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Pausing
to reflect may seem counter-intuitive. Often
we want to move forward, to work hard and succeed at whatever it is we endeavor. But the most productive way to
do so may be to simply stop working for a while.
When we remove ourselves from the frenetic pace of day-to-day life and business, we can begin to see clearly what
is really going on--both within ourselves and in our worlds. We can become more fully present. We can make room
for new solutions and ideas to germinate, take root, and rise to consciousness.
Consider the following thoughts by Richard Carlson (excerpted
from his book Don't Worry, Make Money):
"Reflection is one of the most underused
yet powerful tools for success. It is
a passive way to pinpoint solutions and strategies with the least amount of effort or wasted energy. It's the opposite
of 'trying too hard,' of forcing an answer. Reflection is more a matter of allowing an answer to unfold right before
your eyes, often with little or no effort on your part.
One of the benefits of reflection is that it enables us to get our egos out of the way. In a quiet state of mind
we are able to see things clearly including our own contributions to problems, new ways of doing things, and the
ways we get in our own way. Reflection allows us to sense our self-imposed limitations and some of the blind spots
in our thinking."
What are some of the benefits
of mindful simplicity?
Why should we pause to reflect?
- to reduce stress
- to prevent burnout, fatigue, and chronic illnesses
- to sustain resilience through life changes
- to improve relationships
- to tap your inner wisdom and intuition
- to identify life priorities
- to cultivate mindfulness
- to improve focus and concentration
- to enhance productivity
- to spark your creativity
- to improve confidence and inner strength
- to deepen your faith
- to restore balance
- to enjoy and appreciate life to its fullest
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