Is Starbucks a frequent stop for you? Do you grab a cup on your way out of the house every morning? Do you have another cup when you get to work? Another as you head for a meeting? What does your coffee taste like? How long has it been since you sat with a cup of coffee and enjoyed it with all your senses?
Have a mindful cup of coffee. Take your cup to a table. Sit down and hold the cup between your hands and feel its warmth. Imagine the warmth traveling up your arms to soothe and relax. Lift the cup and press it gently against your cheek. While the cup is near your face, use your nose – breathe deep – feel the warmth enter your nose along with the exquisite aroma. Shut your eyes and enjoy the experience. Set the cup on the table and examine the contents of the cup. What color is the coffee? Have you turned it milky with cream? Is it black and sharp? Is it cool enough to drink?
Take a big sip. Roll it around your mouth like a fine wine. Did you add just the right amount of sugar? Is the bitterness to your liking? As you swallow, can you follow its path to your stomach?
Can you treat your coffee sensually? Can you bring all your senses to bear? How long has it been since you tasted your coffee?
Mindfulness. Practice daily. Mindfully celebrate your life.
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Lynne Patterson has a great many passions in her life and the two at the top of the priority list are her 6 rescue dogs and health and wellness, for herself and for others. Lynne is the Head Coach at Flex Bend Balance, a wellness company that focuses on senior fitness, nutrition, and stress relief. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Personal Trainer with an additional certification in Senior Fitness. She works with seniors to ensure they have the functional ability to age in place, experiencing life with a clear head and a strong body. She is a Senior Nutritionist and Behavior Change Specialist, using these skills to help people change their minds and change their lives. She is a Meditation Teacher and leads meditation anywhere she can sit. As a Holistic Coach, Lynne guides people just like you to a better, healthier life. Whether you want to lose weight, cook more nutritious meals, or gain the strength you need to carry groceries and pick up children, Lynne helps you develop a plan and then, using proven behavior-change techniques, coaches you through to the desired outcome. When asked what she does, Lynne replies, “I support women who want to change their lives. I support women who are sick and tired of being sick and tired. I support women who want their lives to be different, to be free, calm, and balanced.” So, what do you need? A coach, a cheerleader, an advisor, a positive influence? Start living the life that you are dreaming of – strong, healthy, fit, and confident. Release stress and gain composure. Relax and be still. It’s the journey of your lifetime and you don’t need to go alone.
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