“Start where you are.
Use what you have.
Do what you can.”
–Arthur Ashe.
Any questions?
I love this message by Arthur Ashe. It assumes that every moment is a new moment, we have everything we need, and there is always something we can do.
Here’s a one-minute clearing practice you can try…
- Is there something you’re doing right now that can wait?
- Is there something you can do right now that would be a better use of your time?
- Is there something you can do right now that better matches your energy level?
If you notice a “yeah, but…” forming like a cloud in your mind, simply observe it, give it space to balk, notice what it feels like to follow a new impulse to switch gears (or not), and move on.
Need another quick hit of clearing inspiration? Go to Start Where You Are – 2 … and start where you are … again.
Photo: Russell Davies, Google Images
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It reminds me of my favorite quote: Bob Dylan’s “I was just doing what i could where I was with what I had.”
am busy trying now to clear out excess baggage I have been carrying around for years. Feels great making some progress. Only wish I were younger and had more energy. I definitely advise one to start young and keep it going. Rita Hopkins
I do not understand what all this is about