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In the TV series “Elementary” Holmes decries, resist filling your mind with unimportant data. It works much better using less bandwidth.
For some reason we try to fill our mind constantly, avoiding being alone with our mind empty at all costs.
We will binge on TV, a hobby, constant worry or anything else than be alone with our mind.
Why?
Worthless trivia clogs the mind, think what trauma thoughts do to the minds ability to focus.
We can only focus on a finite amount of data at one time (bandwidth).
Think of our conscious ability at any moment as the contents of a glass container.
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Some basic functions are always present during waking hours, our defense mechanism, balance, motor skills, breathing and bodily functions, there to keep us alive and safe.
From here our choices decide how our life unfolds.
Anxiety, worry, doubt, resentment and fear take up valuable space.
These emotions can attract enormous amounts of thought and judgment filling our glass to capacity.
I know, my childhood PTSD filled my mind with constant worry and irrational fear.
No room was left for anything else.
Good emotions, joy and then happiness have no room to visit.
This described my suffering for decades.
Now, I have room, my glass rarely overflows.
My happiest time during the day is when I am focused, empty of thought and emotion, just observing what me eyes see.
Funny, a cool breeze, a perfect flower or a massive tree can bring a big grin and a peaceful feeling.
I like to think, but only when I am aware and directing where my thoughts go.
I refuse to ruminate or judge and am quick to let go of any judgment that happens automatically.
With my mind empty and focused in this present moment, I have an opportunity to be happy.
What fills your glass today?
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