Wow - Unit 8

Can you believe it?

Let's see - the two forms of relaxation that I most liked - hmmm- I would have to say Loving-Kindness and Visualization.  They provided, to me, the easiest ways to calm down and to have positiveness in my life.  These are the two that I would most likely recommend to my clients/patients. 

I would implement them in my personal life by waking up, thanking God for allowing me this privilege, and then providing kindness to everyone I meet during the day, even if it's only a smile or a kind word.  I need to love myself and share this love with others.  There are times when it is so much easier to be sarcastic, but I need to let them know that I can handle whatever they want to dish out - and handle it with kindness rather than further attitude.

I would foster visions of my 'happy place" that I used during the visualization exercise whenever I felt I had to deal with something unpleasant.  I will deal with people with kindness, even if they are rude and beligerent and then use that visualization process to bring myself back to calm. 

I wish I knew of these practices years ago, as it makes life so much easier and less stressful when using these approaches.  Life is good - sometimes it just takes a little reminder and a step back.