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The power of kindness to Yourself

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:14:09 GMT

Take Care of your mind It Gets Sick Too

Hi everyone, I'm a motivational guide and today I want to talk to you about taking care of your mind. You may have heard that your overall health can be impacted by your mental health, but do you know why? It's because your mind can get sick as well. Just like your body can catch a cold or a flu, your mind can suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental disorders. These conditions can affect your mood, your energy, your sleep, your appetite, your relationships, and your ability to cope with life's challenges.

So how can you look after your mind and prevent it from getting sick? Well, there are some simple strategies that you can do at home to boost your mental well-being. Here are some of them:

- Practice gratitude. Every day, write down three things that you are grateful for in your life. This can help you focus on the positive aspects of your situation and reduce negative emotions.

- Meditate. Meditation is a technique that involves focusing your attention on your breath, a word, a sound, or an object. It can help you calm your mind, relax your body, and reduce stress. You can find many guided meditations online or use an app to help you get started.

- Exercise. Physical activity can improve your mood, your energy, your sleep, and your self-esteem. It can also release endorphins, which are natural chemicals that make you feel good. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day, such as walking, jogging, cycling, or dancing.

- Connect with others. Social support is vital for your mental health. It can provide you with emotional comfort, practical help, and a sense of belonging. Try to stay in touch with your friends and family regularly, either in person or through phone calls, texts, or video chats. You can also join a club, a group, or a community that shares your interests or values.

- Seek help. If you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or if you have symptoms of a mental disorder that interfere with your daily functioning, don't hesitate to seek professional help. You are not alone and there is nothing to be ashamed of. You can talk to your doctor, a counselor, a therapist, or a helpline. They can offer you advice, support, and treatment options that suit your needs.

Remember that taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. By following these strategies, you can improve your mental health and enjoy a happier and healthier life.

Meditation

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 02:54:29 GMT

Learn how to meditate

Meditation

What is mindfulness- It is a way to relax the mind and to be free of stress or anxiety.

· It can lower blood pressure and heart rate, while calming the mind

· It is done by focusing your attention on one thing deeply and intentionally

· Meditation is a deeper form of mindfulness to achieve a calm relaxed yet alert state of mind.

· It takes many years of practice to achieve this true meditative state.

· It is best to start with little steps and slowly progress to deeper levels of meditation

· When asleep the brain produces Delta waves

· When relaxed and calm with no worrying thoughts the brain produced Alpha waves

· When in a deep relaxed yet alert meditative state, the brain produces the optimum theta brain waves-when the best ideas are formed.

· It is an opportunity to be in stillness where universal energy can penetrate your being to bring you many gifts that you can only imagine.

There are many tools available that assist the process of mindfulness or meditation

· Some use the senses to begin to focus on one thing at a time This is easily done while sitting outside and closing your eyes. Find a comfortable seat and take a few deep breathes to relax the body, then concentrate on one only sense. Sound is a good start. Firstly, focus on the sounds nearest to you, then go further out to the sounds further away, and then lastly concentrate on the sounds in the far distance. Begin by doing this for one to five minutes daily, then gradually increasing the time every day.

· As other thoughts enter your mind, try to bring them back to the working sense.

· Another tool for mindfulness is doing a walking mindfulness. When walking outside maybe along the local streets, try to concentrate on the sounds around you. You will find that the more you focus, the more you will hear. You could change it to focusing on the things you see.

· Or you could try focusing all the senses on one object. I often do this outside in nature as there is so much beauty to be observed. Try focusing on the trunk of a tree or a flower or the rocks. Give it your full attention and try to see, hear, smell as much as possible.

· As daily thoughts enter the mind simply dismiss them and bring your attention back to the object being observed.

· The more you focus the more you will become aware of.

· Again, you will be amazed at how much clarity and information you gain.

· We lead such busy lives that we often miss things without realising it.

Some people use the strategy of focusing on the breath. This is a good start to increasing the state of mind into mindfulness.

· Again, find a comfortable place to sit, preferably with a straight back. Take a few deep breaths to relax then with closed eyes take your attention to the breath. Be aware of the rise and fall of your chest as you breathe in and out.

· As you breath in try to visualise the air being breathed through the nose then into your lungs.

· Then as you breath out visualise the air leaving your lungs and then out through your nose.

· Imagine your body relaxing more with each breath.

· It takes a bit of practice but after a while you will find it easier to remain focused while you slowly move into a more meditative state. Now you are meditating.

· There are many meditations available on you tube. It is a good idea to try a few different ones and find one that suits you.

· The main idea is to be aware of the thoughts as they enter the mind while also dismissing them Just let them pass by without any attention.

· Try to stop negative mindless chatter from overwhelming yourself.

· Transcendental meditation is a deep form of meditation that takes a long time to master so be kind to yourself and start with a simple easy mindfulness where you slowly evolve into deeper meditations. This is the state of no thoughts and no visions but complete stillness.

· Some people refer to being in the present moment or the Now!

· Again, this takes practice, but you can start with mindful walking, and this will take you to be in the moment, where there are no thoughts of past or future.

· Some people find that guided meditations are easier because they don’t have to concentrate on anything except the sense of listening.

· Regular meditation leads to being able to stay in the moment where best decisions are made

· The longer you make time for regular meditative practice the better your life will be, and you will receive amazing things

· Eventually you will find yourself living in the moment for most of your time. People, animals’ birds, insects will be attracted to you, and you will be at the right place at the right time. Things will seem to fall from out of mid-air and will be the things you need.

· You will have a quiet confidence that gets things done.

· Keep in mind to act out of need never greed.

My Memory of an Experience

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:52:25 GMT

A leaf flutters slowly to the ground. I am immediately mesmerized within its gentle beauty.

Enclosed is my memory of an experience I had at about the age of 4. It was before I started primary

school at age 5 yrs. where I often had moments where I would just sit surrounded by nature. I

would spend many hours just wandering the vacant fields opposite my house on the outskirts of

town. It was at the foothills of a mountain and gave me great pleasure to seek further the

wonderment of nature. I would look at flowers so closely as if viewing them under a microscope, and

I learned the strength of one blade of grass and the displayed unity of an ant colony. I learned much

more from my experiences with nature than any book. However, it ignited a curiosity within me – a

huge desire to learn more and so at the age of 9 I was saving threepence from my lunch money to

buy ‘how and why books”. The first was about science with a few experiments (which I practiced in

mum’s kitchen to her disgust), then came the “solar system”, “the human body” and “reptiles”. I

saw the world different to my peers and would rather go for a bike ride along country roads then sit

and ponder the landscape, than to go to friends’ places. They were not interested in my preferred

topics of discussion. I also later observed that I had intuition although there was not a name for it

then. I could read between the lines and was quick to sum up the truth. I got scolded many times

and was called stupid because my class grades weren’t as high as my sisters. I bought flower seeds

and saved seeds from pumpkins to watch them grow. I was happiest outdoors, alone to allow my

mind to meander at its will. I hid my books and opinions in fear of reprimand.

We would attend Sunday school and church every Sunday. I was not impressed by the hypocrisy that

was acted out by some people. They would be nice to you at church but gossip behind your back

However I began to realise that my prayers were being answered and I wondered how this could be.

It began a search of religion and the powers at large. Here is that memory of that experience as me

becoming the leaf .

A leaf flutters slowly to the ground. I am immediately mesmerized within its gentle beauty.

My eyes follow it as it takes position upon the grass. It rests for a while, waiting patiently for

a wisp of air to define its direction. I feel the air upon my face, as if answering to the call.

The leaf shudders in preparation. It holds its ground as the wind increases in velocity. I too

feel the wind as it pushes ever so gently against my body. Release, release and surrender,

echoes within my mind. Force begins to operate. Surrender will hold the key. Then as if by

either demand or desire, the wind increases in velocity. The battle has begun. I can see the

veins in the leaf as determination assists desire. I feel the rigidity flowing through the veins of

my body. The will to surrender is strong, but fear holds its ground. We have a choice to

continue the battle with equal force and will, or surrender the force, and continue the battle

with the presence of now, where knowledge can define each moment as it arrives. One more

movement could mean fly or die. It is scary, like stepping out on a limb, and I feel the wind

push at the side of my body once more. To take flight with surrender of will is gaining

ground. My will is relinquished. Thy will operates. The leaf takes flight and so do I. Fear

turns to pleasure as I relax the fight and go with the flow of the wind. I feel its strength

beneath my wings, as it gently carries me in its safe arms, to and fro, higher and higher. This

is freedom. This is the experience of going with the flow. This is allowance. This is thy will,

not my will. All we must do is have faith and trust that all will be for the betterment of all

things. Surrendering my will holds the key.

This was to become the first of many other numerous experiences throughout my life. There

was something different about me, but as yet this was not fully understood or realized. It was

the beginning of a journey of self-development and self-discovery, which would lead me to

understanding of how existence operates, and the importance of unconditional love that

unifies rather than destroys. I believe this was my chosen reason of why my soul came to

manifest into this body, this vehicle, at this particular time. It was there from the onset of my

birth. However, it took most of my life to realize this. There were lessons to be learned, and

experiences to inform of the greater meaning of life. It is no accident. It is intended by a

force much greater, and more profound. It rules the universal law of which man has no

control over. It is the holy- grail of which man will forever seek, yet possibly never attain. It

is the unexplainable creation of something, somewhere, or maybe someone. It is the life-force

that permeates all of existence. Yet what is life-force, and what chooses the direction of life-

force? I was only a child, alone in my imagination.

JC Burnett

The Little Blade of Grass

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:03:50 GMT

Go withe the flow

Be like the little blade of grass who stands straight and tall

stretching as high as it can, pointing to the sky, aiming forever upwards, not bending, always

remaining strong. You can blow it, mow it, dig it, poison it, and it still returns, never giving

up. The wind can blow, and it simply bends with the wind. It doesn’t break It goes with the

flow, accepting all within its path.

It endures all storms with knowledge that tomorrow is a new day, when the sun will shine

again and the nutrient from the rain will enhance its growth to be bigger and stronger. It is

strong yet flexible, going with the flow of whatever comes its way, waiting, feeling, bending

and stooping, changing direction to follow the direction of the wind, enduring all for the sake

of others. It has a task to fulfill of the preservation of life. When all the struggle has passed,

it stands straight and tall again, prepared for the next event, always prepared with faith and

acceptance that it will overcome.

The little blade of grass knows its direction. It is firm in its belief of the task ahead and is

steadfast in its commitment to do the job it was intended to do, knowing the importance and

responsibility its survival means to all within its environment. It offers its life for the benefit

of others without judgement or query, never with fear of the future or resentment of the

past. It is meek and mild of attitude, not comparing itself to the flowers or any others of

seeming greater beauty. It understands the lack of interest it receives, but this does not

deter it from its mission. Its knowingness and understanding allows faith to be the driver of

its existence. It continues without question, continually repeating the task over and over

without fail, withstanding all for the benefit of mankind and the planet, offering itself as

food, comfort and protection.

Be like the little blade of grass and adopt its same attitude with respect of our own existence

and our responsibility to mankind and our planet. Obstacles are opportunities to learn and

grow. Use them wisely. Always aiming for the highest, reaching for the stars with faith and

belief that all will be well for all concerned. This is the true essence of unconditional love only

way

How do we find it?

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:47:03 GMT

No-one else can tell you your purpose. You need to look inside and find it for yourself.
Firstly, you need to find your passion. Try sitting for a while to reflect and consider your childhood
Even at a young age there would have been things that identified your adult characteristics.
For example – did you love animals more that your peers?
Did you prefer classical music to the modern pop music?
Did you feel sad or angry when your saw a friend or foe suffer?
What stirred your emotions -What made you feel sad or angry or very happy?
What things do you enjoy or despise talking about?
What did you enjoy reading or listening to?
What are your opinions and values?
What are your dreams and aspirations?
Ask someone you trust for an honest opinion of you so that you can learn more about yourself.
This assists you to determine what needs to be altered and worked on. Negative traits
slow the process, so it is best to know them and if possible, remove them.
Look deep inside to seek further than the obvious.
Purpose is often found in doing service to others. It doesn’t have to be big deal to start the ball rolling. Sometimes small things make a big difference to the daily life of another, such as opening a door, or carrying groceries, or offering a seat.
Start small and slowly increase it. You will notice others doing the same to you. As you give you will receive!
The simple act of kindness can aid the production of happy hormones in the brain that induce feelings of happiness and pleasure.
Spend time in silence listening to and observing nature to quieten the mind.
Open the senses to see, hear, smell, or feel more. Just this simple action will fire up the neural pathways to the brain as well as bring a sense of connection to all that is.
Breathe slowly and deeply while sitting at the beach, a lake, or river. We can find peace and calm when we spend time in nature- it lowers the heart rate and increases oxygen to the brain and body.
Try mindfulness and meditation- it opens the mind to other possibilities.
Become more positive in your communication. Avoid negative people and actions.
Find the strength, the will and belief of your own uniqueness, that you are worthy and deserve to achieve all your dreams and aspirations.
Adopt an attitude of forgiveness and gratefulness.

All the above things will slowly steer you into the right direction where you will eventually find your life purpose

So, what is our life purpose ?

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:46:50 GMT

So, what is our life purpose?

It means to follow your passion and to have done something about it- to make a difference and to have led an abundant, healthy, happy life, being the best version of yourself.

Even people of great wealth have found their greatest pleasure in doing good for others.

Some have found great wealth when they concentrated on doing what they felt passionate about, albeit not their first career choice

Discover Your Purpose

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:22:51 GMT

A quick guide to Discover your life purpose

Some people believe that finding your purpose in life is more important than anything else.

Some believe it assists our emotional and physical health and wellbeing.

Some believe it can drive our confidence and daily happiness.

Finding life purpose can give us a feeling of fulfilment that our life was worthwhile-it had meaning and purpose.

Believe me that in later life there is no greater feeling than to know your life was one of having purpose.