Not Grip To My Life So Tightly
This is from Will McPhail’s website and found it to be humorous as I take myself way too seriously at times, most of the time, all the time? 😊 My mind tells a convincing story, “This matters. My effort is essential. If I stop holding everything together, something important will fail.” Yep, I cannot separate the failure of something from myself. This is my ego’s full-time job as it tries to create meaning by making me the center of the universe.
Lately, I’ve been up early and look up at the stars. Hum….the stars have been shining long before my to-do list existed. These stars are reminders that “there is a bigger story here” which can feel humbling and freeing at the same time.
Often, as I sit and swim in an ocean of thoughts summarized as “planning mind”, I can laugh a little at the part of me that thinks the universe is waiting on my next move. I am reminded of the paradox that I do matter, my work matters, my relationships mean a great deal, AND all things are impermanent. My efforts will not be remembered in one, two generations.
I find mindfulness meditation supports my intention to not grip to my life so tightly….if only for a moment.
Mondays & Thursdays
12:15 – 12:45 pm
Room 407 @ Second Presbyterian Church
7700 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
or
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Join others in Mindfulness Meditation on Mondays and Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Brief discussion, followed by silent practice and concluding with observations, comments or wonderings.
Take refuge in the present moment. Mindfulness Meditation is the opportunity to rest in Presence in a supportive environment with others. No experience, fee or registration is necessary.
P. Scott Sweet, LCSW, LCAC
Executive Director
CenterPoint Counseling