The Art Of Floating
Sometimes I feel like my whole existence dwells entirely inside of a bubble. It’s a small world, away from politics, newspapers, plastic oceans, civil wars and other such things.
The most important decisions I make, most days, are simply ‘how to best make use of my time’; how to enjoy myself the most; what would make me feel happiest right now? At times, it’s obvious. Other times not so much. And that’s the journey. The only journey.
There are other dimensions to floating, however. Like people. Those wonderful relationships we make and break daily. How does one move through his or her interactions with elegance, ease, simplicity, lightness?
There’s no simple answer, and especially not from an over-complicated being like myself. But there might be a few things that deserve to be thrown out into the universe:
1) Community is easier than one – having a partner is no bad thing, but a community is no doubt a more sustainable, effective and wonderful way to float by contentedly day by day.
And of course, one needn’t necessarily deny the other.
2) Story-fi yourself only when necessary - commitments are great, just as schedules plans and arrangements can be also. But give yourself time and space before so quickly fixing up your days, weeks and months.
Ask yourself: does my date or plan come from freedom or from fear? Fear of being alone. Fear of being alone, or losing someone, is often the surest way to manifest it. Can you float in line with yourself, and include others accordingly? Instead of the other way around...
3) Avoid making it bigger than it is – I hate to break it to you; but your life is actually not that important. Equally, neither is your job, your favourite hobbie or most important relationship. The wind changes. Everything dies. Enjoy your endeavours, relish them, give yourself fully, but let’s not pretend that they’re bigger than they are.
So you taught a group of 20 students... big deal... they’ll have other teachers, a television, a family and group of crazy friends that have a greater influence than you ever will.
Your girlfriend keeps saying she loves you? Great... good for you... let’s hope she loves herself even more, or else you’re both in trouble.
Earning big bucks at your new job? But do you still have time to spend it on the things you actually enjoy...?
Apologies for drilling it home; but this one’s crucial.
Floating is not a science. It’s an art. It’s not a method but a practice. And it’s subtle, sensual, almost metaphysical at times.
If you feel like your floating then you probably are, to some extent. If not then something soon will be revealed to you.
Luckily, we were all born with the innate ability to float. It’s whether you’re ready to remind yourself (or not) that counts…
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