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Learning Meditation

September 25, 2017

Meditation is a valuable tool to add to your arsenal of self help and manifesting practices.

I was diagnosed with anxiety at age 16.

I was on a myriad of medications for the first few years. I ended up going off and on these medications until my mid 20s, never feeling like anything truly worked for me. Around that time I went to my very first yoga class with a girlfriend. If you’ve never been to a yoga class, the first few minutes before and after are typically used to relax,  ground and center yourself, take cleansing breaths and clear your mind.

Well this was a foreign idea to someone who was used to go, go, go, go, go… My mind is usually in 20 places at once and at any given moment I’m usually overthinking some small task/interaction/conversation/past mistake. You know how squirrels twitch and dart about? Yeah, that was usually me. So when I was forced to sit still, close my eyes and just….breath, you’d think it would do me a world of good…

Nope. I was terrible at it.

I was twitchy. I envisioned worse case scenarios. I’d have flashbacks to every time someone showed me animosity. But there was a faint edge of calm that I was grasping at, and while on many days I couldn’t actually achieve it, it always seemed that I was on the brink of something that felt really good. I liked it.

So I tried meditating more often.

I talked to my yoga instructors, I read books, I asked friends. Slowly. Ever so slowly, I began relaxing while sitting quietly. I started being able to truly clear my mind and feel a connection with the universe–with something much bigger than myself. I was able to create an organized prayer, an intimate conversation with my Creator. Dang, it felt good.

Sure, the world and all it’s problems came back when I opened my eyes. But setting them all aside for a few beautiful minutes didn’t make them any worse or harder to confront. Setting aside the world for a few minutes can do so much good for your soul. Focusing on one prayer, one gratitude are the key to creating your calm.

So now that you have a little back story on me, I’d like you to try it for yourself.

Are you a nervous little squirrel like me? Or do you have trouble finding motivation?

Try this:

Sit upright but comfortably. Place your feet flat on the ground, or sit directly on the ground. You want to be grounded… this is literally you touching the ground. Think of it as channeling energy through the earth.

Decide an intention. This could be the affirmation that you’ll do amazing on that upcoming interview. It could be that you’re searching for the courage to start that workout program. It could be that you want to find a bit of inner peace. Whatever your intention is, hold on to it.

Place your hands on your knees, palms up. Through your open hands, you will be able to receive energies from above, the Universe, your Creator.

Once you close your eyes, move them up and inward. Try to “look” out from the spot between your eyebrows. This is considered your Third Eye Chakra. Keep your eyes closed and take deep, long, breaths.

Breath in through your nose and out of your mouth. Breath deeply and slowly.

Clear your mind. This part isn’t easy. I’m almost embarrassed to tell you that when I first started attempting to “clear my mind” I would imagine one of those children’s picture books; the one about colors….

Yep. This is exactly what I imagined.

I’d focus on black. The absence of color. If I focused intently on this shade, I’d eventually get to the point where I could stop thinking about everything else.

Next, envision whatever part of you is touching the ground as having deep roots, anchoring you to something much bigger than yourself. Feel all your worries, thoughts and stresses moving through your body and down through your roots, being released into the ground to be recycled. Hold this visual for a bit, then bring up your intention.

Maybe: I will walk into this interview full of confidence. The interviewer will be impressed with my knowledge and personality. I am an energetic match for this position.

Or maybe something like: I choose to cherish my body and begin on the road to creating a healthy, vibrant life for myself. I will honor what God has given me by eating well and exercising as best I can. I am worth it.

Then: As I breath in, I imagine white, happy light filling my body and as I breath out, I imagine all the worries, pains, and anger as a dark wind leaving my body. I will shine with a new, happy and positive light.

Hold this intention while you continue your deep breathing. Feel the feeling of your intention coming to fruition. If you want, speak a few words of prayer to God to solidify your vision.

Open your eyes and bring yourself out slowly. More deep breaths. Move only when you feel you’re ready to.

OK. What did ya’ll think?

Focusing takes practice and shutting out the din of the outside world takes concentration. I am confident that practicing meditation on a consistent basis can help with creating focus and calm in your life. This is a way of putting your intention and energy out into the universe. When you are an energetic match for your goals, there is nothing that can stop you!

Obviously, I still have anxiety. Some days I am absolutely unable to meditate because I’m so scatterbrained. It’s on those days that just attempting to meditate actually helps me remember what it feels like to slow down. And that can be so helpful.

Give it a try. Let me know your experiences.

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⠀⠀
Staying active doesn’t have to mean running a marathon every weekend, or even regular workouts. It can look like taking the dog for a walk, chasing the kids around the backyard or even hiking when you can.
⠀
Just keep moving, your body will thank you. After all, these canyons weren’t formed by water that occasionally ran through there—they were formed by constant movement over long periods of time. Can you imagine what you could accomplish with that kind of consistency? 😏
WHAT a weekend! 🤩 We took our @lexususa UX 200 WHAT a weekend! 🤩 We took our @lexususa UX 200 from @bell_lexus_north_scottsdale into Utah and beyond last weekend!
⠀
This is just a teaser of all the adventures we encountered. I cannot wait to show y’all more! A very special thank you to @bell_lexus_north_scottsdale for this beautiful car and some truly incredible memories! #belllexusnorthscottsdale #belllexusstyle #belllexusstyleseries #belllexus #sponsored
⠀
If you could take a road trip right now, where would you head??
There’s a certain kind of magic to the desert. I There’s a certain kind of magic to the desert. I found that, and more @canebedscorral just south of the Utah border. This is GLAMPING, y’all. 😍
⠀⠀
Swipe for a look at our sexy tent & check out my Utah/AZ highlight for more on last weekends trip! @canebedscorral was an oasis of comfortable living in the midst of a rugged desert. I’m already itching to get back.
“For all the toll the desert takes of a man it g “For all the toll the desert takes of a man it gives compensations, deep breaths, deep sleep and the communion of the stars.” —Mary Hunter Austin
Spring Break is here 🎉 @thecambyhotel!! Whether Spring Break is here 🎉 @thecambyhotel!! Whether you’re catching some Spring Training games or just need a getaway, @thecambyhotel has you covered!
⠀⠀
I brought @whereisox on a little staycation for his birthday and WOW. From the rooftop bar and cabanas to the quirky art to the Artizen restaurant (OMG), #TheCambyStay is all about effortless elegance.
⠀⠀
Thank you so much @thecambyhotel for a great experience! We can’t wait to come back. Check out my stories today for pictures and videos of our stay and links to start planning your own getaway!
#TheCambyHotel #MyPHX
Everything’s better with your babes! ICYMI, I’ Everything’s better with your babes! ICYMI, I’ve been in Northern AZ and Utah this weekend with some of the coolest girls I know.
⠀
@ocbabeswhocreate Had a regional director retreat and I was invited along for all the laughs, s’mores, hikes, bonfires, dancing, picnics and downright antics.
⠀⠀
Babes Who Create has been such a godsend with my blogging career and—let’s face it—friendships. I’ve connected with so many amazing souls through this group, I don’t know where I’d be without them!
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I have SO MUCH MORE to share with you, but I’ll keep this short for now. Be ready for a lot more content from this weekend, including some of the best snacks, hikes and THE cutest place to stay for your next adventure!
We’re on an adventure! @smashinglyashley_ and I We’re on an adventure! @smashinglyashley_ and I are spending the weekend @canebedscorral with our girls and it couldn’t be colder but we’re keeping warm with all the laughter and dancing.🤪
⠀⠀
Check out my stories for some shots of this beautiful property and follow along as we explore the area. 👯‍♀️
It’s always been you. ♥️ We did a mini stayc It’s always been you. ♥️ We did a mini staycation for Brian’s birthday yesterday @thecambyhotel and it was magical (more on this amazing hotel coming soon!).
⠀⠀⠀
I wanted to pause for a moment to love on this guy of mine. He’s strong, crazy smart, supportive and his love for me is boundless. I loves you @whereisox. Life with you is such an adventure.
#TheCambyStay #TheCambyHotel #MyPHX
“Desert beauty was ‘sublime’ in the way that “Desert beauty was ‘sublime’ in the way that the romantic poets had used the word- not peaceful dales but rugged mountain faces, not reassuring but daunting nature, the earth’s skin and haunches, its spines and angles arching prehistorically in sunlight.” ― Julene Bair
⠀
I have a big trip coming up this weekend—exploring a new desert I’ve never set foot in. I cannot wait! Check out my stories for some teasers and tell me where you think I’m headed. 😏
Do you use Sunday to get ready for the week or do Do you use Sunday to get ready for the week or do you like to squeeze every fun drop from your weekend?
⠀
They say “a Sunday we’ll spent brings a week of content” and I think that can go both ways. Don’t let the Sunday Scaries make today unusable. Get out and enjoy the sunshine (or at least do something you enjoy) and then spare a few minutes to make yourself a to do list for the week ahead. Plan a little and then relax.
⠀⠀
Finding that balance is essential. ♥️
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