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Discussion on: When you can’t relax

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Sebastian Vargr

Sometimes getting into that restful' state takes some time to request' unassisted.

Mindfulness and breathing exercises are definitely underrated tools in my experience.

They can get you to that restful state much quicker if used correctly. :)

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Cubicle Buddha

Thanks! Yea it really helps. I was actually freaking out this morning about concern for fast cars in my neighborhood hurting my family and I found myself unable t breath or focus... then I remembered the words (paraphrasing) of Thich Nhat Hanh:

“you are home. You are safe right now.”

And it helped me to stop worrying about future dangers that I really can fix anyway (without building a speed bump and having the township fine me! Haha).