Lauren Card Live

I’m guessing I’m not alone in feeling there are times when my life seems to be on auto pilot. I can react rather than have thoughtful responses to events.

E + R= O: Event + Response = Outcome.

When I do become aware, it’s like a bright light on my dashboard. I realize I’m usually going a million miles a minute, and that it’s time to calm down my chaotic Monkey Mind.

To connect with myself I close my eyes and take 3 deep cleansing breaths and just let everything go. The past is just that… the past, and the future isn’t here yet. What I have is the moment, nothing more, nothing less. I sometimes I stay like this for only a few minutes, or if I’m wanting to it can last for a much longer period of time.

When I open my eyes I really notice what my body is telling me… I generally feel lighter and more relaxed. Colors are brighter and I have a very reassuring feeling all over. Go ahead, try it… “What is alive in You? ”

The question of “what’s alive” is one we ask in Non-Violent Communication language often, it means what are you feeling? Once you have connected with yourself you can then begin to be more fully aware of your true self and surroundings. This is the beginning of “mindfulness”, by not filling your mind rather emptying it…get rid of the monkey!

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