Of all of my training, the one thing that I have most appreciated is Mindfulness. It is the one technique, theory, understanding that has helped me out enormously over the years. I love teaching about it and I enjoy the practice of it because, quite simply, it works. In a hard moment, it eases suffering.
On of my favourite mindfulness meditations is one I read by Thich Nhat Hanh in his book Touching Peace. It is breathing in "I am a mountain" and breathing out "I am solid".
Try it, right now,
Take a big breathe in to your abdomen and say:
"I am a mountain"
breathe out as much air as possible and repeat,
"I am solid"
Envision yourself as relaxed and even smile slightly. That slight smile and those words send really important messages to your brain.
Mindfulness isn't a "get rid of it" forever kind of treatment. Mindfulness is about make the moment better. Stress and hardship is part of every day life, as is happiness and beauty. Mindfulness teaches us how to get through those difficult moments in a way that makes us feel more confident, strong and effective.
Doing a couple of mindful breaths each day will help you feel better. So go take a nice deep breath! You have a mountain inside of you, I just know it!
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