My Mindfulness Challenge this week involves taking a number of small, tiny steps or actions accompanied with a reflection of your reactions, thoughts and feelings to taking those actions. What actions am I going to suggest that you take? It is really quite simple.
In every place that you find yourself look around and see what tiny small action you can take to make that place a little bit better. What do I mean exactly?
- Perhaps you are in the kitchen and you notice that there is a bit of mess on the counter top. This may be your habit, but if not – simply wipe that little mess on the counter top up. It takes about 10 or 15 seconds at most; typically something that you would not do by manner of routine.
- Perhaps you notice that in the bedroom there is a piece of paper on the carpet. Pick up the paper and dispose of it either in the trash or put it where it actually belongs.
- Perhaps you are walking on the sidewalk outside taking your usual afternoon walk. You notice that there is a paper bag on the side of the road. Pick up the paper bag and when you find a place to dispose of it, dispose of it.
I could of course give endless examples but the idea is to leave each place that you find yourself in, just a little tiny bit better than it was when you first arrived.
“Make it Better” is the idea here. Anything goes: Anything that you can do to improve a situation counts. Enjoy this challenge but be sure to acknowledge every feeling and thought that you have when you do just what I am suggesting, whatever those thoughts and feelings might be. There will probably be a long list of reactions that you may have. Simply note them for they are rich information for you to work with as this particular challenge unfolds later in the week.
Enjoy yourself. I’ll be back in a few days.
Robert
© Parkinsons Recovery