Make Your Intention Affirmation
A relaxed body is a relaxed mind and visa versa. The simple act of breathing deeply and consciously, oxygenates the blood, improves digestion, increases metabolism and is very relaxing. When looked at from this perspective, a meditation practice that is focused on the breath can induce positive physiological changes that relax the body and improve mental outlook. Here’s the paradox, while relaxation and happiness are often associated with enjoyable activities, such as going on a vacation, meditation or golf, a common misconception is that feelings of happiness and wellbeing are being created by the activity. In other words, we have a tendency to believe that it is the golf, the meditation or the vacation that is making us happy.
The truth is, is when we are engrossed in activities that we enjoy our minds are focused in the present moment. Presence allows for happiness, health, and wellbeing to arise as our experience, simply because we’ve stopped paying attention to our thoughts, our obsessions and our desires if only for a few moments or an afternoon. (more…)
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