| Would you like to feel centered so you can be | | | | * Chanting |
| more clear, focused and intentional everyday? | | | | * Singing, dancing etc |
| In this article I will share with you some strategies | | | | * Listening to a repetitive gong, bell or chime |
| and tips you can use to help you in feeling | | | | * Listening to inspiring music |
| centered daily. Not only can this support you in | | | | * Polarity exercises |
| feeling focussed, it can also help you relax (this | | | | * Reiki |
| works especially the more you develop this | | | | * Even routine cleaning, organizing activities such |
| practice). | | | | as cooking, gardening etc can be utilized in a way |
| One of the most important ways to begin | | | | that can be centering. |
| anything new is to choose, declare and develop | | | | The Six features mentioned below are some |
| your intention (in this instance-to be centered | | | | common threads in the examples mentioned |
| everyday). | | | | above as examples of activities used as centering |
| Now just setting and declaring an intention is | | | | practices: |
| obviously not enough. | | | | * The essence is the intention, |
| What are some things that can be powerfully | | | | * That the activity feels calming to oneself & |
| propelling and helpful in choosing and moving | | | | can potentially contribute to others too * That |
| forward with your intention?o being conscious of | | | | the activity nurtures one |
| your motivationo being conscious of the impact of | | | | * That the activity feels enjoyable |
| not having a centering practiceo being aware of | | | | * That one engages in it mindfully |
| your desire to be centered ando being intentional | | | | * That this activity helps one focus |
| of how centering can impact your lifeo developing | | | | * When developed as a discipline and practice, it |
| the discipline, practice and habit of daily centeringo | | | | helps one in feeling centered |
| developing the supports and support systems to | | | | One could possibly utilize one's choice of any such |
| sustain this practice everyday | | | | activity and develop it mindfully into a centering |
| Also, before developing a centering practice, I | | | | practice. |
| invite you to first and throughout this process ask | | | | Some additional things to consider: - Its usually |
| yourself simple, yet empowering questions such | | | | best to choose a regular time for your centering |
| as: * What makes me lose my center? * What is | | | | practice, - Find a comfortable place where you |
| the impact for me and my work when I feel lost | | | | know you will be undisturbed, - Inform your loved |
| and off-center? | | | | ones living with you about your schedule and - |
| Look out and notice how this impacts you | | | | Request their support to be undisturbed, - You |
| mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually etc Be | | | | may wish to enhance your environment with |
| present and open to the answers that come to | | | | scented candles and or soothing calming pictures if |
| you, even if they aren't pleasant. Then decide and | | | | this works for you. |
| commit to begin living from your decision | | | | Remember, we do have a choice in every |
| everyday This will support you to choose wisely | | | | moment. After you have chosen and decided to |
| and in alignment with your desire to feel centered. | | | | develop a centering practice, don't just set that |
| Once you are decided about finding and | | | | aside and run through your daily list of tasks to |
| developing a daily practice of centering, you have | | | | do. I invite you to become one with your intention |
| just set the basis for a positive and stronger | | | | to be centered daily. |
| foundation by your decision. | | | | Well, how does one do that? By internalizing your |
| Now is a great time to explore and choose a | | | | decision in ways that works for you. Its kind of |
| practice or set of practices that you like and that | | | | like downloading your intention and decision |
| works for you. | | | | mentally, emotionally and spiritually into your |
| Perhaps you could look at this exploration of | | | | system and being in action about it everyday. |
| finding a practice for you as similar to visiting a | | | | Some examples of consciously internalizing your |
| buffet or playing an discovery game? | | | | intention include: |
| I invite you to sample different practices you are | | | | * Visioning yourself being centered daily |
| curious about. See what works for you. Choose, | | | | * Engaging inspiring and positive support people |
| then learn and practice it daily, through the regular | | | | you can be in regular contact to support and build |
| days and through the challenging days. And if you | | | | accountability around your decision |
| get off track sometimes, notice and just get | | | | * Having pictures, words, poems, songs, fabrics |
| back on track releasing any judgments | | | | and other stimuli that remind you of your decision |
| Here are some examples of centering practices : | | | | And to those who are so stressed and who are |
| Use wisdom, choose a practice you like and that | | | | wondering about whether centering is worth it, - |
| works for you and modify as needed. | | | | consider both the pain you may be experiencing in |
| * Focusing on the breath. Example-yogic practice | | | | the absence of a centering practice. - Also |
| of Pranayama (a breathing practice) | | | | re-consider, read, learn about, learn from the lives |
| * Yoga. Example-the tree posture and Shavasana | | | | of people who center. - Look again and notice the |
| can help one feel centered | | | | opportunities for growth, peace and abundance |
| * Meditation | | | | when you learn and develop a centering practice |
| * Guided Imagery | | | | that you enjoy and that nurtures, centers and |
| * Visualization | | | | sustains you in your life journey. |
| * Prayer | | | | So, no matter where you are in your |
| * Spiritual inquiry | | | | consciousness, I invite you to practice centering |
| * Moving practices such as walking mindfully in | | | | daily to support and align yourself and to positively |
| nature, Taichi, Qi Gong, Labyrinth walking | | | | impact your life and that of others around you. |
| * Repeating a word that's particularly centering | | | | Namaste! |
| for you (ex: love, peace, abundance etc) | | | | In love, light and joy, Namaste Tejashree Chawla, |
| * Journaling | | | | M.A., M.S. |
| * Repeating a phrase or affirmation | | | | Note: this article is for informational purposes only. |