Are you a people person? Do you find yourself enjoying the company of others?

If so, are you your true self when with other people?

Last night, I attended a lecture given by a person who claims she lives from a place of “Love consciousness.” She said she was at a higher vibration and her daily experience was unconditional self love.

I thought “Wow, what a great place to be! Unconditionally loving myself, all the time.”

Something got me to wonder though… If she is unconditionally loving herself, all the time, what does she do to nurture herself?

So I asked.

Her answer was what helped me understand the importance of being authentic.

She replied with things I should do to unconditionally love myself. She never answered my question. Her response was enough for me to understand that she was not authentic. She was a business woman, selling her product (book).

What a disappointment!

I understand that she needs to make a living. I realize that she is trying to help others. What I don’t understand is why she preaches “taking off our masks” when she continues to wear hers.

Do you wear the mask in the presence of others?

Try something risky-fun today. The next time you ask someone how they are, if they say “good” or “great” when the look on their face is very different, call them out on it. Tell them you don’t believe them.

Be authentic in the moment and see what happens. You’ll thank me for it.

Reid


 
 

I went through massage training nine years ago and body mechanics was one of the most important tools to learn.

I would have never guessed that I would share body mechanics in regards to meditation.

But it is important and I have compiled four things that you can look out for.

#1 posture- particularly with your spine.  keep your spine straight. This will help you breathe better.

#2 Your eyes- some people do eyes open meditation but I recommend closing them. there are less distractions.

#3 Your hands- If you are sitting, rest your hands on your thighs with your palms up. This will ensure that you are not clenching any muscles in the arms and hands.

#4 Stay relaxed. If a foot or other body part starts to fall asleep or causes pain/discomfort, shift your body. You want to be as relaxed as you can get (without falling asleep).

These four tips for body mechanics will help your meditation practice develop and prosper.

Let me know how it’s going.

Reid

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Do you know what mind chatter is? It is the random and unnecessary thoughts that wander through our minds at the most irrelevant time. For example, when you’re taking a wonderful bubble bath, relaxing to the fullest, and then your mind “buds” in with thoughts of your to do list, tasks, emails you need to send, errands to run, or others.

It’s really annoying.

If this happens to you, try a “mind mantra”. In your own mind, say “Thanks for visiting. Goodbye for now” It helps you get back to what’s more important… relaxation!

Reid

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