“It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.” ~ Lou Holtz ~
Have you ever seen those women who carry buckets of water on their heads? Despite the weight they seem to do it with ease. How? First, they accept that it is a burden they must carry in order to survive. Why the head? There are many theories but let's assume it's because that is the best way for them. Next, is training. No one picks up a bucket of water and walks for miles without some practice. Consider the life burdens that you carry with you every day. Would you like your burdens to be easier? Try using your head. They are a part of your life, so you are going to have to figure out a way to carry them in peace. Much like starting to carry water on the head, peace with your burdens will not happen overnight.
Begin with rethinking your burdens. Practice mindfulness to help in the process. How necessary is this burden? Is there a better way to deal with it? Relative to yourself and others, is this burden as heavy as you think it is? Can you drop it? If you can't remove it, right now, how can you make it easier? Perhaps it not even a burden but a blessing. Mindful leaders take the time to discard the useless burdens and embrace the real ones as part of life's journey.
1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:
I will remove unreal burdens and carry the important ones with ease.
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