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By: Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:38:28 +0000

Thanks for joining the conversation Reigneer. I especially like your point that worry does nothing to affect the situation, it just makes you feel worse about it. Even if we are struggling to be positive about our situation it can be helpful to put it into perspective.

By: Wally Bock

Wally Bock — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:35:15 +0000

Don’t just take the breaths. Count them, too. Counting shifts your brain to logical areas where emotion can’t hijaak you.

By: Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:23:13 +0000

Worry truly is wasted energy. Thank you Chuck for sharing about the power of faith.

By: Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:06:41 +0000

Great distinction Wally – focusing on what to do vs. what might happen. Diaphragmatic breathing is also a great technique. Even if you don’t know the proper technique, just focusing on taking slow, deep even breaths can really help bring you present and reduce feelings of anxiety.

By: Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:59:57 +0000

Thanks Mike. As usual you got me thinking…seems to me there is a big difference between being present and escaping. I think the more destructive activities tend to be more about escaping rather than connecting with ourselves.

By: Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:57:27 +0000

You are so right. Engaging our bodies in physical activity is a great way to quiet the mind. Also, your sharing about your experience jumping out of planes yesterday – that moment when the shoot opens and it suddenly there is a “loud silence” as you put it – is a great demonstration of a moment of pure presence. I find that snow skiing is the best way to quiet my mind – the combination of the quiet and the rhythm of the physical movement, responding only to what is right in front of me, is one of my favorite accesses to being here now.

By: Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:47:47 +0000

Let me live in the present is a great mantra. It is something I find I have to continually work very hard at, but it is always worth the effort. Those moments of true presence are priceless!

By: Susan Mazza

Susan Mazza — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:41:59 +0000

Thank you Sarah. Your post obviously has stuck with me! For those of you who do not know Sarah she is the master of “escaping mediocrity” – a fabulous coach whose blog I highly recommend http://www.themaverickmom.com/.