One of the healthiest exercises I know is called 'gratitude'. That may sound schlocky and pollyannaish, but I've found it to be very powerful, especially in situations least suited to gratitude. I've learned I don't have to practice being grateful for the situation I'm in to get the benefits, but just by being grateful in the situation.
Several years ago I was seriously dating a man with children whose ex-wife was very much still in the picture. One day I found myself driving to the ex-wife's mother's home to meet with his ex-wife and her mother ... by myself. As I drove, I wondered how in the world I had gotten myself into this situation. I had no idea how this was going to go, but I definitely knew I was outnumbered and going into 'enemy' territory.
I remembered the concept of practicing gratitude. I started choosing to feel gratitude ... within myself, not for anything specific, just to feel gratitude as I was going through the experience. Somehow the visit went very well, and we all ended up leaving our time together feeling good. Who would have thought?! Afterwards I could authentically practice gratitude for the situation as I drove home!!
If a healthy attitude helps our bodies become more healthy physically, then practicing gratitude seems a good choice!
For more information:
Relaxercise by David Zemach-Bersin, Kaethe Zemach-Bersin and Mark Reese
HarperCollins
ISBN 0-06-250992-6
Vocal Power by Arthur Samuel Joseph
Vocal Awareness Institute
ISBN 978-1-588-72064-1
Best wishes,
Marilyn McLeod
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