Do you ever find yourself a bit overwhelmed by transformative data?
The more advanced and versatile we get, the more I find we juggle the paradigms of looking Down from an aerial perspective and Up from an earth-bound perspective.
After the above observation, you’ll likely find yourself having an “aha!” moment, and subsequently pondering a series of questions…
The dichotomy this creates is kind of vast, because how do you live in the moment, when you’re constantly synthesizing differing perspectives?
And how do you validate or interact with differing points of view?
If we’re constantly trying to analyze a sea of data and pick the right behaviors, where do we even start with sifting through (and making sense of) the countless information available at our fingertips…?
I suggest we go a different direction with approaching the subject.
Take the lesson as being an exposure to the fact that looking at the small picture isn’t good by itself (because we ignore the overlapping elements, and underlying issues) – and painting an aerial view (or larger picture) is important too.
It seems the takeaway from heaps of today’s data is that people are forgetting preventative wellness-care, and succumbing to the sick-care systems that are set in place.
So what can you do?
Incorporate more Big Picture elements!
Use any combination of the following: committing to 15-30 minutes of exercise a day, improving your nutritional habits and hydrating properly, getting on a more set schedule with eating and sleeping habits, being cognizant of various environmental details around you, and just being more observant. Practice as many stress-relief activities as you can.
Expand your empathy sensors and connect more with the individuals around you. Look people straight in the eye and smile for no reason. 🙂
Overcome the need for synthesizing big and small pictures, and become part of the interconnected intelligence that exists since long ago. Be more forgiving of yourself in regards to emotions, and heal in every way you can, at every opportunity. Breathe in deeply, and envision perfect health and abundant positivity in every fiber (or cell) of your being. Find whimsical enjoyment in daily life and further cultivate your attitude of gratitude!
And every once in a while (or more often) write something or color something.
Thank you!
Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle
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