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Practice by going outside for a 15-minute walk . Do so without your phone or put your phone in your pocket so it ’ s not a distraction . Before you start to walk , stand on the earth , and draw your attention down to your feet . Tap them lightly in place and notice how your feet feel against the earth .
As you begin to walk , notice that you don ’ t need to think about moving your legs . They know what to do so you can focus on the rhythm of your breath in and out . Now shift your focus to your steps and how your body feels as it moves one step in front of the other .
Notice as you take a step forward , you are walking toward your future . While at the same time , you release your back foot , letting go of the past . The space between your steps is the present . Pay attention to this present space as you walk . Practice daily activities like cooking , cleaning , washing dishes , eating , shopping , walking , and driving with conscious awareness , participating in them with the intention of being fully present in the moment .
Allowing Your Thoughts and Feelings to Just be :
Let your thoughts be by simply noticing them move through your mind . Sit in an attitude of neutrality by dropping down into your heart space . By allowing your feelings to arise in this safe space , you increase your tolerance and resilience for whatever comes up and can observe your experience from a detached loving place instead of from a place of reaction . Allowing your thoughts and feelings to emerge in this neutral zone , you realize that fear and love cannot occupy the same space . Stepping into this space of equanimity takes the emotional charge off any experience and brings you into your center of personal power .
Repeating the Mantra Let It Be :
Saying the mantra , “ Let it be ,” keeps you in a state of grace as you move through your daily life . It reminds you to allow what is happening in your life without judging or trying to force things to happen or change .
Simply repeat the mantra , “ Let it be ,” when you notice yourself trying to control people or situations that are out of your control . One of the ways you know when you ’ re feeling out of control on the inside is when you notice yourself trying to micromanage everyone . This shows you that it is time to pause , open your heart , and be present with what is happening in the moment .
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