|
People who wake up thinking how terrible the day is going to be are usually more easily upset by small events that occur over the course of the day. People who wake up with enthusiasm and happiness are less vulnerable to being upset by minor disappointments or setbacks. In other words, they are less likely to feel stressed.
A meditation exercise can be helpful in starting the day in a healthy, strong, enthusiastic frame of mind. The steps for this exercise are as follows:
- With the eyes closed, take a few deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth. With each breath, imagine the body getting stronger and healthier, until it is radiating with energy.
- Imagine standing in a beautiful place just after sunrise, such as the beach by the ocean or the top of a mountain. Feel the sun shining warmly and the breeze blowing all around. Listen for the sounds that would be heard in this place as life is waking up to another day.
- Imagine stretching the arms out to embrace the new day, claiming it as an adventure. Then imagine speaking in a deep, clear and powerful voice while stating the intentions for the day despite any obstacles. For example, “No matter what happens today, I will maintain my sense of humor.” Or, “No matter what this day may bring, I will not forget what is truly important in my life.”
- Take a moment to feel the effect of those words, and then begin the adventure.
|
/doctor_89.jpg "ulcerative colitis tips")
