Perspective
Hi, Thinking Out Loud here :D
Welcome to Mindful Monday, Week 36
Here is the link for this week's playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0y4QXK0yxrOXW36H8xjYLt?si=c15c63bc9aaa4cf6&pt=1a45e1a3c6acfb0453594efaafce9959
I hope you enjoy listening whilst you read, and I hope you find the music relaxing.
If an ad plays, please stop reading and wait for the playlist to play again. The playlist is timed for you to read to the end of this blog post, with maybe one song running over after reading.
Get a drink, maybe even a snack, and find a comfy seat so you can relax. Let go of all worries and enjoy the next five deep breaths. Please prepare for the first breath in by breathing out.
Now time for your first deep breath; take one deep breath in through your nose for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1..2.. Breathe out through your mouth for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1... Breathe in for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1..2.. And out for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1... Breathe in for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1..2.. And out for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1... Two more to go; breathe in for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1..2.. And out for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1... Last one, deep breath in for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1..2.. And out for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1... Now go back to your regular breathing pattern. I hope you feel calm and relaxed.
Perspective
By Freya A Hatfield
Our perspective can be changed by a single thought
A change in heart or a shift in our mood.
It can be as straightforward or as difficult as we let it be,
what changes is how we view a situation.
With a change of perspective, a lot more can happen,
Our thoughts can be lighter and our minds clearer.
With a change of perspective, we can alleviate pain, frustration,
And what might have been holding us back.
With a perspective change, it's not just our mood, thoughts or minds
that change, but also our egos can become smaller, less showy and pushy.
We can be more accepting of other people's opinions and ideas,
We can be more open to change and possibly easier ways of doing something.
Our perspective can be changed by a single thought
A change in heart or a shift in our mood.
It can be as straightforward or as difficult as we let it be,
what changes is how we view a situation.
Perspective can also be changing our expectations of a person or a situation,
Changing how we see them and how we expect them to behave.
Do we expect them to be just like us?
Do we expect too much of them?
Because our standards of doing something is different to theirs.
Do we ask too much of ourselves?
Do we expect too much of ourselves?
Because we think that might be what other people expect.
If we change our perspective and ask ourselves.
Am I enough as I am?
Do I need to prove myself constantly for the things I do?
If I do something differently, will it impact my life for the better?
Do others do for me what I do for them?
With these questions, I hope they make you think,
I hope you make the changes that need to be made.
If you answered NO to am I enough as I am,
I say you are enough as you are, and I hope you see it in time.
Our perspective can be changed by a single thought
A change in heart or a shift in our mood.
It can be as straightforward or as difficult as we let it be,
what changes is how we view a situation.
Let's finish with a three-deep breath breather.
Take one deep breath in through your nose for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1..2.. Breathe out through your mouth for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1... Breathe in for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1..2.. And out for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1... Final breath in for five 1..2..3..4..5.. Hold for 1..2.. Last breath out for five 1..2..3..4..5.. No hold here; you can now go back to your regular breathing pattern.
As always, thank you for taking the time to read this week's Mindful Monday. I really do appreciate everyone who takes the time to read them and listens to what I have to say.
Love always
Thinking Out Loud xx :D
A perspective is just a viewpoint, not an end result.
