Living in the Shade

"Chase Wisdom not Opinions"

I love living in the shade. No matter if it’s sunny or raining, there’s always a place for shade. The shade is the neutral state of existence in life. Whether good or bad Whether you're happy or sad I rest in the middle of acceptance. Both options are attainable, but choosing to be unbounded while recognizing what does or does not serve creates a healthy life balance. This neutralized shade of life allows people to not take anything for granted, no matter what the circumstances may be. There is a reason for every season. Why not identify and show appreciation for it all? Some situations we just can’t control, and that is OK. But if the focus is on things we can control, this can increase despair. It’s like knowing both sides of the coin and what will happen when it lands. You are prepared mentally, either way.

Your mind is the main source of your reality. But that same mind can also be quite deceiving. A leveled mindset is a shade of practice that may assist with the cons of the mind. In order to master this, you must first know that you are not always right. You must remain teachable, humble, and open-minded. A student of life. If you enter into life with a closed fist, how is it possible to receive? Why limit something that’s unbounded when you're beyond change or staying the same? There is no right or wrong way of existing and acting upon just that. Be faceless and always fresh. Have a daily renewal of the mind by letting go of expectations of the ego.

We, as human beings, tend to base decisions on emotions or logic. Let’s look at them both; thinking emotionally can be a natural, instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances or mood with others. Thinking logically is the act of analyzing a situation and coming up with a sensible solution. None of these methods are based on actual facts. What is factual is the evidence of life that is happening right now. It is not yesterday’s past fear of being hurt or tomorrow's imagined future. What’s happening at this very moment is not a prediction. It just is. I have an acquaintance that has a quote she continuously loves to mention. "Preparation meets opportunity." I agree with her. Accepting what is and acting upon the moment will get the process started. That initial thought creates an act, and that act will produce results. Take advantage of this very moment of stillness in your mind. Strive hard to bring awareness of your capabilities that will show how magnificent you truly are. We all have such busy schedules and obligations. But when is the time for you to just be still? Choosing life is a decision to be open to whatever comes your way. How should we do this?

Here are 5 ways to maximize your ways of living in your neutral state of existence.

1. Commit to what makes you unique

Identify and clearly see your aspirations and passions.

2. Recognize your advantages

Make a list of things you enjoy doing. Get advice from those you trust if you are unsure.

3. Things you can't change must be let go of.

Lose your need for control when it comes to change. Allow things to be as they are.

4. Set Goal and create a plan

Think about the desired result and write it down. Create an action plan with a reasonable deadline.

5. Celebrate your accomplishment now as if it already happened.

You are to show gratitude for what you’re doing right now to usher in the possibilities of completion. This will be considered your motivation.

In addition to this, I strongly suggest you start a daily gratitude journal. This journal can be a reference that you can refer to if you’re having a challenging day. It’s never too late to reset and start fresh. Be still and renew your mind and see how good it feels to live in the shade.