Balance is attained when we are able to live mindfully in the moment and include our inner knowing in all the choices we make. Our gut instincts and sensory perceptions are always authentic and need to be respected. Shift old patterns of limited thinking that no longer serve you well and step into an open and creative mind, choosing better moment by moment!

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Balance requires an open mind and neutral observation. Observe state of mind and body in the moment. Are they in unison? If not, notice what is present without judgement or interpretation. Engage all of your senses and listen, smell, taste and feel what is within. Take a deep breath and focus on realigning with heart, returning to a natural state of peace and harmony.

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Balance requires alignment between mind and body. Whenever vigilance prevails, we may experience a disconnect with our body and sensory perceptions. The moment you notice your mind out of synch with your body, stop what you are doing and say “Oops!” in a joyful way! Doing this can be the fun wake-up call and turning point for positive change. In that moment, you can return to a healthy sense of balance, acknowledging your physical sensations and choosing wisely with an open heart and light!

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Consider ‘goodness’. What is it? Notice what sensations arise in your physical being without engaging in any mental activities, thoughts, memories or stories. Maintain 100% focus on the present moment and what is physically happening within. As you do this, allow your mind to become more and more open, to become vast and limitless like a clear blue sky, and then allow yourself to become one with the sky. Feel yourself ever expanding out to the cosmos and beyond. Revere in this expanded state you’ve created for yourself. Feel the spacious peace within you.

Congratulations! You have expanded your mind!

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Open your mind further by asking self “What is anger?” With no words, memories, thoughts, interpretations or expectations, observe what arises within. You may discover tension in your body or a knot in your stomach. Be fully present and simply accept whatever comes up for you. Breathe out the tension with each out breath. Maintain focus on your breath as the physical sensations fall away. Then raise your left hand and hold it over your heart. Breathe in love and feel whatever arises with each in-breath. Continue to observe your experience moment by moment without any mental activities.

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Consider love. What is love? With an open mind, allow whatever sensations to arise without language, memories, interpretations or expectations. Fall into your experience. Float in the sensory feelings alone and then while maintaining an idle mind, treat yourself to something you love! Whether it be a walk in nature, a warm bath, delicious dessert, or connecting with an endearing friend, expand your mind moment by moment staying fully present and aware!

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Expand your mind further by asking yourself “What is joy?”. Without words, memories, thinking, interpreting or expectations, feel what arises within. Observe the sensations that surface in your body. Whatever comes forth, allow it to be and stay focused on an open neutral mind. You will discover after doing this that your perception of joy will expand exponentially!!!

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Open your mind more by pondering “shame”. What is it? Employ an open curious mind without using words, memories, interpretation or expectations. Observe any sensations that come up for you.

Allow whatever arises to the come to the surface and simply observe it with an open neutral mind. Then let it all drift away. Remain open minded in the moment and enjoy the vastness of your mind!

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To open your mind further, ponder ‘guilt’. What is it? Without words, mental activity or expectations, observe what arises within you. A feeling of spaciousness may come to the surface and then a sudden spontaneous tightness in your body. Maybe feelings of sadness or regret emerges. Allow whatever arises and simply observe with your open neutral mind. Then as you breathe out, let it drift away.

All emotions rise and fall, come and go. Remaining open minded is crucial to being fully present in each and every moment. This is the threshold for positive change!

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Adopt an open and expansive mind. Let go of memories and the rational thinking mind, relaxing fully in the present moment. When you feel grounded, ponder happiness. What is it? Without words, mental activity or expectations, see what happens for you. A feeling of blankness or void may arise. If so, allow yourself to fall into it and even float in it.

In reality, happiness is a fleeting moment that often cannot be specifically defined with detail. There are so many things present when happiness occurs, including harmony of mind, body, spirit, heart and environment. Neutral observation is key. Let those memories fade away!

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