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Be Present

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As mentioned in my previous post, my Word for 2022 is “be”. Just being is difficult for me. I feel guilty when I take the time to be. I feel like I should be doing something. Yet I know that being is just what I need to do.

Being present can have many benefits including:

  1. Enjoying your current activity more.
  2. Feeling a greater sense of purpose
  3. Feeling a greater sense of connectedness to those around you
  4. Experiencing more joy in everyday life
  5. Improved creativity.
  6. Growth in appreciation
  7. Less worry and overthinking

Being present takes practice. But it is well worth it. Just focus on what is currently in front of you at this moment to take that first step.

“There is only one time that is important – NOW! It is the most important time because it is the only time that we have any power.”            ~Leo Tolstoy

 

Be the Word

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A New Year, a new word. This year’s focus word is “be.”

Every year instead of selecting a New Year’s resolution, I select a focus word for the year.

For me, aligning to a word provides direction all year long versus focusing on a goal that you meet (or not) and then move beyond.

I usually start with the definition of the word, but I found that difficult this year. So, instead I am sharing a quote from mindful.org that “defines” what “be” or “being” means to me:

‘In being mode, the mind has “nothing to do, nowhere to go” and can focus fully on moment-by-moment experience, allowing us to be fully present and aware of whatever is here, right now.’

My goal for this year, this new chapter in my life, is to be present in the moment. I selected this focus word because I have been “doing” all my adult life. Lists, obligations, deadlines, and people pleasing have kept me doing. Doing to the point where my well has run dry. This year, I am looking at self-care and with that “allowing” myself to be in the moment versus in the space of what has happened or what will happen.

So this year I intend to start being instead of doing by:

  • Deciding what is most important to me.
  • Choosing to be happy in each moment.
  • Honoring my strengths.
  • Residing in the present moment with an open heart.
  • Taking inspired action.

Consider joining me in selecting a word for 2022. What will it be? Or will you join me in “being?”

 

Gratitude, Mindfulness and Meditation

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Gratitude allows us to notice the many blessings we have and distracts us from the many troubles that we face. Mindfulness helps us react to our troubles with grace and acceptance. Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. Together these practices nurture a happier self.

For the last four months, I have been working to ensure that I mediate most days. Not only for self-care, but to intentionally support my resiliency by adding some peace and calm into my life daily.

Mindfulness is the awareness of “some-thing,” while meditation is the awareness of “no-thing.” There are many forms of meditation. Finding a method that works for you daily will provide the most benefit.

Ten-minute mindfulness meditation made easy:

  1. Settle in. Find a quiet space…
  2. Breathe. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax…
  3. Stay focused on your breath. Thoughts will try to pull your attention away from the breath…

I will set a timer before I start my meditation so I can just be. If I can, I will try to meditate more than one session a day but find that at least once and during my morning routine, helps me start my day on a positive note.

Try it if you don’t already do it.