Stress Resilience

Embracing yourself

Currently I’m reading “The Alchemist”, and I find myself on my own journey to seek a Personal Legend. It is easy to forget who you are and what you have along the way; however I need to keep reminding myself that my most valuable treasure is my authentic self, my soul that needs to constantly be nurtured.

Mountain

I need to remain solid and stable like a mountain, even when the seasons and conditions of my life change.

Being a mountain means

Being my authentic self means acceptance through every season. Aware of the changes but steadfast in existing.

Birthday Mountain

Listening to the mountain analogy on my birthday was quite relevant as I am very aware of my age today and the fact that I am still the same self inside even as seasons, events, others come and go. While my surroundings may change year to year, the mountain is still the mountain sitting quietly within and observing what happens around me.

Stress resilence

Imagine yourself as a mountain. Strong, resilient and beautiful. Seasons come and go. People come and go. May you remain true like the mountain.

mountain

i know that i have to keep myself strong and stable like a mountain

The mountain is, therefor I am. As it is meant in every circumstance.

Cycles of ups and downs happen as often as seasons and as many throughout existence

What I learned

I learned that some times when you lose friends it’s for the better rather than for the worse

4-4-18 Stress resilience meditation

The end of the meditation brought tears to my eyes, hearing, “you magnificent being.” This meditation fits well with the self-compassion work I’ve been doing.

Distractions

Sometimes you just need to let go of all of your distractions and focus on you and your personnel well being

My mountain

I envision my mountain as a strong being in this world ever surrounded with cherry blossoms and soft clouds. This in a way allows me to reach a peaceful state and reminds me that I too am that mountain. Strong and beautiful as well as an important being in this world

Mountains

I learned that my life and my body is like a mountain, with all the seasons like spring and winter, which are my obstacles, I still will in the end be okay, like the mountain, my mountain.

Mountain meditation

There will be tough times and challenges, good and bad will happen but I don't need to bend to circumstance. I can just be me- always.

First day

I can overcome anything If I get anxious about something I just need to think about being the mountain and that the mountain stays there in it's ground and can get through anything .

Mountain

Being yourself is the thing that matters. People will come and go in your life but it all comes down to how you handle things.

Mountain Meditation

I learned that even when I am going through tough times I should know that it is temporary and I should remain true to myself not caring about what others think for I am here to be me. In the world being the magnificent being I am❤️

This has helped more than expected

For the past 2 days I’ve been usuing this. This lesson has helped the most for me. It’s been a positive effect on a crappy lifestyle.

More of a hill

It was hard to relate to a mountain, mostly because I rarely get to see any, but the nature metaphors calmed me down, as they usually do. Maybe I’m more of a hill than an actual mountain, but at least I’m one hell of a hill, despite the seasons around me.

More of a hill

It was hard to relate to a mountain, mostly because I rarely get to see any, but the nature metaphors calmed me down, as they usually do. Maybe I’m more of a hill than an actual mountain, but at least I’m one hell of a hill, despite the seasons around me.

Helped

There was a storm on my mountain all day until I realized even if there is a storm the mountain will always weather it and come back out as the magnificent mountain. Just weather the storm show your resilience and live in the moment.

I am a mountain

I loved her mountain analogy. You can imagine a strong beautiful mountain that expletives all seasons of the war but still remains unchanged. It has various visitors through the seasons making comments about it (it’s too hot, too cold, too cloudy, or I love climbing this beautiful mountain). Regardless of the comments made this mountain remains unchanged. This mountain is a great analogy for who we are. Be the mountain 🌄

Staying grounded

I learned that our minds stay the same and that the emotions that come are like seasons. One most not get lost in the season (emotion) because it is just temporary. I learned to not let my emotions move my mountain (mind) stay strong and remember my real self. Anxiety, stress or any kind of negative emotion can cloud people’s mind and respond unrationally and hurt people with love. I have been a victim of letting these emotions control my responses toward the people I love. Lashing out at them when they are just trying to help, meditating or giving yourself a moment to swallow that out lash you are about to strike and try to reason with yourself that is not your normal self. It is indeed the cloud of emotion or season that is trying to move your mountain. Stay firm, as I will do my best to stay a strong mountain, and remember it’s okay if sometimes it gets the best of you, just think of the the many times you have been able to endure through the season.

Mountain meditation

I learned a mountain is stable, grounded, yet all four seasons come and go - spring brings new life, summer is filled with wildflowers, fall is a beautiful blend of autumn colors & winter brings snow

Embrace yourself

I learned that a mountain is stable and it stays in one place and does not move.

Learning Experiences

I learned that life is always the same! I also learned that we can change life by being ourselves!!

Myself

I learned that no matter what time of day or what season that I should stay true to myself and be who I am

Day 2

I felt relaxed and I realized that my own goals aren’t being meet cause I’m to focused on unnecessary things as in relationship and smoking and sleeping. I learned that I need to do me and stick with it to be successful

Be the Mountain

This one is much needed today: today is the day that we finally get our cat back from my mother, whom I haven’t spoken to since easter. The reason why is that she cause fights and throws massive fits about everything I do, even if it isn’t a wrong doing: for example, she has gotten mad and snapped at me for staying up late. Now mind you I’m a 25 married woman, who lives on her own, and we were moving across country and this was after a long night of traveling through the Louisiana swamp where she almost wrecked the moving truck twice. Her comment sounds out of place and bizarre but that is what I’ve been dealing with for a long time. However, this helped me understand that no matter what she does, or anyone else for that matter, I should stay strong in myself as a person and my actions.

A mountain

Life is a mountain, but a person can also be a mountain; steady and strong; accepting all the different seasons in life. Great meditation!!

Stress

I felt relaxed but i still overthought everything in my mind. Day 1 is a step forward.

Stressed

I feel very stressed day 1 of this though. Hoping to get better soon

Tired

I learned that all my stress is a result of exhaustion. Just like the mountain changing seasons I feel like I’m stuck in winter.

Mountain stance

I learned to envision myself as a grounded mountain. No matter what happens, I’m still the grounded mountain at all times. Things come and go, foundation remains the same.

Being the Mountain

I love the idea of letting stress pass by minimizing its importance. What I struggle with is being still through my stress. I try so hard to find a fix to the problems I think are causing me anxiety, not realizing that I’m actually trying to fix the anxiety itself. I need to work on letting go, accepting the discomfort, and embracing stillness.

I need to listen

Resilience in like a weed that grows no matter life’s conditions

Moving mountains

This passed year has been full of obstacles. I have been trying to move them when I should be climbing.

Stress Resilience

Seasons come & go in my life...I should be like the mountain - unshakeable & unmoveable as the seasons of life come and go. All I need to do is be me...authentically me.

Life coaching

Began with my usual resistance - not wanting life coaching while knowing it’s exactly what I need! That attitude was quickly replaced by the meditation - I loved it!! I was reminded of a childhood experience in Long Beach where we’d lived for several months. I walked out to go to school one day to see mountains in the distance that I’d never seen before. I was delighted and ran back inside yelling, “Mom, we have mountains!”

Mountain Meditation

Gave me a helpful visual I can use anytime, anywhere, for instant peace and to release anxiety. I loved, “mountain just sits here being mountain...”

Stress Resilence

I learned that struggle is good for growth! Struggle is needed!

A wonderful mountain

I learned that it is admirable how a mountain stands tall through the seasons and does not mind people’s criticism. I need to remember to be true to myself despite people’s doubts and judgements.

Mountain

This was quite a life-affirming meditation, relying on an image of a mountain 🗻 The mountain represents the ability of resilience and stability. This unique human spirit enables us to stand tall and strong like a mountain, passing through the seasons or the challenges of life, ignoring the petty judgments of others. 🌸

Sarah Mountain

I learned I can be a mountain. This is a symbol I can use as I have always had an affinity with mountains. I immediately knew This was for me...

Just being

The last three minutes truly helped me remember things come and they go. I love the outdoors! I was really able to connect with this one. I liked the reminders she put out about judgement and the seasons. No matter what comes the mountains way, it is the same mountain as before. The face of the mountain may change but the core is always the same. It took many years for the mountain to look the way it does today. Fires, storms, humans and all of the wonderful creatures that call it home. The ones who truly love the mountain for everything it provides. Even in the worst conditions the mountain remains a place called home for those who truly appreciate everything the mountain has and can provide. It truly made me think how much that is a lot like my life. People come and go, but always leave their mark. Our goals or focus may change but we are still the same person. All of the critters, well I look at those like my children! No matter what I face and how I feel all alone. All I need to do is redirect my attention to what matters most. To those that love me for just being me!

Breathing when stressed

When I feel stressed I never think of stopping and breathing and trying to relax I most got go off but using this app can really help

A nice memory

I happily recalled one of my mountain trips which made me more comfortable with myself.I learned that this would help me more in times of stress:just recall a nice image,just embrace who I really am.

Be grateful

We need more people saying positive than negative things so isso por hoje

What I felt

I felt that I need to explore life. I felt as though I was missing out on big life opportunities

First day

A good first session. Was calming to think of the mountain. I will use that again

Mountain

I learnt that no matter how people think of you, there is no need to be stressed. Try this little meditation, it helps :)

Relaxed

I felt sort of relaxed. I calmed down and relaxed while having my eyes closed and my mind cleared

Being true to yourself

I needed to hear that and remember that today. I need to be true to myself.

RA Training: Day 9

Work is steessing me out. I have so much to do woth so little time. Sometimes I feel like I'm not getting much support, recognition, or understanding from members of my team. This makes me feel unmotivated and devalued.

Likening me to the mountain didn’t relieve my stress. I’m still stressed, the issues are still here

A mountain is without emotion, so it will withstand all weathers. Silly analogy

Listening

I’ve learned to listen to how I feel more. To listen to that true feeling of intuition and really knowing myself more.

Stressed

I learned that my stress does not control me but controls my emotions because I will it. I shall not let my stress get the best of me

Stress Resilience

The mountain euphemism was pretty powerful when I thought about it, it resonated well with me. No matter what happens around the mountain, there can be blizzards, hurricanes, droughts, fires. The mountain remains. Stressors will come at you throughout your day, but that doesn’t change you, and shouldn’t change how you approach life. Remain constant, remains grounded, remain strong

Mountain

As a lifelong avid hiker I absolutely love this imagery. It brings me to nature which calms me, is easy to see in my minds eye, and is a powerful metaphor for the self.

Opinions

I learned that I need to be happy with who I am and that people will criticize, people will compliment, but I’m the end it’s important to stay true to who I really am.

Noticing tension trlease

I relearned that it’s important to meditate and remember that in stressful situations, I can return back to a place of peace.

Stress

I learned that obstacles are going to come and go but if we stay true to ourselves we can get through them.

Stressed

I felt renewed. I am not my problems and I am not my stress, I’m just me. Stress will come and go.

Be...

Be the mountain and let the negativity bounce away like you are bullet proof. I felt stronger mentally after as I’ve always felt connected to the mountains

stress

it’s a constant alarm. everyone experiences it, just in their own ways. although, everyone deserves to get away from it.

Very panicky

I need to take a minute and breathe deep the light and be able to exhale all of the darkness that builds up inside of me during the day

huh

I can train my anxiety to stop telling me every breeze is a raging fire? Maybe?

Mountain

After listening to this I learned that living in Colorado Springs and seeing Pikes Peak everyday can help me reduce stress. Solid and unchanged.

good

I learned that you don't have to stress over things that don't matter or you don't have to stress so hard because it can make you feel pain

I downloaded this one

I am having so much trouble with my anxiety because of job searching and knowing the statistics of employment of people with disabilities. I have CP and I am so scared that despite my experience and education no one will hire me because of my disability. I have been going down horrible thought roads lately and I hate myself and the reactions I had after my mind finally is done snapping. This was perfect. I need to listen to this every time I feel my head starting to lose its my lid!

stay true

this one actually really helped now I know that I need to stay true to myself and that I shouldn't change for anyone.

Mountain time

Mountains sit and watch changes go by. Stay true to yourself

Solid

Resist the stress and anxiety built up from external sources. Allow time spent with nature, meditation, resting, and other forms of self care for a healthier & happier foundation.

stress

stress is a word that scares everyone. It can be overcame. I suffer with extreme anxiety and I get panic attacks all the time. Even for no reason sometimes. Lately i have worked hard on overcoming stress and anxiety. It's working so if you have anxiety and stress work to overcome it!! <3

Stress Resilience

I learned that stress is inevitable, especially in society now. We are go go, 24/7 and multitasking, etc. So stress is going to happen, that’s a given but if we are grounded and true to ourselves then we can learn to not let it effect us as much. We are going to face obstacles in life, tough situations, and face stressful moments. These moments are just tiny circumstances that don’t change us or define who we are. They won’t last, they are just a small season in our life. I really enjoyed the mountain enology. This really resonated with me. It is so true, in life we can’t let the things and stressors of this world effect or change who we are. We must stay true to who we are and overcome and get through them, take what they have to offer and learn and grow from them but never let them effect or change or move you. We must stay strong and grounded and not let them shake or break us, cause we are stronger then any stressor that comes our way. This was a great mediation for me to do with school starting back up and me being a full time mother, worker and mom and wife. I will be remembering and doing this mediation a lot 🥰🧘🏼‍♀️

Stress Resilience

Just be... Be your authentic self. Allow worry and stress and harsh words just roll away. Continue to stand firm.

Week 1

I have been feeling sad and distracted for things that are out of my control and this week helped me focus on the bigger picture. To stay focused on myself and what I can control and appreciating the people in my life who I have valuable relationships with

I felt joy

I felt joy knowing I’m a mountain who is surrounded by beauty but quickly became anxious once others opinions of me came in. Things to work on.

Embrace yourself

I find those two words together ‘embrace yourself’ are powerful and positive.

Wisdom

There’s so much knowledge and wisdom that we can learn from nature.

My Serene Place

I have used places on a mountain in self calming practices. Sites that I visited that envoke various sensory memories. This meditation helps me to pull away and see that I can be sturdy and withstanding as the entire mountain. This is both strengthening & empowering for me as a woman & mother.

What I learned

I have been dealing with a lot of horrible thoughts and letting them consume me. I think this little talk helped me give the thoughts less power.

Stress resilience

I learned that I have to stay true to my authentic self. The seasons may change, bringing different levels of stress, but I remain to be myself.

Mountain meditation

The mountain is my true nature my true nature never changes always stays the same regardless of everything that is happening around me regardless of other stress I am a perceive my true core remains solid

03.19.2019/02h39

Nothing stays the same forever. The seasons change, the environment changes, the people change. Even the mountains change from time to time, through weathering and erosion. The process happens gradually, but it happens nonetheless. Needless to say, one can adapt to these changes. Change doesn't necessarily mean bad. It just means what it means. Different. You just learn more about these changes and adapt. It might be rough in the beginning. It may seem impossible even. But it's not going to be that way forever.

Mountain meditation

Well, I was actually thinking about the mountain meditation when I was writing my journal. I was thinking about how other people treat me sometimes and how that affects my mood for the rest of the day. I am realising now that I am a mountain and people can be and do whatever they want, I will still be a mountain. What people say or do reflects their personal struggles, and is none of my business, because I am a mountain, I have my values and I stay true to them.

I learned that it’s time to say goodbye to all the negative opinions trying to change my mind.

It’s my life, my future, people can give their opinion, but l won’t let it affect my emotional state anymore. Time to succeed💪🏻

Good foundation

I learned that there is a big difference between being a mountain and what it's covering it. Just felt a better foundation underneath.

Be you

This made me see that people judgements and option should not change me or my norms and values

Handling Stress

When we are stressed our actions and behaviors towards the perceived threat may not be in the best interest for ourselves. Cindy offers in times of stress visualizing you are a mountain. A mountain stays strong in one place no matter what the elements throw at it. Igrounded.

Great analogy!

The analogy used in this short meditation is really helpful. Gives perspective on what is happening around us, yet helps understand how to be grounded through all of it.

Short but sweet

We all have a place in the mountain of life. And whatever that place is, we hold an important part. Just breathe.

Letting go

Letting go of painful memories is very challenging for me. I know it is not healthy for me to carry that bitterness with me. I hope to understand how to do it at some point.

Challenge yourself

NEVER forget who you are even through tough times It’s okay to cry and get it out but after you straighten up and get back to being a better YOU!

Release stress

I release my stress everyday by meditating & writing my journal & yoga & take care myself

Release stress

I release my stress everyday by meditating & writing my journal & yoga & take care myself

Awakened

I felt like I can really allow my true self to live in this world

Arachnophobia

I learned today that my arachnophobia was worsened by my fear of death and losing so many close family members in a short span of time. I fear death because I’ve seen it and have a lot of still accomplish in this world. I associate spiders with death. I’m not sure why but it got worse after the deaths in my family - to the point that I need to calm myself down in order to not get to an anxious state.

Wasn’t too bad

It wasn’t to bad but for sure I could feel better I didn’t really have a different emotion after this

Open and relaxed

That just being me in my nautral state i am strong and beautiful just the way i am.

Stress

It is hard for me to focus. I live in constant fear. I don't think I know how to not live in fear. Throughout my life the pianos have often fallen from the sky, I don't believe so many pianos fall from the sky around others. I am God's black sheep. My true belief is that I am undeserving of......everything good.

I felt calmer, was able to tap into my inner being.

I learned that breathing helps with all stresses. Sometimes u just need time alone

The mountain thing

I’m the same and I’m ok no matter what is happening around ME.

I felt more better about who I am .

I learned that I am a remarkable being. Not to take other people opinion of me personally

You are a mountain.

The inside of a mountain is a symbol of yourself and who you truly are. And even though on the outside of that mountain the season’s may change and come and go..but the point is you are always you on the inside, and that’s what is important.

Mountain

I liked the analogy with mountain, it sums up quite nicely how to view ever changing circumstances

Mountains

Mountains exist & are strong & beautiful regardless of what season, regardless of what people think or say. It is there.

Stress

I learned that like a mountain I am resillient as well and hold the authority to be happy and content with each situation. I can't control the future so their is no point stressing over it as well. I can control my reaction and I know I will be able to handle all the situations well if they do not go my way.

I felt at peace and relaxed whilst on my mountain. I was at my happiest

Regardless of what is going on around me, in order to continue at peace with myself i need to be my authentic self or mountain

It was so relaxing

The mountain picture really got me thinking and relaxed. I felt like I could be myself

The mountain

My mind chose the mountain, something deeper than I am chose the mountain I visualised. It was still beautiful

Mountain

It is important to always remember to stay grounded in who you are no matter what happens to you and no matter what people do or do not say.

Mountains

I really enjoyed this. We imagine ourselves as a mountain. It was fun for me to create my mountain in my mind. She talks about the 4 seasons and how our mountain will change.

Be your true self

Using this technique of a mountain during the seasons to remind myself that I am strong and stable even when there are lots of things changing around me

I actually have used a quiet place such as this

The mountain during my initial education on self mediation and mind healing and this was a very good reminder. Thank you.

The Mountain

I loved this. The mountains have always been my happy place. Maybe I myself can be my happy place too.

Imagining myself as a mountain

I liked this meditation and have done other mountain meditations before. It would have helped more, if the coach had spoken a little slower or paused more between sentences for me to fill in with my imagination.

I am unsure of what exactly to feel at this point because I haven’t done many meditations, but I am sure I will learn more as I grow.

I learned meditation will be hard for me because I have a very busy mind.

Be yourself

Regardless of what people think, say or disagree about with you, be true to yourself. You are who you are and no one can change that.

Stress

Be who you are, true to your nature, regardless of what’s going on around you.

Stress relief

I have to let people’s judgments roll off me and center myself as a mountain.

My unconditional acceptance

I learned that I have to love myself and be happy with myself unconditionally. This is who I am, because no matter what I do or say someone will always have an opinion, whether it be positive or negative. I am here to be me and no one else

The nature of stress

It doesn’t matter what the outside world thinks of me. The reality is that I need to be true to myself, stand tall and be strong & vibrant like a mountain…

New days

I can stay grounded and resilient through every season of my life. It’s ok not to care about what others think or say.

Let go

I learned that it’s hard for me to let go when something really bothers me. I hold it in my head too long and it stresses me out.

Be Yourself

I've learned that it's ok to not be concerned about people all the time, you are more important.

Stress

I liked the mountain metaphor, but I struggled so much to just focus on her voice and my breath. I feel like I have so much to do and so much going on. I feel overwhelmed.

Different. Grounding

I learned that my attention span is short Flicked between 2 mountains. Feeling more resilient

Remember you’re a mountain

A different perspective And how I perceive myself always, remind myself to turned my negative thought into a positive thought manifest good energy and blow out the bad

Going thru seasonal changeover, less daylight, made me join Aura.

Going through seasonal changeover. This is what made me join Aura.

Adapting

I’ve always prided myself on my ability to adapt, but it’s been sadly lacking lately. I don’t know if it’s my age, or my health problems since contracting Covid, but there’s a lot of resistance and resentment emanating from me. This gentle mountain reminder helped me today.

Being still and reflecting on that feeling of peace was helpful.

It is important to take care of my mindset every day. I look forward to being quiet and focused for the next couple of weeks. I struggle to find time to do this so it’s going to take a commitment on my part

Mountain

I love the analogies used on this app. Now to add another… mountain. Really feels like this app knows me!

Mountain

Just as the mountain stays the same during the seasons so shall I. I am grounded

Mountain

I learned that no matter what happens that I am still myself even and that the opinions of others will not change me

I learned I am the mountain, grounded and strong no matter what happens, I will not be diminished and cease to be I’m rooted and can stand string no matter the situationist what is spoken

Whenever stress starts to take over, I have a strong place within myself to go.

I AM THE MOUNTAIN

I learned that whenever stress starts to take over I can return to the mountain and know I’m strong and firmly rooted. No words or situations can bring me down.

Love this about being your mountain! Felt so open and yet safe.

 thank you! amazing meditation! Calming and peaceful Namaste 🙏🏻 

Be the mountain!

Love the expression about being a mountain. “Seasons” come and go but the mountain (us) stay the same. I have to keep remembering to be true to myself and not let the things of other people reflect on me. Wonderful session.

Mount Olympia

I imagined my time on Mount Olympia in Washington. Prior to CoVID, my trip there was a breathtaking experience.

Mountain

I easily react irrationally if something is not going my way and argue or shout which is not helpful for the situation. I will focus that the moment will pass, do not change my self x

Stress

I learned that when I get stressed, it’s because I ave allowed my mountain to consume my mind. I get irritable and take my stress out on my son. I learned that this mountain too shall pass and that everything will be ok. I have to believe it.

10/25 reflection

During the session, I noticed that I have a crave to bring my attention back to myself. I can imagine and picture how I am when I successfully do that. In that imagination I am sure of myself, goal driven, and feel strong. I want to form my own ideas, I want to be able to talk about my view points on life. I want to be less harsh and depressing on my view points. I know that I feel so sad inside which caused me to feel that way. This led me to thinking… what are some of the things that my mom has affected me with?

Be the Mountain

I need to learn how to be more like the mountain with is strength and consistency. Feel like I am more like the seasons - changing when I’m stressed which seems to be a way of life. So lots of seasonality going on.

Mountain

Be like the mountain, still, unwavering and grounded. The mountain doesn’t worry. It’s strong and stable. It’s still a mountain through various seasons. It itself doesn’t change. It’s like our soul, unwavering and grounded.

I am overwhelmed due to work, family COVID and menopause

I am exhausted vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv tired but can sleep relaxing seems impossible negative though haunt me

Mountain meditation

What a great imagery or image to keep in my mind when times get tough the idea that my core my mountain stays the same all these trials, tribulations and joys will come and go like to seasons on the Mountain but the mountain itself stays. Perfect I love it. I think this will be very helpful for me.

Breathe... just breathe

I was aware of my breathing and trying to regulate my breathing, of inhaling and exhaling. And listening to the sounds of nature reminds me that I need to... no, that I want to be out in Nature more than I have been... another place where breathing is important.

Mountain

The mountain is a powerful image, steadfast yet changing. The nature sounds are soothing and drain away negativity

New job stress

Wow it’s been a while since I’ve felt totally overwhelmed and stressed by what’s a priority and what needs to be done by the end of the week. I need to figure out a working strategy with Leslie that meets her needs and allows me to be productive. Right now it feels like everything is urgent so i need to better understand what takes precedent in order to make this work.

Mountain

I should be a mountain. Circumstances may change but I am still there.

I often feel threatened

I often feel threatened will loss of life and/or my daughters. I feel threatened by lack of respect from others due to my dark skin.

Monday 7th December

Mountains stay as they are, moving with the weather. Sometimes people find it too tall, too windy/snowy, not enough flowers etc. We are like mountains, people can have judgement but it’s their intake, not ours. We can accept ourselves for being human, and be mindful. I am enough, and I move through the seasons/challenges as a mountain does 🥰

Stress resilience …

how to visualize the steady mountain. It made me feel calmer.

The Mountain

Visualizing the mountain changing seasons was impactful. It experiences changes but it’s still the same mountain.

I feel powerful

Remembering that i’m a mountain and my strength will keep me standing

Nature being

This quick meditation relief my stress, and I was imagining that I’m on a side of crystal river and doing meditation !

I feel worthy

I am pure not what others have told me or make me believe. I am worthy and magnificent as the recording states

Almost every day

I wake up anxious and panicked about anything I may have forgotten to do or nothing at all.

I felt relieved to be reminded to be me and stay true and not to respond

I learned that I don’t have to respond. When people say hurtful things that upset me, I don’t have to respond. I can just listen and move on.

Tearful

This mad me very tearful . I can’t control my tears. I lost someone

The guided Tatian was too fast and too short and it cut off in midsentence after about three minutes

I learned that mountains never change in matter what’s going on around them

Maximus

I had to deal with the he 504 things today for him and Amy concerns and talked with Troy but I didn’t have much water today and added a second cup of coffee which I don’t think helped me. I’m slowing down and focusing on my breathing

New Beginnings

Too many things are going on and I am not able to deal with all of them. Today is Day 1 of setting a goal of 5 things that need to be completed. Everything else can wait. Nothing I do is that important that it could not wait.

Day 1

Mediation has always been very challenging for me because my mind moves too quickly sometimes. Was surprised that the mountain imagery helped me feel more grounded and peaceful. Looking forward to day 2

Practice being a mountain

Be your true self. A mountain just sits there and rolls with the changes

I am the enemy

I am the one who is attacking my peace and way of being. I feel so intolerant of myself and the ways I feel I must act. So frustrated to feel so sad and depressed all the time.

My head is pounding today. I think it’s stress and high blood pressure and I need to work on calming myself

I need to take care of myself and not just everyone else. I need to work out more often and take a second to meditate

It felt nice and calming to think of the mountain

I learned that I shouldn’t take peoples observations or thoughts about me so personally.

Mountain

The mountain is a great metaphor to think about how external events affect me personally.

Reflecting

I noticed how busy my mind was. I can appreciate having a mountain or solid perspective.

I felt centered and peaceful

Change is a perception a balance of sight and sound and how you react to it.

Authentic self

It was a stressor for me to hear “be your authentic self”. I don’t know how to do that

The mind will run

I have no feet no legs or toes. I’m with you everywhere you go. Some say I’m in the heart some say I’m in the thing behind your nose. I love to relax but I also love to run fast. As your mind runs you chase after it attempts to slow it down might be useless at first but with repetition you will cut off it’s feet and it can’t run from you unless you give it feet again…. Day 1

I felt how important is to be yourself regardless the circumstances or challenges.

I learned to visualize me as a mountain and I feel powerful, solid, inamovible

I am reminded…

that while other’s actions might feel intrusive or threatening in some way, I remain the same and their actions won’t change that part of me. I still am in control of me.

Mountains

It reminded me of being on the ski slopes with Johnny and how I felt with him.

Sad

I feel sad today. Breakups are hard. Whatever I do, I always give it my 100%. It sucks when that’s not returned :(

Done

I learned that emotions are temporary though the emotions we feel do hold substantial value in the core of our being. That emotion that we felt will be a reminder for the next time we feel again and will make us stand still and guard ourselves and emotions next time we experience them

I just closed my eyes and listened…

I never do that. It felt so good to just be, imagining my mountain self just existing without anything else.

Day one

I loved the mountain vision. Solid and grounded and it remains just that no matter what happens or what is said. Although this was very short, it was a good start. Thank you

My mountain

I imagined my mountain like the desert. Dry, wild flowers, lots of dirt, tall l, very brown year round, and rocky.

Mountain Exercise

My mountain is rocky and solid with patches of wildflowers and pine trees on one flank. This session speaks to one of my greatest needs right now, which is to feel ok with myself

One

I feel I have a long journey ahead of me, but I also feel that I am on the right path.

Thought of the mountain I can see from my yard and the changes it goes through with the seasons but it always remains solid and grounded

I can be grounded no matter what people say about me, the negative thoughts and feelings of insecurity

Going through a lot

People come ago and you have to realize you are a great mountain no matter what season your in

Concentration

It was difficult for me to concentrate and focus on visualising what I needed

SCREAM

Too much to manage. Overwhelmed So sick of being sick Mountain helps me realize that everyone will have opinions on the mountain even though unchanged just bc of external circumastamcea. It's their perception of me. Not me. Even I will judge based on externalities.

Calm

I learned to close my eyes with some deep breaths. Lessen my headache and made it easier to sleep

Mountains

My purpose and who I am doesn’t change with circumstance or season.

Distracted, wandering mind,

I am the mountain and don’t change based on other people’s feedback

Improve meditation by…

Stay focused on breathing. What kind of mountain do. I. Perceive myself to be? Covered with flowers and sunshine or bare and rocky.

So much noise

I could hardly hear speaker— strained to listen. Not relaxing because of that.

I noticed that i was the mountain and it’s hilarious i seem to have forgotten that in the day to day living

Grounding and coming back to the realization that I’m the mountain will be powerful in moving through current challenges

Moutain

I notice that my mountain was very sharp and plain. I had difficulties visualizing the varies seasons on the mountain. I know the changes in season was show how the mountain is the same even with all of the changes.

Mountain

I learned that the mountain is there. Constant. Things happen but it’s ok the mountain stays. Thought Of bountiful

Mountain

I felt more grounded and solid. Reassuring while I have so many fears and worries right now

8th december

I feel lost, anxious and frightened but I want to get better and be happy again.

December 8th

I felt anxious and frightened of all my physical symptoms but I want to get better. I want to sleep as I have suffered from insomnia for the last two months.

Mountain

Being true to yourself and rock steady will get you through most things in life.

Mountain

I feel like the metaphor of being a mountain can really help me. People may come and go, experiences will be had, but all in all a mountain is just a mountain and the foundation will stay the same.

Mountain

Today learned that meditating on a mountain is a good way to ground myself and calm my mind.

Mountain

I was reminded to not react, just respond. I am a great mountain, seasons will come and go I can just notice this.

Breathing

It slowed down a little bit. I’m still stressed and stuck. And writing more words since I don’t have much else to say.

Water

The water and mountain visualization helped bring me to a place of calm

The mountain

I sometimes feel as though I am my emotions, but as a mountain I am just me

The mountain

When I am stressed I will think of longs peak from far away. I will bring myself to the moment of gratitude towards the beautiful earth. The mountain goes through many stages of life but is always there. It does not conceive judgement from others. It is always beautiful.

After missing work being sic

My anxiety and stress were through the roof. Constantly keeping an eye out and self checking on emotions and using strategies to mitigate will help.

Mountain

I felt more solid and noted my breathing was calmer….good start.

I like it

I was overly anxious when I started the lesson, but by the end of it my stress levels dropped a little. I feel calmer after just 3 minutes

Day 1

My mind kept wandering to things I've been worrying about once the guidance stopped and the music started. Today is my first day, so hopefully I'll get better with practice.

Mountain

The things around me don't truly affect me as the mountain. I'm always firm, grounded, and stable.

Stress management

I felt at peace and relaxed. I know that I can be like that Mountain..strong, stable, and dependable.

My mountain

I am a beautiful mountain full of flowers, neon flowers at night and colorful birds around me I picture myself as a tall and strong mountain full of joy.

Loved this visual

The mountain is magnificent just being. I’ll keep this in my head for this week.

Mountain

I learned that I am a mountain and no matter the judgement or seasons a mountain encounters it just stays there unbothered. Just like me. No matter the judgement or seasons I go to it won’t affect me because I don’t give the people power to affect me. I am a mountain.

Feeling calmer

Just thinking about it, makes me calmer. Gets the stress and panic away

I felt my anxiety feeling soothed after a broken nights sleep

Meditating can calm my turbulent mind and racing thoughts Sleep is dependent on a calm nervous system and it is a catch 22 as lack of sleep can send our nervous system into overdrive

I am a Mountain

This was a helpful practice in grounding myself. It reminded me of the things I have control of: myself. Although my circumstances may change that doesn’t mean I have to. I am strong and can weather all seasons

I like the mountain metaphor.

Mountains dgaf what people think. I should close my eyes and pretend to be a mountain.

The mountain metaphor is a great way to think of things. Draw from it’s strength and how’s it’s strong in every season no matter what is happening around it. Love that.

I can focus and meditate on the mountains I know as a way to de-stress and draw from their strength.

I love the idea of focusing on the mountains I know and drawing strength from them. Mountains remain strong no matter what is happening around them. gd

I can De-Stress by thinking of the mountains I know and remember and stay Centered on their strength. I can be like a mountain in a moment of stress.