When our mind goes to what they’re doing “wrong” we start to feel upset.
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Many people are feeling anxious and worried right now. It’s understandable, AND it’s avoidable. Truly it is.
I feel it’s so valuable to cultivate the peaceful mind. It’s worth the effort it takes. Being worried is exhausting.
We can undo the worry if we’re willing to focus on our spiritual practice.
I’ve been connecting with a number of folks who are concerned about their family members and the choices their loved ones are making right now. People see their loved ones making choices that seem to place their life in danger. That can be super scary. It can trigger a worried mind.
What adds to that intensity is judging our loved ones too.
When our mind goes to what they’re doing “wrong” we start to feel upset.
And we also feel guilty (even if we don’t realize it) because we know that it’s not helpful to judge anyone.
And then we blame them for making us feel upset.
And then we feel more guilty (even if we don’t realize it), because it’s not their fault we’re upset.
And so the patterns go on and on – unless we interrupt them.
This is why I’m such a big proponent of realizing the upset is a warning signal, an alarm bell that lets us know that we’re making unloving choices and thinking unloving thoughts and we can change our mind, go the other way, if we choose.
Every day presents opportunities for us to have a healing. It’s extraordinary what a difference it makes when we commit to no longer justifying the upset and instead we decide to extend Love to everyone.
When we accept responsibility for our thoughts and feelings, we can actually realize there’s power in that.
Let’s diminish the worry and anxiety by extending Love, choosing again and doing the U-turn so that we can go the other way and choose compassion.
I’ve learned that keeping myself peaceful is super important AND it’s within my control. It does require a great willingness and a discipline, but it’s SO worth it.
Let’s not add to the worry in the world, let’s undo it.
Today’s the day to practice!
