Cleanse - to make something clean, to remove impurities.
We are often told the importance of cleansing our bodies and skin. The word 'detox' is used frequently especially in January!
Many people are unaware that their body is continually naturally cleaning it's self 'continually detoxing'. We can help the process by cutting out potentially harmful substances from our diet and consuming foods that help eliminate waste from the body. We should not be fooled in to thinking that only our focused applications will detox our systems, but we should also be aware that we must to have harmonious function in the body, be vigilant on what we put in the body.
Over recent years the link between a healthy lifestyle and a healthy body has increased in awareness. However, while we are concentrating on our physical health there are very few that link mental clarity in to the equation.
The power of the mind is a formidable force! It can make us strong, it can leave us vulnerable, it can produce dreams and goals, fantasies, it can make us delusional, obsessive, it can aid in the deterioration of out health, but is equally as important in our health recovery.
The stronger our minds the stronger our bodies will be
Healthy thinking and calm composure has is an essential key to over all health and wellbeing. So how do we cleanse our minds and grow our mental strength.
There are many techniques to clear mental clutter and work towards 'enlightenment'. Different techniques work for different people, but we all have to start somewhere.
1. Write it down!...........A letter (that you'll never send).......a list........a story. Empty the confusion, the negativity the stress from your head by firstly writing down all the things bothering you, then a list of all those things that make you happy, then a list of all your goals.
This has three tiers
Firstly, It helps calm the mind, reducing the 101 thoughts racing around and banging together inside your head.
Secondly, Writing it down and reading it back later on, helps prioritize problems and highlights all the unnecessary baggage you need to stop giving your energy to. Reminding your self of happier things has a calming effect on the mind.
Thirdly, Seeing your goals in full or broken down in to bite size pieces can be very motivating and is also great to inspire focus.
2. Embrace distractions and learn to zone them out........ This is really important! An athlete can not remove the crowd from their peripheral vision nor expect them to remain silent. The focus and tranquility comes from with in, it is a state of mind. You can not blame distractions for your failings in life. The world in all it's beautiful craziness will always keep on spinning, There is always someone making noise, standing in your way, using negativity as a weapon....... there is always going to be days when it rains when you really need the sun to shine.
3 Let go and forgive........ Without a doubt this is truly the most cleansing application for your mind.
Sometimes you have to forgive not because you were in the wrong .... but to be able to set yourself free. By forgiving yourself or someone else for ANY action you are releasing yourself from a harmful negative emotional anchor. You can't sail off and enjoy the world if your anchor is still pulling you back to the shoreline.
4. Learn to organise but allow yourself to go with the flow........... This is a nutshell is finding the balance between control and spontaneity. I'm not going to lie.... it is not easy! The trick is to learn what is a priority and needs structure and letting the rest just happen! You can not control everything or everyone. It is about learning what you can be in control of. For example there are always people who thrive off negativity and will say hurtful things, The only control you have is how you allow yourself to respond to them. With regards to spontaneity, when a situation arises repeat in your head 'live with out fear'. You can remain sensible in this thought process ....... remember that phase from the film 'After Earth' - Danger is real, fear is a choice.
5. Finally learn to meditate.............. I hate the natural response to this! 'I haven't got time to sit around and chant OM'. This is a very ignorant uneducated response. Meditation has unbelievable benefits. 15 minutes of meditation/relaxation (relaxation does not mean a cup of tea in front of the T.V) can be as beneficial for you as an hour and a half's sleep. It decreases anxiety, helps with emotional stability, Helps focus and sharpen the mind, and helps gain clarity.
I was once told that to have clarity was the greatest tool you could poses, and it is with out a doubt the most powerful tool at my disposal!
Sometimes cleansing our souls is the only way find the correct path we need to be taking in life. Sometimes it's just useful so we can get through another day. It is definitely worth a try!
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