This is an exciting day. It's easy to get caught up in the swell of emotion and excitement of this inauguration day. I want to soak in as much as possible. I want the inspiration to last. I find I'm more convinced than ever that my role is to let people know of an alternative way to live. That nature has provided the perfect food for our bodies. That the planet give us life and we must take care of it. That we are all people, with the same cares and worries. That there are more important things to think of than what the other person is doing wrong and that we are right.
Here's to hoping that we all are able to quiet our minds enough to listen to our guiding light that tells us what gifts we have to offer the world. That somehow we are able to let go of the busyness of our lifestyle to focus on what our soul tells us in important.
The new administration will need all our support, mentally, emotionally, physically. Speak positively, send good thoughts and do good deeds.
Peace!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Meditation
I wonder why it's so hard to settle down enough to meditate? I think even the cave man would have had a hard time stopping to relax and clear the mind.
There is that connection to balance again. It seems to be everywhere. Because we are programed to always be active doing something, that it's good to take the time to do nothing! A respit. A time to reconnect with our core. A time to check in with our bodies to listen. A time to check in with our intuition for guidance.
It may be hard at first to stop and take the time to do nothing. But we really aren't doing nothing, we are doing something very good for ourselves. Developing a practice of preventative medicine.
It seems that when we do meditate, we don't want to stop and return to the more awakened world.
We don't have to stop thinking during meditation, it's okay and natural to have thoughts while meditating. When you find your mind wandering, just bring it back to noticing your breathing, without any judgement about wandering. It takes practice, but this is a practice in focusing, something we probably could all use help with!
Meditation gives our bodies a chance to really relax. When we are done, we feel revitalized, rejuvenated, replenished, awake and with energy. Sounds good to me!
May you make the effort, mark it on your calendar, take the time, just do it!
Blessings,
Amy
There is that connection to balance again. It seems to be everywhere. Because we are programed to always be active doing something, that it's good to take the time to do nothing! A respit. A time to reconnect with our core. A time to check in with our bodies to listen. A time to check in with our intuition for guidance.
It may be hard at first to stop and take the time to do nothing. But we really aren't doing nothing, we are doing something very good for ourselves. Developing a practice of preventative medicine.
It seems that when we do meditate, we don't want to stop and return to the more awakened world.
We don't have to stop thinking during meditation, it's okay and natural to have thoughts while meditating. When you find your mind wandering, just bring it back to noticing your breathing, without any judgement about wandering. It takes practice, but this is a practice in focusing, something we probably could all use help with!
Meditation gives our bodies a chance to really relax. When we are done, we feel revitalized, rejuvenated, replenished, awake and with energy. Sounds good to me!
May you make the effort, mark it on your calendar, take the time, just do it!
Blessings,
Amy
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Breathe
While we normally don't think about something that is automatic, such as breathing, we might consider the health benefits of focusing on it more!
Stress causes us to constrict, our posture and our breathing. Oxygen is critical to our cells. Lack of it can reproduce danaged cells, free radicals, that can eventually cause disease.
Try to develope the habit of checking in on your breathing throughout the day. Take a few minutes to stop and take a few deep breaths. In times of high stress, this can actually lower our heart rate and blood pressue and help us focus better.
If you feel out of sorts, try imagining yourself as a big, strong, sturdy tree, with roots reaching deep into the earth, creating a sense of being grounded.
Remember to breate through your belly first, then up through the chest, expanding the lung more fully and exhale more deeply.
If you are committed to lasting lifestyle changes and need a bit of assistance getting started,
call Amy now to set an appointment! I am you personal trainer for your life!
317-441-2111
Stress causes us to constrict, our posture and our breathing. Oxygen is critical to our cells. Lack of it can reproduce danaged cells, free radicals, that can eventually cause disease.
Try to develope the habit of checking in on your breathing throughout the day. Take a few minutes to stop and take a few deep breaths. In times of high stress, this can actually lower our heart rate and blood pressue and help us focus better.
If you feel out of sorts, try imagining yourself as a big, strong, sturdy tree, with roots reaching deep into the earth, creating a sense of being grounded.
Remember to breate through your belly first, then up through the chest, expanding the lung more fully and exhale more deeply.
If you are committed to lasting lifestyle changes and need a bit of assistance getting started,
call Amy now to set an appointment! I am you personal trainer for your life!
317-441-2111
Friday, January 9, 2009
Lifestyle Changes for the New Year
Are you ready to make some healthy lifestyle changes but can't figure out where to start? You aren't alone. It's takes a brave soul to decide to make changes in your life. Either that or someone who is sick and tired of being sick and tired!
A coach can help. Knowing you need to make changes and doing it are two very different things. Having a coach means having someone to help you set goals, hold you accountable to decisions you have made, help you brainstorm, give you feedback and in many cases, ask powerful questions to pull out your inner wisdom.
Change involves:
A coach can help. Knowing you need to make changes and doing it are two very different things. Having a coach means having someone to help you set goals, hold you accountable to decisions you have made, help you brainstorm, give you feedback and in many cases, ask powerful questions to pull out your inner wisdom.
Change involves:
- becoming educated
- prioritizing
- setting goals
- identifying road blocks
- staying with the process
- achieving success
If you are ready to make some changes and need someone to help you through the process, call now to schedule an appointment. It's not a hard as it seams when you have someone on your side. Think of it as having a personal trainer for your life changes.
Call now for a 1 month special: 4 50 minutes coaching sessions for $200, a savings of $40.
Amy Hayden 317-441-2111
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