Meditation is addictive. I crave meditation. Meditation soothes, relaxes, and promotes emotional health. Search for benefits of meditation online and there are countless articles – 12 Science-based Benefits of Meditation, 76 Benefits of Meditation, 14 Benefits that Rewire Your Brain for Happiness,… When I started meditating, I had no idea that it would make me healthier, happier, calmer, and allow me to move through my days with greater ease. I started meditating because I got interested in Buddhism. I attended a class at a local temple and the monk who lead the meditation each week told us to watch the air moving in and out of our bellies. I sat, I focused and wondered what I was doing. Was I doing it right? What was supposed to happen? I knew so little I couldn’t formulate questions. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. But I sat and waited for something to happen. I attended other classes. I discovered a world of meditation. I read books and watched YouTube videos about meditation. Ten years since I first went to the temple, meditation is a necessary part of my life.
Start with three minutes – know that you can do anything for three minutes. Sit and do nothing except breath. Take a 3-minute break at work and breathe. Take three minutes in the morning while the water boils and breathe. It starts with three minutes and expands. Soon you’ll want more.
Mindfulness. Practice daily. Breathe in, breathe out, again, and again, and again.
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Lynne Patterson has a great many passions in her life and the two at the top of the priority list are her 6 rescue dogs and health and wellness, for herself and for others. Lynne is the Head Coach at Flex Bend Balance, a wellness company that focuses on senior fitness, nutrition, and stress relief. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Personal Trainer with an additional certification in Senior Fitness. She works with seniors to ensure they have the functional ability to age in place, experiencing life with a clear head and a strong body. She is a Senior Nutritionist and Behavior Change Specialist, using these skills to help people change their minds and change their lives. She is a Meditation Teacher and leads meditation anywhere she can sit. As a Holistic Coach, Lynne guides people just like you to a better, healthier life. Whether you want to lose weight, cook more nutritious meals, or gain the strength you need to carry groceries and pick up children, Lynne helps you develop a plan and then, using proven behavior-change techniques, coaches you through to the desired outcome. When asked what she does, Lynne replies, “I support women who want to change their lives. I support women who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. I support women who want their lives to be different, to be free, calm, and balanced.” So, what do you need? A coach, a cheerleader, an advisor, a positive influence? Start living the life that you are dreaming of – strong, healthy, fit, and confident. Release stress and gain composure. Relax and be still. It’s the journey of your lifetime and you don’t need to go alone.