Friday, July 14, 2006

Healthy Living, Healthy Thoughts

I find that controlling my thoughts is not only a super way to ensure that I have a great day, but also a great health benefit. It’s amazing how the mind controls the body. Have you ever gotten so uptight that you’ve gotten a headache or stomachache? It is so easy to get upset or stressed -- and then come the physical symptoms. Similarly it is so easy to control your state of mind and feel upbeat and happy – and then watch how great you feel physically.

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Affirm it Loud, Affirm it Clear

Affirmations can be done by writing them, reciting them in your head or speaking them out loud. There is definitely power in speaking affirmations out loud. You can hear the doubt in your own voice when you don’t really believe the affirmation. But the longer you repeat it, out loud and clearly, the more you will believe it yourself. Pretty soon the doubt is gone.

Floating in AIr

One of the best things to me about meditating is the fact that your body becomes so weightless and free. As your mind clears and thoughts dissipate, your body feels lighter and lighter. With practice, and not much of it, you can easily get the feeling of being so light that your body can float in the air. The senses around you such as the feel of the chair you are sitting on or the floor that your feet are touching just gets softer and softer until you don’t feel them anymore. Definitely a relaxing and calming sensation.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Learn to Speak Up

When I was a kid, I was always sad that my classmates didn’t automatically know it was my birthday. They seemed to make a big deal out of everyone else’s birthday except mine.

Then I found out something really interesting. Everyone who was greeted with birthday wishes, smiles and hugs had told their classmates it was their birthday. I never did. I just assumed everyone would know. They didn’t.

So I felt left out for no reason at all – except that I chose to remain silent. As soon as I told one classmate, the rest all knew. I then received the same great birthday greetings as every other birthday child had.

Now I know how important it is to speak up. Don’t assume. Whether it is something little or something really important, remember to speak up. Never assume that someone can read your thoughts.