Day 12 of 21 Day Meditation Challenge - Daily Rituals for Wellbeing

Day 9 for me in the 21 Day Meditation Challenge.

The intent today was to think of 2 things you want to let go of in your daily routine and replace them with daily rituals for well being, health, joy, and peace of mind. I instantly knew what does not serve me as we all do. I struggled with relaxing today, my mind was very active. I believe it is because the very thing I want to rid my life of is also very imprinted on my soul. I will release these routines from my life.

One daily ritual is to think of 3 things you are thankful for before going to sleep at night. I will start here;

1. I am thankful I live in such a beautiful area.
2. I am thankful our family took a walk yesterday and the sun was shining brightly.
3. I am thankful for my wonderful children. They are so full of creativity, energy and joy. I am so blessed...

I intend to also accomplish Day 13 meditation today when my mind is more peaceful. Then I will at least be caught up, which the important part to me is that I continue even when I miss a day. I will succeed at 21 Days of Meditation. Namaste

Day 6 of 21-Day Meditation Challenge - Creating Wellbeing though Mantras and Affirmations

Day 3 for me.

Trying to start my day out positive. Seem to be experiencing frustration. Will work harder to let things flow more evenly as my day continues. Tried relaxing to Day 1 Meditation after doing Day 6, but can't seem to calm my mind. Have to let go of distractions... Learning about mantra's, which is a mind tool or vehicle of the mind. Today’s mantra is "saht chit ananda (pronounced saht chit ah-NAN-dah)". Translation saht- truth, freedom from all limitations, chit- total knowledge and spontaneous knowing, ananda- bliss.

On the lighter side of things, Day 6 Meditaion "Creating Wellbeing though Mantras and Affirmations" was a very informative, refreshing meditation. My favorite so far. I enjoyed it tremendously. Will do it again soon without distractions.

Thank you Deepak and friends for this beautiful Meditation Challenge from the Chopra Center .

Releasing Anxiety

I had been pondering on my next blog post, when I realized how much anxiety I have been feeling. It seems that I really need to work on releasing anxieties from my life. I asked a few people on a forum I just joined and here's what they recommended;

3 Steps to release stress and anxiety
1) Take an hour to "Just BE, BE Yourself" (I really like that one) Don't let others determine how you feel about yourself.
2) Spend that time unwinding from the days stresses
a. Stop at your favorite diner or coffee house and just breathe.
b. Read a good magazine or book (nothing too deep).
c. Stop at a park or a place with unique qualities where you find yourself at peace and admire the view.
3) Meditate! Don't let yourself think of anything, just breathe once again.

I know with all the focus on our future and money matters, it can build up, so I must ask myself "Is it really that bad or am I perceiving it that way"?