mindfullness

I‘m currently reading a book about christian mindfulness.
It teaches mindfulness but sets it apart from its buddistic roots and focuses on our connection to God.
The book is written from a clinical social worker and family therapist for other therapists and other working in the social sector.
It has many exercises for practicing mindfullness in all kind of situations.

Even though I’m getting through it slowly, (Been reading it since March…) it had a big impact for me.

So I just wanted to share it with anyone who is interested.

Maybe it can help you too.

#mindfullness #Christian #Depression #MajorDepressiveDisorder #Anxiety #MentalHealth #PTSD

#mindfullness

I had an accident at home recently. The pain has been pretty distracting but in the midst of it all there have been reasons to be thankful.

God help me to live in the moment so that I don’t miss the colours, opportunities and blessing of that time.

I was looking for things to do and I remembered all my coloring supplies I had. So I pulled out the sharpie markers and started coloring for the first time in a long time. Here is the first picture I completed.

I’ve been dealing with #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder for a long time, probably longer then I have realised. I have been taught to breathe in, breathe out, #mindfullness and all that. Now I can’t even think about breathing in and out, now I’ve found it more relaxing to breathe in, and scream. #inhalepeace #exhalechaos #MentalHealth #recoveryisntlinear

Two things I’ve discovered that are very important for us A type personalities to keep performing without burning the candle at both ends - and falling into a hole.

Attention is what we think about. What wolf are we feeding? Engaging with negative influences or reacting to dramas out of your control is what robs your attention. I think of it like a cross wind trying to blow you off your desired course.

Focus is when we zoom in on key tasks. Not trying to do it all at once but carefully selecting what’s important and working in a methodical order.

This week I’m applying this to my work life. I’ve already altered my workflow so I’m working at optimal times of the day. Eg analytical and computer tasks I’m best in the morning and hands on tasks I’m best in the afternoon or evening.

I hope this rings true for someone here today. It’s called wisdom and working smart

This weekend I went away on my own. I switched off my phone. Read a book. Did whatever I felt like doing.

Definitely going to do this a lot more often. My mind feels fresh and I feel more optimistic about my world.

Imagine if we never charged up our phones… it would turn off and calls would get missed.

A big part of my past has been tied in with saying yes to often and burning out.

Lesson learned and the pic doesn’t really do it justice! I feel full and grateful.

Today I played a concert. It was in a beautiful auditorium and it went great.

Feels great knowing I have healed from burn out and depression. I appreciate my mental health a lot more as a result.

I take care of myself a lot better nowadays, but now and then I find myself repeating old habits.

Feels great to sing again!

It’s a new year. I’m freshening up my recording studio. The timber is from recycled pallets. Carefully sanded, and oiled.

Every one is different. Imperfect but perfect.

I’m looking fwd to this year and the creativity of this space will influence thousands of people.

There’s something really cool about working with wood. It’s a form of meditation for me.

I hope this inspires someone who might be in a bad space.