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Posted by Julia
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source DailyOM
Allowing Spirit In
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After a full day out in the world, stories, words, images, and songs
from any number of sources continue to play in our heads hours after we
encounter them. Even as we lie in bed, in the quiet dark, our minds
continue noisily processing all the input from our day. This can leave
us feeling unsettled and harassed. It also makes it difficult to take
in any new information or inspiration. Like a cluttered house that
needs to be cleared if it is to have room for movement and new life,
our minds need clearing if they are to be open to new information,
ideas, and inspiration.
Too often, the activities we choose to help us relax only add to the
clutter. Watching television, seeing a movie, reading a book, or
talking to a friend all involve taking in more information. In order to
really clear our minds, we need a break from mental stimulation.
Activities like yoga, dancing, or taking a long walk help to draw our
attention to our bodies, slowing our mental activity enough that our
minds begin to settle. Deep breathing is an even simpler way to draw
attention away from our mental activities. Once we are mentally
relaxed, we can begin the process of clearing our minds. Most of us
instinctively know what allows our minds to relax and release any
unnecessary clutter. It may be meditation or time spent staring at the
stars. Whatever it is, these exercises feel like a cool, cleansing bath
for the brain and leave our minds feeling clear and open.
Setting aside time to clear our minds once a day creates a ritual that
becomes second nature over time. Our minds will begin to settle with
less effort the more we practice. Ultimately, the practice of clearing
our minds allows us to be increasingly more open so that we can
perceive the world as the fresh offering it is, free of yesterday's
mental clutter.
source DailyOM
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