Multitasking

Walking the Middle Path in life as a humanist is a form of multitasking. Unlike texting while driving , this form of multitasking is good for you and your environment. 

The development of conscientiousness (mindfulness) and compassion requires mental multitasking. And, as with all other forms of multitasking, it takes practice. Being in the moment while being aware of the multiple planes of existence (emotional, physiological, intellectual) is a form of multitasking without keyboards or LED screens. It requires intentional and routine development as a human being.

I have found that a routine daily relaxation meditation of twenty minutes is a tremendous aid in this development process. Three weekly exercise periods at my gym are also very important. Walking with an open mind for one or more miles a day is beneficial. Maintaining a healthy whole-food diet has tremendous benefits. Avoiding alcohol and other organic toxins accelerates brain function. Writing this blog has also helped. With these practices and continuing education through reading, conversation and reflection, I have increased the depth of my moment-to-moment experience. My presence in the moment is more secure, confident. From this mindfulness, I am more capable of observing the course of right action, based in compassion and humanist ideals.

There is no need for "spiritual" foolishness and mumbo-jumbo to become enlightened in the truly human sense. Liberation comes with the release of the self from bad habits and unhealthy processes, mental or physical. Liberation is simply standing up and taking the freedom to be the best person possible, despite conventions or the oppression of the opinions of others. Attempting the multitasking of mindfulness and compassion in each moment is what I consider my humanist practice.