Open Space | Mindful Motivation

Today, we will explore something that I find incredibly liberating: Open Space. Take a moment to settle in. Breath in… and out.

In our lives, we often find ourselves feeling restricted. Restricted by our thoughts, worries, to-do lists, and expectations. It can feel like we're living in a tiny, crowded room. But what if we could cultivate a sense of openness and spaciousness, even in the midst of all that chaos?

For me, Openness is about being willing to see things from different perspectives, to be curious about what's unfolding, and to let go of the need to have everything figured out. It's softening our grip on our opinions and being receptive to new information and experiences.

Spaciousness is about creating a sense of inner roominess. It's about allowing our thoughts and feelings to arise and pass without getting too caught up in them. It's about recognizing that we are more than our thoughts; we are the vast space in which they occur.

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Today, We will explore something that I find incredibly liberating, Openness and spaciousness. Take a moment to settle in, Breathe in and out. In our lives, We often find ourselves feeling restricted. Restricted by our thoughts, Worries, To-do lists and expectations. It can feel like we are living in a tiny, Crowded room. But what if we could cultivate a sense of openness and spaciousness, Even in the midst of all that chaos? For me, Openness is about being willing to see things from different perspectives. To be curious about what's unfolding and to let go of the need to have everything figured out, One day at a time. It's softening our grip on our opinions and being receptive to new experiences. Spaciousness is about creating a sense of inner room. About allowing our thoughts and feelings to arise and pass without getting too caught up in them. It's about recognizing that we are more than our thoughts. We are the vast space in which they occur. Think about a time when you have felt most restricted. Maybe it was when you were holding on to a strong opinion or when you were feeling overwhelmed by a difficult emotion. What was that like for you? I know for me, It often feels like my chest is tight, My breath is shallow and my mind is racing. Now think about a time when you have felt a sense of spaciousness. Maybe it's when you were in nature, Looking at a vast landscape or when you were deeply absorbed in a creative activity. What was that feeling like? For me, I feel like I can breathe more deeply, My mind is calmer and I have a sense of peace. The practice of cultivating openness and spaciousness isn't about trying to eliminate difficult experiences. It's about changing our relationship with them. It's about learning to hold them with more awareness and less judgment. One way I like to think about it is like this. Imagine your thoughts and feelings are like clouds passing through the sky. Some clouds are dark and stormy, Some are light and fluffy, But they all eventually pass. We don't have to get carried away by them, We can simply observe them as they come and go. Cultivating openness also involves being willing to be vulnerable, To step outside our comfort zone and to embrace the unknown. It's about trusting that we can handle whatever comes our way, Even if it feels challenging or uncomfortable. And spaciousness can be cultivated through breathing and mindfulness. It's about creating moments of stillness in our day, Where we can be simply present with ourselves without needing to fix anything or change anything. As we move through our day, Bring a little more openness and spaciousness into our lives. Let's be curious about what's unfolding. Let go of the need to have everything figured out, And create room for thoughts and feelings to arise and pass. Take a deep breath in and out. And when you're ready, You can slowly open your eyes, Carrying the sense of openness and spaciousness with you. Remember, There's an open, Wide space within you, Waiting to be explored. Thank you and have a beautiful day.