Sometimes in life, we get so busy doing things that we forget who we are. Literally. We become Automatrons that show up where and when we are supposed to. We shower and get ready in the morning, mindlessly. We drive from one place to another, not having any recollection of how we got to the next place.
This IS NOT living life.
There is an obvious difference between mindless and mindful.
Mindlessly, we travel through time with no connection to anything or anyone. We are comatose in our actions.
Mindfully, we are aware of each element of our journey. We stop and notice the smells and tastes of life through every step. We have connected emotions to the nuances of life. There is caring and reflection in our beings that allows us to be truly human.
If the choice of the two for us is obvious, why do we end up going on autopilot at times?
I contend that this is a choice. We allow ourselves to be swept up in the daily events and routines of life that that our humanity away.
Make the choice to live your life with mindful intention.
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
We are thinking along the same lines! Love this, "Sometimes in life, we get so busy doing things that we forget who we are. Literally. We become Automatrons that show up where and when we are supposed to." You are so right Mark, and I think you make an important point for us all to consider.
ReplyDeleteBTW readingdog is really Jenn (@hayhurst3) one of my online pen names lol.
DeleteWow, you’ve really made me think of all the ways I’ve automated my life. Yikes! This is good food for thought. Thanks, Mark!
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