Happy Ness

Friday, August 30, 2013

We Are Young

I love this photo and the eternal youth and childlike charm it portrays. I hope you enjoy it too...

- Namaste

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Great advice from Cheryl Richardson, author of http://www.amazon.com/Art-Extreme-Self-Care-Transform-Month/dp/1401918298/psychcentral

When you’re facing a difficult situation or any kind of stressor, it helps to know exactly what and who will bring you the most comfort and let you express your feelings healthfully and safely.
To create your kit, Richardson suggests answering these 10 questions:

1. Who can I turn to for support and comfort?
Who helps you feel safe and lets you feel your feelings? For instance, this might be your partner, a best friend, your parent or a sibling. It’s someone you can turn to when you’re overwhelmed and afraid.

2. Who should I avoid?
These are individuals who heighten your anxiety, aren’t good listeners and overwhelm you with questions and advice. For instance, this might be your co-workers, who are less than supportive and like to gossip about everyone’s problems.

3. What does my body need to feel nourished, healthy and strong?
Maybe you need to drink water frequently, practice yoga, get more sleep and take a walk in the park a few times a week.

4. What responsibilities do I need to relinquish so I can attend to my needs and feeling my feelings?
You might need to say no to extra projects at work, hire a housekeeper for a few hours or set firm boundaries with certain friends.

5. What unhealthy or unhelpful strategies or activities do I need to avoid?
You might need to limit caffeine to minimize anxiety or stop watching TV too late, so you can get more sleep.

6. What spiritual practice connects me to God or another higher power I believe in?
This could be reading a religious text, praying, meditating or attending a 12-step program.

7. What will bring me comfort right now?
This might be anything from getting a massage to wearing comfy clothes to drinking a warm cup of tea.

8. How can I express my feelings healthfully?
This might include talking about your feelings to your support system and writing about your feelings in a journal.

9. What object can I use as a talisman to remind me to relax and be in the present moment?
For instance, this might be a pair of rosary beads or a picture of a loved one in a locket.

10. What’s a healthy distraction for me when I need to take a break?
This could be anything from watching funny films to playing with your pet to knitting to reading your favorite magazine.
Jot down your answers in a journal, and keep it somewhere visible (and handy). This way, the next time stress strikes, you don’t need to think about how you’ll support your needs and practice self-care. You’ll already have a thoughtful, effective plan all written down.
- Namaste

Monday, July 30, 2012

Be Happy and Find Happiness

Be comfortable being alone, be comfortable with your inner self. Reflect, rest, relax and meditate. Find inner harmony first, only then will you actively attract outer harmony. Afterall, water seeks it own level.

Take time to reflect on your lives, wants and needs
Make peace with your inner selves
Instead of making happiness an external treasure that is difficult to be found, realize that happiness can be found from within
Never undervaule your own stock (yourself), while overvaluing the competition
Connect to a higer self or a higher being
Instead of thinking of misery as an incurable disease, think of misery as a small point in time that shall soon pass
Take time for yourself and limit the energy you spend on those people you find draining
Appreciate the natural joy and curiosity of children and animals - they have the best auras and most positive energy
Be aware of the joy that can be found in small moments - the ride home from work, the break between classes, your morning shower, the time between going to bed and falling asleep
Find joy in meditation, rest and relaxation
Be aware of the present moment

. . . . and now, how is your breathing right at this moment? Are you calm and relaxed? Stressed and breathing rapidly? This influences your energy.

. . . . and how is your posture right at this moment? Are you sitting in a proper relaxed posture or slouched with shoulders bent forward? This also influences your energy.

. . . . and have you thought about what you are most grateful for today? Nice weather? A full belly of food and a roof over your head? Your family? Your own inner peace? If you can find nothing to be grateful for, try drinking a cold glass of water and feeling how nourishing and refreshing it is and experience the feeling of gratitude from that one small act.

Namaste

1 Year

Where did the time go? It has been almost 1 year since I last posted. I would like to make today's post about gratitude.

Each day, I plan to fill my bucket with sunshine. Today, I am truly grateful for the willpower I have been able to tap into (via meditation and the Kundalini Yoga Stretch pose). The results were immediate and will provide a lifetime of reward to anyone looking to release old habits (such as quitting smoking or negative thoughts)

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There are tons of free articles and videos for all your healing and spiritual goals. Best of all, the content is free. Namaste!

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