I had a wonderfully intense weekend. I travelled to D.C. for the Womenās March. There are no words to describe what an amazing experience that was. I may try later, but for now Iām still processing. The crowds. The energy. The jubilance and defiance. The democracy in action.
Last night I was on the phone, detailing my experiences to one more person, and I realized how tired I was. Completely drained. While the March was incredible, and Iām so glad I went, I was spent.
āI have to go,ā I said. āI need to watch mindless TV.ā
I recently started watching The Crown. First, I love anything historical, and second I love anything with Matt Smith in it. (Iām a Dr. Who fan.) All I wanted to do last night, and tonight in fact, was to sit in front of the TV and be entertained.
In my work I talk a lot about mindfulness. In my life I do my best to practice mindfulness. And thereās also a time and place for mindlessness.
When Iāve been working very hard and going very fast. When Iāve been dealing with emotional situations, both in my own life and in the lives of my clients and friends and family. When Iāve been tapped, and Iāve given much ā if not all ā of what Iāve got to give. Thatās my time for mindlessness.
Thatās my time to enjoy without thinking too hard. To laugh. To be amused. To be engrossed.
To be mindful and intentional in my mindlessness.
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Now you’re talking. I go for mindlessness all the time.
Mindlessness is a gift. š