When my body is physically ill (i.e. with a cold or virus), my ego buys a Southwest ticket and flies away...
For a short vacation.
First it does a little temper tantrum- "What? Sick again? This is ridiculous! You are supposed to have a good immune system. Now you may have to postpone plans and you certainly can't surf this week."
I bet you are laughing. The Ego can be pretty immature and negative.
But this happened to me Monday morning. I woke up with a cold, exhausted. After a few negative thoughts, I have been in a state of peace and surrender.
Still working each day,
Normal, typical schedule.
But not over-booking myself.
Not creating super high expectations for myself.
Just taking one task on at a time.
Yes, because I am physically tired I must take life one moment at a time.
Just this e-mail.
Just this phone call.
Just this one appointment right now.
The typical mind chatter- "Hurry, do more, do better; Should I do x, y, or z after work?" has flown away with the Ego,
on its little vacation,
Leaving me with pure presence.
Which is such a gift.
So I will set my intention on extending my Ego's vacation as long as possible,
Even when good health returns.
If you have noticed yourself caught up in "the rat race" and you are feeling harried, stressed, and negative,
Get online and start checking airfares.
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