Meditation equals self-awareness

Tuesday April 11th, 2017

As I was talking about the devil on my shoulder on a previous last post. I’d figure I would also share how I keep him at bay. Sometimes.

Meditation. Exercise. Family 

Meditation
I’m no monk. I’m not even proficient at it, but I try to meditate constantly. In return, I have started to become aware of the voice whispering in my ear. I’ve started to take notice of it’s existence. And once I know he’s the one talking, I can choose to ignore him or not. 

This has lead me to develop my own meditation, which I named Millennial Meditation.

The reason why I named it was because it reminds me that I’m not the only one doubting my process. It reminds me of my place and time in the world. That, just like any other generation that has passed before Millennials, we have a short time in this earth and we shouldn’t take life too seriously.

Exercise
It's not only about staying healthy, I need it. I need the sweat, the strain, the work. If I don't exercise regularly my mind starts having more negative thoughts that are even harder to fight off. 

Now, keeping an exercise habit is not that easy, unless you make it fun. Personally, I have to be challenged, entertained and exhausted at the end of each training. Right now, I'm jumping rope following the Zen Dude Fitness. Those guys deliver on those 3 things. 

Family
I feel like this is the most important for me. My family is my foundation. Their love, their support and their infinite kindness. 

This has enabled me to be where I am. And I do not take this for granted, I know I am extremely fortunate to have their complete support. 

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