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James M. Dakis's avatar

Grace, you have a way of making me smile. Thank you. Have a blessed day. I have been trying to detach myself from some things that simply occupy my time but do not bring any meaning or fulfillment. Thank you for the reminder.

Grace Grossmann's avatar

James, you made my day ๐Ÿ˜Š I love how I have the power to make people smile even through my writing. My t-shirt today says โ€œsmile like you mean itโ€ hehe.

What are examples of these time consumers you've been detaching yourself from?

James M. Dakis's avatar

There are some TV shows that, while I enjoy them, I have already watched, and they have become guilty pleasures to rewatch entire series again.

I am disciplining myself to get up earlier to be more productive, which means that lazy time in bed, which is non-productive, no longer has a place in my life.

I am also trying to eliminate idle conversation that does not edify or lift people up, but only has a negative impact on them, if any at all.

This may not seem like a lot, but with your message to open the way to more and bigger things, who knows what else can happen!

Jim

Grace Grossmann's avatar

It DOES seem a lot, so don't belittle yourself there James!! I know that feeling with binging shows, hence why I'm coming UpTo nearly a year without watching any TV or anything... Wow crazy, didn't realize this until now ๐Ÿ˜‚ not to say it's bad - watch them guilt-free and know if they make you happy, then that's ok!

Idle conversation: totally with you. Being a listener and conveyer/reflector is now my duty. No more "trying" to lift others up, but doing so in my smile, presence and actions.

Jenni Madison's avatar

I agree, she makes me smile too, like a passing breeze of infinite freedom and joy.

Grace Grossmann's avatar

๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿฅนwhat a beautiful picture 'โ€œa passing breeze of infinite freedom and joyโ€ wow just how I felt when practicing sunset yoga today with the beautiful breeze! Glad you felt it!

Arek's avatar

Detachment is so powerful. Thank you Grace for that.

Grace Grossmann's avatar

It's ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Arek! Thanks for reading

Lin Wells's avatar

Detachment goes hand in hand with surrender. Be in the flow makes it easier to lead a happy life life.

Grace Grossmann's avatar

Exactly. Let go and flow ๐ŸŒŠ that's it Lin!

Nabanita's avatar

Your writing fills me with peace. You practice , not preach.

Grace Grossmann's avatar

๐Ÿฅนthis means the ๐ŸŒŽ thanks Nabanita!!

Kristin Simkus's avatar

ooof, I do nottt miss that culture of spiritual consumerism ๐Ÿ˜… I'm lovingly and consciously attached to cacao rn, and I'm so ok with that

Grace Grossmann's avatar

Hahaha you KNOW IT girl! Miss you hereโ€ฆ but loved our conversations that led me to where I am now. Btw I'm also lovingly consciously attached to cacao rn ๐Ÿ˜‚

Madhura Vayal's avatar

Detaching myself from the need of always wanting someone next to meโ€ฆ. I am enough๐Ÿ’•

Grace Grossmann's avatar

Well done Madhura! That's the spirit I like to hear๐Ÿ’•