taking notes instead of action

[KMB4222]

Hey everyone. I'm stuck in a cycle of note-taking lately. I have notes on addictions I want to break, habits I want to install, meditation practices to implement, and lots of tips (eg. let go of beliefs, stop taking positions, etc) to keep in mind along the spiritual journey. I read a book called Trust (based on Osho's lectures), and what I basically got from it was that you can't hold on to ANYTHING. You have to let it all go. Everything. 

Except, I feel like I need these notes, reminders, etc. in order to practice spirituality "correctly". So now I'm stuck. 

Do I let the notes go and never look back? Or do I keep some of them and let the rest go? I think I've created an image in my head that if I let the notes go, then all of a sudden I will feel a great sense of peace. I feel like I have to do as much as I can, otherwise I might miss something, and then never become enlightened. 

Also, I'm a perfectionist/completionist, which makes this rather stressful. 

 

thank you, 

Kevin

[Sahil Pandit]

@KMB4222 Keep the notes, its a good thing that you're keeping tabs on yourself. Perhaps set a timer for a certain part of the day to go for a walk or run, so that you can hit the "reset" button and when you come back, you do something else instead of collecting more knowledge/theory.

Maybe that walk/run could set u up to become more pragmatic?

[KMB4222]

I appreciate the reply! 

I should definitely implement taking breaks. Thanks again.

[Aethereus]

Try spending less time on the notes so that you can spend some time on practice. Start by thinking what you really want and set aside enough time for it. You will thank yourself for having done so. It's amazing to turn your knowledge into experience

Also, be warned that your mind will resist change. So if for example you are a lazy person and took these notes on how to be super productive, putting them into practice will feel unnatural and you will tend to fall into your old behaviors. Keep pushing!

[aurum]

@KMB4222

"Letting go" in this context does not mean you literally must destroy everything you own or use. It's more of an emotional thing.

You can use notes but not be attached to them.

[KMB4222]

Definitely some helpful tips here. Thank you again. 

The main thing is that I haven't decided what I want, so I'm being led around by the notes and relying on them for direction instead of putting things into practice and finding my own map along the way.