Our digestive system and our metabolism will only function optimally if we are calm and relaxed and chilled. Stress makes us fat!
I call meditation the inner cleansing. It's so important to disconnect from our negative thoughts and feelings.
Meditation is the new black! Meditating is no longer relegated just for hippies or vows of silence. Everyone from new moms to business execs are even finding time to get in a few minutes of mediation. And the beauty is, you don’t even have to roll out your mat or prop up a pillow to reap the benefits. A few minutes of meditation can fit in wherever you are.
Today, we’re talking about unexpected places to get your "OM" on in ten minutes or less…
How to meditate anywhere…
On Your Way
Okay, so zooming down the highway isn’t exactly what we’re talking about, but sitting on the subway, riding the bus, and yes, even stopped in rush-hour traffic are excellent places to clear your mind and find the stillness in the rush.
At Shopping
Standing in line at the grocery store doesn’t need to be a toe-tapping, sigh-inducing experience. Take a few deep breaths and soften your gaze, not focusing on any one thing in particular. Before you know it, you’ll be out of line and through the door.
On the Plane
You’re sitting in a seat, floating miles above the sky…sounds like a recipe for meditative success. The buzzing of the plane engine can be just the right kind of “white noise” to get you into the zone no matter who is in the seat next to you…
At a Party
Whether you’re an extrovert to the max or introverted to the core, carving out a couple of minutes to get centered while at a big shindig can make the whole experience more enjoyable and fulfilling. You can do this one of two ways; either mindfully meditate while standing to the side, “people watching,” or you can steal away to the restroom (yes, really) for a few moments alone to find your center. Trust me on this one – taking the time to yourself in the middle of the hubbub makes for a much more fun experience, and opens you up to all kinds of new connections.
Enjoy your meditation and be focused and successful.
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