Finding a sense of calm amid chaos
During the past few days, I’ve been at Comic-con in San Diego, which appears to be among the most un-Zen places due to the crowd and multiple attention-grabbing distractions. I saw folks who appeared to be meditating, sitting cross-legged with closed eyes along the periphery. My approach to find calm amid the chaos was to channel my mind to focus on one thing at a time—the intricate hand stitching a teen had done on the back of her costume, the energy of the room when Will Smith and Margot Robbie stepped on stage to promote their new movie, a baby dressed as Star Wars droid BB-8, the enthusiasm my son had when he played a not-yet-available video game—instead of trying to take it all in at once. I found myself feeling happily immersed in and energized by the circus.
What are some ways you can promote peace—even in the most unlikely of places or circumstances?
This post would've been so helpful a year ago when I went to rock on the range. But after reading your story, I will certainly attempt it again in the future & think about ways I could enjoy it more- like staying away from the crowd surfers! Really enjoyed this post, Jenny! Also helpful to think about when driving in rush hour traffic :)
ReplyDeleteJen, thanks so much for your comment. Love your idea of applying this approach to rush hour traffic. Be well, J
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