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"Today, I choose authenticity."
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Welcome to the midweek! Today, we're diving into:
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True or False?
Meditation can increase your attention span.
Scroll for the answer!
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Discover Nature Mediation
When it comes to meditation, we may often think of doing it on a yoga mat or a peaceful place indoors.
However, nature provides the perfect setting for meditation. You can do a traditional meditation in an outdoor setting or practice other unique forms as you connect with the world.
There are a few great ways you can meditate in nature.
- Sitting meditation: Do any traditional sitting meditation you'd do inside, but enjoy the world around you!
- Walking mediation: Appreciate the sights and sounds of nature as you practice moving mindfulness.
- Sound mediation: Tap into the different sounds around you as you calm your mind.
Some of the self-care benefits of meditating in nature include:
- Allows you to connect with the outside world
- Simply being in nature can reduce stress and boost our concentration
- The peaceful sounds of nature provide calming background noise
- Allows you to unplug from some of the stressors of day-to-day life you may find other places indoors
- It is a great opportunity to engage in mindful movement, particularly if you hike or walk to an outdoor meditation spot!
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Image courtesy of Daniel Mingook Kim
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Our Favorite Places for Outdoor Meditation
The world outdoors has so many incredible settings for us to enjoy a few quiet moments of mindfulness.
If you're looking for inspiration, here are a few of our favorite spots to get connected and meditate outside:
- In the backyard
- Under a tree
- In a park
- Anywhere surrounded by flowers
- On a bench near a trail
- Near a pond, gentle stream, or anywhere protected from but close to the rain
- On the sandy beach
Do you have a favorite place to connect with nature? Share it with us at care@readnotetoself.com!
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Image courtesy of Nicola Pavan
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Set Up Your Outdoor Meditation Area
While there are so many beautiful places you can travel to meditate, we can also make the spaces around us a meditation spot!
Here are a few tips to make your meditation sanctuary:
- Scope out a safe space: When meditating outdoors, you always want to make sure it's a safe spot. Keep yourself away from anything that may fall on or hit you, and be sure you are protected from any potential weather (whether it's a storm or the bright sun that could potentially burn your skin).
- Make it comfortable: Some people prefer to do a grounding meditation where they connect with the earth and sit directly on it. Others, however, prefer to sit on a pillow or blanket to have a softer surface. Do whatever feels comfortable for you!
- Incorporate nature and your senses: Find ways to bring more elements of nature into your meditation. Can you bring some outdoor plants closer to you? Can you add a birdhouse near your spot to draw some friendly critters nearby?
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Image courtesy of Susanna Marsiglia
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Parting Thoughts:
- True or False: True! Meditation can help you focus better, even if you do it for just a few minutes a day!
- 🏼♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week!
- Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: Meditation is a super adaptable practice — you can do it just about anywhere and in a way that feels best for you!
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