Hello @tezmel
I feel you for all that you've written. I used to suffer from anxiety which kept my mind going at Usain Bolt's speed all the time. That was no good for my well-being, regardless of how well I mastered functioning in such a state. Some things included my mind "almost" giving in, and I had to make a conscious decision to slow down and take things at a slower pace.
At the end of the day, what I think we all forget is there is no way we can do it all. And there is also no need to compete with life or its unrealistic pace.
This is absolutely right!
Balance, and remembering that we cannot do it all, and that we were not meant to, is ok.
It's always a pleasure seeing you here:)
Thanks for your #KISS
I enjoyed it 😉
Thank you for your overflowing encouragement but before I get into how you always leave me humbled, how did you overcome your anxiety? I just need it to stop being so crippling yet my mind is racing like Bolt exactly as you said.
It is always a pleasure to come back home ❤
Hello @tezmel
Sorry I didn't get to respond earlier. I just posted in response to this week's prompt. Basically, I manage my anxiety with Qi Gong and meditation. Not just the physical movements, but I do studies on the flow of energy in the body.
Qi Gong is like the calm amid the chaos, and it helps me to keep every thing in perspective... Also, practicing the spiritual side of minimalism in my life:)
Me replying two days later...sigh
Thank you so much for sharing. I should really read that post as this is my first time hearing about this way of life minus the minimalism of course :)
Yes, definitely check Qi Gong out. I do the Wudang Five Animal Qi Gong, which is soft internal martial arts. There are so many different forms and types of Qi Gong, but this one mimics the movement of the dragon, tiger, leopard, snake, and crane.
Here's a good video to watch of a pro with amazing flexibility. These movements should be practiced every day to open blocks and energy channels in the body. He doesn't give instructions on the breathing here, but there are numerous videos that this will lead you to:)