the last few weeks have been so busy for me and I've had a lot of thoughts running through my mind. so many that if I put them all here it would probably look like jai babble, lol.
one of the things that I have learned over the years is that I am in control of my reactions to people and things. as a mature adult and a child of the King it is more and more evident to me that I have put that lesson into practice a lot more than I initially realized.
my spirit has always been one of peace, calm and tranquility so when I come up against something that is trying to pull me away from that I usually don't have to dig too deep to pull myself back together. however there are times when I have to go deep for my center again because something has just truly rocked me.
one of the most important things that helps me stay centered is prayer. I believe when you make that connection with the Higher Power (for me it's God) that you can't help but feel better. another important way to stay centered is meditation. some wonder about meditation because it seems so difficult to do especially when you have a lot going on but if you just sit for 5 minutes at a time, quietly it will happen. initially it may be difficult because your mind is racing with one thing after the other but if you breath deeply and consistently you begin to clear your mind one minute at a time and before you know it there is nothing but darkness and peace. you extend that 5 minutes from 5 to 7 to 10 and before you know it you are capable of meditating for 30 minutes at a time and being at peace.
one more thing that helps me stay centered, that I absolutely have to get back to, is exercise. you don't have to do anything difficult or too strenuous. I like walking, yoga and pilates. all of these things help me clear my head and become one with nature, myself, God and keep me centered. the adrenaline rush is amazing and lasts for a long time.
get in the practice of praying, meditating and exercising and when things begin to go wrong you will be strong enough to deal with them.
Peace and Blessings wonderful people,
jai ar
