Ever feel like you’re continually getting pulled in multiple directions? Like there’s always something vying for your attention?
In a sense, we’re all being programmed, or influenced, all the time.
The question is – are we choosing our programming?
Are we choosing what we’re giving our attention to, what we’re listening to, and what we’re thinking and talking about, or is someone or something else determining that for us?
What if we all took moments in our day to “step away”, to turn off outside media, voices, the news – and even step away from emails, messages, and others’ requests – and “tuned in” to silence…
…to space
…to stillness
And perhaps to our “inner voice”, nudges, inspiration, and inner knowing?
Ever get a great idea while walking?
Or in the shower?
We live in a busy world, and there are so many things calling for our attention.
Perhaps two conscious steps we can take are to choose what we’re listening to – something that stretches us, challenges us, or lifts our mood and makes us feel good.
And then second – to take moments in our day to “unplug” even for 60 seconds – to be still, go for a walk, listen, journal, and allow space for something besides what’s coming to us externally.
One place I’ve practiced this is at the kitchen sink, or pausing between activities to just be still a moment – perhaps place my palm over my heart, take a few deep breaths, or say a little prayer or affirmation for the day. This immediately shifts my nervous system and reconnects me to more than just my external circumstances.
How about you? Ready to choose your “programming”, and then even to step away at times from all programming and listen within? Or have you been practicing this already? If so, would love to hear what’s working for you, and what you’ve noticed along the way!
