A new word is gaining in power in the west and can now be heard in the sub continent. The word is chillax - a combination of ‘chill out’ and ‘relax’.
It is interesting that English already has many, appropriate words for this state but yet a new word is gaining popularity.
I believe the word is an indication of part of the wider spiritual paradigm shift taking place in the world. The shift is drawing our attention on what is happening in the present rather than having our mind dwell on the past or worry about the future.
The increasing pressures of developing worlds, especially the impact of the global financial situation and consumerism are taking their toll. A common greeting of professional people for example is the question “How are you? Busy?” The answer usually reflects how extremely busy people are, and to admit to being busy is almost a badge of honour.
It is no wonder that books like Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now are such best-sellers. There is a yearning and healthy need for people to just be in the present moment. The following is some of the advice to be found in Tolle’s book.
Be present as the watcher of your mind -- of your thoughts and emotions as well as your reactions in various situations. Be at least as interested in your reactions as in the situation or person that causes you to react. Notice also how often your attention is in the past or future. Don't judge or analyze what you observe. Watch the thought, feel the emotion, observe the reaction. Don't make a personal problem out of them. You will then feel something more powerful than any of those things that you observe: the still, observing presence itself behind the content of your mind, the silent watcher.
Many children have the ability to chillax and live in the present. However, as adults we have certain responsibilities which call us to acknowledge the past and honour the future.
The question is: how much of your thinking time is spent in the past, present or future? And if you find that your mind is heavily dominated by the past or future then consider it could well be time to chillax.
Live! Love! Laugh!
Roz Townsend roz@roztownsend.com
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