How do you relax?
This is an interesting question to ask, because it has been the most important topic in my blog. I have not written in this blog for many months because of a busy life and being distracted by social media. But this question caught my attention and decided to answer it today.
I have several hobbies that I enjoy which brings me joy and tranquility. My favorite one is drawing and coloring. I have done art all of my life, since I was a little kid. What do I like to draw? Pretty much anything, especially cartoons and human portraits. I also like to paint with water color and acrylic paint. I have done charcoal, oil painting , and ink. I use a variety of mediums and styles as well.
It brings me back to the present moment through mindfulness . What is Mindfulness? It is simply being purposefully aware of the “here and the now.” It is being “grounded” to what is happening around me. It also involves being aware of the thoughts that I have at the moment.
One of the best lessons I have learned in life is that I am not my thoughts. The same way that I am not my feelings. So what am I? I am awareness. Being mindfully aware of my surroundings and my thoughts helps be to relax.
So another way to relax for me is to do meditation and taking deep breaths. I always have my breath with me (unless I am under water) , so I can always count on my breath to relax. I also enjoy taking walks and reading books. I like to read about psychology, philosophy , and also science fiction.
I enjoy being in nature and watching sunrises and sunsets. The mixture of different colors and clouds on the horizon brings me peace. It reminds me of the beauty of this universe.
Relaxing is very important to me because I have a long history of anxiety. But thankfully I have managed to practice these relaxations techniques and be able to be more in the present moment. I also started posting videos that describe my experience with mindfulness.
Thank you for reading and I would also like to hear from you about your experiences with relaxation techniques. Keep relaxing!
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