At some point we’ve all wondered whY.
whY are we here? whY do some people suffer and struggle while others seemingly have it so easy? whY are some people able to enjoy their lives, contribute to their communities and be a role model for their families and for generations to come? While others seem to stumble about without success?
Let’s try a short exercise to help you switch to a better life.
Think back five or seven years and recall the drama that was going on in your life. Think about whatever it was that made you sad, anxious, or overwhelmed. If I were to hazard a guess, I would say that you’re struggling to come up with all of them. But there were one or two events that you remember, probably vividly. These are what I call monumental life events. Perhaps it was the loss of a beloved family member or friend, a personal trauma, physical or mental like moving house, divorce, or the breakup of a meaningful relationship. Take a few more minutes and think back even further and note those monumental life events you have experienced. Write them down in your journal. By the way, my best friend, Ed says it’s time to start a journal if you don’t already have one!
Now, take note of how you feel when you recall these monumental life events. Consciously seek something positive from the experience. Something you have learned and think about how you’ve grown from that experience. It may even be something simple like the fact that you have let go – the suffering or the pain or a feeling of being worthless. These events are worth remembering because you came through them. Now rack your brain and see if you can remember all the details around that event. Not so easy, hey?
The stresses, concerns and worries are diminished in your psyche. They are no longer relevant. This is important because whatever you are going through right now is also surrounded by disturbing details. The point is that, down the line, they won’t matter anymore. So why give them so much time and energy now?
Let the meaningless and mundane, go.
How do you know if it’s meaningless and mundane? Ask yourself: “is this serving me in any way?” and if the answer is “no”, then let it go.
From today, start asking yourself “whY?” as much as possible and begin processing only that which is in your best interest. This is one of the key principals of the YQ practice.
Take care and be blessed,
Col
The Y
is all about You
The Y symbolises an antenna and is a reminder that what we radiate (our energy, efforts, thoughts and intentions), is what we attract, multiplied. It also, as an antenna reminds one that what we look for or tune into, we will pick up on, notice and experience, (just like an antenna for a receiver, the “frequency” we tune into will always control the message or experience we will attract).
So true! A friend once shared something with me that I use over and over when I am stressing – ask yourself, “Will this matter in 5 years’ time?” – if not, don’t let it matter too much now either!
Thank you for your reflection on this D.
It’s a programmed response, almost, that often has me overreact to something. By applying some #YQ practice, it allows me to better assess and respond or act more appropriately. This also put me more in control and overall improves my sense of well-being. I appreciate you taking the time to comment on the post.
– Col