Tranquility Workshops Blog

Today I had to go the doctor for a medical procedure, and I did very well not worrying about it prior to this morning.  When I checked into the office and had a seat in the waiting room, I became aware that my mind was not in the present moment…………..my thoughts already had me well into the procedure!!  Imagine……I was putting myself through the procedure more than once!  Those stressful thoughts were causing the production of stress hormones, and the anxiety starting brewing!  Luckily, I did notice that this was happening, and I started using mindfulness (which is present moment awareness).  I decided to anchor my attention to the waiting room (instead of on the treatment table).  The first thing I noticed was the music that was playing.   I’m not a fan of Michael Buble, but I sat back and really listened to the jazzy music and the words.  I could feel my anxiety lessening.  It was then, and only then, that I noticed the beautiful nature photos on the wall!  I was all set!  I spent the rest of my waiting time taking in the spectacular beauty of these pictures.  For a moment, I actually felt like I was at an art museum.  By the time I was called in, I was in good shape emotionally, and all went smoothly.

Later on in the day, I took a walk near the pond, and happened upon a group of swans,.  They swam up so amazingly close, and I just had to take a video clip to capture that special moment.  They were very stunning, and it was amusing watching them interact with each other when competing for food.  They were bigger and more dominant than the lone goose who was traveling with them.

 

Another special and more soothing site along my walk was an ever-so-lightly pink flowering tree.  I just had to stop and take in that moment (the birds, the breeze and the beauty), as I am aware that every day that tree changes, and ever so soon the flowers will be gone.  Took another video clip for remembrance of this feel-good moment.

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