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Apr. 9th, 2009
Breathing into Order
Feeling Overwhelmed
Sometimes we may feel like there is just too much we need to do. Feeling overwhelmed may make it seem like the universe is picking on us, but the opposite is true: we are only given what we can handle. Difficult situations are opportunities to be our best selves, hone our skills and rise to the occasion.
The best place to start is to take a deep breath. As you do, remind yourself that the universe works in perfect order and therefore you can get everything done that needs to get done. As you exhale, release all the details that you have no control over. The universe with it‘s infinite organizing power will orchestrate the right outcome. Anytime stress begins to creep up, remember to breathe through it with these thoughts.
Then, make a list of everything you need to do. Note what needs to be done first, and mark the things others may be able to do for you or with you. Though we often think no one else can do it correctly or well, there are times when it is worth it to exhale, let go of our control, and ask for help from professionals or friends. With the remaining things that feel you must do yourself, take another breath and determine their true importance. Sometimes they are things we’d like to do, but aren’t really necessary. After taking these quick steps, you will find you have a plan laid out, freeing you from frenzied thoughts circling in your head. With calming deep breaths, you are now free to focus more fully on our priorities. Herbal teas or flower remedies along with wise choices about caffeine and food can help keep us from becoming frantic too. But with nothing further from us than our breath, we can breathe in our best intentions and let the rest go with an exhale.
Keeping ourselves centered and breathing into and through life’s challenges helps us learn what we are truly capable of doing, and we will find we have the ability to rise to any occasion. Remember you aren’t being picked on, and you are never alone.
Feeling Overwhelmed
Sometimes we may feel like there is just too much we need to do. Feeling overwhelmed may make it seem like the universe is picking on us, but the opposite is true: we are only given what we can handle. Difficult situations are opportunities to be our best selves, hone our skills and rise to the occasion.
The best place to start is to take a deep breath. As you do, remind yourself that the universe works in perfect order and therefore you can get everything done that needs to get done. As you exhale, release all the details that you have no control over. The universe with it‘s infinite organizing power will orchestrate the right outcome. Anytime stress begins to creep up, remember to breathe through it with these thoughts.
Then, make a list of everything you need to do. Note what needs to be done first, and mark the things others may be able to do for you or with you. Though we often think no one else can do it correctly or well, there are times when it is worth it to exhale, let go of our control, and ask for help from professionals or friends. With the remaining things that feel you must do yourself, take another breath and determine their true importance. Sometimes they are things we’d like to do, but aren’t really necessary. After taking these quick steps, you will find you have a plan laid out, freeing you from frenzied thoughts circling in your head. With calming deep breaths, you are now free to focus more fully on our priorities. Herbal teas or flower remedies along with wise choices about caffeine and food can help keep us from becoming frantic too. But with nothing further from us than our breath, we can breathe in our best intentions and let the rest go with an exhale.
Keeping ourselves centered and breathing into and through life’s challenges helps us learn what we are truly capable of doing, and we will find we have the ability to rise to any occasion. Remember you aren’t being picked on, and you are never alone.
No Time For Fear
A low-grade anxiousness can hold you in its grips today, causing you to doubt yourself and the validity of your goals. Any uncertainty you might otherwise feel will likely be amplified into something more sinister by your fear. Yet even as you feel the weight of your apprehension building in your soul, you can dispel it through labor and effort. If you turn your attention toward those tasks that simply must be addressed today, you will likely find you have little time to devote to your worries. You may have to remind yourself over and over again to focus on the objective before you, but in the end you can conquer fear easily with hard work.
Anxiety serves us but little when we are working toward the fulfillment of a specific goal. While our worries can inspire us to be extra meticulous and to think carefully about any potentially life-changing decisions, we may also find ourselves paralyzed into inaction by our fears. It is best to banish thoughts of failure while attending to goal related activities so that we can focus wholeheartedly on what needs to be done. Similarly, the less time we spend asking ourselves whether we are capable of accomplishing a certain aim, the more time we will have at our disposal to devote to our efforts. Apprehension can simply find no quarter in our thoughts or in our hearts when we are absorbed in the pursuits before us. You will have no time for fear today when you have committed yourself to those goals that promise to help you realize your larger purpose.
A low-grade anxiousness can hold you in its grips today, causing you to doubt yourself and the validity of your goals. Any uncertainty you might otherwise feel will likely be amplified into something more sinister by your fear. Yet even as you feel the weight of your apprehension building in your soul, you can dispel it through labor and effort. If you turn your attention toward those tasks that simply must be addressed today, you will likely find you have little time to devote to your worries. You may have to remind yourself over and over again to focus on the objective before you, but in the end you can conquer fear easily with hard work.
Anxiety serves us but little when we are working toward the fulfillment of a specific goal. While our worries can inspire us to be extra meticulous and to think carefully about any potentially life-changing decisions, we may also find ourselves paralyzed into inaction by our fears. It is best to banish thoughts of failure while attending to goal related activities so that we can focus wholeheartedly on what needs to be done. Similarly, the less time we spend asking ourselves whether we are capable of accomplishing a certain aim, the more time we will have at our disposal to devote to our efforts. Apprehension can simply find no quarter in our thoughts or in our hearts when we are absorbed in the pursuits before us. You will have no time for fear today when you have committed yourself to those goals that promise to help you realize your larger purpose.