Maybe you remember when I told you about my YouTube, TikTok, and reading app switches a few months ago. My solution at that time was to just put the apps away, not deleting them, and voila, it solved the issue.
But guess what.
It is back in some other form now.
And while I was thinking of turning that into an email, it hit me.
Not peace of mind is the best thing about mindfulness or living aware.
Not even the decoupling of input from emotions from (re-)actions.
Nope, it’s being fast aware of what’s happening inside.
Like almost simultaneously catching “why the fuck am I doing this right now” when I tap that icon on screen.
And with that comes the ultimate power.
A pause.
A pause where I can think.
About what am I doing. Why am I doing it. And do I want to do it. Or would there be something better.
Now I am back in control and can intentionally decide what I want to do.
And whatever I do then is my intentional decision and not some random shit going rouge.
Aim for that, and it will give you more freedom.