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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Sitting On The Sidelines

Sometimes in order for us to get a better perspective, we need to sit on the sidelines. When we get overwhelmed with our busy lives, we lose perspective as to what is real, because we are too emotionally involved. We may often make hasty decisions because we are angry, frustrated, or tired. When we look at a problem from within, we can't see anything beyond what our experience tells us is happening. For some of us, it's difficult to take a step back because it would mean giving up the tenuous hold we have on our life. Keeping things neat and tidy seems to be the order of the day. Learning that standing aside and viewing things with an objective eye would be better for us in the log run, may be easier said than done. But that's what must happen in order for us to see the bigger picture. Know that by sitting on the sidelines and watching life go by is sometimes the best answer to our questions. Today, do some people watching. Observe how people's lives are etched in their faces. Some are quick to smile while others may have a permanent frown. Then look in the mirror and see what your face has to say about your life. Take a moment to think about how different your life would be if you sat on the sidelines every once and awhile.
Sit for awhile with me...

(As a doer, it's difficult for me to sit on the side if something is going on. Although I can see the value of "sitting on the side", it would be a work in progress. I think I'm going to try it today. Be more of a listener than contributing to every conversation that goes on around me. Deep breath. Let's see how it goes.)

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