I’m sure some of you knew this day would come! I can not finish this challenge without talking about journaling. My second episode of this podcast is How to Start a Journal Practice and Stick With It, which is the most listened to by far! So if you haven't started a journal practice yet, you may want to check that episode out.
But I thought for this last day of the episode I would revisit a specific type of journaling which includes meditation.
SAVOR THE GOOD
Our brains are Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positive ones. When you have a positive experience ...savor the experience.
Try this: Sit in a comfortable position, lower your gaze or close your eyes and bring awareness to your breath. Notice on your inhale the cool sensation of your breath, then again on the exhale- the warm sensation. Spend a minute or so just focusing on the breath. Then think of a positive experience you had in the last 24 hours. Take a few minutes to remember the experience, recall the feelings you had, the details of the experience- the sights, smells, or sensations. This experience could be a quite small moment ex. watching the sunrise or a conversation you had. Then take 2 minutes to write about your experience.
This activity helps us to shift our focus on the good we see and experience but all too often are quick to forget…SAVOR IT.
Thank you to all that completed this challenge with me!!! Until next time, be well.
