Now that winter is setting in we are all experiencing those aches and
pains of bodies changing, preparing for the long winter months. Yeah, I
sure am. I just want to put the sweat pants on, long sleeve, socks and
slippers, curl up with a good book and tune the world out. However, more
easily said than done. Having kids in school or getting up early in the
morning, we all just want to crawl into a hole and forget the duties of
life. You all know this cannot be done. What can be done is one thing
for yourself to help get you through the winter. The one thing
is...meditate. I know, I know. You don't have time to meditate? Yes, you
do! If you can zone out to the television or lock yourself in a
bathroom, you can meditate. I bet more than half of you, are on your
phones and computers more than 3 hours a day. Well, if you are browsing
through shopping sites, or Facebook.STOP, Tune out the world around you
or put on some headphones for goodness sake. Find a beautiful picture or
reflective image. Look at it for one minute. Stop. Close your eyes.
Take yourself to that place. Take ten deep breaths. Smile...Keep your
eyes closed! Smile, take five more regular breaths. Open your eyes, look
at the picture for a minute and repeat the other things one more time.
Now, do you feel calmer? I bet you do.
