Week 50 - Why Struggle? Slow Down🥰

Why Struggle? Podcast w Barbara J. Faison

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It feels like we are back in full swing with the constant going and doing. So much to be done, so little time. Sigh. One of my practices is to set alarms on my phone and change the word alarm to something like… take three deep breaths or stop and breathe.

The excerpt that I’m sharing this week from my book/ebook/audiobook, Why Struggle? Life is too short to wear tight shoes, is SLOW DOWN. LOL. It seems appropriate with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays going one.

I hope you enjoy it!

Slow Down

When was the last time you did anything without rushing? We can reach out and touch people in numerous ways including the phone, email, and social media. Technology offers our society such wonderful enhancements to daily living that we sometimes forget to slow down. We get up with our smartphones, cuddle with them and go to bed with them and sometimes we allow them to dictate all of our daily activities.

Technology is not human and has no discretion or judgment. Remember to disconnect from technology to fully engage in life and with people. Set personal boundaries around the time you spend on the phone, computer or tablet. Be sure to schedule or factor in time for relaxation and down time.

Commit to turning off the phone and enjoying the beauty around you. If you are with someone, enjoy time with a human; the technology will be there after you are done.

Practice: Choose a time to spend alone in nature. Take a walk and slow down, breathe the air and feel the sun against your skin. Slow down and give every moment your undivided attention.

Affirmation: I allow my mind, body, and spirit to slow down and be at peace.

In the mindfulness community it is said that if you don’t have 10 minutes to meditate, you probably need to meditate for 2 hours, or something like that. Lol.

And this week, I'll be hosting my Breathe with Barbara LIVE session on Wednesday, from 8 - 9 pm (ET) where we will dance, move, shake, breathe and meditate. I would love for you to join us. You can find the link here or on my website, barbarafaison.com/store. You can also use SHIP10 for 10% off through the end of the year.

The card I pulled for us today is also a reminder to take a few moments during your day to stop and be present. You can check out this 10 conscious breaths track on YouTube if you have four minutes to spare, I hope you do… or will take four minutes for yourself today.

If you took the 10 conscious breaths or a moment, I’d love to know how you felt. Or if you just want to say hello! You may reply to this newsletter/blog post or you can reach me at [e-mail]. If social media is easier for you to reach out, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are best.

RELAX, LISTEN AND TRUST YOUR INNER GUIDANCE CARD DECK

The card I pulled for us today from my Relax, Listen and Trust Your Inner Guidance Card Deck

#3 RELAX - I set a REMINDER to take THREE DEEP BREATHS

Please give yourself the gift of taking a moment to just stop, breathe and BE.

I'd love your support during the holiday season. My products include - my book, e-book, audio programs, card deck, online meditation sessions and more. The Relax, Listen and Trust Your Inner Guidance Card Deck is a one of a kind deck that I won’t be reproducing, so grab your deck before they are sold out. Find out more at barbarafaison.com/store.

All the products in my store have a 10% discount and free US shipping, including live meditation sessions. The last sessions for the year are on 12/13 and 12/20 from 8 - 9 pm eastern.

Your support is always greatly appreciated... share a gift with a friend, family member or colleague or just get an extra copy. :)

Use the discount code SHIP10 to get your discount.

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