I hope you had a restful weekend! We don’t, generally, take enough time for ourselves, so protecting our weekends to engage in self-care and activities that lift our spirits is essential to Wellbeing. And, practicing generosity includes being generous to ourselves, so we’re able to remain present for others.
We appreciate the sentiment of this quote credited to the World Health Organization because it reflects the perspective needed to maintain equilibrium in all areas of Wellbeing. If you think about it, much of the time we strive to minimize the chance of disease, sometimes becoming obsessive about one or another area of our health and not looking at the overall picture. Sometimes we even focus on the infirmity, rather than set our intentions on optimum healthiness to preserve peace within.
This concept of setting intentions while continuing to seek perspective is the place where the practice of mindfulness can be beneficial. Mindfulness connects the function of our brains to the inner circuitry that explains our experiences. As we improve our capacity to focus on the present and release the ancillary thoughts that tend to become intrusive and distracting, we’re better able to access the lasting changes that promote Wellbeing.
This week, purpose to spend 5 minutes each day on a mindful activity. The practice can consist of just about anything on which you’re able to engage and focus your attention. Prayer, meditation, gardening, cooking, and coloring are all mindful activities.
If you have the time, let me know about your experiences. I’d love to support you in your efforts!
Be Well and Be Blessed!
Lucinda
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