#depression #meditation – Switching on and zoning in

Meditation isn’t about switching off or zoning out. It’s about switching on and zoning in reconnecting with the world around us in the process. This is very true. Through meditation I tend to find I am more aware of the present. Living in the moment and not missing out on life as it whizzes by!ContinueContinue reading “#depression #meditation – Switching on and zoning in”

#depression – Why meditate in the morning

Why meditate in the morning? Clear the head, fresh start and be more mindful throughout the day and make better choices as a result. I tend to meditate at night before sleep but I see the point here .. Start the day after a reset. Fresh and ready for the day ahead… How to findContinueContinue reading “#depression – Why meditate in the morning”

#depression – Life is for living 

Life is short. We can live it lost in our own thoughts or choose to be present, moment to moment, watching as life unfolds around us. Now this is a constant battle for me. By nature I tend to plan for the future and have to consciously remind myself to live in the moment.  LifeContinueContinue reading “#depression – Life is for living “

#depression – It’s exhausting trying to be positive

Today is one of those challenging days. I’m laid here on my bed with tears slowly rolling down my cheeks. I feel sick, my heart is racing and breaking, my body aches and I am tired. For it is exhausting trying to be positive. To smile, to laugh and to hide the turmoil inside.  ThereContinueContinue reading “#depression – It’s exhausting trying to be positive”

#depression – Meditation is not about the result …

Meditation is not about the result. It is about the intention and attitude of mind. Get these right and the result will take care of itself. Another very thought provoking message from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. I’m still working hard to get my intention and attitude of mind right. SometimesContinueContinue reading “#depression – Meditation is not about the result …”

#depression – Appreciate each and every moment

It is tempting to live as though life will go on forever. Because of this, we forget to appreciate each and every moment.   More words of wisdom this morning from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. It is true … I wonder how often I live in the moment and appreciateContinueContinue reading “#depression – Appreciate each and every moment”