I Have All The Time in The World!
Don’t run to yoga or meditation class! This was the one and only rule I was given as a student at the Chopra Center. I was studying at the hallowed institution created by Deepak Chopra and David Simon, learning ancient meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda wisdom…and that was the only rule? Yet over the course of my studies, I came to fully appreciate the significance.
The purpose of meditation and yoga is to create stillness in your mind and your body. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes yoga as “the progressive quieting of the fluctuations of the mind.” Thus, sprinting to class, arriving harried and breathless, is a complete contradiction.
As my studies continued, I had an epiphany. When I acted as if I had all the time in the world, that became my reality. As that became my reality, I became less stressed. After this realization, I began to apply this philosophy in my daily life and experienced the same results.
How does one go about creating a no-rush approach in today’s fast-paced world? The first step is making the choice. Do you want to approach life at your own pace or as the Bangles quipped in their 80’s pop song, Manic Monday, “Got to be to work by nine, and if I had an airplane, I still couldn't make it on time.”
If you choose the calm approach, I’ve found three keys to making it happen:
Mindset – Live the mantra: “I have all the time in the world!”
Prioritization – Understand what’s most important to you.
Execution – Align your time with your priorities.
Mindset
Having the right mindset simply means to think—and believe—you have plenty of time. I used to rush around too. Then I made a conscious decision to stop the madness. These days, regardless of where I’m going or what the clock says, I tell myself, “I have all the time in the world.” Ever since, I have had all the time I need…and I’ve been less stressed to boot!
Prioritization
Know what’s most important to you. If you can’t spout off your priorities, take a moment to make a list. For simplicity, start at a high level. After you’ve created your mental or written list, be mindful of your priorities. Thinking about what you want plays a critical role. Keeping these priorities in mind will ensure you focus on them.
Execution
Align your priorities with your time. It’s really that simple. With awareness and planning, you can focus your energies on those things that are most important to you.
We all have the same 24 hours in every day. How we go about using that time makes all the difference. . . I have all the time in the world!
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The purpose of meditation and yoga is to create stillness in your mind and your body. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes yoga as “the progressive quieting of the fluctuations of the mind.” Thus, sprinting to class, arriving harried and breathless, is a complete contradiction.
As my studies continued, I had an epiphany. When I acted as if I had all the time in the world, that became my reality. As that became my reality, I became less stressed. After this realization, I began to apply this philosophy in my daily life and experienced the same results.
How does one go about creating a no-rush approach in today’s fast-paced world? The first step is making the choice. Do you want to approach life at your own pace or as the Bangles quipped in their 80’s pop song, Manic Monday, “Got to be to work by nine, and if I had an airplane, I still couldn't make it on time.”
If you choose the calm approach, I’ve found three keys to making it happen:
Mindset – Live the mantra: “I have all the time in the world!”
Prioritization – Understand what’s most important to you.
Execution – Align your time with your priorities.
Mindset
Having the right mindset simply means to think—and believe—you have plenty of time. I used to rush around too. Then I made a conscious decision to stop the madness. These days, regardless of where I’m going or what the clock says, I tell myself, “I have all the time in the world.” Ever since, I have had all the time I need…and I’ve been less stressed to boot!
Prioritization
Know what’s most important to you. If you can’t spout off your priorities, take a moment to make a list. For simplicity, start at a high level. After you’ve created your mental or written list, be mindful of your priorities. Thinking about what you want plays a critical role. Keeping these priorities in mind will ensure you focus on them.
Execution
Align your priorities with your time. It’s really that simple. With awareness and planning, you can focus your energies on those things that are most important to you.
We all have the same 24 hours in every day. How we go about using that time makes all the difference. . . I have all the time in the world!
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