Kate Munding talks about the natural tendency of resting the mind: that sometimes it’s nothing to feel bad about, and that it’s part of being human.
Why is resting the mind important?
With all the things going on in our daily lives, it is not only our bodies that get tired and exhausted but our minds too. As much as the body needs rest, the brain may need a rest as well. Resting the mind means taking some time to relax, focusing on something that can give you peace of mind, and not thinking about anything else. You can rest your mind through meditation, deep breathing, and yoga. Check out our free mindfulness exercises for relaxation, which can help you rest your mind.
Even when we find physical stillness at the end of a long day, the mind often continues to race: thoughts about things we should have done differently, or fears about things to come. They can flood us without our being consciously aware of it, and many of them replay below the surface, so they go largely undetected. While much pulls at our attention every day, exploring a variety of mindfulness exercises for relaxation may help us feel into what it means to be at peace.
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