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Something I’m trying to get better at is to be more intentional about everything e.g. I think I’ve come to the realization that I’ve wasted a lot of time and sp
by tempsy 7y ago
Something I’m trying to get better at is to be more intentional about everything e.g. I think I’ve come to the realization that I’ve wasted a lot of time and spent time doing things I shouldn’t be doing because I allowed myself to “drift” in ways that don’t help me at all.
I do not have a family or kids, but anything that helps families be more intentional with how they spend time with each other is a really good thing. I know growing up that was far from the case for me.
- coderintherye 7y agoTools are helpful for being intentional, but so is instruction. Regular meditation and listening to buddhist instructors can help you along this path. If your intention is to get better at being more intentional, then you are already halfway there!
- garmaine 7y agoWe shouldn’t need religion for this.
- Gene_Parmesan 7y agoMeditation isn't religious. Zen-style mindfulness is proven to be beneficial for stress, anxiety, and even some indicators of physical health. It just so happens that most of the best meditation instructors are Buddhist (to some degree).
- gmas 7y agoMeditation like what you described is a Zen Buddhist custom.
- zbentley 7y agoIntermittent fasting is also a custom with largely religious origins. It is also considered beneficial by many non-religious people. You can take the baby out of the bathwater.
- garmaine 7y agoIf that’s what you meant you should have said “listen to your meditation instructor.”
- arvinsim 7y ago> Something I’m trying to get better at is to be more intentional about everything e.g. I think I’ve come to the realization that I’ve wasted a lot of time and spent time doing things I shouldn’t be doing because I allowed myself to “drift” in ways that don’t help me at all. I disagree. Some things just need to be tried out to see if it enriches your life. Yes there will be regrets but there is always a risk for potential worthwhile pursuits. Not everything can be predicted.