Awakening in Time

The teacher recommended limiting my reach to as far as my least able limb could go.

remember that we have needs, and keep a strong connection with our inner core.

This is a pattern for me, and for many people who are capable, eager, and willing to do what they feel they need to do. We extend ourselves far beyond our capacity to hold the center.

I can extend myself quite a bit. My teacher, however, reined me in. I was going too far. Although I could stretch quite a ways, I was going far beyond where my center could hold.

those little tasks that do fit never end! Changing this pattern helps us get to the heart of things and do what’s important.

When we can’t seem to engage with what’s before us all we may need to do is set a time limit. Working within a boundary sharpens our focus.

We can get into those big tasks, like deciding to change jobs, without going on a weekend retreat—

Task boundaries that are too soft compromise focus.

Short sessions help us gingerly get into the big project. Our first session may be nothing more than taking a general view and figuring out where to start.