I started SmallerCup six months ago. I thought now might be a good time to pause and review these reflections and consider what some of my learned or reinforced thoughts are about the theme of a Smaller Cup.
First, my view that a smaller cup enhances life is more strongly held than ever. The nearer to three quarters full my cup is the more fortunate and positive my perspective becomes.
Second, knowing my cup is smaller but fuller instinctively makes me more grateful. And an attitude of gratitude is the BEST MEDICINE for wellness available.
Third, having a smaller cup is not an end, but rather a means to an improving my overall circumstances. Setting challenging and attainable goals is much easier if I am already in a state of relative completeness.
Fourth, a smaller cup keeps me living in the present moment as I feel blessed. I avoid being too focused on the future.
Fifth, a smaller cup encourages more to take smaller (baby) steps on my life journey. Thinking in terms of smaller steps makes overall improvement more likely, and setbacks are less disconcerting.
Sixth, a smaller cup provides me with more occasions to experience purpose and achievement. Having modest ambitions for improvement allows for more moments to savour incremental success.
Seventh, thinking in terms of a smaller cup overturns the fight or flight, win or lose, full or empty, zero sum philosophy. I feel a sense of relief, pausing and re framing the choices I can make in a more constructive and optimistic way.
Eighth, a smaller cup is a more sustainable and rejuvenating perspective. The smaller cup constrains me from becoming too ambitious and assuming that more is necessarily better. Driving myself to forever pursue significantly more or better can become like chasing my own tail.
Ninth, a smaller cup perspective encourages me to pause and see more dimensions of my well-being. I experience a more balanced, measured and multi-dimensional life. Please focus on your smaller cup, it will help you through your day and life.
Reflection Source: www.Smallercup.org
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