Mindfulness Daily Check-In February 23, 2018
Happy Friday. Why are we happy on Friday?
1) We are over the routines that are challenging for us to do
2) Things turned out better than we expected so there is a big sigh of relief.
3) It is today and we are alive!
So maybe all 3 of these things contribute to how we feel on Fridays. When practicing mindfulness, it is not black and white or off and on. We start out where we are and we do the best we can to accept where we are and not judge how we feel about ourselves and how in the moment we are. When our attention wanders we pull it back and then we start again.
Traditional teachers said mastering mindfulness is like moving a mountain with a teaspoon. I am hoping with how far we have progressed, maybe I get to use a shovel LOL.
Name one or more successes you have had this week.
My success has been to accept that I cannot hold onto the stuff in the attic forever. Rule of thumb was if I have not used it for 20 years then it either goes to charity, or on the curb, or last ditch, in the trash. I feel a certain sense of relief cleaning out the past. It is one more part of my past life that I do not have to lug around. Oh well there goes another shovelful LOL.
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@soulsings Wonderful Post. Soul. Agree with each and every thought of this check-in. On 7Cups, this week I got badge for Quality Mentor. It was my first Mentor application here. So getting it processed and becoming part of the team, means a lot to me.
Overall, it was a mixed week and even if I experienced failures this week, it is success because it taught me some lessons that possibly allow me to shape Future "ME".
Thank you!
@ASilentObserver congratulations on becoming a Quality Mentor. Sounds like you are weighing things carefully and finding a balance of your expectations and results.
The success i had this week is that im getting married this year starting a new chapter in my life i got anxiety in this im nervous about it thata why i want to do this mindfulness program
@soulsings Hi soul! :) Great post! I am glad that you were able to feel some relief in cleaning out your attic. That is really good to hear. Also, your shovel comment made me laugh. :) One major success that I have had this week was that I was able to create and follow a better schedule that helps me better manage my internship, work, school, and more. :D
@SaimaK wow congratulations on managing all your projects. That must feel good. Way to go.
Thanks for your kind words.
@soulsings Thank you, soul! :) It does feel good, but still quite overwhelming. And you're welcome! :)
I have not required bail money this week.
yep... that's it... not a productive week
@soulsings
Finally went to see a place I always wanted to see but never did
Stayed firm without guilt feelings - and it was okay
@soulsings I am figuring out how to fit mindfulness is my self-care routine :)
@Mellietronx that is wonderful. If you have any special ways that you can share would be glad to hear about it.
@soulsings
Great post 
I agree with that feeling of cleaning/creating space by removing past things that no longer are useful.
I was successful in that I completed all of the tasks that I set out for myself. AND I read in public without having my voice shake. It's the small things. 
