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Awakenings Newsletter Spring 2009 |
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Its
a pleasure to share with you the Spring Awakenings Newsletter
which features:
Spring
is a time of starting anew so it's the perfect time to clean up our environments,
our habits, our ideas, etc. It's a time to let go of old stuff, be it
physical, mental or emotional. Depending on where you're at, you may want to
use the energy of Spring to clear your home or to let go of habits or ideas
that aren't supporting you. Clutter drags our energy down so why keep it
around? I really believe it takes consistent effort to keep up with
de-cluttering. We
can also clean up our eating and exercise habits. Ask yourself whether a
healthier diet, exercise, yoga, massage, more sleep, a cleanse, deep
rejuvenation through meditation or something else in particular that would
help you start anew? Or do you need to 'take it easier', allow more leeway in
your diet, a less rigid exercise schedule, etc. What would help you to be more
at ease and in the present? Spring
cleaning on an emotional level may mean a good cry, or maybe it's letting go
of the idea that we should always be in a good mood, or it might mean saying
no, setting boundaries and taking some time for ourselves. Mentally we can
also free up space by choosing to gear our thoughts in a more positive
direction and by noticing when we're being too hard on ourselves or others.
We can give ourselves a break and learn to not take everything so seriously
and therefore lighten up and enjoy life more. So
Mita, take time to unclutter the mind and your
environment so you can create the reality you want.
Our emotions, our behavior, and our perception of ourselves - all
comes from our mind, specifically our thoughts. What have you been thinking
about today? What are you thinking about right now? What do those thoughts
say about you? About your life? And how well do they really match your plans
for your life and your image of yourself? Think about these 8 tips to think better - collected over the
past 2500 years. 1 ) You are what you think You become what's on your mind - it influences your behavior,
and more or less, the decisions which you make day to day are in direct
relation to what is inside your mind. If you're thinking negative thoughts -
you probably are not living happy in your life day to day. If you have
negative thoughts in your mind right now, clear them out and then smile -
surely right away you'll begin feeling happier. Every time you get a negative
thought, pause, and replace it with a positive thought - begin doing this and
you'll begin living a much happier life. 2 ) Thinking has it's place - just don't think too much
You may dream up every idea, you may always be thinking and
planning ways to do things - but the most important step is to execute. It is
good to think, but only think about something once, and then do it. Even
better, employ the''Ready, Fire, Aim'' principle. Your best learning and
success will come through quick actions, not planning - but always failing to
execute. 3 ) Your mind can become a prison
It is easy to get consumed with only your own thoughts, beliefs,
and long held opinions - and never deviate. Just because it has been in your mind
for a long time, does not mean that it is always right. Don't over-think or
over-calculate things in your mind. If someone else offers you their opinion,
don't be prevented from trying it out just because something in your mind
doesn't agree with it. 4 ) Keep control of your emotions
We are all naturally emotional creatures - and if you spend too
much time thinking about the negative things in your life, broken down
relationships, or un-realistic dreams - then you will become unhappy and it
will affect your work, friends, family, and life. It's best to think over
these things in your mind, but not all the time. Keep a control on your mind
and don't let your thoughts dominate your life and behavior. 5 ) Think for yourself
It is important to take others opinions into consideration - but
remember to also hold your own in high regard. From your life of learning,
you have collated opinions and learned your own perspective of the world. It
is important that you can think from yourself, and consider all opinions, but
most importantly your own in any decisions that you make. 6 ) Don't worry about what others think about you
If you believe that the opinion that others have of you is
important, then you may be thinking too much. Don't worry about what others
think about you, live your own life, and be happy with your own decisions and
your own path. Don't live your life seeking approval, set your own goals, and
when you achieve them - reward yourself both in your mind, and with something
that will give you an incentive to hit an even bigger goal next time. 7 ) Think constructively
Make sure that you think about constructive things - and then
take constructive actions. Don't spend time worrying about things when you
don't know what to expect - the best way to find out is to just do it. Often
when you do something you didn't think you could do, you wonder what the big
deal was in the first place. 8 ) Be present in the moment
There are times when you should just focus on your task at hand
- and clear all thoughts out of your mind. When you are working, or out with
friends or family - be present with them in the moment, and don't think too
much. Leave thinking for when you are alone, when you can spend some time to
reflect. Put aside the time to think. Also remember to get plenty of good
quality sleep every night - as your brain organises your thoughts in your
sleep.
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