| How many times have you felt that your body is | | | | advantage of the stillness in your body as you |
| here, your mind is there, and your emotions are | | | | awaken by setting the tone and intention for your |
| somewhere else, and who knows where your | | | | day. |
| spirit is? This is true for a lot of people in today's | | | | Some of us need to be in a deep state for |
| busy world. We've all heard of the | | | | meditation, so rather than awakening yourself |
| mind-body-spirit connection, which can be achieved | | | | totally and then trying to get back into a |
| through meditation however many people claim | | | | meditative state, lay in your bed for an extra five |
| they don't have the time. | | | | or ten minutes and recite affirmations in your |
| Another benefit, meditation can also set a positive | | | | mind such as "My day is filled with balance, love |
| tone to your day. Most people awaken and start | | | | and peace", "I attract all helpful people as I go |
| their day going from 0 to 60 mph! As soon as | | | | about my day", or "All is well now". Most of the |
| their alarm clock goes off, they bolt out of bed. | | | | time, you'll probably need just a few minutes |
| Do you start your day at that frenetic pace? If | | | | especially if you make this your daily routine. Set |
| so, then most likely you have set the tone and | | | | your alarm 5 to 10 minutes earlier than normal so |
| you will race through the rest of your day, not | | | | you don't rush through it. This is the time for you |
| only physically but emotionally, mentally, and | | | | to set your daily tone and intention. If you need |
| spiritually. If you walk out of your house in the | | | | more time at first, treat yourself to it. |
| morning without brushing your teeth, that would | | | | Meditation is also helpful for you to obtain |
| be yucky. Well, it's the same with meditation. If | | | | answers and clarity--not from the outside world-- |
| you don't meditate or set the tone first thing, you | | | | but from within yourself. All of your answers are |
| will most likely have a disconnected or yucky day. | | | | there. Who knows you best in the whole world? |
| Try this: Set the tone of your day and start with | | | | No one other than yourself! If you keep running |
| a meditation--even if it's only for a few minutes. | | | | around and all the days of the week are at the |
| As you become aware that you are waking up or | | | | same pace, how can you get any clarity and find |
| as your alarm clock's soft music awakens you | | | | answers when you're moving so quickly? So begin |
| gently, don't open your eyes but lie in bed and | | | | your day and set your tone with meditation. You |
| connect to a place of gratitude, peace and love | | | | will be surprised with your calm and centered |
| for yourself and for all those people that you will | | | | results. |
| come in contact with throughout your day. Take | | | | |