I heard a story about a man from an indigenous tribe in West Central Africa visiting the U.S. for the first time. After they landed his guide brought him into the downtown area and he took his first walk in a busy U.S. city. After a few minutes the man turned to his guide and asked a fascinating question. He asked "Why is everyone running when no one is chasing them?" A stunning question that exposes the frantic pace of our culture as seen from an outsider.
Most of us have grown used to this frantic pace and simply step into the quick flow and match the pace of those around us. When we go out of town and spend some time in a rural setting and then come back into the city it is very easy to note the heightened density and the heightened irritability as we make the transition from rural to city. Driving up Route 95 through Virginia you can see and feel the gradual and intense build up of traffic and angst as you near the Washington D.C. area.
This frantic pace plays havoc on our ability to find calmness. Finding calmness requires a relaxed mind and a relaxed body. A frantic pace limits both.
TRY THIS
Carve out 15 minutes of calmness. Use that fifteen minutes to simply sit quietly. Be aware of what stories might pop into your mind during this experiment. Smile at them.
Join us next Tuesday for another look at Feeling Good in a Red Pill World. Men are good! As are you.