"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need"- Rolling Stones
The other night I was watching a TV show in which the Rolling Stones were performing when they were young men. They were so full of energy. Mick was his usual cheeky / seductive self. Keith had that serious look on his face. I noticed myself thinking “if only I had a DVD, I could watch them being so young and beautiful any time I wanted”.
I went off into a long daydream about when I would watch the DVD and how great that would feel. I could see myself reliving all my old favourite songs and I could just picture myself rocking to this great band who served as a back drop to my adolescence. I started thinking about the group of friends I had when I was 16…
Then, in a blinding flash of awareness, I noticed I had missed the last 5 minutes of the program! I realised I was completely missing the experience of actually watching them at that moment, in the present. I had a good laugh at myself when I noticed what I had been doing…
I did not buy a DVD of the Rolling Stones because I received something much better. The gift of insight. So I blew Mick and the boys a silent kiss of gratitude, put my credit card back in my imaginary wallet and enjoyed what was left of the documentary resolving to keep my busy mind present rather than absent more often. Now I can definitely get some satisfaction that way!
Watching the mind gives us so much information. I wonder, have you ever caught yourself doing something similar?
Much love and satisfaction to all
Margie
Margie Braunstein
Margie Braunstein
Margie is a somatic psychotherapist and counsellor providing psychotherapy services to the people of the Central Coast and Sydney. Margie lives on the beautiful Central Coast with her husband, two children, two dogs and a cat.
Over the last 12 years, Margie has also been engaged in the design, delivery and marketing of transformational learning programs. During this time she has regularly facilitated personal development programs for up to 50 people on weekend workshops, week-long intensives and advanced programs of 3-4 months.
Margie has a Graduate Certificate in Adult Education from UTS, Diploma in Psychotherapy from the Australian College of Contemporary Somatic Psychotherapy and qualifications in somatic therapy, executive coaching and relationship counselling.
Margie has a passion for personal development and regards people with respect, empathy and compassion in the belief that while we all do the best we can, a little bit more kindness and care can lead to even greater peace and joy in life.
Agreed. Being a fan as well my suggestion is to go on to utube for lots of free concert bits and pieces. They are such a grab bag, it’s impossible to lose being present. There was a good reason for Keith looking serious I imagine. I know this is not about the stones but they were well named Margie.