Good morning, everyone! I hope you all had a brilliantly relaxing weekend :)
Last Sunday I wrote about relaxing detox baths but today I want to write about a new thing I've tried called Mindfulness. I've heard this word being thrown around and increasing in popularity for quite a while now but only recently researched into what it is.
Mindfulness is a 'way of paying attention to the present moment.' It uses a combination of yoga, meditation and breathing techniques, it helps us to become more aware of what is around us and how we are feeling at that exact moment in time to help us manage them better rather than becoming overwhelmed.
By practising Mindfulness, people can focus more on their emotions, increase their attention span . and has use it to help aid stress, anxiety, depression and addictive
behaviours, making you happier and more peaceful. One is able to practise Mindfulness wherever and whenever they want or need too, whether it be at work, home, outside or inside.
Their are various courses to help you learn mindfulness however I have done a little research and the three main steps are these:
1. Focus on your breath. Inhale and exhale deeply and slowly.
2. Whenever any thoughts, emotions, sounds or physical feelings occur; completely accept them, letting them come and go without any further thought on them.
3. If your attention drifts off and focuses on any of these feelings, just bring it back to focusing on your breathing.
I've tried this out for a few days now and am really feeling a lot happier and chilled out (yay!)
There are more in depth courses online or in person that you are able to undertake that cover all sorts of techniques and reasonings for Mindfulness so you are able to practise it whenever you want to with ease.
Visit http://www.bemindfulonline.com/ for more information
Carolina and I have had an incredibly busy weekend (hence the shortage of posts, which I apologise about). We have been on a very quick, albeit enjoyable trip down to Cornwall. I live there whilst I'm at University so we were transferring all my things into my new house.
As we were down there, I got thinking about how peaceful and spiritual Cornwall seemed to be. I've seen quite a few flyers offering yoga and meditation on the beach overlooking endless ocean and the chance to see dolphins in the early mornings. Spiritual shops similar to ours crop up all over Cornwall and are increasing in popularity each year. With the laidback style of surfers and people who live by the sea, so far away from any major cities, it's easy to see why it's so relaxed and how lots of people can live a spiritual lifestyle down there.
Cornwall plays host to plenty of folklore legends involving mermaids, pirates, giants and pixies. These tales stretch the imagination to help see the magic in the nooks and crannies in woodland and beaches, beautiful glens and ancient stone structures.
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If you find yourself unsure of where to go on holiday next, stick to England and go on a beautiful break down in Cornwall. There are plenty of quaint villages and picturesque countryside to relax in, away from the city. With lots of attractions that are family friendly, it's brilliant for anyone.
One attraction to take note of is the Carnglaze Caverns in Liskeard. Holding concerts and events, underground tours, beautiful crystals and gorgeous gardens set in ancient woodland, with one or two fairy surprises, it is a magical place to visit, all year round. For more information visit http://www.carnglaze.com
