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ourselves, about the universe, about our
existence and our purpose in life. If we
seek truth, we’ll find truth. Sacred books
like the Bible, the Torah and the Zohar
are all injected with life answers and
wisdom, so they are great sources of
Truth. Also read from people that inspire
and teach you like Deepak Chopra: Joel
Osteen, Gabrielle Bernstein and Oprah.

3-Energy
Sound activates energy with the
universe. We can become one with the
universe by using word combinations out
loud that activate positive vibes to the
universe, and in turn, the universe
transmits positive vibes to us. You may
choose the tool of the “Holy Father”
prayer or tune in to a Buddhist mantra
like “Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo,” which
means “we bow to the inner wisdom from
within.” You can also say this affirmation
in front of a mirror: “Today I’m going to
have a very productive and satisfying
day. I’ll be helpful to people and people
will be helpful towards me. I’m grateful for
everything I have.” You can also
download Gabriel Bernstein’s “Spirit
Junkie” mobile app that provides daily
affirmations that are easy to share with
your social network.

4- Movement
We buildup stress in every part of our
body. Move your head from side to side,
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“Sound activates energy with

the universe. We can become

one with the universe by using

word combinations out loud

that activate positive vibes to

the universe, and in turn, the
universe transmits positive

vibes to us.

move your waist from side to side,
stretch your arms and legs. Massage
your fingers, elbows, knees and
shoulders. Go a step further and do
eastern practices, like Yoga, Tai Chi and
Qi Chong that use the body’s own energy
to build balance, strength and longevity.
In YouTube you can find numerous videos
that you can easily follow.
Remember that practicing mindfulness
is about the journey, the daily repetition
and the daily growth. So it’s OK if you fall
off the wagon. Accept this as part of the
natural process, forgive yourself and get
back to it the next day. With patience and
consistency, sticking to a mindfulness
practice helps us handle stress naturally
by bringing on a sense of calmness and
clarity into our busy lives. These will
ultimately help us be more productive, by
literally, slowing down.