tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post6732144353789559257..comments2024-03-05T04:34:27.855-05:00Comments on Celia M. ~ Living My High Heeled Life: Can we get some Quiet ... please?highheeledlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07205935979513877589noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-38917180792142096742011-04-12T22:35:43.804-04:002011-04-12T22:35:43.804-04:00I've had periods where I do it everyday and th...I've had periods where I do it everyday and then I go on vacation or something and I loose focus. It's a habit, like exercise and you really have to make time for it. I just get so distracted...especially since I started blogging...lol Here's a 21-day challenge that you might like to try. http://www.chopra.com/meditationchallenge<br /><br />hope this helps!Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493412205283777117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-56756741018064529332011-04-12T14:01:27.388-04:002011-04-12T14:01:27.388-04:00Like you Celia I found it impossible to quiet the ...Like you Celia I found it impossible to quiet the internal chatter. But guided meditations work wonders for me.Vannessa@Luxuriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004543876391503184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-25763194101483132512011-04-12T13:56:08.279-04:002011-04-12T13:56:08.279-04:00It is perfectly natural for your mind to rush arou...It is perfectly natural for your mind to rush around, wondering about dinner and where are your keys :)<br />You just direct it back to where you want it. As you continue to do this, it gets easier and happens less often. Even meditation takes practice.Notes From ABroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202279303962539035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-53996175685206062432011-04-12T13:16:09.374-04:002011-04-12T13:16:09.374-04:00I have tried to meditate, but it's so hard for...I have tried to meditate, but it's so hard for me to keep the everyday-thoughts out of my head. (What's for dinner? I need to pay the bills! Where are my keys?) I would love to be able to immerse myself in it, especially in the evenings, as I'm gearing down after a long day. Let us know how it goes for you - best of luck!JMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850088300591079931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-81877288110448323732011-04-12T13:13:44.615-04:002011-04-12T13:13:44.615-04:00i don't meditate but i love to just sit outsid...i don't meditate but i love to just sit outside on a lovely day and think/reflect, which i think has a similar effect to meditation!Alexandra Bee Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674936934164762406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-3529553762835805242011-04-12T10:42:09.436-04:002011-04-12T10:42:09.436-04:00Yeah - quiet and meditation are so important. Th...Yeah - quiet and meditation are so important. There's a book I highlighted on my blog once: "All Health's Breaking Loose" . I think her advice fits in perfectly with what you're saying. <br /><br />This is a great post, friend. Hope you have a wonderful day!<br />oxoxoxSilver Strandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726379937631692406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-59527380534462936812011-04-12T10:05:52.038-04:002011-04-12T10:05:52.038-04:00I am your newest follower from FMBT, look forward ...I am your newest follower from FMBT, look forward to checking out your blog, have a great day!<br /><a href="http://www.aprilslifestyleshow.com" rel="nofollow">Aprils Lifestyle Show</a><br />AprilAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443240553948852465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-76126217781297633412011-04-12T08:41:31.814-04:002011-04-12T08:41:31.814-04:00Best of Luck to you C on your meditation. I can...Best of Luck to you C on your meditation. I can't sit still for 2 min. I can't keep the same thought for 30 seconds. I have a zillion thoughts running through my head constantly. (do i even need to begin how I barly survived the symphony Friday evening?? (LAWDY)<br /><br />I hope your feeling well today. Many (((HUGS))) to you sweetie.<br /><br />XOnomo wino daphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623478567002720631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-56239704425099563262011-04-12T06:47:55.695-04:002011-04-12T06:47:55.695-04:00loved thisloved thisRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-35273571891136323072011-04-12T03:58:23.450-04:002011-04-12T03:58:23.450-04:00The moment you begin to try and stop the thoughts ...The moment you begin to try and stop the thoughts more will flow through. Acknowledge them and spend a few seconds on them and then move on. It is the gap between each thought that will lengthen in due time.<br />Try to focus the mind on your breath observing the way it flows, the temperature, the sensations that arise. This will encourage the mind to calm.....Savira Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463773284421101573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-72818794865575546182011-04-12T03:06:30.699-04:002011-04-12T03:06:30.699-04:00I've tried meditation before and it really hel...I've tried meditation before and it really helps clear the mind and relieve some stress...<br />I find it easier to meditate using some meditation music.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545976355145526983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-82692443475466628672011-04-12T01:02:35.277-04:002011-04-12T01:02:35.277-04:00i have had periods where i have meditated regularl...i have had periods where i have meditated regularly and it seems to be something that, if done often enough, gets better each time<br /><br />good luck with it, the tapes helped me. as did a book I got out of the local library on affirmations...I also find thinking of a certain colour helped to clear my mind<br /><br />Gill xoAlice Becomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453791643796256551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-18849396951507725152011-04-12T00:01:06.401-04:002011-04-12T00:01:06.401-04:00Meditation is such a good thing! I am a fan of vis...Meditation is such a good thing! I am a fan of visualization as well - helps to quiet your mind of all the noise. Takes some practice and I seem to turn to it just when stressed - need to do it more consistently. Best of luck and hope you find it helpful!The Glamorous Gourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918917969407157368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-56500155359449233152011-04-11T23:52:05.937-04:002011-04-11T23:52:05.937-04:00Celia it is really wonderful bcause we are constan...Celia it is really wonderful bcause we are constantly bombarded with so much noice. <br /><br />Our minds and phyches need a reat & rejuvenation!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-37178354245846361212011-04-11T23:02:22.403-04:002011-04-11T23:02:22.403-04:00I don't really meditate, except when I'm t...I don't really meditate, except when I'm trying to go to sleep.Fuegitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01319009535503350762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-35419332068112171772011-04-11T22:53:02.694-04:002011-04-11T22:53:02.694-04:00Dearest Celia,
No, I've never tried meditatio...Dearest Celia,<br /><br />No, I've never tried meditation to that extend... Closing my eyes when stressed and thinking about black velvet for a soothing moment, but not for five minutes!<br />Don't give up anything that has helped you. Our mind is an important part of the body and it sends healing...<br /><br />Lots of love,<br /><br />MarietteMariettehttp://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8806321148001582068.post-31887664600476406522011-04-11T22:49:31.898-04:002011-04-11T22:49:31.898-04:00I've never tried meditation, but want to one d...I've never tried meditation, but want to one day. I think it's something we all can use. Don't give up sweet friend.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />KatJustabeachkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730467440181411875noreply@blogger.com