Holiday Thoughts on Attunement, Peace and Relaxation Are Not Necessarily the Same
We live in a stressed out world and many people are desperately seeking a way to relax.
During the holiday season we hear songs about peace on earth as our society rushes madly around trying to live up to expectations and demands based on perceptions and values.
But even if we manage to relax, will we find peace? If we find peace, will we then relax? What does relaxation mean to you? What does peace mean to you? I have been in a very peaceful place and yet the people around me were stressed out and suffering inner turmoil.
I have also seen people who were relaxed despite the lack of peace around them.
Having one doesn't mean you will have the other unless your perception and values are in agreement.
I think it is a matter of attunement.
We resonate with that which we focus on and we focus on that which we value.
What is your focus this holiday season? What will be the focus of your new year? When you are attuned to your inner voice and your inner voice is at peace, then you will be surrounded by peace, no matter what circumstances may be.
How is that possible? Athletes learn to keep their bodies relaxed despite being in very stressful situations.
Quarterbacks also develop mental discipline and manage to be mentally relaxed despite being in the heat of "battle.
" There is no peace around them, but they are relaxed.
They are struggling to succeed, but are relaxed.
It is relaxation in the absence of peace.
They manage to relax in spite of their circumstances because they are focused or attuned to their goal of winning.
Professional athletes and other people who compete, like poker players, for instance, learn to calm themselves with their breathing and by focusing on one thing.
They don't think about losing, only winning.
They don't let the attitudes of the people around them, or the noise and confusion, distract them.
They are one pointed.
If your goal for the new year or holiday season is to love and share with your family and you stay focused on that goal, forsaking the rest of the noise and confusion, you will do fine and experience more joy, happiness, and peace than ever before.
While it may be easier to relax when you are in a peaceful place, or a peaceful place is in you, it isn't absolutely necessary.
While it is easier to find peace when you are relaxed, it isn't an absolute must.
Don't give up on finding peace or being able to relax this holiday season and in the coming year.
Just remember that attunement is focus and therefore, if you focus on your goals and then allow yourself to work toward your goals in whatever way is available, you are on the right path.
You may be rushing through a crowded mall but still be relaxed, though not at peace because you are trying to meet an impossible deadline or accomplish too much.
On the other hand, you may be standing in a long line while others nervously shuffle and complain and yet be filled with peace.
It will depend more upon your attitude and focus and less upon your surroundings.
During the holiday season we hear songs about peace on earth as our society rushes madly around trying to live up to expectations and demands based on perceptions and values.
But even if we manage to relax, will we find peace? If we find peace, will we then relax? What does relaxation mean to you? What does peace mean to you? I have been in a very peaceful place and yet the people around me were stressed out and suffering inner turmoil.
I have also seen people who were relaxed despite the lack of peace around them.
Having one doesn't mean you will have the other unless your perception and values are in agreement.
I think it is a matter of attunement.
We resonate with that which we focus on and we focus on that which we value.
What is your focus this holiday season? What will be the focus of your new year? When you are attuned to your inner voice and your inner voice is at peace, then you will be surrounded by peace, no matter what circumstances may be.
How is that possible? Athletes learn to keep their bodies relaxed despite being in very stressful situations.
Quarterbacks also develop mental discipline and manage to be mentally relaxed despite being in the heat of "battle.
" There is no peace around them, but they are relaxed.
They are struggling to succeed, but are relaxed.
It is relaxation in the absence of peace.
They manage to relax in spite of their circumstances because they are focused or attuned to their goal of winning.
Professional athletes and other people who compete, like poker players, for instance, learn to calm themselves with their breathing and by focusing on one thing.
They don't think about losing, only winning.
They don't let the attitudes of the people around them, or the noise and confusion, distract them.
They are one pointed.
If your goal for the new year or holiday season is to love and share with your family and you stay focused on that goal, forsaking the rest of the noise and confusion, you will do fine and experience more joy, happiness, and peace than ever before.
While it may be easier to relax when you are in a peaceful place, or a peaceful place is in you, it isn't absolutely necessary.
While it is easier to find peace when you are relaxed, it isn't an absolute must.
Don't give up on finding peace or being able to relax this holiday season and in the coming year.
Just remember that attunement is focus and therefore, if you focus on your goals and then allow yourself to work toward your goals in whatever way is available, you are on the right path.
You may be rushing through a crowded mall but still be relaxed, though not at peace because you are trying to meet an impossible deadline or accomplish too much.
On the other hand, you may be standing in a long line while others nervously shuffle and complain and yet be filled with peace.
It will depend more upon your attitude and focus and less upon your surroundings.
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