Merry Christmas
Hi, Thinking Out Loud here :D
Welcome to Mindful Monday, Week 40
Here is the link for this week's playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43cMmHdf8sCVCF8z6ZUwYV?si=bf3a9a5a32834a7f&pt=9f2eca892ef5fb66bdaf53819f69e2ab
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 will be 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.
I know it’s no longer Christmas, but I wanted to still upload this week to keep the numbers in order, and together.
Merry Christmas
By Freya A Hatfield
Merry Christmas from the country next to the land down under,
Merry Christmas from the county that quite often gets forgotten or left off a map,
Merry Christmas from the upside-down Great Britain.
Merry Christmas from where the kiwi bird and kiwi people live,
Merry Christmas from the land of the long white cloud Aotearoa.
Merry Christmas from the country where Pohutkawa’s are like Christmas trees,
Merry Christmas from the country where BBQs on the beach are Christmas dinner.
Merry Christmas from where jandals, singlets and shorts are worn at this time of year,
Merry Christmas from sunnies, sunblock, mozzie spray and hopefully no sunburn in sight.
Merry Christmas from the country that says, Kia Ora, Chur bro, Sweet as cuz,
Merry Christmas from the country where Santa surfs his presents to the local beach.
Merry Christmas from the land where moa birds used to roam,
Merry Christmas from the country where its largest city has an estimation of 53 volcanoes.
Merry Christmas from a country where you can have four seasons in one day,
Merry Christmas from the country where it doesn’t snow on Christmas day,
Merry Christmas from the country where it can rain on Christmas day.
Merry Christmas from a country so chilled and laid back you won’t ever want to leave,
Merry Christmas from the country where PJs and slippers are acceptable to wear to the shops,
Merry Christmas from the country where swimwear becomes underwear away from a beach,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the country that sees both first.
Meri Kirihimete me te Tau Hou.
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
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from me to you, I hope you have and have had a lovely day with loved ones whether they are near or far, and I hope you’ve been able to see them in some way.
