Clearing the Mind
Allowing Spirit in
Set aside time each day to unclutter and settle your mind. Whether through yoga, dance, walking or journaling.
After a full day out in the world, stories, words, images, and songs from any number of sources continue to play in our heads hours after we encounter them. Even as we lie in bed, in the quiet dark, our minds continue noisily processing all the input from our day. This can leave us feeling unsettled and harassed. It also makes it difficult to take in any new information or inspiration.
Like a cluttered house that needs to be cleared if it is to have room for movement and new life, our minds need clearing if they are to be open to new information, ideas, and inspiration. Too often, the activities we choose to help us relax only add to the clutter. Watching television, seeing a movie, reading a book, or talking to a friend all involve taking in more information. In order to really clear our minds, we need a break from mental stimulation.
Activities like yoga, dancing, or taking a long walk help to draw our attention to our bodies, slowing our mental activity enough that our minds begin to settle. Deep breathing is an even simpler way to draw attention away from our mental activities. Once we are mentally relaxed, we can begin the process of clearing our minds.
Most of us instinctively know what allows our minds to relax and release any unnecessary clutter. It may be meditation or time spent staring at the stars. Whatever it is, these exercises feel like a cool, cleansing bath for the brain and leave our minds feeling clear and open.
Setting aside time to clear our minds once a day creates a ritual that becomes second nature over time. Our minds will begin to settle with less effort the more we practice.
Ultimately, the practice of clearing our minds allows us to be increasingly more open so that we can perceive the world as the fresh offering it is, free of yesterday’s mental clutter. To be present for the Gift of today, take time to clear away the clutter of yesterday. Every Day is a Gift that’s why it’s called the Present.
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About The Author: Dr. Maurice Lynnell is a Self Improvement Coach who has been successfully coaching and guiding clients to their dreams for more than 20 years. Dr. Moe, is a retired U.S. Marine, publisher, broadcaster and entrepreneur. Co-founder of YourElevatedLife.com He can be heard weekly, as host of “Your ElevatedLife” a blog-talk-radio show. He also offers a “21 day Power of Prosperity” e-course. More info or more inspirational and uplifting writings visit: freedailymotivators.info and for his free daily motivators checkout: Free Daily MO’s
