Written by Ronya Banks – The Buddah – We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.
For a few days recently, my body felt like, well – Crud! I was tired, weak, a little dizzy, and fuzzy-headed. All I wanted to do was sleep and relax. So, I did. I slept more than usual and stayed positive, because I knew that these down body days happen, and they usually pass. And now, I am feeling back to my old self!
Back in a previous incarnation of this life, when I was the host of an internet spirituality and health program, I often interviewed holistic, integrative professionals who pointed out numerous scientific results touting the healing effects positive thinking can actually have on one’s health and recovery processes. They also pointed out that the inverse is also powerful, in that negative thinking can actually reduce the body’s healing and recovery capabilities. It is clear that there is a mind-body connection, and that the biochemistry of a calm, happy, and positive mind can improve one’s health.
Since mindfulness meditation is increasingly being accepted as a process one can use to purify, calm, and develop a happier mind, it is no surprise to learn that the “Telegraph” is reporting recent scientific results indicating that mindfulness meditation may actually improve one’s health and immune function.
It would seem that if you want to improve your physical health, in addition to eating right, exercising, etc., also practice mindfulness meditation and positive thinking.
As you will see in your own life, being able to maintain somewhat of a realistic, yet positive mindset actually facilitates your ability to be in the “Flow” zone.
But, as you will read in future posts, positive thinking alone, is NOT enough!
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Ronya Banks is the founder of and lead Mindfulness Meditation teacher at the Asheville Insight Meditation Community in Asheville (ashevillemeditation.com). As a veteran of nearly 30 years of intensive daily meditation practice, Ronya has been exploring the seen and unseen worlds to the point that these distinctions have fallen away and melded into one unifying realm – a realm she calls the “Flow.”
Ms. Banks leads mindfulness trainings for individuals and groups, including businesses (see mindfulnessremedy.comfor more information). She also offers her services to the world as a spiritual guide, business consultant, and energy healer.