One of the results of being called to the present moment through-out my day with Chime is that I notice how the majority of my moments are so laden with my hopes and fears. The impact of this is a palpable inhibition. And I have to wonder as to the impact on my creativity, social capacity, intimate relationships … the list goes on. My next question is: what would returning to my endeavors feel like free of these hopes and fears? I imagine a fluid interaction with what is as I endeavor towards what will be, which may or may not look anything like the vision I use as the proverbial carrot. And what I understand in this moment is that it is not the vision, but the values and qualities which are the foundation of that vision. There is an innate drive to create something of benefit to others and myself. For satisfying the longings of the self only is truly a fool’s errand. My experience has told me this many times.

And, I don’t think I am going to fall in to that enlightened fluidity today. But perhaps there is an in-between, and it is this. I proceed holding my hopes and fears in front of my eyes as I look beyond to the future I envision, that future which embodies the qualities and values that have remained consistent over time: selflessness, curiosity, kindness, generosity, compassion, communion, right livelihood, unity and love. I welcome comment and if you are interested in trying Chime, just shoot me an email at devin@mindfulapps.com with name, cell phone#.