Positive Vibes

MINDFULNESS REBOOT

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“Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it.”
-Sharon Saltzberg

In previous articles, I’ve discussed how a state of mindfulness is not just a mental or psychological exercise. Done properly, it can also have a number of physical benefits as well.

After writing that article, I got a couple of questions asking how exactly one would get started if they’ve never done so before. It’s my hope that this article answers some of those questions and serves as a basic introduction to a mindfulness reboot; or starting mindfulness with a clean slate.

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GRATITUDE FOR THE EXPECTED

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“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
-Aesop

In several of my previous articles, I’ve talked about expressing gratitude for both big and little things in life. But have you ever considered being thankful for what you want or need but don’t have?

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EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE – (REVISED)

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“You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy.”
-C. Joybell

Nearly a year ago, I had written an article on getting rid of emotional baggage.

At the beginning of the year, I made a goal that on my birthday, I would do my best let go of any negativity. In essence, I thought of letting my mind start with a clean slate.

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PLOWING THROUGH

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If we believe tomorrow will better, we can bare a hardship today.

-Thich Nhat Hanh

If you’re a member of this site and have read some of my previous articles, you’ll notice several of them stressing on focusing on the bright side. You’ll also notice articles that stressing on displaying gratitude for the smaller things in life.

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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

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“Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it.”
-Sharon Saltzberg

In a recent article, I had discussed how a state of mindfulness is not just a mental or psychological exercise. Done properly, it can also have a number of physical benefits as well. After writing that article, I got a couple of questions asking how exactly one would get started if they’ve never done so before. It’s my hope that this article answers some of those questions and serves as a basic introduction to mindfulness meditation.

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SELF-AFFIRMATIONS – REVISED

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It’s the repetition of affirmations that lead to belief. And once that belief becomes a strong conviction, things begin to happen.

-Claude M. Bristol

Sometime last year, I had written a post on self-affirmations. At that time, my posts were still relatively short and brief. With a universal lock-down in place, I have found myself drawing closer to this subject after moving away from it for a while. Hence, I am re-posting part of that article but with new and relevant information and also, my reasons for losing faith in this topic but ultimately coming back to it.

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