You cannot pour more water into a full cup…

“You cannot pour more water into a full cup without causing a spillage” – Rasheed Ogunlaru

This quote is simple but profound. It is a self apparent wisdom but like so many such wisdoms it isn’t always self-applied.

We live in a world of 24-hour this and that, super-fast brains and broadband – and where at the same time many are overwhelmed, over-stressed, over-stretched, over-worked – and often overlooking what is really important. Do you recognise this picture? Have you been there? Is that where you are now personally or professionally?

The human species may be a race but the human experience should not be one. As they say we all know where such a race ends so why be in such a hurry to get there.

Stop,  step back, pause, breathe…..

• Are you spinning too many plates?
• Have you got too much on your plate?
• Are you dishing out too much to others?
• Are you going at too fast a speed?
• Have you room to be and breathe?

There is also a notion that doing lots, rushing around, being busy is effective, essential and productive. Not always so  – and rarely is it sustainable.

This quote points to the fact to be mindful of your cup, what’s in it, the importance of space, the importance to take things at the right space, and to watch out for the problems that can occur for you, your wellbeing, your mental health, your physical health, your life-balance, your relationships, your work, your colleagues, your customers – and ultimately our world if you are not mindful.

Patience, ease, mindfulness, gratitude, simplicity, inner peace.. these are also qualitative virtues that are often overlooked and under-appreciated but they are the very ones that will bring you more joy, contentment and richness in your life than all the things that you are encouraged to pour into the cup of your life.

If lots of this topic chimes with you and you need a little help and support you may find my Become who you are and  Space, Stillness, Silence semi-meditative talks very, useful indeed. You’ll find them here on my website in the store.

You’ll also find lots to help you simplify your life and on the journey of insert contentment in the free stuff area of the site – and on my YouTube Channel (see the social media links at the top of the page). But also as my quote points to maybe this reminder is enough.