“Mind can accept any boundary anywhere. But the reality is that, by its very nature, existence cannot have any boundary, because what will be beyond the boundary? – again another sky. That’s why I am saying skies upon skies are available for your flight. Don’t be content easily. Those who remain content easily remain small: small are their joys, small are their ecstasies, small are their silences, small is their being. But there is no need! This smallness is your own imposition upon your freedom, upon your unlimited possibilities, upon your unlimited potential. Enjoy the flight! And celebrate all the varied wonders of the landscape spread before you.” ~ Osho
I find it incredibly uplifting to read these words. It supports and solidifies my belief that the walls that I put up in my mind, I can also tear down. It’s not always easy…quieting that voice of so-called “reason”. That voice that tends to be harsh, criticizing, and down right mean. That voice that tells me that I shouldn’t do, say, or be something that in my heart I know to be true.
For example, there has been a little wrestling match that has gone on between myself and this “reason” voice — for efficiency sake, let’s give it the name of Visciousy — for the entire creation of My Happy Path. Who am I to create a site on happiness? Who am I to write about my experiences? Who am I to think that what I say has any importance? Visciousy is not kind-hearted. So, lately I have decided to verbally — out loud — tell Visciousy “Enough”! I do have the right to nurture and support My Happy Path, to be a happiness advocate, and to write about my experiences because this is a part of my journey in discovering my full, unlimited potential.
So, it is in no uncertain terms that I believe Visciousy is the same “smallness” that Osho is speaking of in the quote.
How do we quiet that smallness, that voice that sometimes can take on a presence that is as big as a person, like Visciousy? For me, it is a part of the participation in creating my happiest life. It is a part of my daily practice to engage, be aware of, and create happiness for myself and those in my circle of love. Here are a few of the tools from my tool belt of life that help me quiet Visciousy, so it becomes nothing but a speck of dust of little importance…
1. Catch Myself in the Act: it has taken practice being conscious of the thoughts that are in my head, but with time I found that I can quiet the negativity that Visciousy so eloquently spews. As soon as I realize that the opinions of these so called protective thoughts are not of any benefit for my movement forward in life, I verbally say a cue to myself. It helps me to consciously catch myself in the act of leaning into destructive belief patterns. And has helped me to expand life immensely.
2. Practice Quieting the Mind: this is not only my belief, but also a scientific fact, that practicing the act of quieting the mind enhances peace and tranquility. The act of meditation actually assists our frontal lobe in developing the ability to harness the power that a quiet mind offers: stability, empowerment, and compassionate truth. And if you are thinking to yourself that there is no way you can get your mind to quiet down, start out slow. Maybe it is only a second at first, but with time the mind becomes comfortable with allowing a thought to dissipate. All those that have learned the art of meditation have struggled with learning how to quiet the mind. Trust yourself and let it be. With each thought that comes, let if float away just as easily…with no judgment, only appreciation.
3. Heal Old Wounds: Most definitely a place where Visciousy gained power was from a place of pain and hurt in my past. It was amazing how abuse — verbal and physical — lingered and created a mental block for moving forward…something that always seemed to have a slight hold on my life. It was only when I started healing these past hurts did I realize how much negativity came with those wounds and consequential negative beliefs about myself. As I have healed I have taken the power back. And Visciousy is happy to remain silent.
Written by Shanie Matthews
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