“Because of our preferences for certain conditions, we struggle with letting go of externalities that we can’t control. Rather than accepting that there are limits to what we can influence, we look for the blind spot we’ve been missing. In some cases, yes, this can lead to innovation, but in others it simply causes stress and unrest. “
“As we make a habit of coming up with lists of consequences, our decision making shifts. Rather than viewing the world through an opportunistic lens, we default to indecision and a status quo mode of being.”
“What really matters is not the capabilities of the machine at a given time, but how the driver operates the machine in its given state. With an awareness of internal and external conditions, the driver can manipulate the machine to perform in a more efficient manner.”
“Often times when we look back, the things that gave us paralyzing anxiety and continually put us on edge are laughable. In some cases we can’t even understand what the issue in a given situation could possibly have been.”
“This becomes a detractor when we begin doing tasks simply because we believe we should be doing more, or when we perceive that we will receive greater gratification in the future.”
“This messaging casts fear into the deepest parts of our being. Where carelessness once existed in a wide-eyed youngster, anxiety for the future is now housed. Worries of status, security, and freedom inhibit our ability to submerge into a place of peace.”
“When we become ok with time speeding by (often times during a less-than-pleasant stretch), we open ourselves to the possibility of not appreciating the time we have and everything else we take for granted: health, relationships, opportunity, freedom.”
“The point is not that these things can’t provide immense value to us, but rather that they typically also involve some sort of liability. We can begin to see this more clearly when we change our decision criteria. Instead of looking at convenience, efficiency, and productivity, we can shift the scope to mental clarity, peace of mind, and simplicity.”
“Instead of just being concerned over the outcomes that we as individuals will receive, looking at the bigger picture of life around us can create a new level of complexity. Suddenly, we become aware of the effects that our actions have on life outside ourselves, and just how far that ripple can move.”
“It doesn’t matter so much what you do, but rather that you do something you’re unaccustomed to, and that brings you a sense of excitement. By bringing back excitement, we can begin to bring back life.”