Putting Things Into Practice

After completing Don't Believe Everything You Think - Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End of Suffering by Joseph Nguyen, my husband and I have been putting into practice this understanding and using the mantra "thinking is the cause of my suffering". We have been more mindful and aware of the initial feeling that occurs inside. Reminding each other and helping each other through work and life's situations, to protect and continue our individual peace.

We both see many improvements with how we are managing our emotions and what our brain is trying to tell us, acknowledging the feeling and the thoughts and just keeping that peaceful flow as much as possible.

Life ain't easy - we're all trying to navigate being on Earth and figuring out what our purpose is, but I reckon, as long as we feel peace or can find peace we can get through all the highs and lows with our person or people.

So, as you know, I have been working on producing toe socks and trying to normalise it. I have been in contact with my chosen manufacturer, collaborating and bringing my vision to life. 

Two weeks ago, I received my custom toe sock samples. Excited to see what could be; I opened the package, my heart sunk. This wasn't the material composition I asked for, I specifically requested X material like the stock sample they gave me. I had such high expectations and excitement for what could be. My body is freaking out, my amygdala is responding and as I acknowledged all that was happening, I stepped away and tried to calm my farm.

My husband asked how the samples were, I showed him and he was like "these are great!". I told him what I just experienced when I opened the package and explained about the material composition I was envisioning and requested and physically showed him the difference with look and feel. He now sees but still thinks the custom toe socks are good.

I know it sounds dramatic but I've worn toe socks for over 13 years, I know the good ones I've bought and the okay ones and what I want for my toe sock line and for my supporters to experience.

I gave it two to three days before I reviewed the toe sock samples. Allowing my initial reaction to the material composition to settle and not act on that feel.

When I did open up all the sizings and checked the requirements I requested, yes, they did great to bring what I was asking for to life. The toe socks feel good.

I had family try them on and noted down sizing information. I gave the toe socks a wash to see how they'd react. Once dry, I noticed the feel changes a bit especially for the white ones vs the black. I thought to myself, maybe these can be okay. 

Ultimately, I'm in the refining stage, there may be a few more sample rounds to come. I'm collaborating with my manufacturer and we are clarifying details about material composition and use of machines. Lot's to learn and understand. There are still things to check and sample before I am happy with the end result.

It goes to show, to keep my peace, I practiced to not allow my thinking to cause me to suffer from my initial custom toe sock reveal. I acknowledged the thoughts that occurred and the feelings that appeared and gave it time. I was able to step through things, one thing at a time, trying not to overthink or let the emotions run the show.

Moving forward to the next stage of sampling.

Thank you for reading and taking a moment to reflect with me.

Please note: this blog reflects my own personal experience and understanding. It isn’t a substitute for professional advice. If you ever feel concerned about how you cope or manage things in life, speaking with your GP or another trusted health professional can be a helpful first step. 

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