Ok well not exactly, but something like that.
We are kind of like tuning forks and in order to play well in the band that is everyone around us, we have to be able to tune our instrument. I recently realized that I try to tune my instrument with the tune of others instruments. I'll pick someone I like and trust and adjust my wavelength to theirs. It works pretty well, except when it doesn't. I'm able to stay energized and in balance, so long as I am not met with any surprises. Then as soon as something changes, I realize I am not in tune with anything around me, and I am not in my own tuning either.
If instead, I am to tune my instrument by myself, without the help of others, I will know that I am in tune because I tuned myself in silence. I will not have picked up any strange tuning from friends whose instrument I'm using to help me tune. I will be able to face anything and keep my vibe going strong. When someone is out of tune, rather than getting confused, I will be able to help them tune their instrument if they need, and even teach them how to tune it themselves without my help. I will be healthy and at peace in any situation.
I think a lot of my issues come from not really slowing down and enjoying time by myself. Whenever I am "by myself", I'm actually watching or reading or listening to something by someone else. I'm talking to others online or engaging on steemit, whaleshares or other social media. I can do this for most of my day, but I really need an hour or two every day to just be by myself. Creativity is fine, writing or playing music. Mediation will be great. Someone suggested I start dancing or singing in my room, just to shake off the energy I've collected from being around others all day. I think this may be one of the unspoken benefits of exercise, so perhaps when I stretch, from now on I will do it in silence.
I just need some time each day where there is no one else, only me.
This realization came at a bad time, being that we are in the middle of #thebeast, but I think an extra hour a day won't hurt. I may take a few days off from blockchain after the beast is over, but knowing me it won't even last a day.
Keep your instrument tuned!
Totally hear you on this. I love the metaphor.
Although keep in mind that even when we are tuning an instrument, it is still in relation to an ‘other’. When I tune the strings on my guitar I’m also comparing it to the previous (lower) string and the harmonics; it’s always in relation.
It’s good to have the discordance every now and then, as it serves as a reminder to recalibrate. I find that time in the bush is what helps reset me.
What is this ‘beast’ of which you speak?
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Good point! Tuning is always in relation...but an instrument in tune with itself always sounds ok, if it still not in tune with itself, it cannot resonate at all with others.
I suppose this is why I like the chakra system as a way to understand the individual, I haven’t felt it energetically but even as ist a metaphor, it really works!
Oh, and the beast is kind of a challenge to post 14 times and comment 700 times in 14 days. We did it on whaleshares this time, I’m spending a bit more time there these days, trying to help them grow.
Yes spend more time writing and playing music 😄
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I’m trying! I will! Ah!
For me, the most beautiful part of the day is the walk back from the office to home. That's the time of the day when I am completely by myself. for some unknown reason, I feel excited even after a sh**y day. The same route, the same destination, but the feelings are different.
:-)
It’s a chance to tune, right? You know there won’t have to deal with other instruments so you can have a moment to focus on your. Right?
Exactly, That is the moment when I get lost in thoughts the most. So much so that I sometimes ends up feeling amused at myself and feeling amazed. I sometimes forgets that I am walking :-) towards home, it feels like I am walking with a friend and having a nice conversation. <3
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