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Wednesday
Sep112013

Feng Shui Tip: Hit the Pause Button!

In yoga it is said that the way we transition from one pose to another is just as important as doing the actual pose itself.

If you think about it, many things have a transition time. Every time we get out of bed, we make a few positions in order to finally rise up. Every time we get out of a chair, it takes us a few extra steps to reach a standing position. We may not notice it, but it does happen.

The ones who live in a place where there are seasons are now experiencing the transition from summer to autumn. We’re leaving a period that perhaps was filled with constant barbeques, entertaining out-of-school kids, traveling, and playing sports.

Now, we’re entering the going-back-to-school, returning-to-regular- work hours, and checking-out-the-sweater situation.

It’s also a time to pause.

This is one of the best times to replenish you. Sit quietly outdoors and observe how nature is changing. My sunflowers are still in bloom, but I can see a difference in the leaves on the trees. We can really benefit from reflecting now, as we prepare for our own transition to the next point in our lives.

Write down in a journal anything you’ve learned in the past few months. Is there anything that can help you move forward? Have you realized that there is something you don’t like or you are just putting up with? Have you realized that there is something you really want to accomplish?

Reflecting now can only help us in our upcoming future. Mapping out what we are doing for the rest of the year can only makes us more productive. Because before you know it, the crazy holiday season will be here. Soon we’ll be “dropping the ball” (pun intended) and welcoming 2014, even if we’re not ready for it.

For your homework this month: Stop. Pause. Admire nature and relish the transition to your next pose.

Until next month…

Namaste.

Franca

Reader Comments (130)

Great ideas. We need to pause, and look aound, set the goals.
Thank you for sharing!
September 12, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterangetan
Good Idea, I will pause, looking and then planning.
Thanks :)
September 15, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterboxing exercises
Transition period it is the time to pause and admire the changes happening around you ADMIRING!!!
September 16, 2013 | Unregistered Commenterbenjohnson
Great tips - and a beautiful picture too!

A pause sounds like a good idea right about now!

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September 20, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterJon
I love sitting outside and taking in nature. It has a calming effect. The only issue is that this time of year it starts to get dark early, there is always the weekends though!
September 21, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterChild Development
Indeed there are moments when a person needs to stop and look at all what happened in their lives. Thanks
September 24, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterHotels marrakech
I like this great idea and especially the title i.e. Feng Shui Tip: Hit the Pause Button. You are doing great job in this regard.

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September 28, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterHD Wallpapers
I really love Feng Shui and Yoga, it's so good to calm down a bit and take time fo ourself...
October 2, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterTourisme Hongrie
I always think of the transitions from yoga positions similar to the transition from one key to another during a musical composition. it has to be done properly to fully achieve your desired results.
October 7, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterCollege of Music
Write down in a journal anything you’ve learned in the past few months. Is there anything that can help you move forward? Have you realized that there is something you don’t like or you are just putting up with? Have you realized that there is something you really want to accomplish?
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October 8, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterLimo
I have heard about the benefits of Feng Shui and Yoga and I'm interested in trying it out.
After reading you post, I am more than motivated now.

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October 25, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterRank Locally
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October 29, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterBack office Services
I agree! People are usually too busy these days to take a minute to just pause and reflect on the nice things around them...
October 30, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterPeter
really nice post thanks you!
November 7, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterFleet Vehicle Insurance
Really Yoga is a goog to calm down my self and solve my problem.
Thanks
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November 21, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterPULSA MURAH
I really love Feng Shui and Yoga, it's so good to calm down a bit and take time fo ourself...
December 10, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterThe Hobbit 2013
I would like to say you thanks for sharing this beautiful piece of information, which is a motivation for others. Keep it up.
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