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Those people in the yoga advertisements looking perfectly zen sitting in lotus position next to a lotus flower? Good for them, but that’s not your life, is it? You have a cell phone, you have kids, you have noise in your life. But you also (we swear) have time to meditate. Join us for a weekly meditation you can incorporate into your life, anytime, anywhere.
Most of us have a friend who seems more surprised when things go right than when they go wrong. “This always happens to me” might be their common glum refrain. However, they might want to consider the law of attraction. So much of who we are and how we feel is reflected right back at us.
The next time you’re certain that the cards are not in your favour, have a seat.
In the midst of a busy and rushed existence, it can be hard to detect the beauty and the joy that is always present around you. This does not mean faking it, but rather than being in your head, try to bring yourself to present moment awareness.
Think silently to yourself the word “Om.” Every time you find you are distracted by your thoughts, or by noises in your environment, come back to “Om”. This mantra is a sacred sound that honours the notion of connectedness to the whole universe. It’s even thought to be the sound of the universe.
After 5-10 minutes, release the mantra and open your eyes. As you go about your day, notice your connection with the energy of the world around you.
This will reverberate into your core, giving you the opportunity to let go and bring forth better days ahead.
Discover your healthiest new habit. Join our stress-busting mission by signing up for our 30-day Meditation Challenge starting February 3rd, 2014.
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Courtney Sunday is a writer, yoga teacher, Pilates instructor, spinning instructor and Thai massage practitioner. She teaches corporations in Toronto the fine art of breathing deeply, and travels too much for her own good. She likes to cook meals from scratch using ingredients from her garden, and would mill her own flour and make her own butter if she had more hours in the day. Find out more about her at www.courtneysunday.com.
