On this seventh day of my Facebook Challenge, I found my day to be an interesting Monday. I don't want to say it was a typical Monday, but more like, it was a Monday more that the entire morning, I was a step behind. Left purse at home, missed my first yoga class by an entire half hour, had run out of that key ingredient for a slow cooker recipe and despite all the careful prep after upgrading a computer, I was left without email that would not be addressed until the evening.
What can you do? I can tell you what I didn't do, seek Facebook for solace! I took it in stride. I laughed about it. I told my husband and my kids that I had a very silly day and then opened myself to hearing about their days....in a very present manner. THAT is a miracle.
One thing I did notice today was I was presented with a couple insertions to my life that knocked the wind out of me because they were so poignant to what I am experiencing and my state of mind:
1) This article by Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama. In particular this:
"I quickly noticed many positive results from the small changes I was making. By placing protective boundaries around special connection times each day, I was able to see, hear, and respond more lovingly to my family members. I went through my day feeling less conflicted, overwhelmed, and agitated. No longer dictated by the dinging demands of the device, my thoughts and actions were my own."
ALL. OF. THIS. I cannot explain it any better.
2) At the end of my most awesome yoga class (yes, I made it to the evening class! Yay!), during savasana, the teacher leaves us to rest, with our thoughts. Here is where she reminds us to "release what no longer serves you". YES! For me, now, Facebook is that thing.
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