Email: Tired of trying hard at work/home, rushing. No idea what to do? (Japan)
Empathetic. Sometimes, we feel tired in a cycle of trying too much. Everywhere, people including me, are rushing to the next moment. Not trying hard is seen as the worst. Sounds counter-intuitive?
But, there’s a beautiful lesson in nature. Does a cherry tree try to blossom? Does a lotus bud in a lake rush to bloom? It just is. Flows. Allows. Why are we always trying so hard? Maybe, there’s a sense that the present moment – now is not okay, not enough. An underlying restlessness that wants more quickly. More knowledge, more impact, more acknowledgement. Overwhelming.
Ironically, when we’re truly present, aware & responsive to this moment, everything is natural. The key is letting go of excessive expectations, stress. Storms get tired too, so gracefully hold on. Feel this moment as it is. Breathe. Believe with self-compassion. We may feel a little more alive, peaceful, balanced. How do we feel when we stop rushing moments? Allow this moment to unfold just as it is meant to be.
Maybe, something new emerges? A creative way of seeing things. An insight. An instinct. An intent. An inspiration. An idea. Vitality. Clarity. Hope. Wonder. A wise way forward.