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Taking Stock of Me

 

Taking Stock

I consider spending time with my children, my wife, and my family as the greatest in my life. I consider having lunch and collaborating on projects as the greatest worth of my time at work. Currently, I’m not really doing much in my life that I like, which is mostly due to going to school. I simply do not have the time between all of my other commitments with work, and family. In the course of my everyday life, I like that I’m getting outside, mowing the lawn, walking around my neighborhood and seeing my friends. What I don’t like is having to spend so much of my time away from my family, cooped up in my basement or bedroom doing schoolwork while everyone else is out enjoying their days. What I don’t like at work is having to spin my wheels while I’m waiting on someone else to do their job.

Mindfulness Check-In

Mind – I see there are opportunities all around me to better myself, improve my financial situation, and to learn more about our world. It pleases me to know at least one of my children will be smart enough to do whatever they want in life, while the other will require significant help because of their disability. I feel as if there is always a struggle within the balance of life, but that we can find ways to meet in the middle.

Body – I know I need to exercise more, but this is a trade off of working a very demanding job, and not having the time to do anything else because of school. My neck, back, legs, and shoulders all carry the day’s stress, and seeing the chiropractor isn’t the only thing I can do. I need to stretch more, exercise, and eat healthier. I hope to be able to do that soon.

Heart/Emotions – I feel happy, sad, excited, overwhelmed, humble and joyful. It’s a wide range of emotions, but its because I have so many people in my life, and we’re all marching to a different beat of the drum. I need to focus myself more on the positive activities in my life, put things into perspective more appropriately and find a way to express myself so that I don’t spill all the beans at once. It’s a matter of getting back to the mountain top for me, and it’s only a matter of time.

Spirit – Image closing your eyes and visioning something that you see each and every day. Its always there, but you can really put your thumb on it. For me, it’s a vision of seeing my children grow up and my wife and I grow old. If I could speak to my future self, I would say that everything is going to be ok, but you have to let certain things go. I wish I knew right now what those things were.

Seeking Balance

Body – I’m planning to exercise more, eat healthier and be better to my overall health.

Mind – I’ve already started practicing mindfulness through reflection. I know if I continue this, I can more quickly overcome issues that are weighing heavily on my mind.

Emotion – I can do a better job managing my emotions if I would listen to others more carefully, and not let things get to me like they do now.

Spirit – I’m a spiritual person and I need to reconnect with my faith.

Mindful Change

I would like to enjoy spending time with my family more. I know that in some cases there have been some personality differences, but we can overcome those through peaceful conversations. I think I need to simplify my life more, which I’ve already started by giving up several elective commitments in my area. Unfortunately, there are a lot of challenges between here and there, including the need to exercise more, and reconciling with family. These won’t be easy, but I know they need to be done. I must give up my pride so that I can clear my mind of bias and get down to the true root cause of the problem. I’m excited to do so, and willing to do what it takes to get there.

 

 

 

 

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