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Ideas, insights and inspiration for busy people on the go Friday, November 11, 2005 |
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Editor’s Scribbles
Last week was a week of partying. I practically got nothing done and this week, I’m back to work part-time (more about my wild week on my relaxablog).
I tried meditating for a few minutes this week just to settle down. Got the inspiration from today’s article. That’s why I’m sharing it with you today. The way I’m running around, I really need to learn to find time in my busy schedule to relax and recoop.
But I’d be lying if I said it’s easy sitting there trying to focus on my breathing when my mind kept drifting off to what’s next on my agenda. I never knew just sitting still for a few minutes could be that difficult (LOL).
With the holiday season creeping up quickly, I can foresee the days ahead becoming more frenzied than ever. The planning, traveling, shopping, entertaining, catching up, it’s all going to add up.
For those who will be traveling, be sure to read the second article on how to keep your home secure when you’re away. Tis the profitable season for petty criminals and opportunists. I don’t even carry a handbag anymore for fear of snatch thieves.
So do be careful out there whatever you’re doing. Have fun and be safe. Have a wonderful week and I’ll see you soon
Kit Editor/Publisher Gimme a Break, visit me at my relaxablog
Modern Living Do Less and Accomplish More by Susan Scharfman Have you ever tried (successfully) to sit still for a few minutes without fidgeting, and simply do nothing? I’m willing to wager my Subaru (I love that car) that few of you can answer yes. Society tells us, “don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today.” That oldie has been bred into our DNA and morphed into the stress of life. We’re obliged to stay alert for exams, to multitask and work overtime, to party with clients and be brilliant the next day to impress the boss. We must echo the latest buzzwords; think ahead of our competitors, be innovators and visionaries while we gobble our food and dash for the next appointment while talking on the cell phone. Oops, where’s the Pepto? What about time with the kids, time to smell the flowers, time for sex and by the way honey, I love you. So what’s a person to do? Move to France where food is an art? Move to India where sex is a literature lesson? Or take refuge in a Buddhist monastery, adopt a guru, do yoga and just say Ohmmm? People invest thousands of dollars attending ashrams and lectures with such inspiring motivational speakers as Wayne W. Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Deepak Chopra, Barbara De Angelis, Ram Dass, Anthony Robbins, Marianne Williamson, to mention a few. These are highly regarded messengers with uplifting messages to better health and a good life. In fact, if you have the money and the time, I highly recommend any or all of them. But if you’re feeling the economic pinch these days, as I am, money and time are in short supply. Here’s how to “do less and accomplish more” with no money and a little time—time by your self and for your self. But it will only benefit you if you do it like brushing your teeth—regularly. 1) Find a quiet comfortable place (home, office, park, under the stairs). 2) Unless you prefer it, you don’t have to sit on the floor in Lotus. Just sit with your back straight so your energy can travel up your spine. 3) Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes. You are not doing this to admire the scenery. That is called contemplation (the sea, the universe, your navel) with your eyes open. You are going to enjoy being with yourself, with eyes closed. 4) Think of a pleasant place or pleasant word. A yoga meditation teacher might give you a mantra. All these methods make it easy for you to go inward rather than constantly directing your senses outward, which we do every minute of the day until we’re exhausted. 5) I prefer simply to follow the breath. First in, then out, then in, then out. Remember the song from My Fair Lady “…like breathing in and breathing out…” As you follow your breath in and out you will notice the busyness of your busy mind doing its business. Those are your thoughts. Usually they’re about what’s for supper or did I remember to lock the door. Don’t try to push them away. Since this is an effortless process, don’t try to do anything. Trying will prevent you from settling down and experiencing deep relaxation. Just be still and listen to your breath. If you find yourself on a thought, just go back to the breath. Eventually you will not have any thoughts. They’re still up there somewhere, but you’ve gone beyond them. By resting in this quiet space you are contacting your own peaceful Self. It is the only place in the universe where you will find absolute peace. After a few minutes slowly open your eyes. You will come out feeling more rested than if you’d had an afternoon nap.That restful awareness is deeper than sleep and will sustain you throughout your day. You will feel refreshed, alert and raring to go. This is what is meant by “doing less and accomplishing more.” Gradually increase the time you spend practicing this simple technique by 20 to 30 minutes a day. In quietly contacting your inner Self, you are experiencing your source, the place of infinite potential. When you come back into activity, you bring that potential with you and you will accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible, with less effort, less stress. Harvard Professor Herbert Benson, M.D., is the founding President of the Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Mind/Body Medical Institute Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. He has taught The Relaxation Response and written many books about it, all of which you can find by visiting his website. You will be amazed at the profound physiological and psychological effects of this technique on aging, smoking and other addictions, obesity, anger, sports performance and living a successful healthy life, which is your birthright. ----- About the author: Susan Scharfman is a writer/editor at http://www.susanscharfman.com
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Offpeak Hours Home Security: How to Make Your Home Burglar-Resistant by Joe Timbers Home security is a huge concern these days, given the increasingly unsafe environment we live in. The fact is, there are a number of easy, practical steps you can take to minimize the chances of your home being burglarized. * Prevention if usually better than cure. Before you rent or buy a home / apartment, get to know the neighborhood. Talk to residents; ask about burglaries and other crimes in the locality. Being aware of what has been happening in the area should be a priority. * If possible, have a security expert evaluate the home. Incidentally, many police departments will do a security check of your home at no cost. You will often be alerted to problems you didn't know existed. * Don't hide keys outside the house for fear of being locked out. Getting a locksmith to open your door is a whole lot cheaper than losing valuables because a burglar discovered your hidden keys! Where possible, team up with a neighbor and hold one set of each other's keys. That way you have a spare set of keys available should the need arise. * Trim bushes around your house before they grow enough to easily hide an intruder. * Having good lighting around your home or apartment complex is an important factor in deterring intruders. If there are burnt-out bulbs or the lighting is inadequate, address the issue * If you have windows accessible using fire escapes or directly from the ground, they should not open wide enough to let a person in. A screw built into the frame can accomplish this. There are other very effective stops also available. Of course, you should be able to escape in the event of a fire. * There are anti-lift devices available that can prevent an entire window or sliding door being lifted out of its frame. If you do not install them, thieves may make locks irrelevant by lifting the window or door. * Your door should have a dead bolt, not just the lock in the knob. Get one installed, if you don't have one already. * Avoid listing your complete address in the phone book. List only your street name, at most. This will prevent someone doing reverse listings to find out your name and phone number using your address. * It is tempting to leave notes for your kids or neighbors on mailboxes and doors. This is an open declaration that you are not home. * Do not announce your absence from home through your answering machine. Incidentally, an answering machine can be useful for identifying suspicious patterns of missed calls. * There are a number of excellent home security systems available. If you feel the level of risk warrants it, consider using them. * Decals are often a good deterrent. Alarm system decals or beware of dog, neighborhood watch signs can make would-be burglars think twice. Utilize these suggestions and you will make your home a safer place to live in. ----- About the author: Joe Timbers has written on home and office security including ideas on enhancing home security, tips for home security while on vacation and more. Click on the previous links to see some of his articles.
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