When was the last time you actually stopped and really experienced life? Are you focusing on what you are reading right at this moment or are you wondering what you are going to do in an hour, this afternoon or tomorrow?
As you go through your life, you will ultimately feel levels of physical and emotional pain. The more you experience and practice mindfulness, the more capacity you will have to understand, endure and control the pain.
With practice over time, you can figure out how to become more and more mindful in your everyday life. Mindfulness can help even if you are in the middle of significant suffering. Mindfulness has been compared to a deeply personal journey of discovery.
Instead of focusing on what we can't do right now because of COVID-19, let’s remember to use this time to remember the importance of slowing down and self-care.
If you are looking for a place to get away for a few days, please consider Costa Rica. It is absolutely beautiful and you will come back with a sense of renewal.
Everyday self-care doesn’t have to be extravagant. A major aspect to consider is your home. You can turn your home into an oasis by focusing on creating an environment that speaks to your senses.
Self-care is literally what you do to take care of yourself. Self-care reinvigorates you. It prepares you to handle the stresses that come into your everyday life. Self-care is your right and your responsibility.
Are you giving yourself permission to do something for you today? Many of us feel guilty if we do things for ourselves, even if we spend most of our time taking care of others.