I think writing is an exceptional way to express your thoughts, feelings, and daily activities.  I love writing to share my beliefs and activities with you and I write a personal journal to express more intimate facts about my life.



Expressing and feeling emotions on paper is good for personal growth and helps remind me to focus on what really matters.  Here is a list about why I write.

1.    Ever had a great idea and by the time you had time to take action you forgot it?  That happens to me all the time.  I keep a notepad in my purse and in just about every room of the house just in case I get a life changing idea.

2.    Writing my goals and dreams down is so important to me.  I find that written goals bring clarity and focus to the steps I need to accomplish them.  It is also a reminder to keep working on it every day because I see in written every day I open up my journal.

3.    I write down what is important to me and what I need to focus on that day and that week.  It is so easy to get caught in the hustle and bustle of society and forget priorities and what I want to accomplish.

4.    When things upset me, instead of bottling it up inside, I write it down.  I feel so much better after I explain the situation in detail in my journal.  It is a good way to accept a disagreement and move on.  I find this a good tactic when there is a reoccurring situation that is upsetting, I release all my emotion and am able to continue on my day without it hindering my mind.

5.    I journal for pleasure.  There is nothing better than writing about your feelings, emotions, ideas, and daily activities.  I use my blog to express myself and my beliefs.  My journal is more of an intimate writing that only I see.  I share my deepest aspirations, goals, fears, and everything in between.

I write to feel alive, to share experiences with others, to help people in need, to do my part to inspire the world, and to discover meaning.  To me, writing is an extension of my physical life that will be able to be accessed for many years. 

Why do you write?

Namaste.

Anita

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Like you can’t control what is happening around you and your mind is going a million different directions?  I recently was talking with a friend about over thinking situations.  She analyzes situations to the point where nothing can be positive and the fear of not knowing creates negative energy.  I suggested she begins taking time out of her day to meditate and center her thoughts.


 
I fell victim to stress, anxiety, and over thinking minor situations in the past.  Ever since I began meditating I have found the key to a calm controlled mind.  To meditate is defined as, “to think deeply or focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.” 

Mediation serves many purposes; from stress relief to self-awakening.  I began meditation as a way to calm my thoughts and slow down the pace my mind transmits fear and worry.  The habit of over thinking was the ultimate cause of my stress and anxiety problems.  I found that when I was busy thinking and over analyzing a situation, I was missing the peace in situations.  I found self-peace through meditation.  I have become less focused on the movement of my mind and more aware of the peace that is constantly around us. 
Meditation is a natural instinct that we sometimes forget to utilize.  It is physical nature to retreat in stressful situations and take time to think about what is going on.  By actually focusing on meditating and slowing your mind stress and worries gradually give way to a calmer state. 

When beginning mediation I suggest meditating in a quiet and undisturbed room, focus on deep breaths and the feelings of consciousness.  I try meditating in at least 45 minute intervals, but if you only have 10 minutes, something is better than nothing.

After meditation I feel rejuvenated, energized and creative.  I find life to be much more enjoyable when I focus on thinking less and being physically, mentally, and spiritually in the present.


I believe that meditation helps the mind, body, and spirit in ways nothing else can.  I try meditating at least once a day.  It helps me create an optimistic energy for myself and radiate positive vibes to those around me. 

Mediation can help you get through some of the darkest hours and come out with a new life outlook.

Namaste.

Today’s fast pace society puts us all at risk to panic and anxiety attacks.  I know from personal experience anxiety and panic attacks can feel extremely debilitating and happen to anyone.  Even though I consider myself a calm and collected person, I still fell victim to them in my younger years.  I was lucky because I knew techniques that would help me calm down and get through them.  Frequent exercise, yoga, and eating healthy have helped me manage them and have nearly gotten rid of them.

A few months ago, a woman joined my yoga class and asked if I knew any sequences of poses to relieve panic attacks.  She wanted to manage them without prescription medication.  Lucky for her, I had personal experience and was able to show her the sequence of poses I would use.  There are yoga poses and sequences to aid in just about every ailment.

After a couple months practicing yoga, she saw improvement but still consulted a doctor about the matter.  They told her the panic attacks were due to the hormonal imbalance of perimenopause and that physical activity, eating healthy, and natural supplements would help as well.
Here are a few of the poses I used and suggest to others dealing with panic attacks, stress, and menopause.  Make sure you listen to your body, take it slow, and focus on your breathing.

• Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) - Stay in this pose anywhere from 20 to 30 seconds. Release as you exhale, and lie quietly for a few breaths. You can repeat the pose once or twice more.


• Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) - Stay in the pose anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 minute. Release with an exhalation, rolling the spine slowly down onto the floor.


• Cat Pose (Marjaryasana) - This pose is often paired with Cow Pose (Bitilasana) Cow pose on the inhale, cat on the exhale.  Create a gentle flowing vinyasa.



• Cow Pose (Bitilasana) - See Cat Pose


• Extended Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana) - Hold for 30 seconds to a minute.


• Easy Pose (Sukhasana) - You can stay in Sukhasana for as long as you like.  Just breathe and relax.


The physical symptoms of panic and anxiety attacks such as tension, tightness, and pain sensitivity can be very uncomfortable.  These yoga poses, asanas, will help ease the physical discomfort and help release built-up muscle tension and stiffness.

Panic attacks and anxiety don’t have to take over your life, take it into your hands to be proactive in suppressing the symptoms.

Namaste