The Rock I Can't Put Down

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   A few entries ago I talked about the most amazing beach I've ever been to. While we were there, my girlfriend and I found quite a few rocks to add to our collection; but this rock moved me. 

   For most people, they only experience a feeling of pure bliss a few times in their life. For me, this was one of those times. I wanted something to symbolize this event to give me peace when I needed it. 

   The moment I picked the rock up I felt a wave of relaxation. It fit perfectly in my hand and was one of the smoothest rocks I've ever felt. I closed my eyes and rubbed the rock. The happiness I experienced from this beach and this rock was greater than any feeling I've received from nature. When I opened my eyes, my smile could not extend further. I caught up with everyone, but never let go of the rock.

   Now that I'm home, the rock lays on my bedside table. Every morning when I wake and a few times during the day I pick it up. I close my eyes and rub the rock, inhaling and exhaling like the waves of the ocean. I'm back on that beach again. Feeling the cool breeze and smelling the fresh, salty air. Any stresses or negative feelings I had have vanished. 

   What makes you feel pure bliss or joy? Do you have a souvenir from that? If you don't I highly recommend you go out to that spot and find something. Hold it and internalize that moment. That item will forever hold that peace inside it, for whenever you want to unlock it again.

   To all my awesome readers, I would love for you to share an item that means this much to you. Tell me where you found it and why you feel the harmony inside it. I feel this will inspire others to go out and find their own token of tranquility. Your comment might be the exact thing someone needed to reach serenity.   

     Brad Slaughter is a Co-Owner of Try-Fun Fitness & Training, Writer for Inside My Inquisitive Mind, Producer, Entrepreneur and trained in Social Media Marketing By Corsera. 

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Meditative Detox

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   One of my favorite parts about the complex that I live in is the community room. It's a huge open room with a couple couches, a pool table, a small refrigerator, and a men's and women's bathroom. Inside the bathroom resides my daily spot for meditation. The sauna.

   Before living here, I had trouble getting into my meditation "zone". I have to find a quiet spot so I can filter and focus my million thoughts a second, and that's hard to find in Los Angeles. The way I used to get into my zone would be to shut the bedroom door, turn off the lights, turn up some calm music and lay on the bed. Even with all this orchestration, it took me some time to tune in. 

   The discovery of the sauna was a big delight for me. When I worked out at the gym, I always loved winding down in the sauna. It was a great way to detox and to loosen the muscles that I tightened from working out. Now, I have my very own sauna in the comfort of my own living area. 

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   After a few days of hitting the sauna, I realized how quiet and relaxing it was. The heat enveloped my body like a blanket, the sweat dripping down my body was freeing. One day I closed my eyes and BAM! I went right into my meditative "zone". I was able to completely focus on what I wanted to wholly for the first time. When I opened my eyes, 10 minutes already flew by!

   This is now my daily routine. I love the fact that I can detox and meditate at the same time. I feel healthier, more alive and motivated every time I step out of that sauna. If you're looking for a great place to find your "zone", try it here. Just remember not to stay in for longer than 15 minutes. Sweat on my friends!

     Brad Slaughter is a Co-Owner of Try-Fun Fitness & Training, Writer for Inside My Inquisitive Mind, Producer, Entrepreneur and trained in Social Media Marketing By Corsera. 

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