The picture above, representing a windsurfer, immediately registers as an action picture. Very clearly, the person is actively engaged in what they’re doing, with their whole being.
Does it mean that it’s the person who makes the boat move? No, in the sense that nothing would happen without the wind. But it takes the person’s engagement to channel the energy of the wind into intentional movement.
You can’t control the wind, but you can control how you move. The person is highly attuned to what is happening with the wind and the water, adjusting through subtle body movements.
In this sense, it is like balancing on a high wire. Balance is not static. It is the result of constant, moment-by-moment, gentle movements.
Proactive Mindfulness is how we manifest this kind of attunement and engagement as we navigate the challenges of life.
This website offers resources on how to be more present & engaged in your life.
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