{"id":850,"date":"2014-03-20T09:43:13","date_gmt":"2014-03-20T09:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/?p=850"},"modified":"2014-03-20T09:51:48","modified_gmt":"2014-03-20T09:51:48","slug":"spring-cleaning-for-your-mind-body-and-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2014\/03\/spring-cleaning-for-your-mind-body-and-spirit.html","title":{"rendered":"Spring Cleaning for Your Mind, Body and Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>\u201dRight now at this very moment we have a mind, which is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness.\u201d &#8211; <strong>Howard Cutler<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Welcome Spring!<\/p>\n<p>After a harsh winter, relief is coming. Spring is here. As you clean out your garage and closets, why not take the opportunity to do some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebridgemaker.com\/how-to-find-your-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">spring cleaning for your mind, body and spirit<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<h2>Mind<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Meditate<\/strong> &#8211; A 15-minute meditation session will clear your mind and give you fresh perspective. It\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and weighed down by all the mental clutter. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>A meditation session will be sure to help you re-prioritize, de-stress, and have a renewed sense of energy. It\u2019s extremely important to give yourself spiritual and psychological maintenance. Keeping your mind and spirit invigorated will help you keep up with the demands of your life and schedule.<\/p>\n<h2>Body<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Low-impact cardio<\/strong> &#8211; You don\u2019t have to run a marathon to reap the benefits of exercise. A low-level exercise, such as walking or doing beginner\u2019s yoga, benefits your cardiovascular system, blood circulation, lungs, and muscles.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, it will give you a rush of feel-good hormones and renew you physically and mentally. You\u2019ll be surprised at how just a ten-minute workout, of even a beginner\u2019s level exercise, will help you feel better in body and mind.<\/p>\n<h2>Spirit<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Emotional inventory <\/strong>&#8211; Sometimes, you have to take stock of what\u2019s important on an emotional and psychological level. What are some things holding you back? What\u2019s weighing you down and having a negative impact on your life? It could be something that\u2019s keeping you from being promoted at work, it could be something that\u2019s affecting your relationships, or it could be a person who is toxic in your life. <\/p>\n<p>Doing an emotional inventory will help you re-evaluate what is affecting you and what you need to adjust or eliminate to have a healthier, happier life<\/p>\n<h1>About <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayinspiration\/author\/cblackwell\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/h1>\n<p>Alex Blackwell is a father, husband and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebridgemaker.com\">writer<\/a>. He writes about inspiring things at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebridgemaker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The BridgeMaker<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebridgemaker.com\" target=\"_blank\">Web<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebridgemaker.com\/category\/a-simple-path\/\" target=\"_blank\">Simple Paths to an Amazing Life<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebridgemaker.com\/my-new-ebook-how-to-love-consciously-download-free\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free eBook: How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201dRight now at this very moment we have a mind, which is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness.\u201d &#8211; Howard Cutler Welcome Spring! After a harsh winter, relief is coming. Spring is here. 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