I always start on a beach I know in England. It is small, with five, wide, curving steps down onto the sand, the gray sea, gently lapping lazily, in rhythm. Find your own perfect little place to start each time. The routine will help. When you find yourself there you can drift in the present, the situations you are having difficulties with, staying calm, never judgmental, like an observer, looking in.


Each time, you finish your relaxation time, tell yourself, an affirmation or a quote, you want to apply to you or your life and repeat it three times, do this it will slowly program your mind into believing it. Tell yourself “I am worthy.” “I am beautiful.” “I am smart and intelligent.” Find something that is important to you!


If you are a beginner, start with doing it for 10-15 minutes. Gradually, you can increase the time to 30-45 minutes.


What you’ll find.


Relaxation and meditation have many benefits, especially ones related to the mind. You may discover: It helps in relieving some of your stress, tension, and anxiety. It brings together mind and body, which helps to overcome suffering and gaining your own wisdom. It can heal depression and psychological problems. It also helps in mood swings and helps you in feeling more happiness and joy in life. It is known to enhance memory, concentration power, and creativity.


It helps you in showing compassion and love to yourself. Your life may be immensely difficult and hard, right now, but once you master relaxation and meditation, you will find your life changing.


Give it a try! It does become routine after a while, which in turn makes it easy. Practice makes perfect and this is on your own terms, so don’t beat yourself up if you can’t do it as many times as you would like. It’s your tool to use when and where you can, simply.


PHF Magazine January 2017


Pictures Courtesy of Pixabay 8


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