Key Takeaways:

• Anxiety and stress can overwhelm individuals, but it's important to recognize that we have the power to change our perception and address our suffering.
• Meditation is a personal practice that can be adjusted to suit individual needs and preferences.
• Focusing on deep breathing and releasing tension in the body can help achieve a state of calm and relaxation.
• Regular practice and self-awareness can help identify and avoid triggering alarms of stress and anxiety.
• Meditation is a skill that takes time and patience to develop, but it can be a powerful tool for resetting the mind and body.

Quotes:

• "Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different than they are." - Alan Lackos
• "May I live in safety. May I have mental peace. May I have physical health. May I pass with ease." - Mark Quinn

This show is going to go longer than our normal show; be advised to allow the extra time.

We discussed anxiety and stress in the bonus episode last week and how many are feeling a lot stress and strain during this time as the Corona virus continues its path and impacting us all.

I wanted to share a strategy using mindfulness that I was shown that helped me tremendously in learning to calm my mind during times of stress and strain.

I want to be clear that this is my path and I offer it as an example that you may learn to find yours. If you like what you hear, I will share the prezi that I keep on my Ipad that allows me to focus quickly as a starting point for you:

https://prezi.com/u0s6-wie1gno/practice-mindfulness/

Thank you for the comments that support the podcast, it is very moving to know that what I share offers assistance to others. We are all on this path together.