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One of the easiest ways to reduce stress and achieve a sense of calm and
\nbalance is to meditate daily. In fact, meditation is now scientifically
\nproven to be one of the most effective ways to manage stress and improve
\nyour health and well-being. If you’re experiencing financial stress, practice this simple meditation daily.<\/p>\n

Ocean Meditation<\/u>
I love the ocean. It’s the place that I always return to for spiritual
\nnourishment and to restore my sense of well-being. Unfortunately, I
\ncan’t always get to the ocean when I need to rejuvenate so I created
\nthis meditation to bring the ocean to me. It works quite well…I hope
\nit helps you, too.<\/p>\n

To begin, find a quiet place to sit comfortably where you will not be
\ninterrupted for at least ten minutes. Close your eyes and visualize
\nyourself sitting on the sand, facing the ocean on a warm summer day. You
\nare the only one on the entire beach. Feel the sun against your skin,
\ntaste the salt in the air, see the waves crashing in and out before you.
\nOnce you have created this image firmly in your mind, begin to take deep
\nbreaths in and out with the rhythm of the waves.<\/p>\n

Breathe in as each wave comes to shore. Breathe out as each wave returns
\nto the ocean. Hold each inward breath to the count of six and then
\nexhale fully to the count of six. Keep your eyes closed the entire time
\nand continue to hold the vision of yourself sitting on the beach in your
\nmind’s eye. Once you have established this breathing pattern, imagine
\nthat your own breath is the sound of the ocean waves moving in and out
\nto and from the shore. Now with each breath you take and each wave that
\ncomes in, feel yourself breathing in positive healing energy. With each
\nexhale, feel yourself releasing any negative energy you may be holding
\ninto the vastness of the ocean where it simply disappears.<\/p>\n

Do this meditation daily for at least ten minutes or whenever you feel
\nyour stress level increasing. It’ll make a difference!<\/p>\n

Peace and Blessings!
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