Mindfulness and Housework: Vacuum This

Written by Maya Talisman Frost


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The point here is to make use ofrepparttar task as a trigger for mindfulness, but remember this: fun is a huge motivator in all things. So, if you can't get too excited about vacuuming in general or thought/body-watching in particular, I heartily recommend Option #3--the "Mrs. Doubtfire" approach to mindfulness.

You rememberrepparttar 130165 scene inrepparttar 130166 movie Mrs. Doubtfire when Robin Williams, dressed asrepparttar 130167 matronly nanny, rocks out while vacuuming to Aerosmith's "(Dude) Looks Like A Lady," right? This must berepparttar 130168 greatest housework scene ever. It makes me want to go to my cleaning closet and dance withrepparttar 130169 vacuum wand myself.

That's what I'm talking about.

If you've ever been stressed about something and gone on a cleaning binge, you know how good it feels to scrubrepparttar 130170 floor and wipe away your frustration atrepparttar 130171 same time. You might as well get something done while you've got that adrenaline pumping, right?

So, if a meditative vacuuming session doesn't inspire you, you can still use this time to be mindful by focusing on your air guitar moves. Pay attention to your sense of fun as well as your sense of perspective. Exercise your concentration. Focus on what it feels like to cut a rug while cleaning it.

Mindfulness doesn't require stillness, and it certainly doesn't have to be serious. Turn on your vacuum, and letrepparttar 130172 focusing begin.

Suck it up.



Maya Talisman Frost is a mind masseuse in Portland, Oregon. Through her company, Real-World Mindfulness Training, she teaches eyes-wide-open ways to get calm, clear and creative. To subscribe to her free weekly ezine, the Friday Mind Massage, please visit http://www.MassageYourMind.com


Wearable Art: The Great Conversation Starter

Written by Nerello Glasure


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Jewelry Adds to Your Body Language

Jewelry reflectsrepparttar ultimate style and personality ofrepparttar 130163 person wearing it. Zany and colorful wearable art works best, it shows you have spirit, are playful, light-hearted, and spontaneous. People are naturally attracted to this.

Timely Fashion

Wearing watches just to tell time is outdated and out of fashion. Creative and artistically creative watches are nowrepparttar 130164 hottest, must have accessories. Both sexes are buying watches that are as fashionable as they are functional. Look for watch art with unique colors, design, shapes, or other significant characteristics. They stick out and help you get that conversation started.

Best Bet: Never leave home without your wearable art conversation prop!!!



Nerello Glasure [Fashion Artist of Zany Wearables: http://www.zanygiftware.com and a Publishing Member of the Wine Resource: http://www.winedefinitions.com.]


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