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Finding Purpose in Life, Day 5 The Art of Stillness

Published: Aug. 26, 2021, 1:28 a.m.

"Our ikigai is different for all of us but one thing we have in common is that we are all searching for meaning."

~ Hector Garcia Puigcerver, author of "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life"

This week you're guided on a journey to feel comfortable with stillness. It can take a little practice to begin to feel at home with stillness. We launch into the series with an interview with one of your fellow meditators, Vidhu, from India. Vidhu shares how she overcame hopelessness with inner stillness. She shares her favorite meditation techniques and tips and challenges you to ask yourself 2 questions when you begin to feel hopeless or overwhelmed: 1) "Can I do everything? The answer is no." 2) "Can I do something? The answer is yes."

You can say hello to Vidhu @booksandmore20 on Instagram. She'd love to answer any questions about her meditation ritual and lifestyle habits.\xa0\xa0

This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, The Art of Stillness, episodes 2390-2396.

YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE

Live in the Moment Quest

Every day ask yourself these 2 questions: 1) "Can I do everything? The answer is no." 2) "Can I do something? The answer is yes."

MEDITATION TECHNIQUES:

Day 1:\xa0 Visualization\xa0 Day 2: \xa0Affirmation Day 3:\xa0 Breathing Technique Day 4:\xa0 Mudra Technique Day 5:\xa0 Chakra Technique Day 6:\xa0 Layer Meditation Techniques Day 7:\xa0 Reflection + Introspection \xa0 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR THE BETTER HELP APP! Oh, the strength is asking for help! If you'd like to get back on track with your emotions without even getting up from your chair, be connected with a professional counselor within 48 hours on the BetterHelp app. Available worldwide.\xa0 \xa0 Visit BetterHelp.com to receive 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/dailymeditation. \xa0 SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS \xa0 Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!\xa0

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