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  Today's daily excerpt comes from 108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas by Julie Gentile: Meditate. Breathe. Repeat.  Meditation is magical. At first, I was hesitant to sit with scattered thoughts, but after attending many classes and workshops, meditation began to grow on me until it blossomed into a beautiful practice. It isn’t about completely clearing your mind of your thoughts. Meditation is sitting with your thoughts, without judging them, and noticing what feelings and sensations arise. Although traditionally practiced seated, you can meditate anywhere, any time. The more you meditate, the more you benefit. Reduced stress and anxiety, better concentration, and a better sense of clarity are just a few perks of a regular meditation practice. Where does the magic come in? Meditation helps uncover your true self—your genuine wants, needs, hopes, and desires. If there is an important decision you need to make, meditate. If you’re looking to find you’re true

    Excerpt from  108 Yoga and Self-Care Practices for Busy Mamas  by Julie Gentile -  Significance of 108 The number 108 is considered to be a sacred number in yoga and is often referenced to spiritual completion. The number has a connection to nature and the cosmos. You’ll often hear about yogis practicing 108 rounds of sun salutations and reciting a mantra 108 times on a mala—a string of 108 prayer beads. The following is a list of the 108 self-care practices in this book. They cover how to care for your mind, body, and spirit. 1.      Write About It: Dedicate an Intention for Your Self-Care Journey 2.      Practice It: Sukhasana (Easy Pose) with Hands in Anjali Mudra (Prayer Position) 3.      Write About It: Why Do You Care About Self-Care? 4.      Practice It: Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute) 5.      Write About It: Write Where You Need to Be 6.      Practice It: Create a Vision Board and Design a Dedication Space 7.      Write About It: Salute the Essence of Yog

  Today's blog post, "The Transformative Power of Meditation: Nurturing the Higher Self," comes from Nanette Hucknall, co-author of  The Rose and the Sword  and author of  How to Live from Your Heart ,  who writes: Meditation is a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. It is a practice that allows us to connect with our Higher Self, unlocking realms of inner wisdom and tranquility. Yet, like any worthwhile endeavor, meditation requires dedication and patience. Below, we will explore offered insights and delve deeper into the significance of meditation in our lives. Read the rest of the post  HERE . Book Awards Book of the Year Award finalist Kops-Fetherling Legacy Award in Self-Help Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Book Excellence Award Readers' Favorite Book Award finalist Best Books Award finalist. Read more posts about Nanette and her books  HERE . Read more posts on meditation HERE . Read more posts on spiritual growth HERE . Sign up for the MSI P