Body Break!

Among the fast paced movement of the world, I’m noticing more and more exhaustion rolling around me.  People are running through life, and spinning so fast, they aren’t able to breathe, center, and connect to the nourishment of Source.  When we listen to the signals our bodies give us, there is a high probability we are preventing illness, injury, inefficiency, poor decision-making, and poor performance. When your body speaks, listen!

How does your body speak to you?  You walk around tired all day. Your extremities actually tingle with exhaustion and your muscles ache.  Your memory is impaired.  You’re irritable and have less patience with others.  You feel depressed, angry, sullen.  When we love ourselves enough to administer self-care, we are feeding the temple that carries us.  Pay attention!

Sleep when your body cries for rest.  Meditate when it screams for calm.  Rest when it can’t carry you anymore. Replenish the emptiness within and you will accomplish what is needed in your life with ease.  When you are exhausted every movement is an effort, rested and life flows effortlessly.

Treat yourself with the love, care and nurturing you deserve.  You are porcelain walking this earth, protect your beauty within and you will never be without.

R-elax

E-xhale

S-leep

T-une out!

Maintaining Peace Amidst the Chaos

To listen to my show today, simply go to the category “AM-WWLZ820 Talk Radio”, and click on the title “Healing Hour with Cynthia Brennen, LMSW”…..Namaste

Sing Me a Lullabye

“Sleep is the best meditation.”  ~Dalai Lama

When we consider the whole umbrella of healthy living, we think about nutrition, exercise, emotional expression, spiritual growth, along with many other aspects, but do we consider the amount of sleep we get?  Sleep is a crucial piece that is needed in order to maximize the benefits of all of the above.  If you do not feel rested in your mind and body it rejects all lines of learning.  Think about this, when you feel rested your mind is keen and your body is energized, ready to give and receive more energy.  You need to fill your own tank in order to reap the benefits of life.

Wayne Dyer has said that 5 minutes of meditation is like 7 hours of sleep for him.  He is a master!  I meditated for 15 minutes yesterday, the sun shining on me provided more energy.  I absolutely felt more vibrant and alive throughout the day.  I also know that I need a good night’s sleep.  A few hours doesn’t cut it for me.  When I meditate or rest for about an hour that does revive me, but let’s also look at prevention.  Some steps that have helped me get a good night’s sleep:

Take a warm bath or shower before bed

Read a book

Listen to a guided imagery/relaxation CD as you lay in your bed

Take a melatonin supplement, ask your doctor to recommend a reputable one

No caffeine or alcohol 5 hours before bedtime

Wind down with calming activities

Exercise during the day, no exercise just before bedtime

Meditate during the day

Express yourself emotionally and spiritually throughout your day

Journal your thoughts and feelings

Eat healthy with lots of fruits and veggies, and don’t forget your green smoothie!:)  Don’t drink your smoothie before bed, however, or you will be emptying your bladder throughout the night.  Yes, I learned that one night!  Drink your smoothie in the morning and right after working out in order to replenish your energy and muscle tone.

Sleep with no light in your room, or very little, if you need light.

Drink a sleepy tea like chamomile before bed.

I give my girls a back massage each night as they cuddle into bed.  It’s our calming ritual that binds us in many ways.

Happy slumbers, all.  Remember, replenish, give to yourself and others, replenish…always fill your tank!  Rest will come naturally the more you love and care for yourself.  Wishing you all a salubrious day!