13/04/2024
Hello friends 👋🏻 It’s been quite a while since I popped anything on here for various reasons. I may experiment with this platform over the next few months and see what feels nourishing to share and contribute here.
A part of my process over the last few weeks has been allowing the concept of ‘experimenting’ to inflitrate more of my life. Viewing choices, what I put my energy to, goals etc, through the lens of experimenting.
What I am finding with this mindset is there is less attachment of ego to outcome. What I mean is, I am less likely to see things “not working” as failure but instead see it as an outcome that I can have choice over moving forward. Whether I need to alter something within myself, my environment or even the goal itself. Another sneaky gem with the experimental outlook is, I am more likely to ‘give something a go’ where I might otherwise have held back.
The experimental mind, sets the conditions for possibilities. Any outcome then offers learning, opportunities for refinement and discovery. With that I find there is more openness and an easier flow to our inner world.
So what about that sport you’ve always wanted to try? What about changing your routine to incorporate something different? What passion wants more expression? For me, as I recover from serious illness, I am finding more peace and encouragement by ‘experimenting’ with my body’s ability and limitations. Don’t get me wrong, I do get frustrated at times when I have walked too far and then subsequently ache. However when I get over that, I can then reassess the experiment and make adjustments for next time. I find there is less judgement on my body’s capacity and the accompanying frustration, therefore allowing more room for curiosity to find annother way with compassion. So here’s an invitation to explore, get curious and envision possibility.
Why not experiment with an experimental attitude?