Conversation – 15

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Hi Loaf,
I missed you. You sound like you have been having a good time. What does your husband grow? Mine usually plants tomatoes and peppers. I love this time of the year. Labron is something else. Those games keep you on the edge of your seat. That winning throw was awesome. Have fun at the shower tomorrow. Good talking to you. Hugs! 🙂

Sheba,
That is just beautiful. You are awesome! We had a nice sunny day! We are going to get some rain tonight. I hope your day was good. It won’t be long and planting will begin. I was like a crazy person when I would get in the garden center. I alway bought more than I needed! I just gave it to to someone who could use them! I know your place will look gorgeous when your done. Have a beautiful night my sweet friend! Hugs! 🙂

Cherie,
Thank you for that darling picture. I just love it. Wow!
I know your having fun. I bet the music is out of this world. Have fun! Enjoy Sweetie! 🙂

FLEETWOOD MAC doing an upcoming tour! Would love to see- STEVIE NICKS!!🎸🥁🎶🎵🎤

SHEBA,I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS NICE DAY. WE WILL PROB BOTH SPEND TIME OUTSIDE WITH OUR DOGGIES!! Sending LOTS of hugs&puppy cuddles to you!!! Let’s go 🎣

Clearing Your Mind

The more we practice settling our minds, the easier it will become over time.

After a full day out in the world, stories, words, images, and songs from any number of sources continue to play in our heads hours after we encounter them. Even as we lie in bed, in the quiet dark, our minds continue noisily processing all the input from our day. This can leave us feeling unsettled and harassed. It also makes it difficult to take in any new information or inspiration. Like a cluttered house that needs to be cleared if it is to have room for movement and new life, our minds need clearing if they are to be open to new information, ideas, and inspiration.

Too often, the activities we choose to help us relax only add to the clutter. Watching television, seeing a movie, reading a book, or talking to a friend all involve taking in more information. In order to really clear our minds, we need a break from mental stimulation. Activities like yoga, dancing, or taking a long walk help to draw our attention to our bodies, slowing our mental activity enough that our minds begin to settle. Deep breathing is an even simpler way to draw attention away from our mental activities. Once we are mentally relaxed, we can begin the process of clearing our minds. Most of us instinctively know what allows our minds to relax and release any unnecessary clutter. It may be meditation or time spent staring at the stars. Whatever it is, these exercises feel like a cool, cleansing bath for the brain and leave our minds feeling clear and open.

Setting aside time to clear our minds once a day creates a ritual that becomes second nature over time. Our minds will begin to settle with less effort the more we practice. Ultimately, the practice of clearing our minds allows us to be increasingly more open so that we can perceive the world as the fresh offering it is, free of yesterday’s mental clutter.