Our minds are so super-busy, that they would not shut up when we lay down to sleep.  They work over-time, like that energizer bunny:  keeps going and going and going…

It’s great when our minds work to help us to achieve things, when we get a brilliant idea and go for it.  Then sleepless nights are great.

However, what keeps most of us late at night is useless stuff:

1)  “I’ll think about it” stuff;

2) Worries;

3) Uncompleted “To Do” lists.

Earlier that day, we see something in the store or online that we really like.  We tell salesperson to put it on hold.  Then, we rack our brains, “Should we get it? Do we really need it? But it looks so good.”… After thinking, we decide to go back and get it.

Now imagine if we do not need to “think about it” and buy it on the spot.  By night, we would enjoy what we bought; we would avoid the aggravation of thinking; and at the end, we would save our time, salesperson’s time and gas.  We would have a free mind and be able to sleep at night.

The key is if we like it, we should go for it right now, not later.  Why to put our enjoyment on hold?

The most major useless thing that keep us late at night is worry.  We worry about major things and minor things.  We worry about health, money, family – you name it.  Think about it… Does worry do anything good?  It gives us headaches, sleepless nights, stomachaches, ulcers, unclear thinking, black circles under the eyes, nervous breakdowns, breathing problems, anger outbursts, depression.  Nothing good comes out of worry.  Worrying is usually looking at the worst case scenario of the situation.

So, instead of worry (that does not do any good), look at positive and find a solution.  Granted, some problems are out of our control – might take awhile to solve.  Some things we just have to let it be.  However, most problems can be solved one way or another.  With little innovation or different way of thinking, there is always a solution.

Instead of filling our minds with worry (that is hazardous to our health and sanity), how about to look at solutions.

To us that are busy-bodies, To-Do list is pretty essential.  There are not enough hours in a day to accomplish everything we want.  Therefore, the To-Do list is not finished – again.  We regret not be able to accomplish it all.  So now, we add undone items to tomorrow’s To-Do list, which probably will be unfinished – again.  What we do not realize is that we have become over-achievers.

What if we would throw that To-Do list out of the window and concentrate on stuff that really matters to us.  What if we do not depend on it anymore?  What if instead of multi-tasking and overextending ourselves, we concentrate on one task at the time that is most important? Would life be so much easier?

At the end of the day, then we can breathe easier knowing we achieved what was important to us.  It’s great to be imperfect.  Without “To-Do” list, there is no more pressure to be perfect – in that, there is a peace of mind.

We got to get rid of the useless junk that clogs our mind.  This way, we can make a space for more important stuff, like joy for life.

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Silence…  It seems so easy, yet for some of us it is almost unattainable.  We are used to so much noise.  When all of a sudden, power goes down, we realize how quiet actually feels, if only for one moment.  There is so much man-made noise:  refrigerator, faucet, washing machine, etc., etc.  It is in our mind’s background, humming or dripping, but we’re so used to it, we do not even hear it.  It is also usually overpowered by blaring TV or music.  Some of us even fall asleep by TV.  This way, we can block all the noise that is in our heads:  recaps of the day, worries, what ifs, arguments.  Even if we would shut off all the appliances, we still would hear the endless chatter of our minds.

What if we would shut all that noise down?  Would that be possible? How that would feel?

The best way to do this is to go out into nature:  could be a park, by the lake, pond, the beach – anywhere away from the busy city life.  Leave all technology at home or in the car.  Once there, enjoy the moment:

1) Take the shoes off (just watch out for fire ants, if you’re in the south ) and feel every blade of grass or grain of sand under your feet.

2) If worrying thought crosses your mind – observe it and let it go for now – this moment is yours – free.

3) Feel the sun or breeze on your skin or in your hair.

4) Breathe.

5) Close your eyes for a moment.  Then, open them and see every detail around you.

6) Try to pick up sense of smell – perhaps the blooming tree or flower nearby.

7) Listen – listen to the silence.  Listen all around you.

Feel the moment with all your senses.  Walk where your feelings tell you.  Walk and listen.

You just got re-connected with nature.  You got re-connected with essence of you.  Your head is all clear of junk and noise.  Silence… – Oh, so precious.

You feel totally refreshed and re-energized.  Your head is clear.  Once your mind is uncluttered, perhaps you can find a solution, an answer, get a brilliant idea.  Most importantly, you feel totally alive and ready for anything.

Silence is brilliant.  It is like an empty canvas ready to be filled with the brightest of colors.  In silence, we can find wisdom…

Take time to think this question…

We’re usually so wrapped up in everyday worries, responsibilities, bills, other people, we’re hardly have time to think about ourselves.  Days go so fast, even years fly by.  We usually put our dreams on the back burner, in the farthest corner, stuff them in the draw and forget about them.

“We’ll get to them when we’ll have time.” However, that time never comes…

Think again, “How much you’re worth?”  Are you worth your dreams?  Does your dream seem so far to you?  Do you feel overwhelmed, thinking how much you have to do to reach your dream?  What if, you are going to take one little step forward right now?  What that would take?  Step by step, one chance at the time.  As you usually schedule important tasks, schedule your dreams.  Skip watching TV if you have to.  You are worth everything what your heart wishes.  Do not put off your dreams any longer.

1) Identify them,

2) Take first step – even a small one,

3) Be persistent to take next steps.

You’ll be surprised how one little action will cause a ripple effect of other actions.

Most importantly, share your dreams with others.  Ignore the ones that criticize you.  Take ones in who support you.  You never know, somebody may knows somebody who knows somebody who may help you to achieve your dreams.

Take a first step now…