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Sometimes, More is More...

11/11/2021

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After last week’s share about how “Less is More,” I got thinking (as I tend to do), and considering that less is not always more.  For instance, after 3 nights of pretty rotten (and not nearly enough) sleep in the energy and noise that is New York City, having a solid night’s sleep in the peace and quiet of this neighborhood I live in reminded me just how delicious a long, uninterrupted sleep is and how much it benefits my whole being! 



The “more is more” reflection from my morning journaling:

What is it that I want more of in my life?  What do I want to cultivate more of?  More peace, more love, more sleep, more deep connection, more fun and laughter!  More ease, more presences, more space and breathing room…  more time for writing and the things that truly matter. 

More compassion and gentleness – less judgment and harshness – for myself and others.  More curiosity, less needing to be right or even to know. More wonder, more play.  More friendships that inspire and are mutually supportive.  More ease (I know I said that already – I see a theme!), less work and worry.  More time for contemplation and reflection – more deepening and listening to my own guidance and wisdom.

More time to play and prepare food that is more nourishing to my body, mind, heart, and soul.  More love – did I say that already?  More openness to possibility with less need to meet anyone else’s standards, to achieve, to prove, or even to do.  More being… here, feeling into this moment, appreciating what’s here, looking around and seeing the beauty, breathing in nature’s amazing breathtaking glory. 

More fresh air – less TV.  More quiet – less noise.  More trust, less fear, which means paying attention to whose voices and what influences I allow into my being.  More joy.  More permission – to be me, to follow my desires, to take time for the things that just plain feel good.  Just because. 

More deeply felt gratitude.  More embodying and living into the things I know intellectually – taking it beyond surface recitation and bringing it into my way of being, of living.  Filling up in ways that are truly fulfilling, nourishing, and supportive. More alone time to know what those are.  More discernment before I say yes or no. 

More heart, less head-guided movement.  More slowing down and less rushing to cram in more.  More acceptance of my physical, emotional, and very human limitations.  More acceptance in general – of the way things are, of other people and their paths and views.  But also more intolerance of the places that need it – intolerance where things desperately need to change.  More acceptance of the very imperfection of being a human.  More acceptance of what’s within my control and concern.  More allowing others to create and follow their own paths. 

More talking, less scrolling. More cards and letters, fewer texts. 

More rest, less busyness. 

More – finding more in subtle strength which leads to less need to shout or fight or prove anything.  More authentic presence and flow – less pretending and hiding. 

More having my breath taken away at the soaring of a bald eagle overhead (that’s twice this week!) More looking around so as not to miss these moments!
 
And, from after I got out into the world a little bit…
More integrity, less trying to scam people on Facebook Marketplace so that you can steal their phone number for some sort of up-to-no-goodness. (If that seems very specific, unfortunately, it is).

More pulling over and letting people pass when you can’t get up to speed and more letting people in when there’s a lane closure…

More general kindness, decency, respect, and humanity.  Less judgment and meanness. Please. 

More forgiveness and acceptance when someone’s running late.

More regular cleaning and clearing out so it’s not such a big job when I finally get around to it! 

More energy and the things that support that! More pausing, more support, and more ease.

I’m filled up just from taking the time to reflect and from making this list and feeling it permeate my soul.  Sometimes more is more, for sure.  I’m breathing that in in this space of deep quiet and expansive possibility. 

Your Invitation: 
Go ahead, play with it!  See what comes up for you when you think about “more is more.”  What do you want to cultivate more of?  And when you have more of___________, what do you have less of?  Or more of?  Please share with us in the comments what comes up for you!  I can’t wait to hear!! 

And, Your Gift:
This week, one of my very favorite people in the world and yoga teacher/yoga therapist extraordinaire, Cathy Dasson, from Moving with Presence, is offering us a beautiful Yoga Nidra Relaxation meditation.  We can certainly all benefit from more relaxation!!  Please give yourself this time. Please give yourself this gift.  Your nervous system will thank you (and so will your future self!). 
 

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Steve Aman
11/13/2021 08:54:24 am

Nice reflection!

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