Habit 10: Easeful Living
In every moment we have a choice. Am I in an easeful orientation towards life, or am I "hurrying, worrying, scurrying along", in a stressed out state?
1) The first step is to notice there is a choice.
2) The second step is to USE the stress as a trigger to flip the switch to ease:
Can I take a deeper breath?
Notice my feet are connected to the earth?
Use your senses to situate yourself in the present moment?
Begin to receive instead of react?
This habit can become a real anchor, but it usually takes some time.
What makes Easeful Living more possible? All the other habits, but in particular meditation. Breath work can really help too.
Here's an article from Scientific American Magazine; Proper Breathing Brings Better Health
Here’s a link to a breathing practice to start right away. Give it a try this week!
Click here for the link to our Energy Medicine Session with Susan Shanley.