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I have been mildly, vaguely discontented lately. Nothing is really wrong ... I'm just not feeling as lively and enthusiastic as usual.

While ruminating on this before I got up this morning, I decided that I wasn't going to put any effort into resolving this situation with my mind, as if it was some kind of problem. Instead, I was just going to 'put it out there' and wait to see if a suggestion or some guidance might flow my way.

Within 30 minutes, the response to my request beamed through my car radio. It was in a song I've heard hundreds of times before -- I've Seen All Good People by Yes:

Don't surround yourself with yourself.

I really like this song, and I always sing along with it. But somehow, I had never noticed the wisdom in the lyrics. It's hard to explain what happened as I sang along today. At this line, it was like the volume got turned up, and a little energetic zing jolted through my awareness as if to highlight it. I immediately laughed out loud in recognition and gratitude.

I heard two messages - don't spend all your time with people just like you, and don't get so self-absorbed that you implode. Both were very appropriate reminders for me right now.

I've been paying way too much attention to myself lately. Which is why the post I wrote earlier this week about Nipun Mehta at CharityFocus.org was more for me than you. I need constant reminders to just give, and the rest will take care of itself.

When I surround myself with myself, I get bored, cranky, and overly attentive to the minutia of my experience. It's such a breath of fresh air to take the spotlight off myself by giving, sharing, listening, or creating something for someone else.

Send an instant karma to me. Initial it with loving care yourself.

Message sent and received. Synchronicity rocks.

Yes!