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Cultivating new behaviors is much more challenging than I would have ever thought. If I had thought about it as much as I have these last few months. Now that the process is part of my consciousness I can appreciate just how difficult and sometimes maddening the process can be. Aside from my efforts in establishing meditation time, I have also begun to put more effort into some of my other lifestyle choices. During this process I have been able to stick to a mostly plant based diet, as well as staying on track with my physical activity. Positive choices equal positive results and for me, one sort of spilled over into another. My journey continues and I still have to make just as much of an effort and commitment to myself as I have thus far.

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Great improvement this month! Less focused on the time, more focus on making myself a priority. This has come at great efforts and with setbacks but I am happy with my effort. I find the weekends to be the most challenging since my schedule fluctuates from week to week.

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Visible reminders have helped me greatly! Positive reinforcement for change. The more I see these reminders the idea is fresh in my thoughts. Is it time for my break? I better get on that.

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I have decided to reconsider the amount of time I spend on each mediation and the regularity that I can accomplish. As long as I spend at lest 5 minutes when I take the time to meditate, I will consider the experience to be beneficial. Additionally, aiming for everyday my be to lofty of a goal at this time. If I can get my time in at least 4 days a week I will be successful.

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This time of year is proving to be a challenge. I feel like I am being pulled in so many different directions. Winter concert, girl scouts, birthdays, school work, making dinner, holiday gift shopping, work, the list goes on and on and on.....I am struggling to get my time in. I feel that it is so important to protect myself from the added stress of the season so I don't get sick or fall victim to any sort of depression like I have in previous years. I will power through. Awareness is a great start and if that's all I can give on a particular day I think I am okay with it.

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This is my favorite station for meditation on Pandora. I find that music strongly evokes feelings. When I listen, I feel uplifted, strong and free. I love its power an assistance in moving me to a better state of mind.

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Relaxation Radio - Now Playing on Pandora

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I was majorly stressed about my daughters 10th birthday party! Lots of extra things to do within the week to pull off a successful event. I realized I was being pretty silly stressing out about a birthday party, it would happen ready or not and the girls would certainly have a blast just being together. In order to continue doing my best and being the best person for these amazing people(kids) in my life, I have to continue healthy habits. My family is the reason for all that I do and I have to be well, for all of us. I'm glad I was able to bring myself back down to earth and and focus on the important. I meditated twice the day after the party since the last girl fell asleep at 3am!! I needed it!

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I spent a good portion of the day today waiting. First I was getting my car serviced, during my wait I was busy on the computer getting situated into the week. I was able to get in via cancellation to see my doctor yesterday which was a blessing. I had a 1 o'clock appointment and was waiting patiently in the exam room. I had already decided I would not be on my phone while I waited so I would try and relax, possibly not get into a total meditative state, but at least calm my mind and body. I closed my eyes(not sleeping....zzzz) and 40 minutes later the doctor was knocking on the door. This was the first time I had waited for a doctor and not been upset about it. This was not the perfect setting for relaxation but I was able to successfully overcome a roadblock I have been faced with many times before. Bad news is...I have Athsma....

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I have been having trouble with my neck and shoulder for the last several months. I exercise regularly but often have to modify what I do to avoid any further discomfort or injury. I have been away from the gym for a week now because have been in pain and it really bums me out. I go to the chiropractor and physical therapy but nothing seems to help for more than a day or two at most. I am also stretching throughout the day. This meditation from Tara Brach was nice. She referred to letting go of tension as ice melting to liquid and then the liquid changing to gas. This visualization really helped me relax my body. I am not cured but a little can go a long way.

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2016-10-19 - Meditation - Relaxing Back and Saying Yes to the Moment

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2016-10-19 - Meditation - Relaxing Back and Saying Yes to the Moment

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I had to take advantage of this gorgeous sunny morning to slip in my meditaition time.

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This week I am focused on expressing gratitude. During my mediation this morning I was looking inward, I am grateful for me. My mind, my body, my soul. I have accomplished so much in my life and I am so very grateful for everyone and everything that has been a part of it! I want to incorporate showing and feeling gratitude toward myself and others on a more regular basis.

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I am so glad I put the reminders on my home computer as well as my phone. The double reinforcement is helping!

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Sometimes I am not able to meditate because of commitments I make to others. I have to take time to commit to myself.

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Off to a good start...just a few hiccups. 

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Off to a good start...just a few hiccups. 

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This is much harder than I anticipated. I skipped ten whole days, it was pretty disappointing when I realized just how many days had passed. I am back on track!

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This link was shared in class. It is my go when I have extra time. Perfect for after a workout or a strenuous day!

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Sometimes this is an endless battle, I have to leave it and try again later. I thought it would be beneficial to try and work through any lingering thoughts I was holding on to during my meditation. It is making me feel unsettled coming out of my meditation time. Like I have used my energy in the wrong way and I am more stressed out than when I initially started. I have to let go of these issues and clear all of my thoughts away before enter into meditaition time.

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My goal this semester is to meditate for 5minutes each day. Each week I will add 1 minute on to my time so I get up to 15 minutes by the end of the semester!! I am prepared to take this on head first. Can't wait to take some extra minutes for myself each day!

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" Pure Clean Positive Energy Vibration" Meditation Music, Healing Music, Relax Mind Body & Soul