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Just published: Martha Treat #178
Are You Squishing Snails?
For the first half hour of today’s Hour of Focus, I sat observing the nature outside my picture window, appreciating the movement of the trees as the very slight breeze passed through. Because I don’t do this often I generally experience the view from my window as background except for the occasional moments of gratitude for the property I live on. Giving myself time to relax and receive this vast playground before me brought birds and butterflies and flowers into my awareness that too often go unnoticed.
It reminded me of a moment walking the trail here in Ojai a couple weeks ago after a heavy rain. The path was filled with snails, some squished and others still making their way slowly across the trail present in their moment. I was aware of the vulnerability of these snails as we humans walk the trail in various stages of consciousness mostly oblivious to what we are stepping on as our minds are elsewhere. That day I noticed the snails but on other days possibly not.
I wondered about all the “snails” in my life that are going unnoticed when I am moving quickly or have a lot on my plate.
Sitting here this morning I am acutely aware of the power of attention that notices and takes in the full picture when I am willing to be completely here in this moment. The calming effect of this half hour was like a mini vacation. The freedom from the doing push to complete was refreshing. Giving ourselves time to just be, with the mind quiet, watching and noticing the movement before us is great abundance.
Taking precious care of my time and space, willing to see and receive everything that is being presented with my full awareness allows those snails to make it to the other side.
I wonder as I sit here, what snails am I squishing in my own life that could otherwise flourish and share in the richness of being?
Martha Invitations
1. Are you paying attention to the details in your midst? Take a closer look.
2. When you are next walking, leave your devices behind and observe in your silence.
3. Watch what you are willing to skip over, or not notice and see what creativity might arise from greater attention.
Martha
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Just published: Martha Treat #178
Are You Squishing Snails?
For the first half hour of today’s Hour of Focus, I sat observing the nature outside my picture window, appreciating the movement of the trees as the very slight breeze passed through. Because I don’t do this often I generally experience the view from my window as background except for the occasional moments of gratitude for the property I live on. Giving myself time to relax and receive this vast playground before me brought birds and butterflies and flowers into my awareness that too often go unnoticed.
It reminded me of a moment walking the trail here in Ojai a couple weeks ago after a heavy rain. The path was filled with snails, some squished and others still making their way slowly across the trail present in their moment. I was aware of the vulnerability of these snails as we humans walk the trail in various stages of consciousness mostly oblivious to what we are stepping on as our minds are elsewhere. That day I noticed the snails but on other days possibly not.
I wondered about all the “snails” in my life that are going unnoticed when I am moving quickly or have a lot on my plate.
Sitting here this morning I am acutely aware of the power of attention that notices and takes in the full picture when I am willing to be completely here in this moment. The calming effect of this half hour was like a mini vacation. The freedom from the doing push to complete was refreshing. Giving ourselves time to just be, with the mind quiet, watching and noticing the movement before us is great abundance.
Taking precious care of my time and space, willing to see and receive everything that is being presented with my full awareness allows those snails to make it to the other side.
I wonder as I sit here, what snails am I squishing in my own life that could otherwise flourish and share in the richness of being?
Martha Invitations
1. Are you paying attention to the details in your midst? Take a closer look.
2. When you are next walking, leave your devices behind and observe in your silence.
3. Watch what you are willing to skip over, or not notice and see what creativity might arise from greater attention.
Martha
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Treat #177 Relaxing the Grip
Treat #176 All the Time in the World Treat #175 When is Enough . . . Enough Treat #174 Engaging Yourself to Completion |
Treat #173 A Kink in the Works
Treat #172 What's Stopping You? Treat #171 All of Ours to Do Treat #170 Attitude Adjustment Treat #169 IN Consciousness Treat #168 Completing Past our Reactions Treat #167 Keep Your Dog Leash Treat #166 The Essential Piece Treat #165 Day is Done Treat #164 Do-Nothing Time Treat #163 Curbside Calm Treat #162 Pile-Up |
