Planet Mindful, "Your place to be"

At Planet Mindful, we take "being" seriously; however we don't take ourselves too seriously. Our plan is to bring forward conscious awareness (mindfulness) into every day situations. By allowing ourselves and others to "just be", we create an atmosphere of non-judgment, radical acceptance and peace. All too often we find ourselves stressed out and hurried. We don't have the time or patience to really "hear" ourselves. If we listen closely, with full attention to the body, mind and spirit, especially in silent meditation, then we can entertain the notion that "doing" may be just a means to an end; where "being" is practicing the present vs. focusing on end results. My goal for planet mindful is to ultimately reach the masses through education, humor, personal stories and reality based manifestations of earthly desires. (that means "stuff"). My job is to educate you in the reality of your own existence, as you are here on this planet. I can do that through talking, walking, meditating, dancing, creating, circulating, transforming, igniting, and so many other different avenues. Your job is to relate to me what you desire in yourself as you will be the active participant.

In theory, nobody can help you but yourself. We've all heard that before. But, it's really true. When i work with people it's often so they can come to terms with the fact that they have missed some true meaning in their life somewhere along the way. It is my job to help you find yourself, your life's purpose and do it with consciousness, awareness and with mindfulness.

I am writing this blog on the eve of a beautiful full moon and hope that our Planet receives all that it has give which is an endless supply of acceptance and love.
"If you can't do, then BE"

Planet Mindful, Inc.
Alison Leigh Siegel, MFT
2121 26th Street #202
San Francisco, Ca 94107
Meetup with other like minds...RED HOT
http://www.meetup.com/Red-Hot-Minds-A-Mindfulness-Meetup-Group-San-Francisco/

Stressed at work? Guide yourself back to a place of paradise...

I sit with clients all day whom are stressed about work. It's not just that they don't like what they do, but moreover, how they are doing it. What i mean is that their minds are continuously on the "go". The lists pile up and get overwhelming...to do, to be, to go....etc. If you feel stressed and/or feeling like work is just not worthwhile...try these mindful exercise tips...

1) First, imagine yourself in your favorite place : this can be real or imaginary.
2) Close your EYES and begin to "sense", feel yourself at this location.
3) Use your senses to "get inside" yourself. For example, use your EYES to see what is around you. Are you looking at a sea, a village, your bedroom...where are you?
4) USE colors to closely examine your surroundings.
5) USE your NOSE....what do you SMELL? Is your favorite smell baking in the oven? Or perhaps by the seashore? the smell of salt? What about the smell of your favorite person?
6) Now, use your TASTE. Does the air, the trees, etc taste good? If you can't taste it, what would it feel like if you could?
7) Now, feel your body...what is the temperature outside? Inside? Where do you feel pleasure?

Using your SENSES are just one way to take a mini vacation inside yourself. This should not be tried at home....only during work. (: