Thursday, September 5, 2013

What Box?



When you let go of the rules that you give yourself for living, and start thinking outside of the box it’s astounding the dreams that you’ll dream, and the freedoms that you’ll find. The next time you think, “I can’t do that,” ask yourself precisely why that is. In all likelihood there is not great reasoning to back that up. Most of the rules that we find in our lives are “man-made” or “woman-made” so to speak.

It’s easy in theory, but challenging in practice because it requires that the individual be vigilant in policing their own thought patterns. Luckily, we know of several practices that can help in the realm of thought patrolling. Keep a journal of your dominant thoughts, questions, or feelings, and then go back and read what you’ve written. Meditate, and experience life without thought. Talk to someone. Getting another perspective can make all the difference in your interpretation of life.

The ultimate lesson is to understand that “the box” that you’ve been thinking in, it doesn’t even exist.

Wishing you freedom of mind and spirit,


Emily