Steve Raybine:
Blog #9:
Savor the Mindful Moments
In one of my previous blogs, I discussed musical promises gone awry. Today, I want to speak about the positive thing(s) that are currently happening within your career and/or personal life on a daily basis. I believe that it is important to spend some time appreciating the many things that you are grateful for (Buddhists refer to this as Mindful Moments). When we are truly grateful for something or someone that is enriching our life, we tend to radiate this feeling of inner well-being that we're experiencing. Let's take a second and list something(s) that may be occurring within your life that warrants an appreciative mindful moment:
A.) Musical Mindful Moments:
1.) You are performing with a talented band that enhances your unique creativity.
2.) You are receiving a steady paycheck for your performing or music teaching abilities.
3.) You've just purchased a new instrument that has taken you a long time to afford.
4.) You've just finished recording a new CD.
5.) Your music is being played on numerous radio stations on the internet.
6.) Another musician has asked you to be a guest artist on their CD.
7.) You just played one of the best gigs in your career.
8.) You signed a contract for a lucrative musical engagement in the future.
9.) You are becoming an in-demand music performer in your area.
10.) You've been asked to tour with a band throughout the United States...for excellent financial compensation.
11.) You have an opportunity to promote yourself and your music on television.
12.) You've managed to sell some old musical equipment for an adequate price.
13.) There was a substantial article about your performances in one of the local newspapers.
14.) A respected agent or manager is interested in signing you as an artist.
15.) You've just sold 25 CD's at your latest gig.
16.) You've written a new song, which your band really likes playing.
17.) You just received a royalty check for radio play.
18.) You've been asked to sub for a performer in a high-profile band.
19.) A television show or movie wants to use one of your songs in a project.
20.) You're finally making enough money to quit your non-musical day job--Whoopee!
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B.) Personal Mindful Moments :
1.) You're finally feeling healthy after being sick for awhile.
2.) You have loyal friends who like you for who you are.
3.) You realize how much you love your family and how grateful you are for them.
4.) You've just experienced a beautiful moment in nature.
5.) You're grateful that you have a moment to relax after a hectic day.
6.) You've just eaten a fantastic meal.
7.) Something made you laugh, which triggered laughter in the people around you.
8.) You've just done a kind deed for a stranger.
9.) Your favorite television show was especially funny and/or interesting tonight.
10.) You finally got a good night's sleep.
11.) Some good news just happened to one of your friends.
12.) One of your student's just did something really well and you're especially proud of him/her.
13.) Your son or daughter just received an excellent grade on a very difficult test.
14.) Your parent(s) are coming to visit your family.
15.) You've lost some weight.
16.) You're getting a new pet today.
17.) You're about to celebrate someone's birthday that means a lot to you.
18.) You've finally finished the big project that you've been working on for weeks.
19.) You're about to get some needed exercise.
20.) Tomorrow you're leaving on a vacation, which makes you extremely happy.
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I think it's important to acknowledge and at the very least, appreciate the many mindful moments that come to us on any given day. Some of these moments may be larger or smaller in scope than others, but it doesn't really make them any less poignant. Responding to these inner awakenings of higher consciousness may help us to ultimately appreciate our own lives and the lives of those around us on a more profound level. May you thoroughly enjoy your next....... mindful.......moment. Peace.
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