Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Monday, December 28, 2015
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson breaks down the Military Industrial Complex & our Insane Current Affairs.
The Empires Ship Is Sinking...Coming from a Conservative, Republican, Army Colonel who served under Reagen and Bush:
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Hysterical
GOP Debate Summary
Didn't watch the #GOPDebate last night? Here's what you missed.
Posted by Fusion on Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Some beautiful verbiage from Yuben de Wu Hsin via my friend Sky
“Beliefs are the unquestioned acceptance of an idea in the absence
of verification and reason. Beliefs are not facts; beliefs are the
escape from facts. Beliefs are the food of a make-believe world.
Permanent clarity is available to you, but not if you want to cling to
your beliefs. If you insist on believing, believe this: I am
Conscious Life Energy. Because I am, all is. I am vibrant intelligence,
by which flowers grow and wounds heal. In my absence, existence as it is
known, ceases. The world is my manifest expression and this body is its
instrument of perception and action. In this regard, I am the Knowing
of every sensation, feeling and thought. I am the Author of every
action.”
“One can only know what occurs within the mind, which is the instrument or tool of conscious experience. There is no such thing as "out there". There is only our perception as inbound data. Everything is registered, just as it is. It is only via the mind that a selective representation of the data is created. Thoughts are objects in the mind as things are objects in the world. The mind and the world are two separate dimensions, overlapping during the waking state. When you can so readily create a world when you dream, why do you believe the impossibility of your creating another world when you are awake?”
“The mind is the process through which expression comes. The thought "I am" is the expression of being conscious. It is the bridge from the relative to the Absolute. It is the aperture through which the Absolute perceives its expressions. But you are neither the field nor its contents. You are That Light by which light is perceived. You are That which provides the blank canvas onto which the paint is applied. You provide the space which supports all objects while itself being ignored. You are the seeing, the hearing, the perceiving, the knowing, and the doing of all that is seen, heard, perceived, known and done. Like the wind, That that you are is known only by its effects.”
-Yuben de Wu Hsin
“One can only know what occurs within the mind, which is the instrument or tool of conscious experience. There is no such thing as "out there". There is only our perception as inbound data. Everything is registered, just as it is. It is only via the mind that a selective representation of the data is created. Thoughts are objects in the mind as things are objects in the world. The mind and the world are two separate dimensions, overlapping during the waking state. When you can so readily create a world when you dream, why do you believe the impossibility of your creating another world when you are awake?”
“The mind is the process through which expression comes. The thought "I am" is the expression of being conscious. It is the bridge from the relative to the Absolute. It is the aperture through which the Absolute perceives its expressions. But you are neither the field nor its contents. You are That Light by which light is perceived. You are That which provides the blank canvas onto which the paint is applied. You provide the space which supports all objects while itself being ignored. You are the seeing, the hearing, the perceiving, the knowing, and the doing of all that is seen, heard, perceived, known and done. Like the wind, That that you are is known only by its effects.”
-Yuben de Wu Hsin
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Another reminder to read 'Finite and Infinite Games'
“I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I
tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.” ~ Robert A. Heinlein
“When individuals try to balance self-interest with a consideration of the bigger picture, they discover, as Socrates did, that deep self-interest actually includes concern for the good of the whole.” ~ Louis G. Herman
“Real confidence has no bluster or bombast. It’s not rooted in a desire to seem better than everyone else and it’s not driven by a fear of appearing weak. Real confidence settles in when you have a clear vision of exactly what you need to do. Real confidence blooms as you wield the skills and power you have built through your hard work and discipline.” –Rob Brezsny
Being concerned with vision rather than power leads to courage, which leads to liberation, which leads to the need to empower and liberate others, which leads to other visionary people, which leads to accountability, which leads to sustainability, which leads to a healthy community for all, and therefore a healthy infinite game for all. --> Great Fractal Enlightenment article
“When individuals try to balance self-interest with a consideration of the bigger picture, they discover, as Socrates did, that deep self-interest actually includes concern for the good of the whole.” ~ Louis G. Herman
“Real confidence has no bluster or bombast. It’s not rooted in a desire to seem better than everyone else and it’s not driven by a fear of appearing weak. Real confidence settles in when you have a clear vision of exactly what you need to do. Real confidence blooms as you wield the skills and power you have built through your hard work and discipline.” –Rob Brezsny
Being concerned with vision rather than power leads to courage, which leads to liberation, which leads to the need to empower and liberate others, which leads to other visionary people, which leads to accountability, which leads to sustainability, which leads to a healthy community for all, and therefore a healthy infinite game for all. --> Great Fractal Enlightenment article
“When individuals try
to balance self-interest with a consideration of the bigger picture,
they discover, as Socrates did, that deep self-interest actually
includes
concern for the good of the whole.” ~ Louis G. Herman
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/32173/life/6-signs-you-may-be-an-infinite-player | FractalEnlightenment.com
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/32173/life/6-signs-you-may-be-an-infinite-player | FractalEnlightenment.com
“When individuals try
to balance self-interest with a consideration of the bigger picture,
they discover, as Socrates did, that deep self-interest actually
includes
concern for the good of the whole.” ~ Louis G. Herman
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/32173/life/6-signs-you-may-be-an-infinite-player | FractalEnlightenment.com
Read more at: http://fractalenlightenment.com/32173/life/6-signs-you-may-be-an-infinite-player | FractalEnlightenment.com
Monday, November 30, 2015
LOVE THIS :)
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ―Mahatma Gandhi
Monday, November 23, 2015
#TrulyAdmiring #Inspiring #Sollutions #Pratt #Aquaponics #SweetWaterOrganics #JamesGodsil
5 years ago to this day, My Spiritual Guide James Godsil opened up Sweet Water Organics
HERE are hundreds of beautiful pics of the Sweet Water Foundation and Sir Lebron Pratt!
HERE are hundreds of beautiful pics of the Sweet Water Foundation and Sir Lebron Pratt!
Thursday, November 19, 2015
How to Shift Out of a Low Vibration
1) Stop Resisting: Many of those things which we see as
‘low vibration’ are just memories, emotions, or beliefs that are coming to the
surface to be released. Just let them go and enjoy the space that opens
up. Remember that what we resist persists.
2) Take Action: Inaction and procrastination can make you feel like the flow of energy is so sluggish that it’s almost at a complete stop. The more and more we put off what we truly desire to do or what we know we need to do, the heavier it becomes and the more difficult it becomes to take action. Therefore, TAKE ACTION! Even just one small check off the to-do list starts the momentum of feeling positive about oneself and empowered in one’s life.
3) Express Your Anger: Many times the first open door to exit a lower feeling vibration is to move energy through the vehicle of anger. The lowest vibratory feelings are guilt, shame, fear, and powerlessness. If you are feeling powerless or shameful, anger can be the next emotional rung up on the ladder, allowing you to use your anger to shift out of feeling powerless and into a feeling of rightful anger. As long as we can take responsibility for our reality and use the anger to energize us to a better place, it can be a positive thing.
4) Get Moving: Moving our physical bodies is a sure-fire way to raise the overall vibration. We often can get stuck in our thoughts or emotions and forget that we are embodied in these physical vessels and that our thought and emotional spheres are inherently interwoven in the fibers of our physical body. Exercise- anything ranging from running to yoga to dance to weights to swimming, hiking, etc., moves the energy in our body. This energizes us which improves our feeling of self-worth, gives us fresh motivation and inspiration, and helps the body release unneeded energies at all levels, making us stronger.
5) Go Into Nature: Going out onto beautiful mother earth and soaking in her inherent goodness is one of the most obvious and simple ways to raise your vibration. The earth is our sanctuary and we are in vibratory resonance with her- this is proven by science (aka the Schumann Resonance). It has been proven that ‘earthing’ or being barefoot in the grass, is beneficial for our physical health, and many of us know from experience how nourishing it is for the spirit.
2) Take Action: Inaction and procrastination can make you feel like the flow of energy is so sluggish that it’s almost at a complete stop. The more and more we put off what we truly desire to do or what we know we need to do, the heavier it becomes and the more difficult it becomes to take action. Therefore, TAKE ACTION! Even just one small check off the to-do list starts the momentum of feeling positive about oneself and empowered in one’s life.
3) Express Your Anger: Many times the first open door to exit a lower feeling vibration is to move energy through the vehicle of anger. The lowest vibratory feelings are guilt, shame, fear, and powerlessness. If you are feeling powerless or shameful, anger can be the next emotional rung up on the ladder, allowing you to use your anger to shift out of feeling powerless and into a feeling of rightful anger. As long as we can take responsibility for our reality and use the anger to energize us to a better place, it can be a positive thing.
4) Get Moving: Moving our physical bodies is a sure-fire way to raise the overall vibration. We often can get stuck in our thoughts or emotions and forget that we are embodied in these physical vessels and that our thought and emotional spheres are inherently interwoven in the fibers of our physical body. Exercise- anything ranging from running to yoga to dance to weights to swimming, hiking, etc., moves the energy in our body. This energizes us which improves our feeling of self-worth, gives us fresh motivation and inspiration, and helps the body release unneeded energies at all levels, making us stronger.
5) Go Into Nature: Going out onto beautiful mother earth and soaking in her inherent goodness is one of the most obvious and simple ways to raise your vibration. The earth is our sanctuary and we are in vibratory resonance with her- this is proven by science (aka the Schumann Resonance). It has been proven that ‘earthing’ or being barefoot in the grass, is beneficial for our physical health, and many of us know from experience how nourishing it is for the spirit.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
EARTH BLOCK Homes!
"Building with compressed-earth blocks makes sense, and not just because
most of the construction materials are right under our feet. Earthen
walls regulate temperatures, dampen sound, repel mold and, with the
right build, they can resist earthquakes, fires and other disasters"
-How to Build a Compressed Earth Block Home
-How to Build a Compressed Earth Block Home
Everything is Energy!
It's all about the unseen...Frequency, Vibration & Energy! NOW is the perfect moment to stop judging/perceiving life through the 1 and only Sensory Factors/Lens. FEEL your existence, emit the frequency you choose and act like an antenna! Every thought has its own signature frequency!!!
Monday, November 2, 2015
Props Gaga.
Has Lady Gaga 'woken up' since quitting the music industry?
“We are unconsciously communicating lies.” This is Lady Gaga since quitting the music industry. A refreshing and very awake sounding individual. Has she possibly experienced some kind of an awakening?
Posted by The People's Voice on Saturday, October 31, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Consumerism < Lowsumerism
"Consumerism is an outdated mentality that we will soon be ashamed of." -The Rise of Lowsumerism
Monday, October 26, 2015
5 DIY Personal Care Products
Daily use of the chemicals in our personal care products can be avoided! Check out these 5 easy recipes :)
1.Deodorant
If
you are still using anti-perspirant then you should definitely consider some
new options! Yes, this stuff does wonders to keep your underarms dry and
smelling fresh, but do you ever wonder what happens to the sweat that would
have been expelled via the armpits but never was? Our bodies sweat; it is a
natural process that assists with the elimination of toxins within the body.
Not only do anti-perspirants stop that from happening but they leave aluminum
and parabens in its place! Have you ever had a white shirt that eventually gets
yellowish colored stains on the under arms? Those are not sweat stains; they
are actually caused by the aluminum that is in the anti-perspirant.
For
those of you who already use natural deodorant, how well does it work? For me
it never has really worked at all except for a few hours after the application.
It has a smell, which covers up some odor, but wears off fairly quick and has
to be reapplied several times throughout the day. Not only that, but it is
fairly expensive as well.
I
have heard of homemade deodorant before, but I never really believed that it
would work considering that I wasn’t having any success with the natural store
bought deodorant. I figured if this worked so well, why wouldn’t these brands
that make natural deodorant have figured out the recipe by now? It wasn’t until
recently when a friend told me about how well this homemade deodorant actually
works, that I decided to give it a try. I am so glad I did! It works so well,
and I kid you not, it lasts all day! Even through strenuous exercise and hot
days in the garden, it is a miracle! And here is the recipe: (from wellnessmama.com)
- 6 T coconut oil
- 1/4 cup (4 T) baking soda
- 1/4 cup (4 T) arrowroot or cornstarch
- essential oils (optional)
Mix
all of the ingredients together and then store in a container. In the summer
months or in hotter climates this mixture will get very soft and even turn to
liquid, so just be aware of that. Apply a small dad to each underarm area and
rub it in. That’s it!
2. Toothpaste
Toothpaste
is another product that generally contains a lot of chemicals and can be
beneficial to switch to a more natural option. Again, many of these natural
toothpastes that are available can be quite expensive. Why not make your own?
There are many recipes on the web, but here is one that I found to be
economical and works great! Here is the recipe: (from diynatural.com)
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 tsp. fine sea salt (optional – direct application of the minerals in sea salt is great for teeth, but can be left out if the taste is too salty)
- 1 – 2 tsp. peppermint extract or 10-15 drops peppermint essential oil (or add your favorite flavor – spearmint, orange, etc.)
- Filtered water (add to desired consistency)
3. Shampoo
Here
is a product that seems to be so complicated as there are literally thousands
of different types for literally every single hair type and every single color,
dyed hair, natural hair, thick hair, thin hair, flat hair and everything else
in between. This recipe is so simple you may not believe it until you try it.
Yes, there are many great natural plant based shampoo products available,
especially at health food stores. But did you know that you can make your own
using one, dirt cheap ingredient?
- Baking soda
That’s
it, unless you include water as an ingredient. Simply use between 2 and 4
tablespoons of baking soda mixed with 3 times as much water (depending on
length and thickness of your hair) I use a squeeze bottle and it works great!
Start on your roots on dry or wet hair and distribute evenly through your hair.
You may want to avoid your ends unless they feel particularly greasy. Let the
mixture sit for a few minutes and then rinse it all out. There are a few
benefits to this:
- Seriously, this definitely one of the cheapest ways to wash your hair.
- You should be able to wash your hair less often.
- This method is all-natural and you won’t be piling gunk and chemicals all over your hair that actually cause it to get greasy over time.
- You will be helping the environment by eliminating the waste produced from shampoo bottles and harmful chemicals that go right down the drain.
Don’t
knock this method until you try it! It works great and is well worth a shot!
4.Conditioner
This
is pretty much just as simple as the shampoo recipe above, one ingredient only:
apple cider vinegar. It may seem strange to put vinegar in your hair
after washing it, but this method works exceptionally well especially after
washing it with the baking soda method. You will be surprised how well and soft
this makes your hair feel, even if it is thick, curly, frizzy or all the above.
This treatment even works wonders for those who experience dandruff. You will
want to make sure that you use unpasteurized apple cider vinegar to be sure all
of the beneficial nutrients are still in tact. Simply put 1 part ACV to 4 parts
water into another squeeze bottle or a spray bottle even works well for this
and apply all over hair and again wait for a minute or two before you
thoroughly rinse off with cool water. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to comb
through your hair and how soft and shiny it will be after it dries. Please note
that this can leave your hair smelling slightly vinegary, feel free to add a
few drops of essential oil to the mixture to help lighten up the vinegar smell.
5. Hand, Face and Body Lotion
Women
across the globe spend billions of dollars on skin care products and anti-aging
creams annually. Yes, men do too, but nowhere near to the same extent as women,
all in the name of beauty. The interesting thing here is that a lot –actually
most of the products contain a large amount of chemicals including parabens,
and fragrances that are actually very toxic to us. In the pursuit of youthful
glowing skin it seems that in some cases we are actually making it worse, less
glowing and less elastic. Anything that goes onto your skin goes into your
bloodstream as well. So, I think it is safe to say that we shouldn’t be putting
anything onto our skin that would be unsafe to ingest. Makes sense right? The
same way that what you put in your skin can get into your bloodstream, what you
are eating can directly effect the appearance of your skin. Be sure to drink
plenty of water, and try out this natural homemade body lotion.
- ½ Cup Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp. Liquid Vitamin E Oil
- 5-7 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil or Rosewater
Combine
all ingredients and store in a little jar. A little dab is all that is needed
morning, evening or both.
Friday, October 23, 2015
The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence. -Nikola Tesla
10 Incredible Tesla Quotes
In February 1892, Tesla said: "Throughout space there is energy. Is this energy static or kinetic! If static our hopes are in vain; if kinetic — and this we know it is, for certain — then it is a mere question of time when men will succeed in attaching their machinery to the very wheelwork of nature. Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency."
"Every living being is an engine geared to the wheelwork of the universe. Though seemingly affected only by its immediate surrounding, the sphere of external influence extends to infinite distance."
In February 1892, Tesla said: "Throughout space there is energy. Is this energy static or kinetic! If static our hopes are in vain; if kinetic — and this we know it is, for certain — then it is a mere question of time when men will succeed in attaching their machinery to the very wheelwork of nature. Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency."
"Every living being is an engine geared to the wheelwork of the universe. Though seemingly affected only by its immediate surrounding, the sphere of external influence extends to infinite distance."
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Hawking
If machines produce everything we need, the outcome will depend on how things are distributed. Everyone can enjoy a life of luxurious leisure if the machine-produced wealth is shared, or most people can end up miserably poor if the machine-owners successfully lobby against wealth redistribution. So far, the trend seems to be toward the second option, with technology driving ever-increasing inequality.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Holy Weather/POPE Modification?!?!?!?!?!
Wow. Check this out. Pope Francis will be in Philadelphia in a matter of hours. The weather is expected to stay clear,...
Posted by FOX 29 on Saturday, September 26, 2015
Saturday, September 26, 2015
The Great Harvest?
This Sunday, September 27, 2015 there is a spectacle to see: The Full moon, Harvest moon, Super moon and Total eclipse of moon all in 1 !
Could this be THE GREAT HARVEST???
Could this be THE GREAT HARVEST???
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Operate On Optimal Omnipotence
The No Bullshit Guide to Vitamins: 8 Supplements You Actually Need
Key Supplements:
VITAMIN D
VITAMIN K
CALCIUM
IRON
MAGNESIUM
ZINC
OMEGA 3 FISH OIL
WHEY PROTEIN
CREATINE
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Statin Nation
Heart Disease/Heart Attack is NOT caused by clogging of the artery. In actuality, the Endothelium is broken in some way, and the healing process begins creating a scab on the artery wall. Then the Endothelium grows over scab producing Atherosclerosis. What is prompting the break or tare in the artery wall is the big question here.
This visual is yet another representation of a major misconception affecting people world-wide.
Here are a couple clips from Statin Nation...At the 8:05 mark in the first video is where they talk about what causes a heart attack. Everyone needs to see this !
They have an outstanding blog HERE with some amazing content!
1st 24 minutes of documentary...HERE
This visual is yet another representation of a major misconception affecting people world-wide.
Here are a couple clips from Statin Nation...At the 8:05 mark in the first video is where they talk about what causes a heart attack. Everyone needs to see this !
They have an outstanding blog HERE with some amazing content!
1st 24 minutes of documentary...HERE
*420th Post* !!!
I wonder what content I should focus on for my 420th G.R. post?..........
Let's just talk about the benefits of this beautiful herb :)
Let's just talk about the benefits of this beautiful herb :)
Collaboration: The Solutionary Revolution is Alive & Well!
Government Failed To Repair These Roads, So A Group Of Volunteers Decided To Do It Themselves
Imagine the momentum if focused on the monetary/form of exchange/ownership problems!!
Imagine the momentum if focused on the monetary/form of exchange/ownership problems!!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
JB-JG A-Hicks Restaurant/Community INSPIRATION
JG with a great epiphany. Let the Limbic system do its work!! #Vortex #ManifestLife
Credit Union - Womens Resource Center of MKE
Credit Union - Womens Resource Center of MKE
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Brilliance
As I spend some time adjusting to new life transitions, and putting together this Basics.Better^Brilliant* life concept power-point/blog post, I couldn't pass up posting a little Green Brilliance! :)
Check the Brilliance HERE
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Friday, July 17, 2015
Lebron Pratt
Possible collaborations brewing in the future with Emanuel Pratt
Emmanuel Pratt's mission to turn blight into farms and to grow entrepreneurs
Milwaukee Renaissance >> Emanuel Pratt
Emmanuel Pratt's mission to turn blight into farms and to grow entrepreneurs
Milwaukee Renaissance >> Emanuel Pratt
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Monday, June 15, 2015
Missing link found between brain, immune system
"Overrturning decades of textbook teaching, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered that the brain is directly connected to the immune system by vessels previously thought not to exist.
The finding could have significant implications for the study and treatment of neurological diseases ranging from autism to Alzheimer’s disease to multiple sclerosis."
"The unexpected presence of the lymphatic vessels raises a tremendous number of questions that now need answers, both about the workings of the brain and the diseases that plague it.
For example: 'In Alzheimer’s, there are accumulations of big protein chunks in the brain,' Kipnis said. 'We think they may be accumulating in the brain because they’re not being efficiently removed by these vessels.'”
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Medicine Hat becomes the first city in Canada to eliminate homelessness
Within 10 days of the city recognizing that someone doesn't have a place to live, they will find you one. Not a shelter, a home. No one in the city goes more than 10 days without a place to live!
"He says city staff found housing for one man, but he insisted on leaving to sleep under cars. Day after day, they'd search him out and take him back to his new home.
'They did it 75 times, but they had the patience and they didn't give up on him and, eventually, he ended up staying in the house,' he says. 'Ultimately, people do want a roof over their heads.'"
This may be motivated to save money for the city, and could have some special interest undertones, but nonetheless, a great precedent to start spreading! Thank you Medicine Hat & Mayor Clugston!
#WeAreAllEqual #WeAreAllOne #OkCanada
Medicine Hat Community Housing Society
National Alliance to End Homelessness-Housing First
6 Techniques in Quiteing the Mind
1 and 2 are my favorite!
1. Focus On What You See When You Close Your Eyes
If asked to describe what we see when we close our eyes,
most of us would describe it as the colour black. However, the truth is
that our closed eyes are often telling us a much more interesting story.
Close your eyes right now, focus on what you see. Is it actually just
the solid colour black? Or is it more of a mixture of colours, some of
which are undoubtedly created by the lighting in the room in which you
are sitting?
No matter what you see, when you actually pay attention to
it, it’s definitely something that can draw quite a bit of your
attention, and I’ve often found it to be a great starting point to
quieting my mind. At the very least it helps to shift my mind away from
scattered thoughts, instead closing in on one focused thought – one that
often sparks the creative element of my brain, which starts looking for
images amongst the colourful display.
2. Scan Your Body
Our bodies are pretty damn intricate, and when you actually
break them down part by part they can be quite interesting to explore.
When it comes to quieting your mind, this same intricacy can also be
quite a powerful tool. One of my personal favourite ways to bring myself
into a quieter state of mind is to scan my body from top to bottom,
focusing on how each part feels as I pay attention to it.
Once you can move past the judgemental thoughts of how
stupid or silly this seems, you may actually find yourself pleasantly
surprised by how much energy you feel. I find that focusing on this
energetic flow not only quiets my mind but shifts my focus to the
internal elements of who I am, rather than the distractions of the
outside world.
3. Stay Connected To Nature
As someone who just moved from a nature-filled suburb into a
condo in the heart of downtown Toronto, the difficulty of finding ways
to regularly connect with nature has never been higher, but I intend to
make it work. I intend to make it work because I know how important it
is to my own well-being, and because I know that nature is the perfect
surrounding in which to find peace.
Nature is both colourful and happening like a city, but it
manages to capture these elements in a way that is much more calming and
connective, rather than rampant and distracting. The next time you are
looking to quiet your mind, spend some time outdoors. Focus on how
naturally a stream flows or how calmly a blade of grass sits and realize
that you too can flow and be calm just as naturally.
4. The Power Of Your Breath
There’s a reason why the majority of guided meditations
begin by instructing us to focus on our breath. It’s something that we
all do, all the time, yet it happens and adapts so naturally that we can
often go days without ever actually thinking about it. Giving some
attention to your breath can be an incredibly powerful way to quiet your
mind and relax your body in general.
A particular breathing pattern I’ll often practise when
aiming to quiet my mind is to do 3 cycles of breath where I breath in
through my nose for 4 seconds, hold the breath for 3, and then release
through my mouth for another 4 seconds. I’ll also ensure that the breath
inflates my stomach (rather than my chest), since this type of
breathing in particular seems most calming.
5. Go Through What You’re Grateful For
We love inundating our minds with negative thought patterns
and basking in reasons why people should feel sorry for us, but we
rarely take the time to go through what we are appreciative of in life.
This technique may not quiet your mind completely, but it certainly
helps to shut up the Negative Nancy we often let run as a part of our
auto-pilot.
I’ve found the best way to do this is to sit down with a
paper and pen, and jot down – without judgement – everything in life
that you are grateful for. It could be something as heartwarming as your
loving pet, or as seemingly silly as your easily accessible parking
spot at work. The bottom line is we all have things to be grateful for
in life, and can gain a lot from taking some time to focus on them
rather than on our seemingly insurmountable problems.
6. Drop The Label
So many of us admire people who can effectively meditate or
quiet their minds, yet we also love labelling ourselves as incapable of
being like them. I don’t mean to sound condescending, but just because
you tried meditating once and ended up just thinking about dinner
doesn’t mean you are incapable of experiencing a quiet mind.
Meditation, like everything else, is something that you
need to work on and be committed to practicing. They say it takes about
21 days to develop a new habit, so why not push yourself to regularly
practice something you’d like to experience rather than opt to take the
quitter’s mentality? You have a lot more control than you may think!
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