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4 Fun and Easy Ways of Calming Down Through Meditation
Sep 16th
Most entrepreneurs and solopreneurs would like to find ways to deal with calming down at the end of the day. However, the separation between work and personal life is just a blur which can cost them a bundle because they are too busy chasing success to stop and smell the roses.
Life is meant to be fun, enjoyed and in balance and there are several fun ways that not only can save you large medical bills, but make your dream of health and happiness a reality. And I am about to reveal 4 fun and easy ways of calming down through meditation.
Meditation tip# 1:
Moving based meditation is much like yoga. In this form of meditation, one moves through various poses and stretches.
Movement based meditation can also be done while running or other activities, although this is considerably more difficult.
Movement based meditation is the practice of breathing and focusing on the movement, rather than the stillness.
This enables one to be more active in the meditation process and helps to keep the mind more focused on the activity at hand. This marriage between physical exercise and mental exercise has all of the makings of one of the most effective, although more difficult forms of meditation.
Meditation tip# 2:
The application of music is a great way to ensure that the background noises of everyday life does not interrupt the peace that one is attempting to create in meditation.
Meditation tip# 3:
Scents can also play an important role in the effectiveness of the meditation. For a great relaxing meditation, consider using lavender. For a more energizing meditation experience, consider a more citric scent such as oranges or lemons.
Meditation tip# 4:
Focus items such as candles or pictures also help to make the meditation experience more rewarding. Such focus based item enable the individual to focus on a single item and therefore wipe other thoughts from the mind, creating peace.
Simply follow the steps above and you will be able to experience a calming down state on a daily basic. Now, I challenge you to do something about your problem by finding a piece of paper and getting busy following the strategy I outlined above.
We eagerly look forward hearing your stories of success and even enjoying life’s challenges by means of these new approaches. Peace.
Enjoy the Simple Things in Life
Sep 1st
It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957)
American Author of Little Home on the Prairie Series
Living in the same place, going through the same motions day after day often leaves us numb to our surroundings. Sometimes it does require a geographical move to shake us up or a change in our health or relationships. Mostly, it requires us to pay attention and be clear about our intentions; the intention that we want to enjoy the simple things in life that give us most pleasure.
In moving to another culture, we became amazed at the joy we were getting from the simple things in life. To name a few, we treasured.
Carrying colorful straw baskets everywhere.Eating good tasting fresh fruit and vegetables.Walking our daughter to school – versus being in the car all of the time.Being successfully understood when conversing in French.Cooking a scrumptious meal made from seasonal foods.Sticking our head out the window to smell the fresh air and try to catch a speeding swallow.Picking lavender on our walks or fresh figs from the nearby orchards.Sitting in an outdoor cafe’.Shopping in the farmer’s markets for seasonal food at great prices.Reading together on the couch every night.Driving through the round-a-bouts versus stopping at red lights.Being pushed out of our comfort zones all the time (we became enthusiasts of trying new things).Drinking great, local French wine.Talking to old friends and family back in California.Meeting new friends.
A few tips that help in being able to enjoy the simple things life offers:
– Get rid of clutter in your life, in your house, and in your mind.
Wherever there is clutter there is no room to see what is in front of you and sense deeper aspects of life. Start by taking the time to clean out the physical clutter around you – anything you haven’t used in the past year is obscuring your vision from enjoying what you do have.
– Surround yourself with supportive people (and be aware of negative people and energy).
You can’t appreciate the simple things around you when it is clouded with negative energy. Whether it is your own or other people’s – get rid of it or minimally compartmentalize it so it isn’t pervasive in your life.
– Focus on what you are doing and who you are with.
Distractions deter you from both seeing, hearing, feeling, and smelling the simple joys in life. The more you are able to be present in the moment, the more you are able to enjoy the treasures of the moment.
– Make a list of all the simple things you enjoy and make sure you enjoy at least one of them daily and more weekly.
By making a list of the simple things you enjoy, you begin to focus on making sure they are in your life. Whether it is cooking a special meal, planting a garden, walking hand-in-hand with your child, or reading a good book, state the intention that you want in your life. What we pay attention to we make time for and create.
– Take yourself out of your comfort zone and experience new simple pleasures.
Travel is one of the easiest ways to take yourself out of your comfort zone and experience so many new simple pleasures. Closer to home, meander over to a new hiking trail you have never been on or try tuning into a new radio station. Try something new and different, such as inviting some unknown neighbors over for a glass of wine or a cup of tea, and be surprised about the smile that it brings to you and others.
