to your thumb, say to yourself, "Peace."
* When you touch your middle finger, say to yourself, "Begins."
* When you touch your ring finger, say to yourself, "With."
* When you touch your pinkie finger to your thumb, says to yourself, "Me."
* Breathe deeply as you think each word, and go as slowly or as quickly as you like.
Peace is in your pulse: For meditation beginners, this practice can help improve concentration and bring calm.
* Sit comfortably cross-legged on the floor.
* Close your eyes and focus on the space between your eyebrows.
* Place the four fingers of your right hand on your left wrist and feel your pulse.
* The fingers are in a straight line, lightly pressed on the wrist so you can feel your pulse in each fingertip.
* On each beat of your pulse, mentally hear the sound "Sat Nam," which means "truth identified."
Walk it out: When you're feeling stressed, you feel disconnected from your body as well as the outside world. You can add meditation to your walking, even if you're just going through the grocery store or from your car to your office. If you can get outside, just being outdoors can improve your mood. Between the vitamin D from the sun and the tendency to breathe more deeply when you're around fresh air, trees or flowers, just getting outside for a little while can both relax and energize you.
* Take a deep breath with every step or two.
* Feel your feet and focus on being more grounded with every step.
* Repeat a phrase or mantra while you walk, like "I am calm now."
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