Take Time Out For Reflection

It’s raining today so I couldn’t go for my run. Well, I suppose I could, but I am not dedicated enough to get soaking wet. Anyway, since I didn’t go, I spent the time in meditation. Now you have to understand that I am not the world’s best at meditation. I often don’t take the time, and yet, I know how good it is for me and I try to do it often. It’s good to take time out for reflection!

It seems that in today’s world, we seldom remember to take the time we need to reflect. Without time for reflection, we can become narrow in our vision. It can make us unable to see the opportunities that come to us.

I am currently reading Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk. In the book, Gary talks to some length about crushing it, his term for going after something as hard as you can. He talks about working until 3:00am and getting back up at 6:00am to go at it again.

I understand what Gary is saying and I agree that you need to have that kind of enthusiasm and motivation if you want to make a go of a business, career, or really anything of worth. What I also believe is that you have to take care of yourself. You have to spend the time to keep your body and your mind healthy. If you take time out for reflection, it will help you keep your mind clear and in good working order.

What do I mean by taking time for reflection?

I mean taking a little time to just sit back and smell the roses. Taste, really taste your morning coffee. If you are into it, take time for some meditation.

Meditation isn’t really that hard, at least the way I do it. I am sure most zen masters would day I am doing it all wrong, but here is what I do.

I find a fairly quiet place. I sit, usually on a cushion on the floor, but sometimes in a chair out on the deck. I rest my hands in my lap and I sit. I try to calm my mind and not purposely think of anything. I let thoughts come and go, but I try not to dwell on any one thought. If I find myself thinking of one particular thing for any length of time, I try to put it away for later thought. If that doesn’t work, then I let my mind work on the problem without much interference from me. That’s it, my whole meditation program!

However you like to take time for reflection, I suggest you do so, if not daily, then as many times a week as you possibly can!

To take time out for reflection takes a little dedication, but it is well worth it. Once you have your head in the right place, then by all means, Crush It!

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