Getting your life in sync is something I strive for all the time. What do I mean? Do things ever seem to just go smooth and effortlessly? Or do they seem like a hassle and always hard? Maybe something in-between? My belief is the more in sync you are the more smoothly things go, Another version of this is to be 'in the moment'. Not being in a rush to be somewhere except where you are at. We often think about what we are going to do or what happened already. The future is unsure and the past is gone. Instead we should be enjoying now. It is a shame we frequently do not. It is understandable though. Many things in our life contribute to this feeling. I hope to touch on some of them over the next few weeks and months.
How do we get in synch? Many people have a lot of different answers to this. There are tons of self improvement books out there that vary on the subject. I would say your attitude and lifestyle can make a big difference in life feeling less erratic. I think keeping things less complicated is one way to attain better karma and peace in your life.
Many a great song has been recorded using 2 to 3 chords. In fact, I would argue that most of the 'hits' out there over the years are 3 chord tunes. Some of the great unknown or deep cuts as well. Progressive music has its place. I have a huge appreciation for it. If I want to chill it is back to the simple songs for me.
My prosthesis is basic. A good fitting socket, (that's the part your limb fits into), a pylon and a solid foot. If I get it wet, hear a noise or I beat the hell out of it, 99% of the time it is an easy fix or adjustment. Then I am back in business. I usually don't have issues, because it is basic there are less things to go wrong or fail.
My place. A small space with a bed, a futon and one chair. Actually some bar stools as well. They came with the place so I kept them. :) As las long as it does not get cluttered it's a peaceful and relaxing abode. All my life many people have tried to give me things that they think I could use. I think they are trying to be nice or helpful. Really they are just pawning something off on you they no longer have a use for. I always try to say no. If they insist, I eventually throw it out or donate it somewhere. Occasionally I find it is useful, Clutter gets me out if whack. Its extra stuff to organize and work around. It's my life not another person's to decide what is best for me. When your possessions start to possess you there is a problem.
I can prove it. We love our junk. There is a reason that self storage is big business in this country. Millions spent on useless crap people pay to store every year because they have an attachment to it for one reason or another. Not to mention garages all over the country cars can't fit into because they are full of junk. Usually an item has sentimental value or the feeling it is 'worth something' and it would be a waste to throw it out. The old saying "One mans trash..." comes to mind. Often it is on the 'I'm going to get to it list' for many of us. Yet it sits for months or years. Isn't it funny how good we typically feel when we clean and organize a space?
Grocery shopping can be a similar experience. Most of us buy things we don't need. If we kept it basic we would be so much better off. Way healthier for sure. Do we really need half the junk food we buy? They get us coming and going. Some of the items are junk we don't need to consume. Other items are sold as 'healthy' so you 'need' them to improve your life one way or another. Most of the time a whole foods natural diet is all you need. The rest is just marketing and manipulation.
I could go on and on about different ways we make things way more complicated in our life The point is I believe we would be better served keeping our lives more simple. Less stress. Less needless decisions to waste energy on. More time to focus on ourselves our health and our happiness.
By no means am I perfect or even good at the 'keep it simple' lifestyle, I will say that when I slow down and really think about what I really need, it usually makes a big difference in my happiness.
