The mind can find peace or quiet through the use of meditation. All too often our thoughts crowd our brain. Those thoughts increase in size and stay longer especially under stressful times. Sometimes how we think something should happen in our lives and the reality of how life is unfolding, is in stark contrast. A good way to ease your mind is to take some ME time with a time out daily. Meditation can help.

Benefits of Meditation – A Few of the powers

• Reduces Stress

• Helps Promote Emotional Health

• Improves Focus

• Reduces Age-Related Memory Loss

• Controls Anxiety

• Increases Self Awareness

• Expands Attention Spans

• The list goes on and on. Many people find other beneficial positive results of meditation.

Ways to Meditate

Anybody can meditate. Focus your mind on the current time without judgment. Sit or lie in a comfortable position. Let your negative or stressful thoughts take a back seat and be in the now. As opposing thoughts enter your mind, and they will, acknowledge them and return to focusing on your breath.

Think of now by clearing things away. Think of…

• Relaxing thoughts and vacation spots, breathe and feel the moment.

• Be aware of all your senses.

• Unplug from your electronics.

• Reflect on good happy memories that bring joy.

• Try meditating in nature.

• Many people practice yoga or tai chi which includes mediation practice.

Quieting the mind does take practice. In the beginning you will spend time thinking of how many times your mind wanders. You will be distracted. You will feel frustrated that you can't even quiet your mind for a minute. But guess what? Tomorrow it might be 2 minutes. 3 minutes the next.

Just breathe.

xo Christine