The holidays are a hectic time of year for us all. Even for those who don’t celebrate a winter
holiday, the roads, restaurants and malls are crowded and your friends and
loved ones are probably running around like chickens with their heads cut off. I know I am!
With holiday stress on top of everyday normal stresses, life
can get pretty overwhelming. Remember to
take a moment for yourself. I know, I
know, that seems impossible! I don’t
have a moment, you might say. It may
seem like you don’t. But when you’re
stressed out and overwhelmed, what kind of support are you providing to your
loved ones and those around you? What
kind of support are you providing to yourself?
You don’t have anything to offer anyone!
When you take a moment to burrow down deep and relax the
brain, you provide your body with the nourishment that it needs to sustain the
pace you’ve set. Just a small moment in
time and you can be able to breathe without obstruction. You’re able to open your eyes to the chaos
and see it without getting caught up in it.
That’s their chaos, not yours.
You don’t need to take it on.
If you've never meditated before, that's OK. Everyone starts somewhere. We all need a reminder to stop sometimes. Here's your reminder.
Block out the sound and concentrate on your breathing. In and out.
As thoughts come, don’t dwell.
Notice them and let them pass you by like you’re in a stream. As you practice your calm, it’ll get easier
to achieve. Whether you’re in a stopped
car filled with yelling kids, a crowded mall, a living room filled with
demanding family, you might be able to achieve your zen, sit next to the stream
and watch the stress pass you by.
Breathe.
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