The Remedy for Time Sickness "Oh my goodness, it's the holidays! I have so much to do! And time goes so fast! I always have 5 million things running through my mind. And I've been so spacey lately. I missed the freeway exit to my office yesterday. And today, well, it's 4pm and I realize I haven't eaten all day!" Does this sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. The holidays can bring joy and laughter and visions of sugar-plums J But let's be truthful. They also bring stress! Wouldn't it be great if you could enjoy the beauty and love of this time of year, without the anxieties and worries? Well, there is a place where stress disappears, peace expands, and time stands still.... Catch The Present Moment! Have you ever heard the saying, "Be Here Now?" Well, it may seem like an obvious and redundant statement. In fact, it may seem ridiculous to suggest that anyone could be anywhere but where they are, when they are. But the truth is, we are rarely truly present in the moment. The monkey mind jumps from the empty cereal box, to the grocery store, to tomorrow when we can go shopping, to yesterday when we should have gone shopping.... The present moment is about as slippery as an eel. I mean, there it just went! And again! And there goes the next one! The answer? Find Your Body! Your body is always in present time. It doesn't have the time-traveling capabilities of your mind, at least not yet J So when you find yourself feeling anxious, bring your attention back to your body. Try it now. It only takes a moment J Bring your attention to your breath. Breathe in peace.... Breathe out tension..... Soften your gaze, or close your eyes.... Feel your feet on the ground. Notice the sounds and the smells around you..... There! You caught the present moment! Oooh, there it goes.... Catch it again! J As you arrive in the present moment, you notice that your worries and anxieties cannot come with you. They're stuck in the future. Your grudges and regrets are stuck in the past. And try as they might, they cannot follow you into the present moment. The chatter vanishes from your head. And all of a sudden, you can enjoy the warmth of the sun, and the company of those around you. Food tastes better in the present moment. Kitties are softer. Children are cuter. But don't take my word for it. Catch the present moment for yourself and see how sweet it is! Peace, blessings, and hugs to all! Claire J Web: NaiaHealingArts.com Email: NaiaHealingArts@gmail.com | ||
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