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I personally enjoy taking long walks. It doesn't matter if it's in the woods, on a bike trail, or just through town. There's something nice about just meandering and being alone with your thoughts while still being immersed in the outside world.

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[–] SlamDrag@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Prayer, typically on my front porch, with a cup of coffee. Biking has also become a big thing for me. I don't live near the sea but have lots of lakes nearby, so sitting on a beach also.

[–] TheLastOfHisName@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A couple of things:

  1. I find hand washing dishes to be very meditative.
  2. The practice of chanting Hindu mantras Here's an example Or doing japa
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[–] PascalPistachios@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I'm a very flitty sort of person, and can be pushed off balance decently easily. My job is pretty fast paced, so I can't just go for a walk or meditate for 10 minutes. So my rule is to not focus on everything coming up, but just focus on what's directly in front of me. Which, yeah, I know sounds dumb but it honestly does work.

Instead of thinking "Oh, that line of customers is long" -> "Oh god I'm not going to be able to serve the customers fast enough" -> "oh my god they're going to leave and I'm going to get in trouble for not being fast enough."

I don't even acknowledge the length of the line. Look directly ahead, and focus on what you're doing right now. Shit will always be coming in from every direction, but quick steps make for shorter journeys.

Outside of work, hobbies, crochet, gardening. Getting in touch with nature is a big one for me.

[–] tikitaki@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago
[–] MandarinAspirin@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago

Planning my evening and getting to bed at a decent time, letting myself sleep all night, does a lot. Especially after taking a shower.

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