The outer world does not touch me. I am in charge of my own being. I guard my inner world, for it is there that I create. I do whatever I need to do to keep my inner world peaceful. My inner peace is essential for my health and well-being. I go within and find that space where all is quiet and serene. I may see it as a peaceful, deep, quiet pool surrounded by green grass and tall, silent trees. I may feel it as white, billowy clouds upon which to lie and be caressed. I may hear it as flowing, delightful music soothing my senses.
No matter how I choose to experience my inner space, I find peace. At this center of peace, I am. I am the pureness and stillness of the center of my creative process. In peace, I create. In peace, I live and move and experience life. Because I keep myself centered in inner peace, I have peace in my outer world. Although others may have discord and chaos, it does not touch me, for I declare peace for myself. Although there may be madness all around me, I am calm and peaceful. The Universe is one of great order and peacefulness, and I reflect this in my every moment of life. The stars and the planets do not need to be worried or fearful in order to maintain their heavenly orbits. Nor does chaotic thinking contribute to my peaceful existence in life. I choose to express peacefulness, for I am peace.
Have you thought about starting a meditation practice? I began meditatingmany years ago using a mantra. This can be an Indian Sanskrit word like om or hu, or a soothing word such as love or peace.
If you want to learn more about mirror work, check out my 21-Day course on mirror work that I did with my dear friend Robert Holden, Ph.D. Mirror work is so powerful because self-love is one of the most healing gifts you can give yourself.
The Start of Something New and Healing
Before I learned how to meditate daily, I was so uptight and frightened at the time. And every time I meditated I would get a headache.
This lasted for three weeks. As my body and mind began to relax, perhaps for the first time in my life, the headaches went away.
I have been meditating ever since, and I have attended many classes over the years. They each offer a slightly different method of meditation. All methods have benefits, although they may not be right for you.
Many people try to start a daily meditation practice, but they never get started because they think that there are rules to follow or they worry they are not doing it right.
I want to share with you 8 simple steps so you can practice your own 5-minute meditation daily.
A 5-Minute Meditation to Open Your Heart
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Breathe in and breathe out and just let go of all that stuff that is stuck inside you.
This is a special day and we don’t want to carry any old stuff with us.
Put one hand on your heart and one hand on your belly. And as you breathe quietly, notice how comforting that feels. Be aware that you can do this anytime and anywhere and take care of yourself.
You can make yourself feel better with simple gestures and your own breathe. How it calms you down. It lets yesterday go. It gives you a feeling of safety. You are here for yourself. And as you release yesterday and even this moment, you allow your full attention to come into this day, this hour, this time. Turn your full attention to this wonderful, wonderful day.
Let your heart open and make room for all the good of the Universe to come in.
All is well.
Meditation is one of the best gifts you can give to your body. It loves and supports you every day, and it feels good to give it something in return.
Like anything else in life, find the method of meditation that works best for you. You can start with my Morning Meditation on Hay House’s new Meditation Podcast.
And if you are interested in doing mirror work for your daily meditation practice, I encourage you to try the 21-Day course on mirror work that I created along with my dear friend, and Success Intelligence coach, Robert Holden, Ph.D.
Whatever method you adopt, you may choose to change methods over the years. And I am sure you will.
Remember, meditation is merely a way of you getting in touch with your own inner guidance. While we are always connected with this guidance as we go about our day, it is easier for us to consciously connect when we sit quietly and listen.
Now is the time to take your list of things that are wrong with you and turn them into positive affirmations. Or you can list all the changes you want to make and have and do. Then select three from this list and turn them into positive affirmations.
Just suppose your negative list was something like this:
My life is a mess.
I should lose weight.
Nobody loves me.
I want to move.
I hate my job.
I should get organized.
I don’t do enough.
I’m not good enough.
You can then turn them around to something like this:
I am willing to release the pattern in me that created these conditions.
I am in the process of positive changes.
I have a happy, slender body.
I experience love wherever I go.
I have the perfect living space.
I now create a wonderful new job.
I am now very well organized.
I appreciate all that I do.
I love and approve of myself.
I trust the process of life to bring me my highest good.
I deserve the best, and I accept it now.
Out of this group of affirmations will come all the things you want to change on your list. Loving and approving of yourself, creating a space of safety, and trusting and deserving and accepting will enable your body weight to normalize.
They will create organization in your mind, create loving relationships in your life, and attract a new job and a new place to live. It is miraculous the way a tomato plant grows. It is miraculous the way we can demonstrate our desires.
Now is the time to take your list of things that are wrong with you and turn them into positive affirmations. Or you can list all the changes you want to make and have and do. Then select three from this list and turn them into positive affirmations.
Just suppose your negative list was something like this:
My life is a mess.
I should lose weight.
Nobody loves me.
I want to move.
I hate my job.
I should get organized.
I don’t do enough.
I’m not good enough.
You can then turn them around to something like this:
I am willing to release the pattern in me that created these conditions.
I am in the process of positive changes.
I have a happy, slender body.
I experience love wherever I go.
I have the perfect living space.
I now create a wonderful new job.
I am now very well organized.
I appreciate all that I do.
I love and approve of myself.
I trust the process of life to bring me my highest good.
I deserve the best, and I accept it now.
Out of this group of affirmations will come all the things you want to change on your list. Loving and approving of yourself, creating a space of safety, and trusting and deserving and accepting will enable your body weight to normalize.
They will create organization in your mind, create loving relationships in your life, and attract a new job and a new place to live. It is miraculous the way a tomato plant grows. It is miraculous the way we can demonstrate our desires.
Learn about the symptoms of ADHD and what to do if you’re concerned that your child might have this disorder.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.
Signs and Symptoms
It is normal for children to have trouble focusing and behaving at one time or another. However, children with ADHD do not just grow out of these behaviors. The symptoms continue, can be severe, and can cause difficulty at school, at home, or with friends.
A child with ADHD might:
have a hard time paying attention
daydream a lot
not seem to listen
be easily distracted from schoolwork or play
forget things
be in constant motion or unable to stay seated
squirm or fidget
talk too much
not be able to play quietly
act and speak without thinking
have trouble taking turns
interrupt others
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american sign language interpreting icon Learn about symptoms of ADHD, how ADHD is diagnosed, and treatment recommendations including behavior therapy, medication, and school support.
Diagnosis of ADHD
Deciding if a child has ADHD is a process with several steps. There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, and many other problems, like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and certain types of learning disabilities, can have similar symptoms. One step of the process involves having a medical exam, including hearing and vision tests, to rule out other problems with symptoms like ADHD. Another part of the process may include a checklist for rating ADHD symptoms and taking a history of the child from parents, teachers, and sometimes, the child.
Treatment for ADHD
ADHD can be successfully managed. Treatment options for ADHD include:
Behavior therapy, including training for parents
Medications
School accommodations and interventions
In most cases, ADHD is best treated with a combination of behavior therapy and medication. For preschool-aged children (4-5 years of age) with ADHD, behavior therapy, particularly training for parents, is recommended as the first line of treatment. What works best can depend on the child and family. Good treatment plans will include close monitoring, follow-ups, and making changes, if needed, along the way.
Get Help!
If you or your doctor has concerns about ADHD, you can take your child to a specialist such as a child psychologist or developmental pediatrician, or you can contact your local early intervention agency (for children under 3) or public school (for children 3 and older).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funds the National Resource Center on ADHDexternal icon: A Program of CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Their web site has links to information for people with ADHD and their families. The National Resource Center on ADHD operates a call center (1-866-200-8098) with trained staff to answer questions about ADHD.
