I’ve noticed, and maybe raved on a bit about, how since returning to the ’9-5 answering to the man’ working world, I have lost that magical part of myself I discovered largely after having Monte.
That side of myself that noticed dragonflies perching still for too long; had wonderful life lessons presented to me clearly on a daily basis, and noticed gifts from the ‘other side’.
After the ‘pause’ that is new Motherhood – it seems you are again flung into the world of deadlines, punctuality, greed, keeping up with the Jones ‘, while battling with a technology explosion.
Everybody is hooked up, in touch, permanently, nothing is sacred, private – we are deeply involved in the minutiae of each other’s lives. I am starting to think we are so caught up in the novelty of all this that we have lost touch with our ability to just, be – exist, not have to know everything about each other (says I writing a blog and frantically updating my status).
Modern life is leaving little room to receive a message from the Universe, how could we hear it over our beeping i-phone, the blaring television, or the latest youtube videoclip sweeping the nation.
I am in the thick of it – but the novelty is wearing off. I am starting to miss the pause, the silence, the moment where you notice what ‘is’.
I’m missing my messages from Dragonflies and rainbows.
How about you? Are you in the thick of it? Or do you have a way to access the quiet?
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There’s no escaping it Sharni-but rather to endeavor to create what you need despite the busyness of the world. One thing that helped me to some good measure was that I gave up Twitter about 12 months ago and I haven’t looked back. For me it was a pressure I didn’t need and I don’t miss it. Recently I had a 48 hour break at a peaceful monastery where I read, slept and meditated. On the second morning I woke up and felt like ‘me’ for the first time this year. I’ve really missed me too this year and I am trying to carve some quicker pathways to me so that I can stay in touch with myself. There is no easy answer to your quest..all we can do is notice and adjust and try to find the balance we need.
I agree Sharni. I have deleted most of my social networking profiles, blog and trying to re-connect with the stillness within. It’s working a treat. I also wanted to re-connect meaningfully with those who are important in my life, whether that be by phone, email or in person. I have rediscovered the joy of living “slowly” and don’t miss the world of status updates in the slightest :)