Wasted Energy
Humans are limited. We only have so much energy. If we use too much energy without taking any in, our bodies eat themselves. Which is okay if you’ve got stuff to burn but whatever. We always talk/think about how many calories we are burning in exercise, but what about brain capacity? How does that work?
Present. Be present. Easy, right? No. I’ve been consuming quite a few books on the topic searching for how to do this. I want to “arrive”. Books, articles, podcasts, tweets, etc. can only offer clues on how to arrive in specific ways that worked for their author. These learned principles will guide our unique search for presence, but it’s going to take a great deal of practice until the individual can reattain their childlike mind.
I waste a ton of my precious brain energy thinking. I waste it thinking over things of which I have no control. Here area a few ways I waste my most precious brain capacity:
Worry
Parent’s worry. It’s a fact. It’s probably a good thing as it keeps them alert (dad saves) and their wisdom can keep their offspring out of trouble. I plan to understand how they feel one day by becoming a parent, but I don’t think I’ll actually understand worrying until that day. Worrying is simply wasted brain energy. Absolutely nothing productive or beneficial results from it.
Feeling Bad/Pitying
My head has been full of pity lately. I’ve been doing a substantial amount of gringo perdidoing (walking around lost semi on purpose) lately. I’ve wandered the Rodeo Drive part of Mexico City as well as the complete opposite. The contrast in lifestyles is loco. It’s no different than LA as skid row lies right outside of some beautiful downtown areas. I just feel bad! I picture myself working the street vending jobs or being a corn shucker or truck driver. I can’t imagine a life like that and it leads me to feeling bad which does nothing! I don’t know what these people think about their situation and I don’t know what they think about me.
What do Others Think?
Tough one here. It’s a biological survival instinct to judge others. Everything you’re wearing, the way you’re walking, and the tone of your voice is a signal that others will automatically pick up. If you think you’re not worthy, odds are your body language and tone of voice will reflect that. If you’re constantly thinking of what others are thinking, what are you even thinking?? This will take you out of the present moment. The thoughts that you are projecting will probably manifest into reality. If you assume that other people think you don’t belong, than you’ll probably have a bad time. If you assume attraction, you’re more likely to radiate which will demand attention and allow presence. Confidence, quiet confidence ideally (shoutout to Bob), is everything and if you know you belong, make it happen.
So be present. That easy, right? If you ain’t, you run the risk of missing opportunities or ASSuming that which isn’t even real.
The Daily Stoke
Day 15 in Mexico Day #8 of writing.
Yesterday featured some well below average stoke. Why? Well, got out of bed at one after a night of poo poo and no sleep. I wound up at the gym at 4, put in the softest workout as I just stared at the weights and lost a mental battle badly. I did wind up at the movies after. It was entertaining. I watched Bad Boys For Life and I didn’t know it going into it, but some scenes were right here in Mexico City! I felt some Mexican pride running through my bones as a couple shots featured right where I was living last week.
Today got off to a much better start. I dragged myself to a crossfit class and hour later I’m all soaked with sweat and endorphins. Such a great way to start the day, but why is it so hard even though I know it’s what works well for me? Yo no se. I’m gonna go check out this protest down the street. Bye Bye. Remember — Don’t Doubt Your Vibe — Elon Musk — pro nut job, genius, and making people bookoo bucks in the market along with the best cars in the world. ← Not debateable.
