Natural Health, Ecoliving, & Other Holistic Funk From The Loo'siana Swamp

Monday, August 30, 2010

Ask Not What Your Body Can Do For You...But What You Can Do For Your Body

Dear Holistic Health & Natural Healing Friends,

Each day I wake up and look in the mirror, I look a little different.
Some days, I have a few more freckles, other days a few less.
Sometimes my hair looks a tad more brown, other times slightly more black. On certain days, I seem to look a little younger. On others, a bit older.

Not specifically because of a particular outfit, hairstyle, makeup, or accoutrements. Mostly, because that is how Mother Nature shines her light through me. This is true for all of us.

We all are affected by our environments, both internal and external. We respond to the air we breathe, food we eat, exercise we partake in, emotions we feel, thoughts we think.

One of my favorite experiments performed in recent years is the effect of positive and negative thoughts, emotions, energies on water crystals. When water crystals are exposed to positivity and 'good vibes' through written & spoken word, thoughts, music, healthy foods and biotic organisms, the crystals form beautiful snowflake-like patterns. Conversely, when water crystals are in the presence of negativity and 'bad vibes' such as inorganic toxins, excessively loud music or anger (spoken, written, or thought), they respond by forming misshapen and distorted patterns.

We, humanity, are composed mostly of water. We live on a planet which realistically, is more like a giant body of water with some floating land masses--rather than the other way around. Our atmosphere is comprised largely, of water. We can live for many, days without food but few without water.

Today, instead of trying to control or override your body, rather than 'beaming in' forceful, frustrated, or demanding thoughts, emotions, and behaviors...take a few minutes to tune into your body. Turn down the volume a few decibels on your predominant thoughts or feelings. Try emptying your mind and heart of all that weighs you down. Envision a peaceful, continuous body of water that connects you to your own cells, to the community of people around you, the Earth, the air. If you meditate on what your body most needs, you may be surprised to learn that its just a little more TLC!

Peace, Love & Healing,
~Jennifer

Jennifer A. Sachs
Holistic Health Coach & Consultant
jenniferasachs.blogspot.com

PS ~ Thanks to all our new members!!!! And of course, to all of those who have joined over the last 18 months since the inception of Holistic Health & Natural Healing Group. I am profoundly, grateful for, and most, delighted by, your curiosity, passion, wisdom, dedication, and participation.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Holy Holistic Distress, Batgirl!

Dear Holistic Health & Natural Healing Friends,

Do you feel like every time you open a closet door something pops out at you? Does it seem as if your mind is always spinning? Do you find yourself afraid to turn off technology and sit quietly for a few moments? Are your days booked from beginning to end without a minute to breathe, relax, take care of YOU?

You may be suffering from a case of Holistic Distress!

Just when it seems like nothing in life is streamlined, there's no hope for slowing down, you'll never catch up with yourself...the perfect space for contemplation, reflection, forward movement and healing is possible.

In fact, it is in these most challenging of life moments that the greatest breakthroughs often happen.

Sometimes, reconnecting with the breath and a simple mind shift --from obsessing over the dark cloud to embracing the silver lining--is all it takes to see through to the other side.

Does this mean EVERYTHING will improve INSTANTLY? Well, of course, not. It simply, means that when we get stuck in a mental 'traffic jam' and the exit ramp seems elusive, if we relax and accept the circumstances, we remember alternate routes home.

So today, take a few extra minutes to breathe, meditate, and be present in life while looking at your computer screen, sitting behind the steering wheel, asking your kids to clean up their toys.

Even better, make yourself a refreshing drink & take the time to taste it! Venture outside and listen to the birds! Relax for longer than usual before drifting off into sweet sleep!

On this day, in this moment, count your blessings, sink deeply into the wholeness of this amazing life journey, and enjoy being YOU!

Peace, Love & Healing,
~Jennifer

Jennifer A. Sachs, Holistic Health Coach & Consultant
jenniferasachs.blogspot.com

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