Murrow, acknowledges the need to attain the skill of self-discipline, and the understanding that a strong and healthy inner life is a conscious effort that is not easy, but powerfully rewarding when achieved. William Shirer, an American journalist and war correspondent, and notably, the first reporter hired by Edward R. It takes reflection and contemplation and self-discipline.” – William L. Admittedly, a good inner life is difficult to achieve, especially in these trying times.
“Most true happiness comes from one’s inner life, from the disposition of the mind and soul. The skill I needed to learn was how to harness it for constructive purposes and to recognize when it became destructive (when my mind would regress to its Lizard Mind tendency and spend time in the land of worrying and catatrophizing). However, because I knew and had many examples from my life journey that resulted from being reflective, thinking deeply about a project, life choice, or temporary dilemma, I knew there was great power in being reflective. Likely associated with being introverted, but because it was unconscious, overthinking could occur which was unproductive. Unconsciously, it has been my nature since I was a young girl, to reflect often. I happened upon an observation made by Paul Child, the husband of Julia Child, while reading Warming Up Julia Child: The remarkable figures who shaped a legend, while traveling the west coast during the first book tour for his wife, sharing in a letter with Avis DeVoto about the bustle in Southern California whose population was skyrocketing at the time, “‘So busy w/material consumption & social whirling,’ that they neglected reading and reflection.” It was his concluding clause of what he felt was lacking that immediately drew my attention: His prioritizing and valuing of as a regular pastime for a deeper appreciation of art and science, and well, living well, in his opinion. Whether you have ten minutes or an entire afternoon or day to give to quiet contemplation, otherwise known as reflection, when you choose to do so, you ground yourself, ensuring the next “step” in your life journey will be far more constructive and in alignment with a life of contentment. In order to love, lead, heal, and create, you must nourish yourself first.” -Louise Hay “Your soul needs time for solitude and self-reflection. You have 4 free post views remaining this month.īecome a Member and view posts without restrictions.
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