Understanding Where We Are To Walk Forward.
How do we know where we're heading? Are we on a balanced and harmonious path? Did we offer compassion as we walked our path? Where may we improve?
As with all personal growth it's important to look back and reflect from where we were to where we are and to determine what, if any, adjustments need to be made.
Reflection is our way to see where we started to where we are presently.
As the year begins to come to a close and a new year is approaching December offers us a more opportune time to self-reflect.
Self-reflection can be difficult for some since it requires us to look at ourselves with honest, non-judgmental awareness. We tend to view all that we do through our own lenses without the benefit of the ones we come in contact with.
Our memories are not vaults nor are they hard-drives capable of recalling memories on a whim so trying to recall details from an entire year in a few days can be daunting. It's expected that we forget details, emotions, and thoughts about certain instances. and the further away from the moment the less we may be able to recall accurately.
Our memories are not vaults nor are they hard-drives capable of recalling memories on a whim so trying to recall details from an entire year in a few days can be daunting. It's expected that we forget details, emotions, and thoughts about certain instances. and the further away from the moment the less we may be able to recall accurately.
So to help with this introspective task it helps to have something tangible in-hand.
This is where journaling comes in which is an easy way to help record feeling, thoughts, and many other details about a particular event or day in particular. Even if you didn't write an entry every day but only a few times a week is better than not having anything. We can also include what others may have said to us so we may consider their perspective as well.
Depending on the number of entries listed your review may take several days or weeks, but that was the point right? To capture the precious, joyful moments of your life, the mundane moments, as well as those hard and upsetting times as well.
Depending on the number of entries listed your review may take several days or weeks, but that was the point right? To capture the precious, joyful moments of your life, the mundane moments, as well as those hard and upsetting times as well.
As you progress through your review you may even find that what was initially considered mundane really had a more significant meaning.
As you review your entries here are some examples of what your reflection could look like:
| - Was I as compassionate to myself and others as I could have been? |
| - Did I offer forgiveness as often as I should have? |
| - With the coming of the New Year how may I offer compassion and forgiveness more freely? - Did I walk with mindful awareness as often as I could have? - Was I as forgiving to myself and others as I truly believed I was? |
Maybe you can tally up times that you offered compassion to someone in need, or when you were offered compassion when you were in need. Whatever your intentions were for the previous year, this is a wonderful time to assess them and make the necessary adjustments. Or, if you were satisfied with what transpired perhaps it's time to consider where to go for the upcoming year.
Remember, your path is an endless journey of compassion, love, and awareness with yourself and others around you.
Wishing you peace and ease,
Vladimir
Blue Lotus Meditation and Mindfulness Center is a registered 501(c)(3) religious organization.
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