Instead of the usual "Monday Motivation" I want to share with you a MANTRA that if you allow it to, will carry you with positive spirits through the week.
This week is going to be quite stressful for me, because I have a lot of things to get done before I'll be back on workation in a few days. As much as I love to travel, and don't have an issue with planning, when there is too much to do in too little time, my body feels the sub-conscious stress a lot more than my conscious-thinking mind and in a way alerts me that something is wrong.
Today I spent most of my time planning and organizing, because I know when I have a thought-through plan I get things a lot more efficiently done which will overall save me time. But as I was planning everything, I could feel anxiety creep in, I felt sick to my stomach and got heavy breathing. The symptoms din't stop, until about two hours ago when I sat down and first of all realized that the pain I was physically experiencing is directly correlated to my mind. All the symptoms were clear indications of stress. So I took a deep breathe, put all my devices, simply laid on the floor and closed my eyes.
The moment I realized where the pain was coming from (my thoughts), it got a lot better immediately. But still I felt sudden twitches in my stomach, so I started telling my mind to relax with the logical explanation that no matter where we want to go or what we want to do, we will get there or do it either way.. but it's up to us how - stressed out or even unable because the stress took over my health, or simply accept what is, do what's possible and go with the flow.
Sometimes it's not enough to just tell yourself to relax, but you need some good arguments that make sense and convince your mind to change a previous belief. There will always be circumstances and always a choice on how to handle them. Today I chose a mantra to guide me through the week that I want to share with you in case you can relate. Try repeating this mantra in your head or out loud until you feel that you've internalized it.
MONDAY MANTRA
When I consciously decided to let go of the position I saw myself in, I stopped holding on to and seeking control over the outcome, I started to feel relaxed. As I was telling my mind to calm down and let go of any worries, my physical pain got less and less. Our mind as we know is the most powerful tool that we own and it's a shame that it doesn't come with a manual. The correlation between our well-being, our health and our mind is real! Without health, we have nothing and today was a great example where I once again realized that I can't get any of the things on my list done with anxiety and internal stress.
The stress was created from my thoughts, my conclusion... and the moment I changed my thoughts and concluded that everything is going to happen the way it's supposed to.. I will do everything I need to do in peace, one at a time, I will be alright no matter what and my mind is overreacting due to a false belief... the physical pain vanished and I smiled at the lesson I learned today.
The best part: now I'm actually excited about tomorrow and for the upcoming travels!
I want you to be aware of this! What you think and feel, consciously or sub-consciously, it shows in your physical well-being!
Let this mantra be your guide and reminder that stress is choice - just like well-being!
Question OTD: Do you feel stressed? If so, why... and why not let go of what you can control?
I hope you have the most powerful, peaceful & joyful week!
Much love,
- Mrs.Steemit