It May Shock You to Recognize Your Three Greatest Distractions
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It May Shock You to Recognize Your Three Greatest Distractions

Let's get right to the point. According to Michael Singer, author of Life Untethered, your three greatest distractions are:

  • Your emotions
  • Your thoughts
  • What happens in the world around you

Wait a minute... these three elements basically comprise the sum total of our daily existence. How can they be distractions?

The implication is that "you" are none of these things, that you exist at a more fundamental level.

The good news is: I can prove it.

Take five minutes at the end of this paragraph to sit quietly in a room by yourself. Turn off all your devices, so nothing can interrupt you. Empty your mind of thoughts and emotions. Just be totally still. Do it now.

———————

Welcome back! Did you cease to exist? When you eliminated your emotions, thoughts and the outside world, did "you" disappear?

Of course not.

There is more to you than these three elements. To be precise, your most profound truths lie beyond those "distractions". They exist at a deeper level.

Singer suggests that when you more past these distractions and achieve a deep level of inner clarity, every moment that unfolds before you exists for you to serve it.

"The highest life you can live is when every single moment that passes before you is better off because of it. Serve the present moment with all your heart and soul. Imagine what the world would be like if everyone did that."

May you have a spectacular new year, and may you uplift every person who passes before you.

Bruce Kasanoff is founder of The Kasanoff Institute.

Alodia Endrinal

Student Personnel Services Secretary at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

2 年

Well some ideas here matters but when you are facing your greatest battle...cancer..I am not sure how you will be able to focus on to what you really wanted to do or should I say whatever goals you need to accomplished...of course, you will be facing difficulties but still if your are that determined, everything is possible...

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Cynthia 辛西娅 Lawley 劳利

Senior Director, Global Population Health

2 年

Beautiful. As usual.

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Thomas Jackson

Speak Truth to Power

2 年

It depends on where you get your news. Some networks act like Fentanyl did not exist until Joe Biden was inaugurated. There is a fear machine and they really don't care about resolving any issues as long as the stockholders are happy.

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Jose Vitorelli

Leading Trade and Logistics Head with Strategic Vision and Global Expertise

2 年

Really Great Ideas, Bruce, All the best.

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Nadhu K

Highly capable and seasoned IT Professional, over 12 years of rich experience in leading and projects delivery. Seeking to leverage my knowledge and experience in bringing insight and leadership excellence to raise ROI

2 年

Absolutely true, but there is one thing that everyone should really look out in some time of our life is a. What is the reason for our birth on this earth? This will really help in understanding ourselves and the reasons for our presence on this earth. Not an easy one but an attempt should be made. Once you start nature's force will guide based on our commitment and dedication in a gradual manner in linearity with our absorption. Important Skill : Patience

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