Where can I get some of that?

When speaking with someone recently about the Law of Attraction, Healthy Aging, and being Happy, we smiled at the notion that some day there may be ONE method, or ONE ingredient that would help people feel a sense of mental, emotional and physical well-being.

The concept of a "quick fix" and "this pill will take care of my problems" is certainly outdated for some, however, not for others. Take the countless data that proves everything matters when it comes to achieving happiness, and that it's not a destination. It's a process and one that starts with you being mindful.

Mindfulness means having moment to moment non-judgmental awareness. No, it doesn't come naturally to most people, but you have resources, like Active Meditation, an extremely empowering tool that teaches mindfulness and puts you in charge every step of the way. Most importantly, you learn what you can do for yourself every day to reach the level of health and well-being that will make you say, "I'm feeling great and loving life right now." No one else can do that for you.

When learning how to be mindful, the communication between brain and body changes, so just like learning a new skill, we have to make it a mental and physical practice. Active Meditation can do that for you in a 5-10min-a-day exercise that only requires you to be in quiet setting, and have a desire to want to help yourself in a way that no one else can do for you. It's not a quick fix... 5-10mins a day every day, not one time. You'll quickly realize the effects are cumulative and permanent.

The ultimate result? Empowerment! Remember how you felt when you figured out that math problem? How about when first rode that bike? Passed that important exam? When you're feeling empowered, you are confident and you trust that you can handle anything that comes your way. This helps you form a resilience to the (sometimes daily) stresses of life and not only motivates you accomplish other goals, but makes you a really attractive person to be around. Not in the "man you're gorgeous" way, but more in the "love your energy/where can I get some of that" way. It's contagious!

I don't know about you, but I love working and generally being in the presence of people who are mindful. That is, they 1)take proactive steps to resolving their problems, 2)project an air of lightness about life, 3)are willing to learn what they don't know, and 4)are not afraid to appear vulnerable. That's different from a chronic complainer that takes no action. Who wants to be around that?

So, be the person you'd like to hang out with. You know, the one who has taken the time to practice mindfulness to improve their quality of life and seems to be healthy and happy in mind and body, and ask them... Where can I get some of that?