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  I find the more I try to focus and concentrate, the more distracted I become.  As those distracting images float into my mind, I try very hard to vaporize them.  This is a mental workout.  I will continue to practice, so that I can train my mind to see filter out distractions which, I'm sure, will enhance my psychological health.
     I do believe the loving-kindness exercise will be beneficial if I continue to be diligent.  What I thought were issues in my life, really are minimal.  To "diminish focus on our self and redirect that focus to those in need".  
     As far as the mental work-out.  Studies have proven that mental exercises, such as word,number and crossword games, have been shown to decrease the likelihood of senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease and depression.

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Prisim

Hello everyone,

     I finally found my quiet time.  My son made a crackling fire in the fireplace.  I lit a few scented candles and moved my favorite chair in front of the fire place.  Perfect.  A little too perfect.  I fell asleep during bright yellow and woke up to indigo.  I played the session again.  What I am starting to realize, this takes some work.  I really have to concentrate.  I suppose it's no different from anything else in life that is worth accomplishing and maybe with frequent practice, I just may be able to accomplish optimal well-bring.  I feel like I may be on the edge of what it must be like, but the moments do not last.
     I also spent some time with the "Loving-Kindness" exercise.  This did help me with regards to my son who is stationed in Afghanistan.  It's the loneliness I feel for him, being so far away from his family and his new bride.  So I breathed in loneliness and separation and breathed out health, happiness and wholeness to Andrew.
      As far as rating spiritual well-being, today, I feel like an 8,  physically, I'm at a 5, and psychologically, I give 9.5.
     I bought a new pair of sketchers for the gym and a swim suit so that I can sit in the sauna - so slowing, I am preparing to dive into my physical routine which can only enhance the psychological.  My spiritual journey has already started as I plan to find time for the relaxation and practice exercises.
   Why was this exercise called the "crime of the century"?

Laurie

breathtaking

I listened to the the relaxation exercise this morning.  I do feel rather uplifted.  Maybe I will not have to rely on my normal pot of java to start my day.  I finally located one of my favorite photos - I cannot remember the photographer but I I love how I feel when I look at this picture.  Something serene about this journey.  I can feel the quiet and stillness.

Laurie

Cricketsdance

Hello everyone,

     The original title for my blogspot was to be cricketsdance but I had some difficulty trying to navigate the site.  I am not tech savvy and often need to rely on my 16 yr son to assist me.  

     Cricket is the nickname for my youngest daughter who excels in the art form of dance...lyrical, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap and modern.  She has the ability to express her emotion in her art form and not just "go through the motions".  She brings tears to my eyes when I see her perform.  I recognize her passion for I use to be a figure skater.  The ice was my haven as I was able to liberate myself to music and dance.  She continues to be my inspiration as I have not skated in over 30 years.

Laurie