How to Use the Monday Contemplations

Contemplation - a deep, reflective thought.

To start out the new week, for each week, day, hours, minute and second, we have the opportunity to set our our mind frame for creating a positive tone. Even if we find ourselves drifting away from it, we can return any time we like.

Here is how it works:

• Take a few moments of quiet time and read the Monday contemplation to yourself. If it seems helpful to you or resonates, then feel free to use it. If it does not seem helpful, you might one to try a past Monday contemplation or create one of your own.



• When you are familiar with the words of the contemplation, take a few cleansing breathes and focus on the words.



• Maybe you run them through your mind, quietly saying them to yourself for a little while or maybe it is just the notion that stays with you.



• When it feels like you are focused on it, allow the thoughts to drift across your mind.



• Maybe other thoughts come to mind. Allow those that are not helpful to pass, but for those that do seem helpful, just take note of them. It may give you a clue to something deeper within you that you should address.



• Still focusing on the contemplation, think about how it applies to you.



• Think about why it applies and visualize or think about the idea of a positive you.



• Allow all your thoughts to be positive before you take another deep breath and open your eyes.



• Set a time each day to repeat the process.
  

There are also other ways to utilize the contemplation. These may include:

• Writing about the contemplation and letting the words flow (like free association).



• Creating an artistic piece that is inspired by the contemplation.



• Even talking about it with a friend or love one may be helpful.