And like I said, totally worth it, but certainly exhausting. In addition to those already tiring elements, I've always been a fireball in starting new things (like soap making...), and have been spending hours experimenting with DIY soaps to test my aptitude in such an area. Besides like five other things that have been taking up my OCD-riddled mind this week, it's been a lot to put it simply. What's more interesting is that when I think I'm taking care of myself and resting properly, upon retrospect, I'm really not! Little confession here: I'm a terrible boredom-phone -taker-outer. The Guardian says that, "boredom is the last privilege of the free mind", and that we should come to appreciate moments of boredom rather than compulsively cope by pulling out our screens. When I try to rest, I have such a hard time not pulling out my phone or laptop, and I think that's why it ends up taking me so long to recover from crazy weeks like this. Moral of the story. . .I think I can speak on behalf of all of North America when I say this; "we spend way too much time trying to cope with moments of boredom than we do appreciating the silence". It's a sad truth, but at face value, we can conquer it. We can start chasing peace. We can become aware of the mind's quiet place from time to time; and I think we should. Ellen Koneck makes a really great point on her blog in saying that, the other side of boredom is contemplation, and that, silence can help to center you in this way. (If you have a minute, you should check out her blog post about that). But even for myself, I visualize synapses in our brains drying up and panting for 'water' or stimulation in moments of silence, as we never get the chance to train ourselves out of the addiction of constant stimulation.
I recognize that I, myself, am very much included in this unpopular trend, and it makes me wonder if I actually get as much authentic rest as I need. I mean really, if I were to actually lie down or sit and watch the birds and clear my mind in all the moments I say I'm going to, rather than going on my phone, how much more productive and confident would I be? Think about it, Are any of us really operating at our highest level cognitively, productively, physically, or even socially if during our times of sorely needed rest, we're constantly seeking stimuli? Let that fester for a minute. My application: simple. I propose that all of us make it our goal this week to put down the phone, to let go of the rubix cube, to turn off Netflix, and whatever else it is you do to stimulate your senses, and we simple sit and be. Be so that in moments where you're inspired to paint, to illustrate, to read, to create, to build, to love, or even to care, you can. Be so that when you have to wake up to go to work or school, you'll feel wholesome, rested, and confident with your own presence. Be so that every little passion in your mind for acting on something 'higher' can be enacted with vigor and intention; that it might be through and through a full representation of your capability. Be so that together, we can move the mountains of our society to happiness, health, and intentionality. That's my charge to both myself, and to you; so let's get on it my cheesy amigo! - The Nautical Imp
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