simply get back on track--no guilt, no excuses, just recognizing, and steering ourselves back (however we do that, with breath or whatever works for us). And another friend gave me 3 words I find particularly helpful in stressful times: and now this.... For me those 3 words work as another entry into noticing without the extra energy of expectation, judgment, or disapproval.
I'm going to try the reminder to 1)keep breathing and 2) begin again as the usual end-of-the-school-year-time-crunch frustrations are turning me into a cranky monster.
"I’m trying to simply begin again…"—That's all we can do in this life, isn't it? Just try and try again...
I love this, and then begin again.... A meditation teacher friend of mine says when we go off track we might just congratulate our brains for doing what brains do, and then simply get back on track--no guilt, no excuses, just recognizing, and steering ourselves back (however we do that, with breath or whatever works for us). And another friend gave me 3 words I find particularly helpful in stressful times: and now this.... For me those 3 words work as another entry into noticing without the extra energy of expectation, judgment, or disapproval.
Thank you for this, Elisabeth! I love "and now this" -- beautiful -- will add this to my list xo
I love your folder!! It's perfect!
I'm going to try the reminder to 1)keep breathing and 2) begin again as the usual end-of-the-school-year-time-crunch frustrations are turning me into a cranky monster.
Yes to all of this! I’m definitely getting into cranky monster phase 👺