08-04-20, 09:20 AM | |
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Many of the studies on the salutary effects of meditation included prayer, which is NOT a clearing of the mind but a calming of the thoughts and focusing on, in Christian prayer, God.
What the researchers have found is that any meditative practice—prayer, knitting, guided meditation, drawing, coloring, journaling, crochet, whittling — these all have the same physiological and psychological benefits. I'm writing this for those of you who are struggling to find time to meditate. There are other activities that will bring about the same physical and emotional benefits as meditation, and you might turn to them with less resistance. |
08-04-20, 09:33 AM | ||
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: West of Chicago in the Illinois Corn Belt
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08-04-20, 11:07 AM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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DCW and Donna, thanks for the good wishes! I would have some anxiety about any surgery. The current conditions make having a medical procedure even more stressful.
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I still keep up with deep breathing. I will try to slow my mind and enjoy the taste of food and beverages. I have kept up with some relaxing, creative crafts that cheer me up.
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08-04-20, 09:21 PM | |
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Modify City, State of Fierce
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Still continuing my nail polish adventures... currently about to showcase Seaside brunch toes
I can't get my attention span for lengthy reads still. I'm thinking of giving myself short reading assignments to see if that will work. Nice to read people making progress.
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Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people. |
08-05-20, 09:09 AM | |
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: S. Illinois
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I just got back from getting groceries for myself and my mother and I ran a couple of errands (got gas, went to drive up banking). As I was driving home I thought about how things used to be--running errands at any time of day, browsing through a few shops whenever I felt like it. I really miss shopping and browsing in other-than-grocery stores! My mom really misses it, too. She has been shopping (very quick trips) maybe twice since March. My brother, fortunately, lives near her and he is an early bird so he said he would take her, some early morning, to the store in their town that has been really good about mask-wearing, etc. Still--it's so disheartening sometimes, if I let myself think about those things too much. Living in the present moment seems to be the best way to get through this pandemic, since I long for the past and feel hopeless for the future--or the near future, at least.
Sorry to be such a downer. I'm going to my Mom's house soon and will take a long walk at the farm (my Dad was a farmer). That always cheers me up and the weather is primo!! Donna
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