Untailored Thoughts
As the water poured over my naked body in the shower this morning I started thinking about the amount of water that is wasted. The previous night I had turned on our sprinkler system to water our lawn and garden. The earth was cracking in some parts so I figured I could the plants a reprieve from the heat. I knew rain was in the forecast but, not knowing how much, I decided to water anyways.
It is pouring outside now.
Last year I wrote about how surprised I was that the previous owners of our house had consumed over 1000 litres of water a day during the previous twelve month period.
As I finished my shower (quickly!!) my mind wandered a bit more and started thinking about how much of our daily life is set to automatic. By allowing our actions, reactions and thoughts to be automatically acted out and formed for us we take decisions and act in ways that are out of context. It prevents us from taking the time to look, hear, feel, smell and touch the moment. To understand its particular needs. Our actions are consequently not tailored to the moment. They are not customized and therefore not as effective as they could have been.
The child's voice nears the familiar whining pitch - we react by ignoring the words and scolding for whining.
The boss asks for a report - we produce it without questioning the reason.
The alarm clock rings, we get up, but on our right slipper first, grabbing our glasses with our left hand and walk to the bathroom to start the routine - we are not even aware of the actions.
We order the super-sized meal because it is a deal - we don't remember that last time we felt stuffed and sick.
We read on the bus because that is what we do - but we don't remember what we read.
Let's stop and be conscious of our actions, reactions and thoughts. Let's feel the moment so that we can tailor it and make it meaningful.
The sprinkler system had been set to automatically water three times a week for twenty minutes. We have set it to manual.
Let me know what you think about what you have just read. Please and thanks!
It is pouring outside now.
Last year I wrote about how surprised I was that the previous owners of our house had consumed over 1000 litres of water a day during the previous twelve month period.
As I finished my shower (quickly!!) my mind wandered a bit more and started thinking about how much of our daily life is set to automatic. By allowing our actions, reactions and thoughts to be automatically acted out and formed for us we take decisions and act in ways that are out of context. It prevents us from taking the time to look, hear, feel, smell and touch the moment. To understand its particular needs. Our actions are consequently not tailored to the moment. They are not customized and therefore not as effective as they could have been.
The child's voice nears the familiar whining pitch - we react by ignoring the words and scolding for whining.
The boss asks for a report - we produce it without questioning the reason.
The alarm clock rings, we get up, but on our right slipper first, grabbing our glasses with our left hand and walk to the bathroom to start the routine - we are not even aware of the actions.
We order the super-sized meal because it is a deal - we don't remember that last time we felt stuffed and sick.
We read on the bus because that is what we do - but we don't remember what we read.
Let's stop and be conscious of our actions, reactions and thoughts. Let's feel the moment so that we can tailor it and make it meaningful.
The sprinkler system had been set to automatically water three times a week for twenty minutes. We have set it to manual.
Let me know what you think about what you have just read. Please and thanks!
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