Aug 31 2009
Unplug and Tune-in - Days 13 & 14 /30
I did something this weekend that I haven’t done in a long time, I limited my time on the computer and internet. Originally, I thought I would go completely without turning it on and logging in, but my curiosity of seeing my daughter’s FaceBook posts got the better of me. So, I logged in only to respond to her emails and a few from some close friends. Otherwise, that was all I allowed myself to do on my computer over the weekend.
It occurred to me, that I couldn’t hear my own thoughts and that I had actually not been able to hear them for a while. I had been blaming it on all the changes I’m going through. I wasn’t sure why I felt the sudden urge to disconnect, but I followed it. I spent the weekend tuning into myself. I allowed myself to slow down and simply be. By doing so, I found peace.
Interestingly, I started rereading The Secret. If any of you have read it, you’ll likely know that the first part is all about how our thoughts shape our reality. I thought the timing of me taking the time to turn off my computer and reread the book was a bit funny - almost as though the universe guided me to the book, and the book reaffirmed my action. It was then that I realized that I had been so out of touch with my own thoughts.
My lessons from days 13 & 14 are first of all, to make sure you take time to tune-out all the input you receive. If you’re not a computer addict, then look at other sources of where noise may be adding to your life. Some of those sources may include music, TV, social events, books, newspapers, etc. You need to take the time to be silent. It is only in the silence that you can actually here what your thought processes really are.
The second lesson is to change those thought processes to something positive. If you are constantly worried about being broke, start thinking of wealth. You are always sick and tired, start thinking healthy and energetic. If you are always thinking you will end up alone, start thinking relationship and love. The more you think of something, the more it will become real to you, not just in thought - but in reality.
I really believe it works and faster than you may think. Ever since that bat episode, I haven’t been sleeping that well - in fact, I’ve been sleeping with my lights on. Last night I changed my thought process from “I don’t want any bats or mice in my apartment.” to “I love my apartment, it is safe and secure.” Seems to simple, I know - but I tell you what, I slept like a baby last night and was able to spring out bed this morning feeling happy and rested.
