Spiritual Wellness and Weight LossSpiritual wellness is a great motivator for weight loss and lifestyle change. Learning to relax and check in with your thoughts and feelings will inspire spiritual wellness and help relieve stress and discomfort.
It is important to understand the value of nurturing your spirit. The nature and essence of the inner self is often overlooked. When trying to lose weight and transform a new lifestyle, taking care of your spiritual self can be a very important step to success. The easiest form of meditation is to focus on one single thing, either internal or external. For example, concentrate on your breathing. Give it your full attention but just be mindful of each breath as you begin. Once you are focused, ease into deeper breath, breathing in to the count of three, breathing out to the count of six. Or concentrate on something external, such as a flower or a burning candle. Take in every aspect of the object your have chosen. Watch the colors change and flicker in the candle light. Observe every feature of the flower: its leaves, blossom, stem. The purpose is to block out all other thoughts and focus on one simple thing.
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When you are stressed and frustrated, stop and take a minute to breathe deeply. Listen to some favorite music that calms and centers you. Close your eyes and imagine you are sitting near a beautiful waterfall and listening to the peaceful sound of the water running by. Hear the birds chirping cheerily up above and imagine them swooping down, gathering up your worries, and carrying them away.
