MINDFULNESS THE POWER OF NOW

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION To be conscious of the present moment. Fill your bodies senses with what you are experiencing. Example As you walk feel your bodies weight shift as you shift from one foot to the other. Washing dishes make yourself aware of the water and soap in your hands. Increase your awareness and concentration.

THE PRACTICE OF INCREASED CONCENTRATION THAT LEADS TO INCREASED AWARENESS IS CALLED Meditation

SENSORY -OVERLOAD When we lose our eyes the soul is given a chance to pause and cleanse itself. Sensory-overload is when our minds are overloaded with information and concentration is compromised. An over abundance of stimulation Thoughts get cluttered within the mind All strong associations with Stress

MEDITATION Mental Imagery Using the imagination to observe. Images created by the conscious mind come in three categories. 1. Replica s of peaceful scenes to promote relaxation. 2. Substitutions to less desirable behavior with a more healthy one. 3. Images that help to heal damaged body tissue. Visualization Creating images of success, healing, or relaxation for the purpose of self improvement. Either creating a sunset or creating an image of one in your mind can help to relax the mind, body and spirit.

DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING Breathing is an action that we do normally which makes diaphragmatic breathing the easiest method of relaxation to practice. Symbolic to a deep sigh or a big breath, Emphasis is on the expansion of the chest. Helps; Insomnia and chronic pain, stress and helps with concentration When practicing yoga the technique is called the restoration of energy or one’s life force, the breath behind the breath ( Jones & Bartlett Learning, VitalBook file ). Belly breathing Visualization Energy breathing

DEEP BREATHING One of the best anxiety relaxation techniques is deep breathing. When you can control your breathing, you can control all of the symptoms associated with anxiety, such as a racing heartbeat. You breathe in through your nose, hold the air in for a few moments then slowly exhale through your mouth. Combined with visualization this can be a powerful source of relaxation

RELAXATION IMAGERY Guided imagery is the use of relaxatio n and mental visualization to improve mood and/or physical well-being. This technique involves vivid visualization. You picture some place that is very relaxing to you. And focus your entire mind on the details of that image, including all of the sensory details, such as the feel of the breeze against your skin or the smell of the blooming flowers. The more vivid the image the more relaxing the technique will be.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS CONSIDERING THE MAGNITUDE OF OUR INNER RESOURCES, OUR SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL IS AWESOME AND AS WE LET OUR OWN LIGHT SHINE, WE UNCONSCIOUSLY GIVE OTHERS PERMISSION TO DO THE SAME. AS WE ARE LIBERATED FROM OUR OWN FEAR, OUR PRESENCE AUTOMATICALLY LIBERATES OTHERS.

DIVINE ENERGY CONTINUOUSLY FLOWS THROUGH US IN WHICH TO DO GOOD BLESSING ALL PEOPLE THAT WE INTERACT WITH. REFERENCES: SEAWARD, BRIAN LUKE. MANAGING STRESS 6E VITALBOOKS, 6TH EDITION. JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING, VITALBOOK FILE