Self-Healing Basics By Christin Snyder*The material presented in this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prevent any illness.
This article will explore some very basic methods that can be used to relieve tension, stress, and depression, as well as sharpen intuition, clear
mind, & increase energy. These methods can be used by anyone to help restore a general sense of well-being.
All beings require equality. There must be a balance between spiritual, emotional, and physical being. When balance is off, we feel repercussions through symptoms such as physical pain, discomfort, anxiety, anger, and depression. When we go to doctor to seek pills for physical ailments, typically we are focusing treatment on symptoms and not underlying problem. Again, I am not discouraging anyone from going to doctor, however most doctors would agree that a well-balanced person tends to be a healthier person. Nothing that improves outlook and helps reduce stress can hurt you.
There are various natural methods that can be used by anyone in even busiest lifestyles, to help restore a sense of balance. Through this article, we will touch on basics of:
*Light Meditation *Visualization *Affirmations *Journaling
Meditation:
There are many misconceptions about meditation. Many feel it takes a lot of time or that it is a serious religious practice. It definitely does not have to be and is one of most powerful tools anyone can integrate into their lifestyles. It takes a little effort, but rewards are immeasurable. The truth is even a moment or two a couple of times a day will allow mind a chance to regroup. This is particularly helpful for those who suffer from anxiety or problems with short-term memory.
Meditation is practice of stilling mind, and controlling where ones thoughts flow. Through doing this you can gain a better perspective on situations in your life, as well as become clearer and more focused throughout your daily activities. There are dozens of other benefits to this practice as well, which I cover more in some of my classes.
For beginning meditations I recommend sitting in a comfortable position in a location as free from outside noise as possible. Close eyes and simply focus on clearing your mind of all conscious thought. If this is difficult you can repeat a word that makes you feel comfortable and at ease. My word is "repose”. If you catch your mind starting to wander gently pull it back to your word or to stillness. When you first start try doing this for only a minute or two, and then as you do it more you can increase time. This helps to avoid frustration and will help you stick with it. If you are patient and persistent, you will find that benefits are well worth effort. Your mind will thank you for break.
Visualizations:
All of us know how to daydream. The truth is when you daydream you are doing a visualization of sorts. You are removing conscious mind from all hustle and bustle of its thoughts and placing it somewhere else. In visualization exercises purpose is to control where you put your thoughts. It can be used to aid in pain relief, depression, (I am seasonally depressed and use visualization therapy a lot to help me get through winter) and in anxiety reduction.
Bring into vision in your minds eye a place that relaxes you, a place that is all your own. It can be an actual place you have been to, or a place you create. This will be your sanctuary.
Picture place in your mind. Now go deeper into picture. What do you see? Look for details of your special place. What is temperature like? If you are outside, how is weather? What do you hear? What do you smell? Reach out and touch ground or floor, what does it feel like? Touch; hear, smell everything here.
