In these scary economic times, it's easy to blow up at those we love. Fear and feeling out of control can be all-consuming, and can wreak havoc in our relationships.
While you can't control the economy, you can control your reactions to it - with meditation and deep breathing exercises. These improve communication. You start conversations from a calmer place, more aware of your feelings. I was touched by a quote in the "Mutts" comic in today's Newsday by Heather Cortez: "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." Stress - about money, work or anything else - can erode any relationship, personal or professional.
To help, consider giving the gift of relaxation - to yourself, for Valentine's Day, a birthday. I'm offering a 3-week Meditation and Relaxation Training Telephone Seminar Series (description) on 2/19, 2/26 and 3/5/09 at 2 times: 7-8 am or 8-9 pm. You attend from the comfort of your home or office, and the ongoing weekly support will motivate you to practice. To enroll, click on "Register" and "pay" in this sentence, or by clicking on the 2 links under "Meditation Classes" under my photo (left).
Meditation and deep relaxation soothe the soul, and provide a sense that all will be OK, at least for now. Done regularly, that reassurance - especially nowadays - can feel like a million bucks. Ask me, I know.
