VforVanity

Tell me something, how much time do you take out of your life to contemplate? I bet the answer is ‘very little’, ‘not as much as I’d like’ or ‘what’s the point’. Let’s be honest, modern living is relentless. Between working, parenting, adulting and general pressure to better yourself, it’s hard to find the time. Here’s why I think it’s important to make time…

Throughout the day we make millions of decisions. Some subconscious, which means there is little thought in it if any. The problem with these auto pilot decisions is that this is where we breed unhealthy habits and routines. These are the hardest to manage consciously. By taking a small amount of time, daily, to quiet the mind and exercise peace (this does take practice). You are allowing yourself the opportunity to control these decisions and create healthy habits.

Quieting the mind creates mindfulness, mindfulness is priceless. Have you ever watched spiritual teachers and leaders and wondered why they are so peaceful and happy…mindfulness. They have spent a lot time training their mind to be at peace and to acknowledge and appreciate the moment. The moment is where all of the power is and is the only thing that really exists.

Becoming a better version of you by controlling your thoughts. Acknowledge your thoughts and say ‘thank you but I don’t need you right now’. Will allow you to learn to control your thoughts and quieten the chaos, you will be less frustrated, less irritable and more content. Again this takes practice but trust me, it’s worth it. I bet you’d give anything to be more confident and self assured, this is how!

Quiet contemplation allows for healing in the physical also. Slows your heart rate, more oxygen getting to all the cells with the mindful deep breathing and allows for the reduction of cortisol the stress hormone.

All of these are just a few reasons that taking time out to quiet the mind can benefit you and help you return to yourself as you once was or as you want to be. You deserve time for you. You deserve to heal. You deserve everything you could ever ask for, but it starts with you. You need to show yourself the love first.

Take a deep breath and quiet the mind!!