I am a big fan of mindfulness. In fact, I teach mindfulness classes all over the world, but the concept I like most is practicing it in the quiet and peaceful setting of our own home. As we work on our own homes, we are learning how to use the space without interruption.
The most common way we work with the quiet in our own homes is to clear the space so that there is nothing but space. We spend a lot of time in our houses, and it makes sense that this space is a central locus for the actions we take. Once that space is clear, we turn on the TV and use the time to do our own thing.
The first thing we do is clear the space around the TV. If my wife and I set a new room apart from the rest of the house, it’s usually the best thing we can do to make our living space feel more spacious and uncluttered. It’s the only sensible way for me to set a new room for my work, so I make sure to do this before I start to read. It makes it seem like there is space everywhere.
In the same way that quietness is important, a space that is quiet is important. I try to set aside the time to myself every morning, and I try to leave the house by five-thirty. It is important to me to be in a space where I am quiet, because I spend more time in that space than I do with anyone else. I know I can take a break from the world, but once I go to bed, I need to stay in that space.
If you want to be in a space where you are quiet and not disturb others, you will probably have to work at it. We all need to set goals, to be honest with ourselves about where we think we are going. You can’t be in a space where you are always thinking about the next thing to do if you are not going to enjoy it. I can say that I have a passion for music, and that I am a musician, but I am also a writer.
You need to remember that you can take some time off, to do your own thing, but you also need to be aware of when you are taking time off that you might be distracted. It is important to set boundaries and stay disciplined when it comes to what you can and cannot do.
I don’t think you ever really leave the house, but I do think you can take some time off. I think it’s important to give yourself time off because you need to recharge, not only for yourself but also for you and your relationships, your health, your body.
I’ve heard that sometimes people don’t know when they are “on” and have to go into a “quiet zone”. I’ve noticed that people on a lot of different occasions forget to take a shower or change their clothes. That has also happened with people who are on vacation.
You can take several minutes or even several hours out of your day to take a walk or do something quiet.
I’ve heard from clients who have a hard time setting aside a specific amount of time to relax, a need to do something, or to feel a certain way. Many times it’s because they feel like they are being asked to do something too often. This is one of the biggest reasons why people find it so difficult to exercise regularly. There is no time to do anything else, so they find themselves being asked to do something.
