This is one of the toughest challenges in life that no one talks about.
It is making decisions.
Many of us have felt this agonizing experience when we are simply unable to make the right choice.
We undergo a great mental struggle. As we are constantly second-guessing, we sometimes even feel anxiety and stress.
In this blog, you’ll get a technique given by Osho that is so helpful in making the right decisions in your life.
First, a few basics.
It’s all about from where you are making the decisions.
You see, decisions from your mind, your head, can often leave you feeling conflicted and uncertain. You’ll never be able to be sure whether you are making the right decision.
But decisions rooted in the present moment, they’re something special.
When you make decisions rooted in the present moment, you always have great clarity.
Only then the decision is grounded, and decisive, and you’re free from that mental struggle.
Decisions from life are like standing in a lush, vibrant forest. They’re grounded, they’re decisive, and they’re free from that mental struggle.
Now, let’s talk about the connection between your body and mind and how that help us in making better decisions.
Your body is always here and now. Think about it — can you breathe tomorrow? Nope! Can you breathe yesterday? Of course not! Your breath is a powerful reminder of the present moment.
But your mind? Well, it’s a wanderer.
It hops between the past and future like a restless butterfly, and that’s where the conflict arises. The tension, the anxiety, the stress—it’s all connected to this body-mind split.
Okay, let’s get practical.
How can we bridge that gap between our body and mind? Through a simple meditation practice.
Find a comfy chair, close your eyes, and start by watching your breath.
Don’t try to change it; just observe. It’s like watching a beautiful sunset; the more you observe, the slower it becomes.
In a few weeks, you might find yourself taking just one breath per minute. It’s magical!
Your mind and body start coming together, and you’ll truly grasp the meaning of the present moment.
So, why go through all this? Because it’s the secret to making clear decisions.
Decisions from the head? They often lead to regret and misery. It’s like a sharp knife, cutting you off from reality.
But decisions from your totality, from that place of presence? Those are the ones that align with your true self.
The past? It’s just a memory in your mind, in the now. The future? It’s just an imagination, right here in the now. Now is where everything happens, and it’s the only reality.
As Osho says, it is immaterial what decision comes up.
The most important thing is from where it comes; not what it is, but from where it comes. If it comes from the head it will create misery.
But if some decision arises from your totality then you never never repent for a single moment.
You’ll never look back; you’ll never change your past, and you won’t need to arrange your future.
To sum up: make it a daily habit to relax into your breath, connect with the present, and let decisions flow from there.
It’ll change the way you live your life.
