I have been sitting here, not sure what to write about next. I realized there is no bad time for a reminder of this type. Thank you Bob Marley^^ Take a breath. You are here. Here are on this Earth and for a second forget about all the "buts." And before I tell you to focus on what is good, remember that those can be really small things. I am grateful my dad is such a great cook. I like my pen collection. I got to eat some Lucky Charms this morning! If you need to take a step back, try a grounding excercise that helps me: 5 things you can see 4 things you can touch 3 things you can move (Wiggle your toes!) 2 things you can hear 1 thing you can smell/ taste I am a very visual person, and looking at photos or videos can be good. I listen to a lot of music. Sometimes I need something slow to match what I'm feeling, and sometimes you have to put on whatever is loudest (maybe even better if you hate it). Physically touching things like putty or a smooth rock can also be soothing. Kinetically maybe do some jumping jacks? Below I have to videos: hopeful and calming, I think (left) and I can never not laugh (right).
And cute animals? You don't need a reason to look at those! I hope this helped, if you needed it, or at least gave you some ideas if you may in the future. Whatever your starting state/ mood, I think this was fun.
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Kimber
5/19/2018 04:55:59 pm
Whit, I love all these practices. Focusing on the good is a mindfulness habit that has profoundly changed my life. Thank you for the suggestions that I will add to my practice. ❤️
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Deenah
5/20/2018 05:30:32 pm
Good laughs and sweet feelings!
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