The Hurry-up Mentality - 5 Reasons to Slow Down

The Hurry-up Mentality - 5 Reasons to Slow Down

1.  I don't think it's possible to be happy when you're in a hurry.  "That guy tail gating me..he seems so happy! ya right! he he ...What is his secret to happiness?" :] Hes not happy..! because he's in a hurry.....and maybe for no good reason.

2.  Your body can begin to relax when you slow down. Check yourself  "do I really need to be in a rush right now... Can't I just be in the now moment and do the task in front of me without the need to rush."

3.  When you slow down you can see more clearly and then appreciate the important things in life like your kids, spouse, and family.  Allow your brain to rest and just "Be" with your loved ones.

We are much easier to get along with when we slow down.

4.  When we are in a hurry you make everyone and every thing else the ENEMY!  especially when driving ....remember these are real people let's be nice to each other... damn it :-)  Yes even when your driving. 

5.  It is NOT sexy to be in a hurry ...when was the last time you said "Wow!... look at that guy or girl I just love how they rush around with their tense body its so so Sexy!"  Relaxed people are definitely more attractive.  

So give it a try ...slow down a lil and see how you feel. GL :]

5 Senses Meditation

Part 1:

First we want to explore each sense separately.

Smell:

Be acutely aware of the smells around you at this moment. Take a minute to be mind-full of what your olfactory system is telling you. ( 1 min )

Hearing: 

Listen to the sounds around you...try to focus only on hearing. Try to pick up subtle sounds that may have escaped you previously. ( 1 min )

Touch:

Feel the presence of your body. If your touching something concentrate on that feeling. If your sitting in the chair feel the weight of your body at the point where there is contact. Explore the feeling of touch. ( 1 min )

Taste:

If your not eating anything you can still explore the feeling of taste just a little blander :]

If you have some food handy take a small taste and focus on the sensation and nothing else close your eyes if this helps. ( 1 min )

Sight:

Take a look around you...be aware of the objects that surround you. Identify their colors, shapes and characteristics. Focus on your sense of sight for a moment. ( 1 min )

Part 2:

Now this time we will combine two senses to focus on simultaneously.

For example: Feeling/Hearing or Taste/sight or Smell/Hearing. Your choice.

Try your best to be aware of just the two senses at one time some pairings will be easier than others.

( 1-2 min )

Try your best to bring in a third, fourth, and possibly a fifth sense and be aware of all simultaneously.

This may take take some practice. Were you able to focus equally on more than two senses at the same time? If not....Just do your best for now. ( 1 – 2 min )

Part 3:

Now just stop! Relax ...close your eyes. Sit or lay there with no focus on any-thing.

We are letting go of the sensations and letting nature take over just relax and breathe quietly.

Do this for 3 to 5 minutes or more ...you may have some interesting sensations regarding your senses.

This last part is very enjoyable for me ….let me know what you experience.:] 

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Listen to Music! The Best Stress Relief

Listen to Music! The Best Stress Relief

Just as simple as that ….at least for me it is.

Remember when you where a kid. You were laying quietly on the floor listening to the Radio.

You would let you thoughts flow and daydream....it seems to me we don't give our self a chance to go to that place anymore.

No need to think about any dogmatic meditation technique. Just lay or sit (alone hopefully) and listen to music that you enjoy or that is relaxing. Allow your mind to wonder ....don't fight your train of though... just trust in this natural process. 

15 to 30 minutes is usually enough to get a nice mental reset.

Give it a shot again...you might be surprised how easily it can be to Relax.:]

Chopping Vegetables as a Meditiation

Chopping Vegetables as a Meditation

Raise your hand if you love chopping vegetables.....:]
If your trying to eat healthy, chopping vegetables is very time consuming and can be quite a chore.
Slicing dicing and for what ... this little salad?...its not worth it.

Well...its all in the way you go about it.
Make it a Meditation!
Get the kids out of the room....turn on some light music ( or whatever you like  )
Slow yourself down (don't hurry!) Be in the "Now" moment.
Focus on the act of slicing, washing, and prepping.
When your done you will feel a sense of peace and  you will have made a chore into something quite pleasing.

Happy Chopping :]