Grounded In The Earth

Last week one of my friends was talking about her self care activities. A common occurrence between us as she is clearly sent by the universe to teach me a lesson and despite the worlds every intention of stepping in the way I am actually learning this lesson from her. Mindfulness activities are working into my life and my mental health is benefiting from it. When I was inspired to write this post I sent her a message asking if you wanted to help me brainstorm and well she was a literal gold mine of ideas for mindfulness activities. After quite a long time of living the dream of taking care of herself, working daily magic, and even traveling to Costa Rica. She can be quite inspiring. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is being conscious and aware. Mindfulness is the state where you are present and in the moment. It can be a great relief to practice mindfulness when life is stressful to give your mind a moment to escape the stress and rest. Mindfulness is a powerful therapeutic technique and a great way to cope with anxiety. Easy mindfulness activities Mindfulness can be found in many places in life. While most people think of yoga and meditation for mindfulness there are so many other amazing ways to practice mindfulness in your everyday life. Nature mindfulness activities One of the best ways to truly connect to your higher self is to get back to your roots. Get outside in nature to connect to the earth. Go for a walk barefootWork in the gardenSunbatheGo for a hikeFeed the birdsSitting by a river, lake, or stream House and home mindfulness activity ideas. You don't have to step out of your everyday life to practice mindfulness. In fact, you can sneak it into almost every aspect of everyday life allowing you to get the most from the practice. For busy people like me this is one of the best ways to get mindfulness activities into my daily life. Cleaning can be a wonderful mindfulness activity from washing dishes to sweeping floors.Lighting candlesPlaying soft music through your home during the dayDiffusing essential oils to make your home smell invitingCookingDecorating your home Self Care Mindfulness activities One of the most rewarding mindfulness activities can be one that makes you feel better. Self-care is the name of the game with mindfulness activities and these ideas fit the bill. Soak in a hot bubble or herbal bathSip a cup of hot herbal tea. (try this Magick Money Tea)Paint your nailsBrush your hairDo your make upPractice skincareTry reflexology.Do a facial Mindfulness activities in the arts The arts are a great place to practicing the arts is a great way to practice mindfulness. Great ways to do this involve: DancingSingingPlaying an instrumentPaintingDrawingColoringWritingKnittingCrochetPhotography Physical mindfulness activities. A great way to help the mind thrive is to be physically active. These activities will help you get active while practicing mindfulness. YogaRunningWalkingHikingSwimmingDiving Getting out and about for mindfulness Sometimes you just need to get out and away from the ordinary. These activities will help you practice mindfulness by getting out of the house. DrivingWindow shoppingVisiting a museum Meditation and magic mindfulness activities These spiritual practices can help you grow in mindfulness PrayerBreathworkMeditationChanting MantrasTuning forksSinging BowlsBilateral beatsInhaling essential oilsSmudgingDivination