TEN TIPS AND POINTERS FOR BEFRIENDING TIME

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TEN TIPS AND POINTERS FOR BEFRIENDING TIME
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1) Rest in the breath while letting go of all
thoughts, concerns, plans, worries, and
preoccupations.2) Be mindful of the physical
sensations you feel right now.3) Feel the good
earth beneath your feet or the seat that cradles
you.4) Chant a mantra or sacred phrase again and
again, with pure, undivided concentration and
focus.5) Make eye contact with another being,
and feel compassion and loving-kindness for
whomever you are with.6) Smile at someone, hug
someone, or help someone7) Go outside and make
contact with nature through the sky, clouds,
trees, a flower, a body of water, the earth
between your fingers, or any other manifestation
of the magnificent natural world.8) Read sacred
worlds from the worlds wisdom traditions and
scriptures.9) Take a break, a sacred pause, an
honorable restwhether for Sabbath or just for
an hour or twoat least once a week if not every
day.10) Listen to music, sing, dance, pray, and
play. Now breathe, smile, and relaxYou have
time. from Buddha Standard Time Awakening to
the Infinite Possibilities of Now  by Lama Surya
Das For more details about Lama Surya Das feel
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