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I cannot tell you how many people tell me they can’t meditate and how difficult is to quiet the mind.

Science is proving how meditation lowers stress levels, decreases depression and even boosts our immune system.

So you really should be doing it.

Here’s a little secret. I can’t meditate either, not in the traditional “om”-ing sense. In yoga class when we go into savasana my mind starts wandering instantaneously into all the things I should be doing besides yoga. Cleaning, grocery shopping, writing blogs etc… That was until I learned the secret of meditation through writing my book series The All of Everything, A Spiritual Guide to Inner World Domination.

You don’t have to be still to reap the benefits of stillness.

Stillness, or as I would call it quieting the mind, does not have to involve laying down or sitting and not thinking. Wherever you are at peace and able to toss away the garbage thoughts about yourself and the world you see around you is quieting the mind. Thoughts like, “I am not good enough.” “No one will follow me.” “My boss is a jerk.” “I’ll never be respected in my career, find love or make enough money.”

These are our everyday untruths which keep us stuck creating the same old life day after day. So get meditating, but in a way that works for you. Anything that shuts your mind down enough to not think about all the things you have to do and instead experience joy, happiness or laughter.

Below are 20 ideas for you to try that may help bring you peace.

Whatever you do make sure you give it a solid 20 minutes of your time. It will be the most important 20 minutes you spend of your 24 hours. If you can go into your “zone” at places like the gym or the beach it’s fine to be around other people but if you get distracted by others make sure you are alone and no talking out loud (unless it’s to that quiet voice in your head which knows the truth of who you are – aka the soul).

 

  1. Singing in the shower.
  2. Writing in a journal.
  3. Dancing alone in your house when no one is watching or listening.
  4. Running without music.
  5. Turning the radio off in the car and focusing on the road ahead.
  6. Visualizing in your mind the life you want to create.
  7. Taking a walk in nature.
  8. Bird watching.
  9. Photographing things you love.
  10. Looking at old photos and lovingly laughing at your old hairstyles.
  11. Listening to guided meditations. (I love Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra’s meditation app.)
  12. Creating art.
  13. Working with clay (or even your kids Playdoh).
  14. Lifting weights.
  15. Sitting and looking at the ocean, lake or a pond.
  16. Walking on a beach.
  17. Writing a letter to yourself about the great life you have.
  18. Hitting golf balls at the driving range.
  19. Swimming laps.
  20. Going for a hike.

It’s so simple, right? I could come up with hundreds more. Parasailing, zip lining or kite surfing, if that entices you. The point is that meditation is simply about feeling good and clearing your mind of untruths by doing something YOU enjoy which raises your energetic vibration and puts you -body, mind and soul at peace. What works for you may not work for someone else. Do what makes you happy, calm and contemplative and please don’t get hung up on societal norms of what “meditation” is.

Happy meditating.

Laura Saltman is an author, inner guidance coach and lifestyle host appearing on Designing Spaces and The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV.
Her books The All of Everything, The All of the All are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Her next book The All That Is is due out in January 2019.
Follow me @laurasaltman on Instagram and Twitter. @laurasaltmanmedia on FB

 

What’s the one question to ask yourself everyday that just might change your life?

“Where am I holding onto fear?”

It’s a simple question meant to reveal what’s lurking beneath the surface of our minds causing all sorts of trouble and anxiety for us we might not even recognize. The question comes from what I like to call my spiritual guide book, The All of Everything, A Spiritual Guide to Inner World Domination which states, “Subconscious thoughts are the demons of the minds. They stay hidden, eating away at you from inside. Conscious beliefs are the roots of our souls. They need to be watered and fed and tended to consistently.”

Think of it like brushing your teeth. In order to have a perfect smile you must consistently have good oral hygiene. What happens when you don’t brush and floss? You get plaque, tarter, cavities or worse (root canal, anyone?). In order to maintain a healthy body-mind-soul you must consistently have good mindfulness hygiene. What happens when you don’t clear out the subconscious thoughts? You get stress, anxiety and all kinds of illnesses.

What sort of fears are living beneath the surface that need to be uncovered? These are things like unworthiness, financial insecurity, job related crises, self esteem issues or jealousies, resentments, bitterness towards someone else. Anything that is holding you back from living a happy, abundant life is a fear, a fear (or doubt or worry) that needs to be healed and assailed every single day.

I tend to my subconscious thoughts by using a mindfulness routine everyday by asking that question and then following up with a second question (also from my book).

“How may I release the fears?”

I then write in a journal and work towards releasing those pesky subconscious thoughts by writing them down and then letting the universe do the heavy lifting of letting go of thoughts and ideas that no longer serve me. If you have ever heard the term ‘cocreation’ this is what it means. I recognize the power both outside of me and inside of me to relinquish inner demons and replace them with conscious thoughts like I am worthy. I am financially secure. Work is easy and effortless. I forgive all who have harmed my psyche etc…

And it works, truly, if you are consistent. My head is less cloudy and filled with garbage thoughts which leads to more time for myself, my family and less time to stress out. However, if I do not take the time or forget my daily inner work, within a day or two I go right back to fear, doubt and worry.

Be Consistent

Remember that old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Throw it out. It’s outdated and tired.  The one below from my book has a much more accurate and mindful approach.

“Exercise, eat right and get right spiritually each and everyday, and my goodness, what a magnificent life you would all lead.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s here! Thank you all for your patience. This is my first journey into writing a book. It was challenging, fun and at times all encompassing. I am so grateful for everyone who helped me with this process. Now comes the time I have been dreading, which is to promote my book. For me, this is a hard one because I am not a sales person and I feel as if the internet has become the information superstore rather than superhighway. I also will admit how scary it is to put myself out there and share my truth of being a spiritual channel, after having been a TV reporter and producer working on national TV for so long.

 

Though I call myself a spiritual channel now (as that is how it all came about for me) the truth is we are all spiritual channels. Every single one of us is capable of having a conversation like the one I did with “God” (or Source, the Universe or whatever you deem to call that energy from which we call emanate) because there is only one of us here. When we truly know and believe this, we can connect back with that energetic source at any time in quiet contemplation. You actually connect with that source daily, even if you don’t know it. You are always being sent signs and messages. I just recognize them now; and that is how the book came to be. I followed my intuition and inspiration and lost the fear of being harshly judged for sharing openly something we all are capable of doing.

 

I am still a little selfish though. My selfish reason for wanting to share this book is because I want to live in a better world and the more people who are awake and aware, the more peaceful it can become. I want to walk into places and see people laughing and smiling not sad and sullen. I want to see kids running on a playground or creating art and music, not attached to a technology device all day. I want us to stop hating each other for our differences and understand there is no separation between us. We can love who we want. We can do what we want. We can be who we want.

 

The message of this book is clear, we are not here at random – we are here to grow and evolve our souls and to do that we always have helpers along the way. No matter what you call those helpers be it God, Universe, Source or something else my book will show you how we are all connected and creating together, as one.

 

It’s a message shared by other spiritual teachers like Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Marianne Williams and taught by Jesus and Buddha thousands of years ago. The All of Everything, A Spiritual Guide to Inner World Domination is my version taught to me and told through the eyes and ears of someone who was struggling with grief, depression and loss who overcame it and became a completely transformed person by using these spiritual tools. It’s written in a way that is easy to understand using humor, heart and a little bit of celebrity gossip. It’s my journey to enlightenment told in a way that can guide you towards your own.

 

It’s also just part one of the journey. My second book The All of The All is almost finished. It’s a continuation of the conversation with more fascinating insight into how to manifest the life of our dreams. Stay updated on when that book will be released by following my Facebook page facebook.com/laurasaltmanmedia and be sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @laurasaltman. You can also join my newsletter HERE where I will be sharing wisdom from that book weekly.

Your soul knows the best path for you and you were guided here for a reason, so let’s get started. Whether you are just starting your spiritual expedition or already on the journey, The All of Everything, A Spiritual Guide to Inner World Domination is a step towards ultimate self realization and the understanding that we are all the all of everything.  Buy it HERE. 

PS – I also have a facebook group for The All of Everything where you can come and ask me questions and/or share your own signs/messages and uplifting messages. Come join us HERE.