The space we inhabit!

be conscious of the space you inhabit

I find myself thinking this all the time, its not some hippy flighty thought about my place in the universe, nor is it the whole view of life through the hierarchical lines or cast systems we weave our way through each day.  Its a way to try to keep myself grounded and focused on what i do, and it is also the only saving grace that stops me from working 24 hours a day.  It also really informs the way i interact with people each day, especially in my capacity as someone who manages others jobs, and staff who are dealing with constant crisis.

be conscious of the words you say

I have taken crisis intervention training, and trauma informed counselling training etc.  and i know how important it is to make people dealing with trauma's issue the most important thing to settle and deal with a crisis, but once the crisis is past it is important to return and be conscious of the space you inhabit.

be conscious of the your issues in relations to others issues

I used to think it was an issue of people being selfish, but the more and more i think about it, it is more they are less aware of people and the place they are.  Some issues are very important yes, and to people their issues are often most important, but it does get my ire when people try to make it mine or everyone's number one priority issue.  It may be the most important to you, but before you take it to someone else remember to be conscious of the space you inhabit and what that means in terms of the effects of sharing your concern, or how you share your concern.

be conscious of your subconscious

The effect our inner thoughts have on us is something we often forget, i know i do, and as i get older, i realize more and more how that manifests itself.  The is something to be said for all the studies of mindfulness, and the benefits and becoming self aware, it makes us such stronger people.  The strength and confidence of knowing where you are and how that compares to those around you is immense and often determines that end result. so be conscious of the space you inhabit