HEALTH: TRY AN "ALLOWING" MEDITATION

Repeat “Allow” into a gentle wind.  One short and easy experience is to practice saying the word "allow" outside in nature.

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I have enjoyed practicing this mediation outdoors many times.  Sit quietly.  When you hear the gentle sway of the tree treetops or any sound of the wind, repeat the word “allow, again allow, allow”.  

Allow is the only word you will think.  It keeps mundane thought from coming into your mind and welcomes the experience of allowing.

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For that short period of meditation time, you are simply allowing the world to be.  

No judgment or corrections needed on your part, just allow.  

For now, it is what it is, and all is right from where you are seated.

Simply sit in nature and allow.  It helps you to calm down.  There is nothing so pressing right at that moment that you cannot take 10 minutes or so to feel the benefit of allowing.

Ohio Summer

“Even if you locked your keys in your car,

you are not going to do anything about it

for the next few minutes”.

Right Now, You Are Simply Going to Allow

Take your Self away

from the cares of the world.

Simply Allow.

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Allow ... Allow ... Allow ...

Allowing is a relaxation period.  It is nice to sit up straight but be comfortable.  

Remember it does no one good to be so rigid that you are afraid to move a muscle or cover your mouth when you cough.

Allow until you feel refreshed by the wind.

Let me know when you try this exercise of "Allowing"

Joy Harris

Success Coach

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HEALTH: Instant Stress Relief – 3-min. massage

USING MASSAGE FOR SELF CARE

After a day at a desk writing, studying or working an 8-hour day, it is important to do self-massage for stress relief.  Whether you drive a truck, work in the field or create beauty for a living, we all can benefit from a 3-minute spa moment.  This works.

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Begin by taking a few deep breaths.  Breathe in deeply through the nose.  Allow your torso and lungs to fill up with air.  On the exhale, allow your muscles to relax.  Relax your shoulders, then relax your whole body and your face muscles.  If you start with deep breathing every time you begin meditation or relaxation for a spa moment, it is a signal to your body that you are ready to be still and invoke healing.  After about 6 breaths, just breath normally.

Close your eyes, rub your hands together for 30 seconds to warm them up.  When your hands are warm, cup them over your eyes and allow your eyes to be calmed.  Then begin rubbing your temples.  Rub down your jawline.  Also rub your palms, fingers, and hands.  Feel free to use a lotion or moisturizing cream, but it is not necessary.  This is something you can do on the job or anywhere, any time.  This can be done in 2 and a half or 3 minutes.  Do each step to a slow count of 15 to ensure you are allowing enough time to relax and get maximum benefit from this self-massage.

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Let me know how this worked for you below.

Joy Harris

Success Coach

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