Happy Thoughts 4- June 4, 2020

Can/Cannot Control.

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Hello again all! This is a post about control. Sometimes, we focus on things out of our control; this causes unnecessary worry and stress. Use the above picture [as reference] to decide what is in your control, versus what is out of your control. Then, when faced with your next issue/conflict, focus on what you can control, versus what you cannot. I bet you will find yourself a bit more at peace with the problem at hand using this new-found skill! :) Goodluck!

I. CONTROL. ME.

Meditation 4- May 28, 2020

Body Scan.

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Taking a quick moment to check in with yourself can be so beneficial. Here, we will do a very simple body scan, to help us tune in to ourselves and calm our mind. Take a moment to catch your breath, allowing yourself to connect to the minds’ thoughts. If you are lucky enough to have someone read this to you, that is optimal; however, if not, maybe take a few moments to read along to yourself, before feeling confident enough to coach your way through this meditation yourself. Begin at your own pace, and make sure you are sitting comfortably (for this meditation, I usually sit crisscross, or on my shins… please make sure your arms/hands are free so they can move about during this meditation.

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Start by gently placing your hands on top your head; again, breathing in and out slowly, to the count of 4-5 seconds on each inhale, and each exhale… repeat in your minds thoughts (or out loud if that is more beneficial to you) the following statement: ‘calm my mind; I am not my thoughts…’ (Repeat 3x)

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Next, place both hands over your heart; again, breathing in and out slowly, and repeat in your minds thoughts (or again, out loud if that is more beneficial to you) ‘calm my heart; I am not my feelings…’ (Repeat 3x)

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Moving on, place both hands on your stomach/belly—completing smooth, rhythmic breaths, and repeat (silently or out loud): ‘calm my belly; I am in control…’ (Repeat 3x)

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Next, hands on thighs; again, breath is calm and controlled, repeat (silently or out loud): ‘calm my legs; I am still…’ (Repeat 3x)

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Finishing with hands in front, on the earth, inhaling and exhaling; repeat (silently or out loud): ‘I am calm, I am balanced, I am centered…’ (Repeat 3x)

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Repeat as long as you wish, until you are ready to re-enter regular life/surroundings.

YOU ARE WORTHY. YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS.

Journaling 3- May 14, 2020

Legacy.

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Alright guys… let’s try to get really honest with ourselves in this journal entry… begin this entry by asking yourself the following question: What kind of legacy would I want others to remember me by?

And, in doing that, now complete this phrase: I want people to think of me as…

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Here is my example…

I want people to think of me as a caring and understanding individual/friend. I want people to think that I am full of endless light; I want people to feel comfortable to come to me to talk, to laugh, to cry, to share a cup of coffee or tea, and when we part ways, I want people to walk away with a good and fulfilling feeling about themselves and the relationship that we share... :)

SMILE. YOU ARE LOVE. YOU ARE LIGHT.