All of us operate on autopilot when we get too busy. We have a bunch of figurative signs calling for us to pay attention, offering an alternative path. Sometimes we don’t like these detours, but in each moment you can appreciate all the signs around you. This episode talks about being present to defy autopilot.
Last week, I was running errands with a friend and she was craving a cup of coffee. I don’t drink coffee, so I said we could stop by and then continue our day. As we pulled into the parking lot, my friend went to get her coffee and I stayed in the car to people watch. I wanted to appreciate the stillness of life’s small moments.
I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP168’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. As I was appreciating stillness and people watching, I noticed that every single person that approached the coffee shop would attempt to enter the door that’s on the right-hand side. However, none of these people noticed the BIG, YELLOW, NEON sign that said “Use Other Door” and fought to get the door open. After a few times, they would notice the sign and use the other door.
On our Wise Walk, I talk about being present to defy autopilot. You can disrupt the flow or the “usual” way you do things so that you take in the sights and signs of life. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:
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- Where in your life are you operating on autopilot?
- Where do you feel like you are frantically too busy with a pace that’s preventing you from being present?
- Where can you appreciate the neon signs in your life, slow down, and intentionally take detours?
- Are you ready to take that new path?
- Are you excited to see where this new path may lead you?
- Is it hard for you to shift gears and shift your energy for this new path?
We all find ourselves on autopilot from time to time. Let’s connect with the micro-moments we often don’t notice.
Shift your focus to appreciate what’s going on around you. Defy autopilot with these Wise Walk questions:
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- What did you do today where you felt disconnected?
- When you reflect back on that activity, what awareness do you gain that awakens you to do something differently?
- How can you gift yourself that ability to be present and in tune with your senses?
- Where can you let go of the habit of being distracted, and instead, participate in the present moment?
- Where in life can you meditate in the moment?
- Can you let your senses wash over you?
- Can you be more present in stillness and sit with it?
- Is your head in the game?
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In this episode:
[00:23] – Welcome to the show!
[02:01] – Where in our life are we operating on autopilot?
[04:17] – Mary Tess talks about what it means to be on autopilot in life.
[07:01] – “Let the activity be the activity.”
[08:36] – “I was zoned out in that moment.”
[11:01] – What did you do today where you felt disconnected?
[12:38] – Take in the sights and senses of the present moment.
[14:25] – Training to be in the moment to moment experience.
[16:16] – Thank you for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
- “Take in the sights and take in all of the senses of the current moment.” – Mary Tess
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