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ELDERS have the awareness that nothing lasts forever.TIME IS THE MOST VALUABLE ASSET WE HAVE. Consider the time is takes to learn a new skill, to explore a new place, to learn a new language, to feel confident in your role in the universe. Time is the greatest teacher.ELDERS KNOW HOW PRECIOUS TIME IS. They will tell you of the heartbreak of regret, the heavy weight of guilt, the importance of taking advantage of opportunity the moment it is presented to us.Our moments are so precious and they are fleeting…The passing of time is the greatest teacher, so their wisdom is the purest offering of advice possible.We all have experienced major challenges, but those challenges were training us, giving us the information to improve, contributing to our knowledge and life experience in a valuable way.When we reflect on these life challenges, the struggle is not what resonates. Certainly, we may feel the pain of the struggle, but what resonates most powerfully is the lesson we learned. Without those lessons, there are many opportunities we would not be prepared for.Patience and wisdom are in a constant dance. Either we move with grace or we spend time stumbling around on the dance floor.Time, patience, and wisdom are changing the impact we have on the world.Your life experiences are valuable, your interests are valuable, and if you use the tools that you already have, you can improve on those and drastically change your life now and using your gifts is the gateway to your connection and impact on the world around you.Mindfulness Assignment for the Week:First thing in the morning…Take 4 deep breaths. With each inhale become present about what you are aware of in this breath. Take each breath in slowly, with a 4 second count in, 4 second hold,4 second exhale and 4 second hold and repeat 4 times.What are 2 challenges I faced yesterday? How did I handle them and what lesson was learned.Reflect on the most challenging moments and the most valuable lessons…change perspective of the challenges… My intention is to give you mind-shifting strategies that make you feel like your mind is a Zen escape room— a mental sanctuary— so that when things get challenging in the world, you always have a safe space to go, even if it’s just one breath at a time. The visualization and breathing techniques here will help you change your emotional state when life feels stressful and allow you to respond more to the circumstances in life rather than react to them. This connection that we make together has the power to change things. I'm setting the intention that this becomes a global energy. I've been working on a global movement for self-improvement, and I hope to inspire and empower you to do the same.JOIN the Spoken Word Yoga Community. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates for new offerings. FOLLOW @spokenwordyoga on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok for Positive Affirmations and information on yoga retreats and global events to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.SUBSCRIBE to Spoken Word Yoga YouTube channel and stream the ZEN DEN SANCTUARY episodes. New episodes every Tuesday, 6:30pm EDT. Bring your favorite candle and a positive intention and be prepared to soothe your soul as we enjoy a mindful escape in the Zen Den Sanctuary. No physical Yoga, simply Zen relaxation with our deeply connected community sharing space together virtually.