The path of least resistance ( Archived) (18)

I like that Gentleness is a virtue, it brings to mind the vision of water flowing gently around the rocks that jut out from a riverbed. Never forcing its flow to go in any one direction, just flowing along its intended path. The force is only evident when there is something blocking its intended path, it is still flowing gently but at the point where it meets the blockage the force is felt.

Going with the flow, or taking the path of least resistance requires no effort or force unless there is something blocking our natural rhythms. The force is only felt at the point where the blockage begins. But we still continue to flow; eventually the blockage will break down bit by bit. Water can erode a rock with its natural flow. Just takes time.

If I don’t feel like doing any thing no one or nothing can motivate me to do any thing. I like to just sit and be, others may perceive it as laziness or procrastination, I see it as restoring, revitalizing and rejuvenating. In times like this I like spontaneity, nothing planned, no rigid routine to adhere to and no focus on anything. If I want to read, I read, sing I sing, dance I dance, sleep I sleep, work I work. All and all I am going with the natural rhythms of my inner self .

Then all of a sudden out of the blue, I am suddenly inspired, motivated, focused and full of energy. If I forced what ever I am meant to do it becomes a very arduous task and takes ten times longer than it should take. However when I have had that time out to do the three “R’s” what took me ten times longer now takes me ten times less long.

If we can find our natural flow we cannot go wrong. This for me is taking the path of least resistance.

Any thoughts?

You choose to be true to yourself whenever you do what pleases you. One should never have to be anything but oneself.....no explanations, no apologies, no need for outside validation. In reality this is very difficult to achieve and maintain because we all have relationships with other people ....family, friends, co workers.....responsibilities and routines that give our otherwise chaotic existence some type of organization. I would have to say that when I just sit and am, I feel revitalized afterwards, because I keep everything to and for myself; no energy is expended, no part of you has been given to others, nothing is going out and nothing is coming in...it's a safe place to be sometimes.....with and by oneself.

Makes sense to me

Going with the flow, or taking the path of least resistance requires no effort or force unless there is something blocking our natural rhythms. The force is only felt at the point where the blockage begins. But we still continue to flow; eventually the blockage will break down bit by bit. Water can erode a rock with its natural flow. Just takes time.

I try, have tried it and sometimes I don't know when I'm in the flow or when I need to pull back & just relax
Nice thoughts T.
P.S. How is NZ? I lived in Waiktao for a while.Love your country.

Hi Simran,

Thanks! Ah you lived in the mighty Waikato..Beautiful place that! NZ is still very special. Its the hub of good old Kiwi folks still and Im still loving it.

Hope you are enjoying where you are

T,
Nice to meet you.
I'm loving it ,at home now.But still miss the river & the friendly kiwis . Someday soon I'll walk along the river

Excellent post and very true.... did you know that the Holy Spirit is symbolised in the Bible by water?... also prophetic dreams involving water often symbolise the Holy Spirit... anyway... great post!!

Thanks! By the way yes I do

Awww Nice to meet you too!