BEING OUTSIDE

By focussing on the outside world we become finely attuned to our place in the environment. This is very different to most people who seem to spend a lot of their time on the inside. 

What do I mean by 'Inside?'

Inside is when you find yourself thinking about things other than the act of driving, whilst you are driving!  Until someone suddenly stops in front of you and then, hopefully, your unconscious mind cuts in and stops the car for you! (Thank goodness for conditioned responses).

On a long journey your mind is everywhere but in the car.

You are running an internal dialogue...chatting to yourself about food, clothes, friends, the weather and running through all the problems and stresses of everyday life.

This is not being Aware. You are now on the Inside when you really need to be Outside! Being outside is key to everything we do and not just when you are driving. This skill is important when you leave the car. It will protect you against hostile environments too. 

The next time you catch yourself 'lost in thought' and running an internal dialogue that is not relevant to the situation you are in, catch yourself and bring your mind back to the task at hand.

 Even if you are just washing the dishes!