Ever since I moved to California, I noticed I was so focused on particular wishes, I lost track of what brought me joy. I am so thankful for my incredible friends who have stayed in touch with me and checking up on my progress. Moving here has definitely had some challenges, but everything I have experienced has taught me some valuable lessons.
Our brain is fascinating. It has the power to make us feel. It has a way of revisiting memories. When we are tired, hungry, or simply unaware, the brain can take us down a rabbit hole of negative bias. With practice, these are opportunities to check in with ourselves and do something about it.
I recently got rekindled with journaling and how watching our wishes and dreams affects our lives. I have noticed that when we make our wishes, from my current experience, things came up. With the help of a dear friend and teacher, I became aware of the "what-ifs."
It's pretty funny. Give it a try. The what-ifs are a way for us to observe without judgment and recognize that these are fears. The fears are to be let go. I am also was humbly reminded that my wishes don't need to come true. I don't need to be here in California. I don't need to succeed here. So I am gratified that I have been rejected. I am releasing the idea of wishing and being attached to the outcome. I am done with being attached to my goals, standards, and importance. I imagine writing the wishes of my dreams in a piece of paper, folding it up, putting it in a glass jar, adding salt and sugar, sealing the glass jar, and expressing gratitude as I release it. I am open to what the universe brings to me.
For curiosity and thanks: Dream Sprint, Isha Hatha Yoga, TEDx Talks UCDavis - Negativity Bias.