{русский ниже: баланс} Whoever said boyfriend jeans and white shirts are not feminine enough hasn't seen these 😉 linked here: http://liketk.it/2sV1m #liketkit @liketoknow.it ~ On finding BALANCE: self-control and controlling emotions. Our patience is always tested by surrounds. We've all been there. We can't control the circumstances, and ,sometimes, even if we can, we shouldn't. But we can control how we act and what our responses are. Rewinding many years ago to one of my acting classes and a professor, who said: "it's easy to spot beginning actors. They give themselves out by huffing-puffing, screaming and restlessly running around the stage. That, however, does NOTHING. But IF you take all of your emotions and feelings and channel the energy, you can deliver the message in a more powerful way then words will ever be capable of." That, my friends, is one of the best pieces of advice ( even though it was not an advice but a class) I've ever received. The key, though, it to learn to control that energy. There are some exercises, physical and emotional/energetic, that help with that. I'll start with some of the physical ones today that are commonly used in aikido techniques and often practiced in acting classes too 😉 These exercises do not take long at all. The key, though is persistence and commitment. But I promise that even 3 minutes a day will bring you results overtime. There is more to these exercises than what I will cover right now, but this is a good base to start!💞 ✨body relaxation. Sit or stand; eyes closed, clench your fists as hard as you can, mentally focusing on every muscle in your body. Rapidly release and keep your mind recording every little change that is happening within your body. Repeat 5-7 times. ✨mind relaxation. Be in a comfortable position, doesn't matter which one. Close your eyes tightly. Focus just on muscles, no other thoughts. Keep shut for 1-3 seconds and open wide. Try NOT focus on anything once you open your eyes. Keep your mind on muscle work when eyes shut and just release it all when opening eyes. The goal here is to look "nowhere", have an empty gaze.