Seven weeks in and things are starting to take shape. Oh nothing monumental, per se. But just little things.
I see beauty where I used to see none before. I notice peoples good nature when I used to be irritated by someone’s ignorance. I find my self happy to accept them for the journey they’re on when before I was perhaps very rushed in my judgement.
What I find interesting is that I feel happier and more joy enters my life with this subtle shift in observation.
In this weeks Master Key Experience, Hannel urges us to take the first step of “idealization”, much like an architect sees his project in its entirety before he plans the details.
So, with that solid advice, my mind is now “under construction”.
Thanks for sharing. I relate to your blog significantly. Noticing people in a different way has shown up on my side as well!
To my honey 🙂 I am so proud of you because I see so much change in you since taking this course. You are doing fantastic!!!
Thanks! It’s those a life of those “little things” that bring joy…I am discovering.
Thanks Deanna!
Thanks Teri! As a recovering “grump” I am loving how invigorating it feels to walk away from an encounter having chosen to see the best (or at least ignore the worst) in the person. I find myself a little lighter to walk around with. LOL
Thanks Robert!
Thanks Ramona! That has been one of my biggest “job site overhauls”!
Ron, your comment “accept them for the journey they’re on” resonates with me. This week provided several opportunities for me to be upset with someone. I have to be honest and admit that’s where I initially went (mental diet reset! 😮 ) but am working diligently to reframe my thoughts and what came to mind was “that’s their blueprint. They can’t help themselves but I can choose how I react” and I said a lot of “I love you, I love you I love you” or any of several substitutions I’m using. Short story long, accepting them for the journey they’re on describes work I did this week also. Well said, Ron.
Ron, Loved the comment about noticing people’s good nature—-isn’t that amazing how a little guidance moves the needle of our compass and brings simple Joy into our lives. I also loved the picture you shared of a sunset you took.
Ron, I love your title: “Living, Breathing Job Site”–what a great framing for the MKE process. Thanks for sharing examples of shifts that clearly show “my mind is under construction.” We’re there with you!
I like your comment about noticing peoples good nature and accepting the journey they are on. It is so easy for me to be grumpy and take my frustrations out on random people I interact with. The activity of “giving” something to everyone I meet has changed that for me. I look at it as an assignment to be nice to people, and when I realize I can’t be a grump my mind shifts to exactly what you reference. I get out of my own mind and realize everyone else has their own thing going on. I make myself be nice and then I become in a better mood and am no longer trying to be nice, but actually being nice, and wishing people well. Such a subtle change in perception that has had a major impact. Embrace the little things. They can become the big change.
Thanks so much for sharing how the MKE course has helped you turn into an optimist full of happiness and joy!
Ron…you post reminds me of that wonderful quote that reads something like…Enjoy the little things…because in truth they are the big things. Thank you for the reminder.