Mindfulness: Efficiency of Thought, Feeling, Speech and Movement in Music, as in Life
Most of us are trying perhaps, to maximize our energy and do as much as we can in our “limited” time. Both are worthy goals, but it would be good to remember that before this, we may consider where and how we spend the time/energy we have at this moment. Mindfulness and some associated practices, such as T’ai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and Sound Healing, can help in this worthy endeavor. By focusing on the present moment, we can distill what is important, so we can choose how we spend the energy and time we already have, first. It may surprise many of us, that far from having the time and energy to do everything that our lives demand, we find we have much time and energy to do many/most of the important things in our lives, though. Making sure we say “Yes” to the important things in our lives, helps us not to focus so much on the less important ones.
Paraphrasing an old story, the student approaches the master/teacher, and asks “How can I achieve enlightenment/peace/success/etc.?” The master responds “Meditate half an hour every day.” The student observes “But master, I don’t have that much time!” The master wisely replies, “Then my son, in that case, meditate two hours every day.” A lesson for us all!
As a musician, through mindfulness I am reminded of these principles, as I search and use efficiency of movement when playing my guitar, as a way to better practice and perform my music, as well as record it.
I offer guidance & coaching in mindfulness as a certified T’ai Chi instructor, now for over 30 years, as well as with Meditation & Sound Healing/Music. I combine this experience with my work as an engineering manager in as many years, mostly in high technology companies, so I understand day-to-day realities & deadlines, as a coach & Team Facilitator, as well as a Seven Habits of Highly Effective People trainer & Facilitator. Contact me if you’d like to get started on this journey, or refocus if you are already on it.
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