Confessions of a "Shiny Object" Chaser

Finding My Version of Mindfulness

Let’s be real for a second: I am not the person who naturally wants to sit in a dark room and "be one" with my thoughts. If there is something "new and shiny" to chase, I’m usually the first one out the door.

For a long time, I avoided mindfulness because it felt uncomfortable. It’s much easier to stay busy than it is to sit with the areas of your life that aren't quite "together" yet. I didn't want to reflect; I wanted to move.

But I realised that by running, I was just ignoring the parts of myself that needed the most attention. When I created the Mindful section of the journal, it was honestly a challenge to myself. It forced me to stop and look at the areas I’d been avoiding.

It’s still a work in progress. I’ll be the first to admit that some of the concepts out there are a bit too "woo-woo" for my liking. But I’ve started building a mindfulness reading list, diving into a diverse range of perspectives to figure out what this looks like for me. I'm learning to get comfortable with the silence, even when it’s awkward.

Mindfulness doesn't have to mean sitting on a mountain top. For me, it’s just about being present enough to see the truth of my life—the messy parts and the beautiful parts—without immediately trying to fix or flee them.

Soft Living Tip: You don’t have to love the silence yet. Just try sitting in it for two minutes today and see what thoughts show up to say hello.

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