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Old Jan 21, 2010, 12:33 PM
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I do some grounding; "feel" the chair I'm sitting in and focus on the material it's made of, how my body feels on it, and look slowly around the room and "see" what I'm looking at. Then I might do some light chores and practice mindfulness (pay attention when you're washing dishes to each item and how much water you're using and how it looks and feels, what you used that item for etc., really focus on the literal/sensual aspects, or put away items where they belong, that sort of chore). I work to do things in a "slower" rhythm, take my time and do them thoroughly, maybe take a shower or do laundry or change my bed, physical things that help make me feel better.
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