We're now into the third week of 2008 and many people are already talking about how they've not stuck to their resolutions, not achieved as much as they wanted and are feeling the pressure...........pressure that in many cases, they have created themselves ;-)
I read a great quote recently by Albert Einstein that reads "the faster you go the shorter you are" and as I'm not particularly tall myself I took note ;-)
Whilst it's great to have dreams and desires, isn't it also important to create a balance between doing and being? To live Happy, Healthy and Fulfilling lives, and be successful in our own right, it makes sense to strike a balance between Yin and Yang, Intellect and Intuition, Left and Right brain thinking and Activity and Rest.
Anyone who exercises regularly, whether at the gym, doing yoga or through some other form, knows that healthy exercise involves alternate flexing and relaxing of the muscles. Yet in most other aspects of our lives we somehow feel guilty or lazy if we're not busy 'doing' and have almost forgotten how to relax. We get into the habit of keeping constantly busy and run the risk of doing things that are not aligned with who we really are and that lead to stress and tension.
What if we were to use the concept of flexing and relaxing with our mental and emotional 'muscles' too?
By taking some time each day to simply 'be' we can clear our minds, get a greater sense of self, and make decisions and choices that are more aligned with who we are and what matters most. And when we stay true to ourselves we discover a greater sense of personal power, enjoy what we do and....when we enjoy it we do it better so we get to be successful and fulfilled ;-)
So a simple tip for today is..... each day take a little time to let go, relax and just Be ;-)
And if you haven't quite kept to your plans and resolutions remember............ "We can always begin again" Jack Kornfield
I read a great quote recently by Albert Einstein that reads "the faster you go the shorter you are" and as I'm not particularly tall myself I took note ;-)
Whilst it's great to have dreams and desires, isn't it also important to create a balance between doing and being? To live Happy, Healthy and Fulfilling lives, and be successful in our own right, it makes sense to strike a balance between Yin and Yang, Intellect and Intuition, Left and Right brain thinking and Activity and Rest.
Anyone who exercises regularly, whether at the gym, doing yoga or through some other form, knows that healthy exercise involves alternate flexing and relaxing of the muscles. Yet in most other aspects of our lives we somehow feel guilty or lazy if we're not busy 'doing' and have almost forgotten how to relax. We get into the habit of keeping constantly busy and run the risk of doing things that are not aligned with who we really are and that lead to stress and tension.
What if we were to use the concept of flexing and relaxing with our mental and emotional 'muscles' too?
By taking some time each day to simply 'be' we can clear our minds, get a greater sense of self, and make decisions and choices that are more aligned with who we are and what matters most. And when we stay true to ourselves we discover a greater sense of personal power, enjoy what we do and....when we enjoy it we do it better so we get to be successful and fulfilled ;-)
So a simple tip for today is..... each day take a little time to let go, relax and just Be ;-)
And if you haven't quite kept to your plans and resolutions remember............ "We can always begin again" Jack Kornfield
Thanks for reading
Til next time
Have fun!
Denise x
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