Maybe you’ve justified it to yourself.. maybe stress and discomfort seem like a fact of life… I mean, you might be thinking: how big of an influence can something like ‘stress’ have on me, anyway?
Did you know that in our country (the U.S.), the Number One killer (Stress) Is PROVEN To Contribute To……
+ Strokes
+ Ulcers
+ Asthma
+ Irritability
+ Rheumatism
+ Depression
+ Migraines
+ Insomnia
+ Diabetes
+ Fatigue
+ Allergies
+ Overeating
+ Sex Problems
+ Skin Diseases
+ Kidney Disorders
+ Breathing Problems
+ High Blood Pressure
+ Hardening of the Arteries
+ Increased Smoking (if already)…
Well, did you…?
Allowing negativity to build up indefinitely is what causes the above worst case scenarios! The goal is to avoid those and better Enjoy the Moment (and Life)!
So… maybe it’s time to write a letter?
Do yourself a favor and allocate just 2-5 minutes (whenever – and as often as – you can).
Find a quiet place, where you will not be disturbed.
Perhaps set an alarm (many cell phones offer relatively peaceful sounds to choose from), so you can allow your mind to relax and not worry about how many minutes it’s been.
Close your eyes (or let your eyes relax on a point in front of you)… Take a few deep breaths, and really allow your shoulders to drop… Let them drop even more.
Allow your jaws to sag a bit, relax the muscles of your face…
Now, just breathe deeper and deeper and deeper….
When you’re ready to come back (or your alarm rings) take an extra second to inhale deeply and just LET GO even more with your exhale…. With the next few inhales breathe in pure smiles, happy thoughts and positivity, and feel yourself uplifted from your core!
AND THAT’S THE DEFINITION OF RELATIVITY!
Now….
Imagine that you are holding a glass of water in your outstretched hand for one minute. Can you handle the weight? Most likely the answer will be Yes.
But what if you needed to hold it for 5 minutes? And how about for 10 minutes?
20 minutes?
Can you still keep your arm outstretched? Probably not. Why not? Does it seem much heavier to you?
You know the weight did not change. But you no longer are able to hold it….
Of course, the absolute weight doesn’t matter! It’s all about how long you hold it. The longer you hold it, the heavier it feels!
It’s the same way with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on. Just as with the glass of water, at times you have to put it down for a while and rest.
When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the demands of life. We need time to Restore, Replenish, Reinvent, and Rejoice!!!! Allow yourself that time, even if only for a few minutes a day. You’ll start noticing the positive effects right away!! 🙂
Yours in Calmness,
– Dr. Inessa
Calmness.com