I have come to realize the importance of setting aside time for a moment of silence. Sometimes it just feels great to hear the sound of your own thoughts, the rhythm of your breathing or even just the sound of just... NOTHING. In my speech class I remember watching a video on TED talk titled "5 ways to listen Better". The speaker says "that even for just 3 minutes of your day make an effort to just be in silence because it allows your mind a chance to reset". If you are like me, your mind is constantly going. "Oh I gotta do...", "I have to remember to do...", and lately it has been "Oh my gosh I think I missed that deadline, oh wait...". 3 minutes? hum... This video had me wondering if a mental reset will do the trick. So I decided what the heck let's give it a try.
I made a cup of tea, my mini was asleep, and now some quiet time. I did put on some instrumental gospel music and allowed my thoughts to flow onto paper. I had set up a schedule for daily activities, chores, and errands to be done. Eventually I started praying and allowed God to speak to me. I must say it was beautiful. Of course I went over 3 minutes of Quiet time. 3 minutes turned into an hour which was when my mini wake up.
Now for a minimum of 3 minutes I take the time out of my day to reset my mind. A healthy lifestyle goes beyond just fitness and eating healthier. It encompasses mind and spirit as well. So invest in yourself not with money but with time. Just 3 minutes. It'll change your world.
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