Up until the last three or four years, I couldn’t remember a time that I felt truly happy. My mind was constantly churning, and worried about one thing or another. I was always afraid that someone would find out that I was an imposter, both at work and at home. Several years ago while taking a Life Coaching course, It finally hit me that I wasn’t my thoughts, my past, or how I felt. I didn’t hear much the instructor said after that moment. I caught a glimpse of having peace for the first time in so long that I could hardly contain myself. As with most other things my ADHD brain came up with, it started to fade after a few days. That weekend I was at a friend’s house who was getting rid of some old books. Among that stack of books was “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle. I read a lot so I took a stack of his unwanted books. Almost a year later I finally started reading “A New Earth”, and suddenly that feeling of peace came back. Not long after that I started a consistent mindfulness practice. After about thirty days or so I started to notice myself feeling more at ease. There were many things that used to set me off, that just didn’t bother me anymore. I started to develop closer relationships with people in my life. I started enjoying household tasks I used to hate. As I sit here today I am happier now than I can ever remember being.
I tell this story because I truly want to share what I have learned with others. Each year I need to log at least forty hours of life coaching, and with my busy schedule as a data engineer that can be challenging. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about how mindfulness has helped me and how it might potentially help you / them, please reach out. You can reach out at www.brentpinkston.com/contact.
Please keep in mind I am not a licensed counselor, or licensed mental health practitioner. I am simply offering to share my story, and provide a judgement free zone to help you think through your path forward.
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