How Do You 'Slow Down'?

[Goodfellas]

Hey ENA,

 

With the hustle and bustle and go-go environments most of us are exposed to on a daily basis, how do you find time to slooooooow dooooown?

 

Lately I've tried meditation, but I'm "not good" at it. I can't stop myself from thinking, but I did feel calmer immediately afterwards. I have also taken time after work to just close my eyes, and 'unplug' (i.e. no cell, computer, iPod) and breathe. A milder form of meditation, if you will. I also force my ass to the gym which is a great stress buster.

 

So, how do you slow down?

[LDRohnos]

Every day in the morning I sit on my back porch and stare at the horizon for 15-20 minutes and think of nothing. It's quiet and peaceful and it clears my mind from the all BS that is about to follow for the next 10 hours. Try it.

[LDRohnos]

Oh, and I have my coffee and anisette toast.

[sadchick83]

Meditation takes years to perfect. I know people who have been meditating for years and can only silence their mind for a minute or two. It takes time, but keep trying.

[Goodfellas]

LDRohnos - Wow, I feel relaxed after just reading that! What a great way to start the day.

 

sadchick83 - The class instructor said he's been meditating for 26 years and still makes discoveries, so it's def a work in progress