Mentally Prepared

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Are You Living In The Moment?

What is Mindfulness?

In today’s society, we have become accustomed to living in busyness. However, this acceptance can be harmful to our overall health and wellbeing. The old”cliché”about stopping to smell the roses is needed. It’s all about taking to time stop, slow down and enjoy life.  Well, while you are trying to figure out that concept, there is a way that we can help ease us into slowing down and living in the moment.

The practice of mindfulness meditation can help improve mental health. When we practice this application, we are allowing ourselves to be in a total awareness state of where we are and what we are doing.  The act allows us not to be overwhelmed about our current surroundings but to stop and focus on the now. This is an opportunity to train your brain and allow your awareness to be present. There is nothing tricky about it, basically you just are aware of the moment and give yourself an opportunity to slow down on your reactions.

What are the benefits?

  • A better control over emotions
  • Improvements in memory
  • Improvements in self-awareness
  • A decrease in depression and anxiety
  • A decrease in negative thinking
  • A decrease of physical illness

How can I get started?

  1. Find a comfortable quiet place to sit. There is no special equipment that is required, just an opportunity to be alone for 5 minutes if possible.
  2. Time for positioning. Place your hands on your lap, set feet firmly on the floor and sit with back straight and lastly with your chin slightly tucked inward.
  3. Concentrate on breathing. Close your eyes, take a couple of deep breaths by inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.
  4. Pay attention to the moment. Acknowledge any sounds or sensations you are feeling. Continue to inhale and exhale, counting repetitions up to 10 silently. Feel the rise and fall of your chest as you relax.
  5. Be in the moment. It is normal that your mind will wander off and distracting thoughts may appear, simply come back to the moment as often as you need to.
  6.  Continue to sit quietly for few moments. Afterwards, you may now gently open your eyes. Repeat as needed.

The art of mindfulness or meditation will take some work, especially since we are used to being on the go and subconsciously moving without a thought. We all can incorporate mindfulness meditation in our daily routines just by starting it out in our morning routine, adding scriptures, and when we feel distracted.  It may seem awkward in the beginning but if consistency is maintained we can improve our mental health, just remember to stop and smell the roses.

 

 

 

Why is Anxiety Holding You Captive?

Anxiety does not discriminate.

It will form in compromising circumstances.

It will rear its’ ugly head, just because.

Ever wonder why anxiety is present in your life on a consistent basis, no matter what you do it’s here today, not gone tomorrow.  Well, you should ask yourself, what is really going on? Why can I overcome this feeling of dread?

The Relationship

One of the biggest questions people will search an answer for is, How do I stop worrying? It doesn’t matter who you are or claim to be, this question or the thought of it will undoubtedly, subconsciously arise.  There are so many resources available that will help for the moment, or give some short-term aide, and sometimes we must take advantage, rather it be medications, counseling, or the like. A long-term aide resides in a true, authentic relationship with our heavenly father. I have heard and found it to be true, the best remedy to anxiety is to live with the Lord daily to establish a lifestyle of prayer. We must ensure that the first person, remedy, advice, love that we seek is from God.

Prayer is your Antidote

To replenish and renew yourself with the living water, brings one of my favorite scriptures to lean on or hide in my heart. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peaceful guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus”.  ( NLT)

This what I would like you to take away from this message…

The keys words in this scripture to follow and understand are you must Pray- send up a petition of your request through Jesus name.  As well, we should have a heart of Gratitude- being thankful for all.  In addition, expect Peace- know that solitude and harmony will come forth, it may not be in your understanding, but be assured it will. Guard-God’s power will allow you to endure, keeping anxieties from your heart.

 

 

 

 

 

self identity

Authentically Unashamed: To Be Authentic..To Be Truthful.

The Authentic You

In order to be authentic, I must be truthful, to myself first and to others. When i see the words authentic, I think of an original, carbon copies removed, that the negatives I once believed are no engraved positives. Is it hard to do, if you can come face to face with realities of your past, present and future..you can move forward in knowing who you are, but we must understand it’s a process. everyone has a story, a past and a possible identity shaker, but will you make the first step toward and extraordinary journey, that’s the question.

Walking In Your Truth: Being Who God has Called You to Be

Walking in your truth is so much more than just speaking it, it’s about living it and not backing down. It’s about standing for your beliefs and not wavering under pressure. It’s the authenticity that resides in you. What do you do when someone is trying to silence you? What’s your first reaction or thought? Could this person or persons be threatened in anyway, are they afraid of being exposed to deal with their own insecurities. Are you dealing with personal regrets, unresolved issues that keep you bond? Whatever the reason is don’t allow it to control you any longer. Yes, we often think this and look to blame others, when we indeed could be the one holding our own selves back. as so, we may even be ashamed of our past and afraid of our future.

Can you walk in you truth, be authentic and not ashamed of your story, your past, your victories. In any where there is uncertainty, knowing who we are and who are creator is will help solidify our identities. The bible tell us that we where made in God’s image, a masterpiece for his works. When you are able to reveal and get past your hurts you’ve become accomplished and the biggest hurdle that stunts growth has now been conquered.  Don’t be afraid to just be you, and love the skin your in!
Are you walking in your truth?