The less we are stressed, the better we can think. I am a good example of how this plays out. There are days when I sit staring at the “Easy Crossword Puzzle Book” upstairs for a moment and think, “I know that word,” and then I have no more time to dilly-dally. It’s a good measure.
I feel lucky that there are more days when I can whip out the words just about as fast as I can read the clues. In fact, I feel a little guilty that I use such an easy level. And yet, it is less frustrating and is a quick mind exercise and the gratification is immediate so I go back to it. If it was the New York Times, I don’t think I would continue to put myself through again and again. I have enough hardship.
Today a colleague showed me a site about relaxation called “Sound Sleeping,” and I promised to pass this along:
Deep breath in…
…deep breath out.
Sadly, I report that my yoga instructor of five years is moving too far away to continue her local classes. As Kermit said, “Life is full of meetings and departures….that is the way of it.” It’s okay – to feel sad, to get over it, to move on. That’s the process.
