{"id":1884,"date":"2018-11-26T18:54:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T18:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/batesonline.org\/triciablog\/?p=1884"},"modified":"2019-08-04T20:46:01","modified_gmt":"2019-08-04T20:46:01","slug":"nov-25-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triciabatessmith.com:443\/index.php\/2018\/11\/26\/nov-25-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday 11-15-18 – Carry water"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nBuddhist saying \u2026<\/em>
\nBefore enlightenment: carry water, chop wood. <\/em>
\nAfter enlightenment: carry water, chop wood.<\/em><\/p>\n

I read this in a blog about a week ago. On Tuesday I woke up saying the words \u2018carry the water, chop the wood\u2019 in my mind. At work on Tuesday I used it as a mantra to stay aware and to return to my heart. On Wednesday it became a valuable tool. I had tasks to do at work that were difficult. One, I had so much turmoil with my mind was contemplating filing complaints with HR or just leaving. I kept reciting the mantra. I spoke with my supervisor to ask a question to gain clarity. My mind wanted me to open up about all of the conflict and turmoil I was feeling. I asked my one question needed to continue the work and walked back to my desk.<\/p>\n

Upon returning to my desk I got guidance to go take a walk. I walked down to the basement and back up to my floor. The walk got me back to my heart and I gained the clarity that I was creating all of the conflict. I was better able to understand my role in performing the task. Several other complaints and problems arose this day that I had to deal with. They were difficult but simpler with use of the mantra and what was gained from the one I had worked through. Carry water, chop wood.
\nHere are some insights gained:<\/p>\n