Being mindful

You can’t control the random thoughts, but you can control how much “quality” time you give them.

Seemingly innocuous events will trigger a memory and low and behold I am thinking about “them”. I try not to analyze them, or obsess over them, i just experience them and try to let them go. Or focus on the present.

Here is a thought from Everyday Tao.

Sweep – Sweeping is an act of humility, an act of service and an act of meditation.

Sweep
Do you want to know what to do with your life?
Sweep
Do you want to know how to begin a new venture?
Sweep
Do you want to clear away misconceptions?
Sweep
Do you want to know how to be thorough?
Sweep
Do you want to create order?
Sweep
Do you want an antidote to your excesses?
Sweep
Do you lack something to do?
Sweep
Do you worry about the future?
Sweep
Do you strife to be grounded?
Sweep
do you find it difficult to meditate?
Sweep
Do you find it hard to finish what you start?
Sweep
Do you need a skill in life?
Sweep
Do you worry too much?
Sweep

You can’t block the random thoughts but by being present or mindful you can limit their damage.