There is always so much activity going on around us. Do you ever wonder when do things slow down? When does the noise in your head stop? When did life become so complicated? Why do things seem so hard regardless of age, socioeconomic status, or location?

I find more times than not, when I listen to the resonating thoughts in my head they have nothing to do with the here and now. Often, they are concerns about the past, or future actions and ideas that have not yet come to life. Many times, things that are out of our control. And, the stress imposed on our body! Stress translates to inflammation, and inflammation translates to illness. So how does one breathe through this vicious cycle?

As a health care provider and health coach, I try to understand not only the noise in my head, but that which presents in my clients’ and thwarts their progress, confidence, and growth. I encourage all to practice what is known in the language of Buddha as intelligence. That is, being in the present, leaving past and future out of focus, and only NOW in focus. This practice may be difficult to conceptualize, nonetheless put into practice, it is effective and not that hard to do.

Let me share my interpretation of this practice, made simple.

You need to be mindful and objective

Take a moment to take a few deep breadths and sit in silence. While in this quiet state, let your mind’s eye focus on the rambling thoughts going on in your head (i call this noise). ). As you focus on each individual thought in this quiet state, acknowledge it and then tell it “not now” and take an imaginary straw broom and sweep the thought away. Do this until you are sitting still in silence and without noise. At this time, sit and breathe. Feel your body and the energy around you.

When you open your eyes, you are present. When a situation presents, be objective in your listening and while observing it. Keep your mind quiet as you listen, and feel the energy coming towards you. Determine if you can offer energy to the situation to seek better clarification and objectivity. This is done through your inquiry for more information. If not, before responding, breathe and stay objective. Understand what is at hand, how your body is feeling in response to the information.

Breathing is good for keeping grounded. Objectivity keeps you focused on what is needed to be addressed. Without the emotional baggage, minimal stress is experienced. Emotions can be managed through meditation, conversations, nutritional intake, hydration, and exercise routines after the situation passes.

Breathe, be objective, be present, and keep emotions and noise in your head at bay. This process will prove to be of greater benefit to your body, mind, spirit, and energy levels the more you try and practice it. Enjoy your personal challenge to be Present in-the-moment.

Till next time….
Namaste.