We have been beating ourselves up with anxiety and fear during this pandemic. It is time to center. It is time to balance. It is time to return home. Return home to the present moment. This is where we heal. This is where we find inner peace. This is the place where we discover our deeper mind, free of the senses and thought. Take several slow deep breaths. Sit in a relaxed, yet alert posture. If you are still too anxious, see my 9-round breathing video in the ‘Resources: Moving Beyond Fear and Anxiety’ section at altruismmedicine.org. This will calm you down immediately. Then focus your awareness at the base of nose. Breath normally through your nose with your mouth closed. Keep your eyes open, glancing down with a soft gaze, not staring. This develops more mental clarity. When you get distracted, return your attention to the base of the nose. See the ‘Resources: Moving Beyond Anger’ section, ‘Mindfulness’ and ‘Walking Meditation.’
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During this pandemic
During this pandemic that is destroying so many peoples’ lives, it is very important to take good care of ourselves. In order to practice compassion for others, we must first put our own house in […]
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Take a deep breath
When we get exhausted and overwhelmed, take a deep breath. Even take 12 breaths of 9-round breathing. Remember the big picture. Be kind to yourself and give yourself credit, but don’t overdo it. Feel happy […]
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The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself
The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warm-heartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest; it is as if we open an inner door. An […]