Jan 19 • Reflections and Sharing
How do you push through the pile-up?
Yesterday morning, I decided to meditate before starting my day—it seems to be the best time for me. I slipped into a calm, relaxed state rather quickly, though I had to pull myself back from wandering thoughts a few times.
Afterward, I went straight to the gym. During my workout, I noticed my breathing—partly from exertion—and decided to focus on it. Then, I started paying attention to my body, specifically the muscles I was working. I realized I could recreate the same calm state I had reached earlier on the couch, but this time, while in motion.
It was incredible. As I focused on each muscle, I could almost “see” it moving in my mind, stretching and contracting. I became acutely aware of the electricity flowing through my body, and the connection between awareness and movement felt euphoric. It was an entirely new level of mindfulness, one that surprised me.
Fast forward to this morning—things felt very different. My mind was all over the place. “Wandering” doesn’t even begin to describe it. It felt like a bulldozer was shoving thoughts into my head faster than I could push them out. Staying focused on my breathing took every ounce of effort, and I couldn’t quite find that calm.
I’m planning to try again later and see if I can reset. In the meantime, I’m curious: how are others managing to let go of judgment, especially self-judgment, when things don’t go as planned?
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How do you push through the pile-up?
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