Mindfulness

Far too often, we find ourselves drifting away from the conversation, retreating to the anxieties that compile our lives, our future, our mind.  We get too caught up in planning our futures, our days; and we forget to stop and actively listen to what is going on around us.  When was the last time you went on a walk and silently listened to all the sounds that create the noise that is our lives; seeing the sights that paint the pictures of our memories?
 Mindfulness has been a historical concept carried through the hands of time and through studies is accredited for its benefits. Actively participating in every encounter you are given will allow you to gain an appreciation for life and its experiences which will result in physical and spiritual alterations to perspective and priorities.  So next time you take a walk, enjoy the silence. Soak everything in. 

And check out this awesome infographic that explains more about living in the moment and the benefits of mindfulness! 

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"Be where you are, otherwise you will miss your life." -Buddha 

If you are interested in acquiring more knowledge on mindfulness, we recommend these books:

The Art of Zen by Morihei Ueshiba

Zen and the Art of Happiness by Chris Prentiss 

Positive Thoughts Equal Positive Results

Seeing the light in particular situations can be hard; however, it is imperative to our mind, body, and soul to do so in all situations. Think about a time that something really great happened.  Now that you have your moment, take a second to reflect on your emotional state for the rest of the day.  Did anything go wrong during those moments of euphoria?  If so, did it change your mood for the day? Or did you allow it to roll off your back and keep smiling?

From time to time, we notice that certain things can alter our entire outlook for the entire day- colleagues being in bad moods, hateful customers, forgetting a meeting, or forgetting something important.  All of these things can influence your whole day...if you let it.  The importance of positive thinking is for you to take time to realize that shit does happen.  It does all day, everyday.  But you are in control of your emotional and spiritual state.  When the shit does hit the fan, step away, breathe, and tell yourself, "I dictate how complicated my life is." Be positive, and the situation will be handled flawlessly with ease.  And it will.

We are loving this positive thinking info-graphic. Be sure to try the meditation exercise at the bottom. Our affirmation was “Everything will come at the right time and place in this life."