10 Minutes
What can you accomplish in 10 minutes? I recently took a yoga class and the instructor asked us that very question. A million thoughts were running through my head. This was the end of class and I was just thinking the 15+ things I had to get done that afternoon. However, something stopped me dead in my tracks. I am still not sure what, but I listened. The room was silent and one word escaped her lips- Meditation.
What? Is she serious? One girl in the class looked like she was about to burst out in laughter. Another turned and said, I never tried it. In that moment I sat in silence thinking about what the instructor said. After leaving the class I decided to do some more research. Maybe this could really help me in many areas. I am stressed over finding a job. I am in constant limbo. I am working on my anxiety. This could be another tool.
I found myself in the corner of Barnes & Noble reading books on Meditation, reading articles off Twitter, and blog posts on this very topic. Whoa there is so much information out there. I decided to take the instructors advice; however I broke it down. Instead of one 10 minute session I decided to spend 5 minutes first thing when I wake up and 5 minutes right before going to bed to meditate. I started this on January 27th the same day my job ended and I was going to be unemployed. We are a few days shy of one month and let me tell you; I see a difference. One major difference I see is speaking clearer, slower, and quieter. Naturally I am loud, talk with my hands, and ramble. Since adding meditation I have noticed that difference along with my attitude. Sure there are days I am stressing over applications and rejections, then I remember I have 5 minutes of peace coming later that evening.
It only takes 10 minutes. You can do it for less time or more time. Right now I am comfortable where I am. I look forward to growing with this. If I can accept mediation into my life I am sure you can. Have you tried it? What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from you!
XoXo,
Tracy
What? Is she serious? One girl in the class looked like she was about to burst out in laughter. Another turned and said, I never tried it. In that moment I sat in silence thinking about what the instructor said. After leaving the class I decided to do some more research. Maybe this could really help me in many areas. I am stressed over finding a job. I am in constant limbo. I am working on my anxiety. This could be another tool.
I found myself in the corner of Barnes & Noble reading books on Meditation, reading articles off Twitter, and blog posts on this very topic. Whoa there is so much information out there. I decided to take the instructors advice; however I broke it down. Instead of one 10 minute session I decided to spend 5 minutes first thing when I wake up and 5 minutes right before going to bed to meditate. I started this on January 27th the same day my job ended and I was going to be unemployed. We are a few days shy of one month and let me tell you; I see a difference. One major difference I see is speaking clearer, slower, and quieter. Naturally I am loud, talk with my hands, and ramble. Since adding meditation I have noticed that difference along with my attitude. Sure there are days I am stressing over applications and rejections, then I remember I have 5 minutes of peace coming later that evening.
It only takes 10 minutes. You can do it for less time or more time. Right now I am comfortable where I am. I look forward to growing with this. If I can accept mediation into my life I am sure you can. Have you tried it? What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from you!
XoXo,
Tracy
I have tried it and it takes sooo long to get the hang of it but i found that if i mold it to my own life i can do it in a way that is realistic and still benefits me :)
ReplyDeleteXO Ellen from Ask Away
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I completely agree that is was hard in the beginning. Once I got the hang it was great . Glad you found a way for it to be realistic and beneficial for you!
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