In times like this, mind your own business

“The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. The calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.” James Allen

I have been a long week quiet. I did not make an entry as usual. Not for lack of material but because I needed to understand what is happening, and what I could control in this craziness and, the answer was simple, me, just me.

I minded my own business and, that worked for me. How did I do it? The way I always do it. Stillness. Stillness is the only state that allows me to go inside, find wisdom, and produce what a need to survive. I came back with the urge to make a plan for the days to come, and I am already working on it.

"A man cannot directly choose his circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances.” “Men do not attract that which they want, but that which they are". James Allen

The first thing we need to consider in this situation is to create a new routine, a way to have the feeling we are masters of our see.

For me, it was for my soul first: meditation, yoga, calling good friends, zooming, skyping, emailing, and being grateful for everything, and I mean everything.

For my body: yoga, less food, I went back to OMAD (one meal a day) experimenting with new sprouts mix.

For my brain, I am listening to a book or reading every day. Second, I decided to learn something, so I concentrate on learning to trade. I think trading is going to be my peaceful way to financial freedom, so I finally began to take it seriously.

For my inner child, I dance every hour when I am sitting too long, and I alternate with 30 jumping jacks. I am happy my neighbors can´t come and complain 😉

For my environment, I had to take advantage of the situation and minimalize even more. I took extra care of my plants, cleaned everything. That was liberating.

For my finances, I reviewed my expenses and cut already everything that is not for survival. I think it is mandatory to do so in case the situation gets even worst. It would be nice to have some goodies as an extra backup from what we can spare at this time. We got to be very conscious of our resources right now.

So that´s my new routine during the lockdown.

I hope you all find out how to cope with this challenging situation and the most important thing, and I hope you all stay healthy and sane.

PS1: If I recommended just one small yet powerful book for these days, I would say, read or listen to “As a man thinketh” by James Allen. All quotes in this post are from that book. I hope I made you curious to read or listen to the book.

“A man only begins to be a man when he ceases to whine and revile and commences to search for the hidden justice which regulates his life. And he adapts his mind to that regulating factor, he ceases to accuse others as the cause of his condition, and builds himself up in strong and noble thoughts; ceases to kick against circumstances, but begins to use them as aids to his more rapid progress, and as a means of the hidden powers and possibilities within himself.” James Allen

PS2: I am sorry for all of you working from home and having your kids all day without any aid. Friends of mine are suffering, and I am feeling mad because I have the time and can do nothing to help them.

PS3: Listen to music instead of conspiracy theories

PS4: Watch funny movies instead of watching the news

PS5: Send LOVE to the world whenever you feel overwhelmed

PS6: Breathe, smile, dance a song with your partner or your children or all together

PS7: Please share this post and comment, thank you

Cheers,

Gloria