I, occasionally being directed by a friend, or some random link, which leads to a Ted talk. Many times the title of the talk or blog will sound something like this: “What the Universe Wants for You!” or “Become Mindful and accessing the Universe”. I’ve never had that “aha” moment from listening or reading something online.
Which brings me to a couple of words that perhaps should only be used by the Dali Lama, who I suspect would know the meaning of both, but certainly would move on quickly to something else before I fell asleep. The words Universe and mindfulness have been so overused that when I see or hear them in someone’s blog or talk, my gag reflex will kick in first, and I’ll click off.
Some people seem to embrace these words like they discovered them first on one of the sleek black shelves alongside some high-priced sweaters at Fred Segal’s and purchased them to impress their friends. Meanwhile, the listener sitting on the other side of the table sipping his latte will either draw a blank or lean in to emphasize, already with their reply. “I know exactly what you mean, I was swimming in the ocean the other day, and I had the experience that I could swim all the way to Japan! It’s like the universe was just giving me permission.” More than likely they were in the beginning stages of hypothermia and were listening to a death wish that was re-surfacing, as they breast-stroked out to the horizon. {overheard at a coffee shop}
In summary, I have great respect for the universe and it’s meaning for me includes the abundance that comes with living a just and right life while I’m here on the planet.
John Shinavier, Ma, Life Coach
John Shinavier - MA, RYT, LC 