this time ~ this space

By brightfeather • September 4th, 2007

The Centre for Emotional Well Being has some some simple, everyday things we can do to reduce stress:
1. Take a break from your “real” life
Most of us can take an afternoon, a day or two or a long weekend and escape our everyday routines and pressures. Do it - get away.
2. Spend time with friends
Consider [...]

There is a set of ten guided relaxation tapes available as free MP3 downloads that were developed by Marla Craig and Lana Harder, Program Development Staff, University of Texas at Austin. The set includes a 7-minute Deep Breathing exercise and a ‘tense and release’ Muscle Relaxation (18 minutes). 1Mb per minute of audio, but [...]

Meditation is becoming aware of this vital stillness and hearing within that stillness. It is naturally present before you become attached to thoughts and things; before you identify with thought-feeling-reaction.
Turn the light of your consciousness inward instead of always running out after things. Practice means that everything you do, you act from Blue Sky Mind. [...]

My friends proved to me that making your own bubble bath is not difficult and I guarantee that you’ll be pleased with the results. The inexpensive ingredients can be found in most large grocery stores or health food stores. And, one of the benefits of making your own bubble bath is that if you are [...]