Being Mindful is Tough

I will begin by saying paying attention to you and paying attention your world almost all at the same time is tough.

Today I am tired! Literally tired. My body and mind and including my soul …my being…ME! I am tired and I feel it to my core.

So I tried to pay attention to my surroundings and my friends. I feel as if I am the only one to NOTICE that when you are stressed you take it out on others close to you. Not that I really DID this!

However, I noticed my partner is so focused on the American Football game of the season and not on almost anything I say or do. Yet he got mad at me while the game is playing and I asked a question about the game. Like “who is the quarterback?” (darn…I have no clue! I wanted to learn….As I do not know much about American Football)…American Football is what I truly think is weird, because the players do not use their foot …mostly…to play the game. They also hurt each other pretty badly (TO ME😢)

I know of football as using only your foot to play the ball!

Here is where my mindfulness got in the way; I tried to think of how to be thoughtful, compassionate because I was mainly in my head about this whole thing.

I realized that when something important to someone you love are truly enjoying …eg; football…you cannot try to take that away from them. You must let them enjoy themselves …& especially if they are your family… ahem…just let them!

However, how can you teach them to do same for you and be mindful of your passion …one just like theirs football etc…or similar?