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Pick a word, any word.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This week’s get jiggy Weight Loss JigSaw Puzzle: “One Word Meditation<\/a>” is inspired by the word!\u00a0 Any word!<\/p>\n

1. Pick a word, any word.
\n2. Slowly repeat your chosen word in your mind’s eye.
\n3. Pay attention to the silence between the words.
\n4. Follow your breath.<\/p>\n

This is a very simple relaxation exercise that can help to focus the mind and foster calm feelings.\u00a0 And, it is a technique that you can draw upon at any given moment; between phone calls, while waiting for the elevator to take you up or down, while standing on line at the coffee kiosk.\u00a0 You can say your one word while vacuuming, dusting, or gardening.<\/p>\n

What one word might you focus on?\u00a0 Pick a word, any word!<\/p>\n

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