I understand this but I donβt like when ppl use a celebrities life to prove their own ideals. Especially if that celebrity died. I think it comes off as insensitive and on social media I think we start talking too much until it just starts to come off as insensitive. But thatβs just me.
I actually agree with you. I felt wrong for agreeing with the post but also felt she made some valid points.
Senegalese musician Sallilou on the Cas Cas,
also known as Kashaka, which is an instrument made by connecting two
small, bean-filled gourds with a string.
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I can barely keep a 4/4 beat, polyrhythms are insane! This is so lovely.
mindful breathing. this can be done at any time and any place, as a go-to exercise when your mind is wandering or when you need to calm down fast. stop what you’re doing and redirect your focus to your breath, and the sensations you feel as air moves through you.
STOP is an useful acronym in stressful situations. S stands for stop - pause and recognize your emotions need space. T - take a breath. O - observe your direct experience. Take a few seconds to see how you’re feeling, notice your bodily sensations, emotions and thoughts. P - proceed with kindness. How can you nurture yourself now? Reach out to a friend or go for a walk.
gratitude thoughts in the morning. Take a few moments while you’re still lying in bed and think about all the things you’re thankful for, which could be anything from friends to family to interests to projects to simply being alive today.
don’t let your day slip away. For example when you’re walking - notice the stability of the ground, your surroundings, without letting your thoughts wander too much. Think of what’s right in front of you, instead of future or past worries that burden you. By focusing on present sensations you can give your mind a rest for a while - after all, just like your body, sometimes it needs it.
