since stretching daily. It’s amazing–takes only 10-15 minutes, can be done anywhere and truly is a great way to start the day.
And then, adding 10-15 minutes on meditation–WOW. By calming my mind, I stretch my mind and my possibilities. I know, I know. Many of you say you can’t meditate. I was there too. It didn’t work when I had to chant or hum. That may work for some. For me, when I read that all you have to do is sit quietly for a set amount of time (I use the timer on my iPhone) and let your thoughts roll by…well, that I could do.
Meditation stretches your mind by clearing out stuff. It’s like when you have too many windows open on your computer, it slows down. It’s like trying to see clearly on a foggy day. You have more clarity when the fog lifts. When I’ve cleared my mind for the day, all sorts of new ideas have room to pop in, and they do! It also sets a positive tone for the day, as I’m not focused on negativity.
Stretching your body and your mind is a wonderful way to lubricate your well-being on a daily basis. Far too often, the alarm goes off, and we hop on our phones, checking email, responding to it, turning on the news and letting all kinds of stories fill your mind, and…we are off to the races!
By taking a few minutes to tune in to your