Unplugged

With the turbulent weather, there are bound to be disruptions in the electric power grid. When we ‘lose power’, disconnected from the grid, it can lead to feelings of distress, boredom, and frustration because we are so used to always having everything available. However, when the electricity is off, it is a good time to tune into ourselves for a while.

“Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world.”

Hans Margolius

Being in a quiet room when there is usually background noise that we’ve learned to tune out can feel disconcerting. When we don’t have the usual distractions available to us, this gives us an opportunity to think more deeply, acknowledge and analyze how we are feeling, and actually plug into our own power source.

“We visit others as a matter of social obligation. How long has it been since we have visited with ourselves?”

Morris Adler

Just because part of the electric power grid is not available to some people doesn’t mean that it is completely unavailable. The power is always there, we just have to tap into it by making the right connections. The same thing applies to our own power. It is always available; we just have to tap into it.

“Only in quietness do we possess our own minds and discover the resources of the Inner Life.”

Helen Keller

Sitting in silence without distractions and allowing ourselves to relax and just ‘be’, may feel uncomfortable, especially if you’re not used to connecting with your inner self, but it is illuminating and gives us the opportunity to discover more about ourselves. We can also use the time to do things we normally may not do, things we may have put off until later. We may discover that by being ‘unplugged’ we can charge ourselves up in other ways and use our quiet time constructively. In fact, it may feel so nice to take a break from all the things that are constantly seeking our attention, that we may choose to spend a few minutes every day consciously choosing to disconnect with the outer world and connect with our inner self.

“Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.”

Louisa May Alcott