As I grilled out special 4th of July meal this afternoon... Corn on the Cob, Potatoes, and Buttered Boca Burgers, I noticed a few things.
The first thing that I noticed was that I was calm. I am usually stressed while grilling for my wife and mother-in-law as I want everything to be perfect and come out at exactly at the same time. Today I was calm. I was in my happy place. And...everything was perfect.
While I was grilling out, it was pretty hot outside....and I was working near the massively hot grill. Being calm and enjoying myself, I noticed that I wasn't even breaking a sweat. I know this was due to my calm demeanor and attitude. It was nice.
The fireworks have been bothering me a lot this year. (Long story, but related to a shooting incident that I witnessed) While I was outside working on the food, a neighbor started blowing off the larger fireworks...the kind that you feel in your chest. Instead of focusing on this, I noticed immediately, for the first time this year, the wonderful sounds of the cicada. The waves of cicada calls took me on a journey allowing my focus and mindfulness to stay with these sounds and forget the larger booms coming from down the street. I stayed calm inside and out. I thanked the cicadas out-loud for taking care of me.
Dinner was nice. Nice conversation and great food. I am calm, thankful, and enjoying my holiday.
I hope you are all doing the same.
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
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