Ever felt that you have a washing machine in your head? The same thoughts run through your mind over and over again? I call this the washing machine effect. And trying to banish them just seems to have the opposite effect? I once read "what we resist persists". I no longer fight my own thoughts. I try to observe them, accept them and let them pass. Most of the persistent thoughts are of what has happened in the past. So I guess I need to drag my mind back to the present.
At the end of my aerial yoga class, we have 10 minutes relaxation time suspended cocoon like in our sling. With a tired body, this quiet time is an opportunity to focus the mind. Mentally filling our bodies with rejuvinating light and focusing on positive thoughts, the session ends with everyone feeling relaxed and rejuvinated. Everyone smiles and leaves feeling uplifted. They are not focused on anything that happened before the class. This has taught me so much about being present and how that changes our thoughts and our lives.
If you are not into meditation, take time to clear your mind. This really works after intense exercise. Sit down, relax and close your eyes. Adjust your breath and your thoughts. See what happens.
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