Peace Peace Peace comes from observing stillness. Peace comes from observing nature. Peace comes from witnessing your breath. Peace comes from slowing things down. Peace comes from feeling the chair you’re sitting in. Peace comes from sensing your feet as you’re walking. Peace comes from feeling the water on your face in the shower. Peace…
What’s Bugging Your (WBY) What’s bugging you? (wby) Here is a form of journaling I do daily, quite often in the morning to get my mind cleared out. I would use a legal pad and open up a new page and write at the top “wby.” From there on, I just let it flow. First,…
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Weather Radio Weather Radar You may have a weather app on your smartphone allowing you to watch live radar screens showing storm movements. When you’re struggling with mental chatter, and you want to quiet it down, think of a weather radar screen. Imagine a storm of red, yellow, and green weather cells floating by over…
Hooked on a Life of Serenity Hooked on a Life of Serenity In everyday life, you can catch yourself dwelling in thought. You are here, but your mind is there. When you were younger, you weren’t taught the negative consequences of indulging in la-la land. Your parents didn’t teach it because they did it too.…
The Rabbit Hole of the Mind The Rabbit Hole of the Mind Some days, like this morning, I got stuck on a thought that really bugged me. I tried to get away from it, but it wanted to hang on…and amplify. It drives me crazy. I know better than to listen to it…but I continue…
Lost in Time Lost in time There is peace and there is conflict. Peace exists in present time. Conflict always pertains to our perception of the past or future. This is our imagination. Merriam-Webster defines “imagination” as the act or power of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses or never…
The Pull of Negativity The Pull of Negativity Negativity can feel overwhelming sometimes. Starting your day with an onslaught of negative thoughts can set the stage for a miserable time. Being aware of this entanglement is important. Paying attention to it each morning is a healthy step to take. Get up a few minutes earlier…
Birds Birds It has been estimated there are 40-60 birds per person on this earth. Pay attention to them. Listen to their specific songs. Observe them. Look for their flights. When I lived so many years in depression, I wasn’t even aware of birds. My mind was too busy because I was listening to it…
Problems Problems You don’t realize what I have to bear! I have to deal with them all the time. But I have to…. I can’t do _____, because I feel like I should _____. He always wants me to do everything for him. She gets so bossy; I can’t stand it. They are such a…