Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E100

When you’re in a bad situation, don’t just sit there and do nothing.

You are worthy of something better.

Don’t just accept it simply because you are afraid of change.

Of course it won’t be easy, change hurts.

Change can be scary, but it is necessary to make things better.

Life is too short and you are too precious to allow this situation to destroy you.

Every moment of your life should be treated with respect.

You can’t take everyone with you.

Sometimes less is more.

Life is a journey that needs to be experienced to the fullest.

Not every moment will be joyous, but that doesn’t mean it will stay that way.

The things you can change… change them.

The things you can’t change… endure them until you can do something else.

But whatever you do, don’t let change intimidate you, but rather You control what changes are made.

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E99

This is just a test… 

Life has a way of testing us to see what we are made of.

It’s as if there is a committee watching us to see what we will do next.

Every obstacle has a purpose, just as much as every advantage.

Each one is there to grow us into a better and much wiser person.

It’s easy to see this growth coming from advantages in life.

But the obstacles are where most of our growth will come from.

So obstacles aren’t always a bad thing.

Oh don’t get me wrong, they are definitely unpleasant going through them.

Being molded, sanded and polished can be a slow and painful process.

But it’s necessary, for your growth.

In the end…. You will shine like gold!

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E98

Sometimes we come to the crossroads in life where decisions must be made.

Weighing our options can be a daunting task.

Nothing in life is guaranteed, every decision is based on chance.

The outcome is as unpredictable as the roll of the dice.

Life is truly a gamble.

This is doubled times two, when your life is tied to another.

It’s unfortunate that our crossroad decisions are often made in haste.

These rushed decisions can be very reckless and take years off your life.

Looking at it in this light should scare you.

Really think about this the next time you find yourself at the crossroads.

Don’t be too quick on your decisions.

Spend some time there and think through every detail.

It’s your life a stake… so decide wisely.

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E97

Our modern society is so fast paced that it can be very stressful.

Everyone and everything is moving at a high rate of speed.

The of sources of our stress can come from anywhere…

From our jobs, schools, our spouses or relatives and even our commute to work.

How can we deal with it?

Mindfulness teaches us to be in the moment. 

But how do you do that when the current moment is full of stress?

You need to learn how to detach! 

The stressful situation will still be going on, but if you detach yourself from it, instead of being in it, your whole perspective will change.

Envision yourself above the situation. 

This out of body experience if you will, should give you a better vantage point and greater insight.  

This will give you a clearer picture as to what is going on and may provide a possible solution. Even if it simply gives you the ability to handle the situation better, that would be better than nothing all.

This practice is much like an outsider looking in. The outsider does not feel the stress and may even view it completely different from those who are directly involved in it.

Sometimes we are too close to the problem and can’t see a resolution. 

So the next time you find yourself in a stressful situation, give this technique a try, it just might change your whole idea about the matter.

I wish you success.

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E96

We too often neglect one of the most important things in life, and that is our health.

Not only physical but psychological health as well.

Having good eating habits and exercising regularly is good for our physical bodies.

But what about our mental health?

Often we aren’t even aware that we have a problem.

Here are some of the early warning signs:

* A sudden change in eating habits

* Pulling away from people and activities

* Low or no energy

* Having a feeling like nothing matters anymore

* Feeling hopeless or helpless

* Increase in alcohol or drug use

* Unusual mood swings

* Change in sleep habits, like sleeping too little or too much

So how can we improve our mental health?

For mild conditions, it can be as easy as talking to a trusted friend. This can open a gateway to healing just by confiding in someone. Other cases may be best to seek professional help. There are a ton of organizations that can assist you.

Always be mindful of your health. These bodies we live in to include our emotional bodies, sometimes need a little assistance. And that’s okay! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need to.

I wish you a healthy life! 

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1E95

If you have lived over ten years of age you will have noticed that inner voice of yours.

Sometimes to your annoyance… but it has a useful place in your life.

How this inner voice came into being is a matter for scholars to figure out.

All I know about this inner voice is, when I don’t listen to it, I regret it.

It could be something as simple as, “Hey, take a flashlight with you.”, when I don’t heed, I know why I needed it when I get there.

I call it our “inner knower”, because it knows things we are unaware of at the moment, and is simply trying to give us advise or warning of something coming our way.

It warns us when we are about to make a bad decision.

It reminds us to do this or that.

Our inner knower is much like a Life GPS trying to keep us on a safe and sure path.

When I don’t listened to this inner voice, I always pay the consequences for it.

It warns us of everything great and small it doesn’t matter our inner knower will always warn us.

When we don’t listen to it, we will reap the consequences. Period.

But, you don’t have to take my word for it, test it out and see for yourself.

Find out what happens when you don’t listen to that inner voice.

Maybe you have already experienced this situation.

Eventually, you will learn to listen to it. Its sole purpose is to help you.

So start paying attention to it more closely, you won’t regret it!

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-94

Life isn’t easy. 

We are constantly challenged with one thing or another.

It is a series of steps, some high, some low, and some seem out of reach.

But each step is necessary in order to grow us into who we eventually will become.

The challenge however is to survive those steps in order to keep going.

There will be times that you don’t want to move another step.

Whether out of a sense of dread or simply exhaustion from the previous steps.

But I promise you my friend, at the end of this journey you will meet the person you really are.

Then you will look back at those steps that got you there.

You may even be surprised how you survived it all.

But survive you did, and it’s not over… there are more steps ahead.

The only difference now … you are ready for them!

Keep going …. It will be worth it!

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E93

It is sometimes hard to accept when we fail at something.

No matter how much our efforts, we never get anywhere.

Depending on its importance to you, will determine how you respond.

This can be an extremely emotional experience, once you realize there is no hope.

This doesn’t mean necessarily that there is something wrong with you.

It may simply mean that it is something that wasn’t meant to be in the first place.

This by no means includes everything that we fail at, some things just take time.

But if you do determine that this not for you, only then can you allow the acceptance of this fact, bring healing you.

I wish you strength!

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E92

When it comes to relationships one must realize that the only person that you can truly change is yourself.

Relationships often come with compromises.

We can give so much just to “get along” that we loose ourselves in the process.

When there could be someone in the world whom you’ve never met that would like you just the way you are.

So maybe it’s not a myth after all that there is someone for everyone.

Unfortunately, we too often become infatuated with the wrong person, one who becomes a distraction from purpose if you will.

… and the slow process that gradually dims our light as we fade into the background of someone else’s.

Although I cannot offer you any advice on what you should do in this situation, I can urge you to never let go of who you truly are and always stay in touch with that inner light that is uniquely you! 

I wish you peace within!

Mel’s Mindful Moments S1-E91

One thing that seems hard to do, is being yourself.

There are so many different voices and influences in our lives.

It can be difficult to remain true to ourselves.

We can get lost in everybody else’s idea of who we need to be,

instead of who we truly are.

And that’s exactly it! 

You can’t be anyone else but YOU!

I mean… why would you want to be somebody you are not?

You’re perfect, just the way you are.

Oh sure there may be things you want to improve on, but that’s something different.

I am talking about your core being which makes you, uniquely you!

Don’t ever let anyone or anything take you away from that.

Be that beautiful person that you are…

Be YOU!