Every day I get a daily reminder on my phone, through Sam Harris’s Waking Up App, called “Take A Moment?”. This daily notification contains a sentence or a very small paragraph with the goal of getting you to become present, remember what truly matters in life and (one of Sam’s favorites) remind you that all of this is impermanent: the good, the bad and life itself!
So, today I want to share a few of these with you, as food for thought for your Sunday and hopefully the week to come!
“Something not worth doing isn’t worth doing well. Notice those times when you’re poised to commit significant resources of time or attention to something, and take an extra moment to consider whether this thing is really worth doing.”
“Most of life is a struggle to make things better. Truly accepting the way things are in this moment is the foundation of psychological wellbeing.”
“Everything that has the nature to arise will also pass away.”
“Tame your mind. Benefit others. Steadily lessen negative emotions. Cultivate non-attachment. In doing so, find peace.”
I hope that one or more of these speak to you and help nudge you towards becoming more present and more aware.