036: Adventures In: Meditating

I would like to say that I am a relativity calm person (when I'm not driving that is) but I never really got into the habit of meditating. I used to do it at school - when our teachers decided that instead of PE we could lay on the gym floor and try to focus on every part of our bodies.

However, since finishing school I have never really had the time to stop and on how my third toe was feeling. Which is quite a shame because that was when I needed it the most (not only my third toe, but the rest of my body as well.) Today however, I decided that it might be the time when I stop and refocus on myself for a while.

To help me with my reconnection I downloaded the Smiling Mind Ap. I always found it difficult to focus on my own, so I liked the idea of having a voice to guide me through the meditating.

Aimed at children, teenagers and young adults, Smiling Mind a tool for the modern age, aiding people in finding a sense of calm, clarity and contentment. I think the program I started in was for beginners, as I quickly fell into the deep stupor of peace and calm, while the program was telling me to focus on my breathing.

I love having something progress my development, telling you exactly how long you have meditated for and what 'level' you are at, but that is merely a bonus to how I was feeling when I returned to the 'real' world once I had completed my daily session plus a little extra, just because I was feeling good.

Next time I will opt out for the music playing in the background and go for a longer session, and although I didn't expect to see a grand difference straight away, I hope to build it into my daily habits and start to feel the difference.

What about you? Do you meditate? Do you have something that helps you get into the zone? I'd love to know

  Kathleen x

035: What I'm Listening to This Week

I thought I might share with you this week a few of the songs that I've fallen in love with.

1. Andy  Grammer - The Pocket

 This song is part of my cleaning playlist, because I need something to grove along to when I'm cleaning. 

2. She & Him - In The Sun

Zooey Deschanel is one of my favourite actresses, I love her energy and attitude, so when I found her band and album I gobbled it up straight away. All of the songs are beautiful, I particularly love her voice its so unique. In The Sun is one of my favourites - plus the film clip is adorable.

3. Sara Bareilles - Many The Miles

This is my go to driving song, particularly if I am driving to see someone I've been missing. So fun to belt out to the steering wheel.

4. Sara Bareilles - Fairytale

I couldn't just have one Sara Bareilles song on my list! I love the lyrics to this one I love her sass, plus another cute clip, what's not to love?

5. Betty Who - Somebody Loves You

I first heard this when I was driving home from a fairly awful day, it was just what I needed to re-vamp my mood and put a smile back on my face. And she's Australia, yay for the Aussies!

What do you think of my favoruites this week? Have you got something that's been playing on repeat for a while now? Love to know

  Kathleen x