The old park didn’t have chairs. Just bleachers. You learned to sit straight, or bring your own cushion. It wasn’t comfortable, but it made you pay attention. No lounging. You were there for the game.
Shinto
Discomfort invites presence. Being alert is a way to honor the setting.
Daily Takeaway
Let a little discomfort remind you that you care.
Journal Prompt
When has discomfort brought you into sharper focus?
What physical setting changes how you pay attention?
Honor the Small.
Respect the Moment.
Trust the Path.
As a kid, I always liked that we sat on the same kind of benches that the guys in the dugout did. It helped in pretending.