Grab the sage
Give unto others
Most humans really like to do things for others. Although not always seen as a sacrifice, it is possible that giving to anyone else could be a taking away from the giver. With an aversion to pain, healing in some manner is the underbelly of a request. Getting what we want results in a freedom from the issue and a more positive outlook. This all starts with a conscious desire to do the right thing and not just self-pleasing. Sometimes we do what we think we can and sometimes we do what we think we can’t.
Drama brings trauma
Actors are everywhere. You come into contact with them all the time and you even play a part everywhere you go. The best way to see your title in the world is to pay attention to your lines. There are different scripts for work, home, church, shopping, vacation and other activities. Think about how you engage with others in each of these venues. There are well-practiced ways to speak, expectations to understand and roles to play. The costumes vary according to the environment. It’s like every day is Halloween. The challenge is creating a spirit that can master the mindset that every opportunity to interact is a chance to engage with another human. This often requires the biggest sacrifice of all, our time and attention. If you can practice on those closest to you to start, you will see instant benefits. You will automatically seem more interested and appreciative. Making others feel important may be the most decisive role we play in life. Stop, pause, make eye contact and listen. Think of it as an intermission.
Offer it up
It’s safe to say that we are all judgey. Humans have opinions about everything. It is amazing how easy it is to look around and determine what is good or bad. That skill has kept humans more alive than dead. It is hard-wired into us so we don’t munch on the poisonous berries. We might not want to get rid of that ability, but we can use it more deliberately. This essential skill can help us pick up much needed practice to steer our needs and wants into the most desirable efforts. When you think about all of the tasks you do every day without thought, it is a good bet that some of them aren’t as useful as they were once. The best pose to take to help out with this judgement is to pretend you are looking at someone else’s life. It’s always easier to cast aspersions at the silly focus that other humans think is important. Looking at the list and chuckling a little will help. There will be insulting questions you can ask yourself about the inane choices you make on how to use your precious time. Even rearranging helps. If you have never thought about designing your life, now is a fabulous time. Some of it has been out of fashion for a long time.
Reread this
What makes you smile without gritted teeth? You are a beautiful human spirit. Think about the last time you smiled for no reason. Now think about the last time you smiled for a real reason. It may not be best to keep score. But it is best to consider that your spirit is designed for fun. For happiness. For being whatever you really want to be. If you have been not taking advantage of the fact that you have one finite life that is going to end at some point and you still haven’t had enough fun, please pause right here. You deserve the best life has to offer. Your spirit wants to run and play. Help it out. Figure out what needs to happen to lighten up your burdens and smile all the time. For no reason but for all the reasons.
Put a bigger than necessary smile on your face and walk around giving it away. Most humans will smile back. Could there be any better reason to smile?
