READY… “Not merely an absence
of noise, Real Silence begins when a reasonable being withdraws from the noise
in order to find peace and order in his inner sanctuary.” ~
Peter Minard
AIM… Turn Down For
What is the title of a popular song by Lil Jon and DJ Snake that ended up
being the 7th best selling track of 2014. With its catchy dance beat and synthesized
groove, you can’t help but turn UP the song in your car when it’s on the
radio. However, this song title also
makes me think about all the “noise” we allow in our lives that inevitably drowns
out the things that matter most. All
that extra noise causes stress, discontent and anxiety.
So, why should we turn down the
outside influences and eliminate all the distractions that capture our
attention? Let’s face it, we can all
admit there are things in our world that cause us to focus less on our
priorities and more on nonsense.
Agreed? Need a few examples? 100 extra unsolicited email advertisements,
vacation promotions and coupon offers in your inbox; every day. Video games and gaming apps. 200+ cable or satellite TV stations (and
still nothing worthwhile to watch.) Facebook. Instagram.
Twitter. Google +. Tumblr.
Snapchat. Get the idea?
When was the last time you left your
phone at home (without feeling naked) and stepped outside to listen to the wind
whisper through the leaves in the trees or the birds welcoming spring with
their sweet songs? Just that thought,
brings a sense of serenity and peace to my soul. So why in the world can’t we turn down the
noise? It’s a choice. It’s the new phenomenon called FOMO - fear of
missing out. What in the world are we afraid we are going to miss; Sweet
Susie’s meatloaf dinner picture or an episode of Modern Family? We must choose to disconnect and turn down or
turn off the things that cause us stress and strife, and choose to plug into the
means that enable us to feel joy and peace.
Shhhh, listen! It’s the sound of silence. Ahhh…..
FIRE! This week, choose one area where you can turn down
the noise in your life. Make a
commitment to delete something unnecessary.
You will feel relieved and free, guaranteed!
Be Excellent!
Lori
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