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Daily Question, August 7

In what ways have I been less wholehearted than I would like? How can I change that?

  • Elizabeth M Jones

    I am always doing the best I can and always doing everything as if I do it for God.

  • Journey
    I am less wholehearted: -when people stop by my desk when I am in the middle of something -when people are not brief in their narratives -when the topic or event does not interest me -when I am tired and irritable -when I dont like the person I am talking to -when I feel like I have to do something rather than want to I am sure there are many many more instances when I am less wholehearted. In general this stems from my overall lack of patience. I need to work on my patience and learn to ...

    I am less wholehearted:
    -when people stop by my desk when I am in the middle of something
    -when people are not brief in their narratives
    -when the topic or event does not interest me
    -when I am tired and irritable
    -when I dont like the person I am talking to
    -when I feel like I have to do something rather than want to
    I am sure there are many many more instances when I am less wholehearted. In general this stems from my overall lack of patience. I need to work on my patience and learn to be more engaged even when the person or topic or time is not engaging to me.

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  • Ian
    I think I have not been as available as I'd like to be with each person that I've been interacting with. Instead of being wholly engaged in a conversation and listening actively, lately I have found myself distracted in conversation and unable to give my complete attention to that person. I can change this by simply taking a deep breath before interacting with somebody and remind myself that at the moment of interaction, the person in front of me is the most important person in my life. That...

    I think I have not been as available as I’d like to be with each person that I’ve been interacting with. Instead of being wholly engaged in a conversation and listening actively, lately I have found myself distracted in conversation and unable to give my complete attention to that person.

    I can change this by simply taking a deep breath before interacting with somebody and remind myself that at the moment of interaction, the person in front of me is the most important person in my life. That sort of practice has always helped me be more attentive and wholehearted with the person in front of me.

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  • Kat

    Ooh, a shadow question! I love this.

    I’d like to spend more of my time helping the less fortunate. I wish I had the courage to visit my grandmother (who has Alzheimer’s) more often.

    I can research volunteer opportunities and schedule a visit to my grandma with my sister.

  • Rena Barker

    Wholehearted,
    I would practice presence more. Curiosity and respect

  • Thankful

    I find that I am sometimes less than wholehearted when colleagues drop in on me unexpected. I am worried about the pressure to meet my own deadlines, but am consciously working to fully embrace their inquiries, and awareness of things they may be struggling with in their personal lives.

  • Ger Cohee
    Today I am grateful for having yesterday been in the midst of Trump voters to gain insight and understanding of their struggles with daily life and their reasons for placing hope in the president. Previously I had approached the lives of these folks with far less than a wholehearted attitude, characterizing all Trump supporters as haters of justice and equality. Today I ask forgiveness for my arrogance, my attitude of superiority, my closed mindedness and my impenetrable heart. I will place Dona...

    Today I am grateful for having yesterday been in the midst of Trump voters to gain insight and understanding of their struggles with daily life and their reasons for placing hope in the president. Previously I had approached the lives of these folks with far less than a wholehearted attitude, characterizing all Trump supporters as haters of justice and equality. Today I ask forgiveness for my arrogance, my attitude of superiority, my closed mindedness and my impenetrable heart. I will place Donald Trump’s name on my Daily Gratitude Board. I will acknowledge his ability to teach me some hard lessons about inclusivity, hopefully expanding my ability to open my heart more fully to embrace those who feel forgotten, who are truly forlorn about their lot in life. For this, I am truly thankful for this newfounded realization. I sense already that it will bring me much-needed peace from the turmoil of today’s politics.

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    • Ian

      Wow, thank you for taking the time and being vulnerable enough to share this confession with the rest of us. Your post really resonates with me as I too have closed my heart to both Trump and his supporters. Thanks for reminding me that in order to live in a world where harmony and unity abounds, we must be willing to recognize “those people” as our beloved brothers and sisters..

    • Sheila

      Ger, your reply spoke to my heart and is a big help to me. Thank-you!!! It brought to mind this line from one of the ‘Conversations with God’ books, “No one does anything inappropriate given their model of the world”. Have a good day, Ger!? Bless you.

  • GCharlotte

    I may listen more. I may show more gratitude toward my senses.

  • Wiltrud

    Having tried to do more than my health allows might sound weird, but came immediately as an answer. Being more wholehearted would have meant to be honest about it instead of trying to hide health issues.
    I can change that by accepting limits at last, talk and find new paths. Looking back, God has always been with me in difficult times and Iife will go on.

  • Michele

    Sometimes if I’m tired I noticed my attention drifts away. Trying different methods to combat insomnia will help:)

  • Kevin

    Sometimes when I’m aware that I was less than “all in” on a particular matter or undertaking, it may be because I really should not have undertaken the matter in the first place. Sometimes you just don’t know until you try something whether or not it was meant to be done or undertaken, which then touches on the matter of, “choice.”

  • Antoinette

    The first thing that comes to mind is self-centeredness or self cherishing. Anytime my mind gets in the fear or worried mode it closes off my heart. To truly be wholeheartedly engaged is when I am in the flow of the moment giving myself to whatever the moment calls for.
    Letting go of the self helps me be wholeheartedly present.

    • Ger Cohee

      Ah, I hear you! That never ending struggle, and acceptance/letting go, of our ego’s seemingly self-protecting worries and fears. Yes, let my True Self shine through experiencing this precious present moment where all Eternity resides, where Love always abides.

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