When we try to meditate we often feel sleepy and may even fall asleep. Most of us are tired, stressed, and sleep deprived. So it is natural when we slow down, sit, and try to meditate we fall asleep. Slowly with practice we will find the balance point between relaxation and alertness. Our minds will become more fresh and alert without being too excited and tight. So never give up!
Taking good care of ourself includes balance. We want to balance our work life with our personal life, not to overdo one or the other. We also want to balance our time to avoid being […]
Relaxation is important. But too much makes us drowsy, dull, and lethargic. We need to balance relaxation with alertness. This magical balance can pervade everything we do. When we are awake, be fully awake! Balance […]
When we become exhausted, we must rest and take a break. Pushing just makes exhaustion worse. Resting when exhausted is taking good care of ourself. It is being gentle and kind to ourself. We tend […]
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