Stopping Without Guilt

Have you ever been so committed to an activity that you would only be absent if a crisis arose, something truly important that demanded more of your time? Do you ever fail to be present when there is no reason for your absence except the decision to be absent? Why not decide to take a momentary step off the treadmill "without" having a reason?

Music: The Higher Mind - by Narek Mirzaei of Music of Wisdom.
Photo by Sage Friedman on Unsplash

Reviews

Brillant. I’ve listened to many talks on this topic. This one hits the nail on the head. One of the things I appreciate and enjoy about your tracks Tony, is that you give time for reflection. So needed. Thank you always for your wisdom and generosity. Namaste.

Tony, another snippet to treasure and keep as a guide.
I always worried I would be bored and dull in retirement, and I’m sure that’s what started me off on the quest for constant activity. Part-time job, activities where I can seek new friends, commitments, errands…the list is endless.
For a while I kept to including a weekly “lazy day” as Thich Nhat Hanh advised on one of his CDs. But they dwindled, too.
Thanks for reminding me why I feel so tired and compelled so much of the time. I really do need to incorporate some STOPPING into my days!
Thank you so much for all the common sense and kindness.
Donna

I can't tell you how timely this meditation was for me. I've just left my fairly cushy but busy job of 8 years to join a small startup part-time, and it's hard for me to give myself permission to detach from everything. Thank you for this gentle and kind reminder that it's OK to stop, and we don't have to seek forgiveness.

Yet another great time to stop and pause and reflect

Tranquil moments such as these are my salvation in these times. 🙏🏻