I don't know about you, but winter is one of the most difficult seasons to stomach (barely anything grows!). That said, there are beautiful things about winter like freshly fallen snow, cozy nights, and hot cocoa. To stay healthy, inspired, and happy, here are simple things you can do every day to make the winter a little more tolerable. The best part? None of them will break the bank.
Take more naps
The pen really is sometimes mightier than the sword. - Edward George Bulwer-Lytton
While it is true that the sword can prematurely terminate the flimsy membrane of the pen, the pen is capable of making a timeless impression that has the potential to alter the course of civilizations, as well as benevolently transform individual lives. For example, look at the tremendous, at times, positive influences of the Old and the New Testaments over societies for thousands of years.
The truth has been obscured by ideology. Not a particular ideology, rather ideology in and of itself.
Ideology is essentially any form of pathology that is based in a belief system. It is that which arises when we identify with our beliefs. For instance, let’s say I identify as being a republican/democrat, or a religious person, or an artist, then every thing I perceive will be seen through the lens of that particular identity. This is ultimately divisive and destructive, for the narrative, the storyline, the fantasy is then given more weight than the truth.
I’ve heard the concept “the dark night of the soul” bandied about like a tennis ball. People talk about it in New Age circles as being the point where they hit bottom before things turned around and got better. However, I did some research and it’s far older and more mystical than I would have thought – it dates to the 16th century and is the title for a poem by poet and Roman Catholic Saint John of the Cross.
Have you ever noticed that around 1:30, 2 or 2:30 p.m. you find yourself longing for coffee, chocolate, or something stimulating?
Sometimes people think they should “wake themselves up” with these stimulants, or go for a run because they are feeling low energy and want to perk up. However, quite the opposite is true—when you feel this way, it is the best time to give your mind and body the rest that it needs. You will be amazed at how much of a positive impact it will have on the rest of your day and evening.
Resolutions come and go, but creating lasting, sustainable change takes determination, effort and a desire to see results. Let’s skip the New Year, new you propaganda and just focus on understanding the theory behind mindfulness as it relates to nutrition, and see how easy implementing mindfulness into your daily life can be with six simple guidelines to follow.
When it comes to eating, why is it that we, as a society, relinquish control or do not act consciously when making food choices?
The short, cold days of winter make the season a vulnerable time – we get sick, we tend to feel languid and slow, and we become more sensitive, both emotionally and physically. I’m talking quite literally; I become sensitive to how my skin feels, to tastes, and especially to smells. It makes sense, given that we tend to spend more time inside during the winter months.
In our polarized times, it seems that almost everything is a cause for outrage. Things that used to be discussions now turn into full-on arguments and it can be tempting to rant about politics, sports, and other important or menial subjects. We must never lose sight of what’s important. It’s easy to get angry or let your emotions get the best of you, but this isn’t always the best approach. Here are some helpful strategies to help you decrease your likelihood of becoming entangled in unproductive arguments.
Have you ever wondered how to embody a better way of living? Instead of simply reacting to whatever the universe dishes out—reincarnate your modus operandi with four timeless traits and experience the immeasurable benefits.
Ayurveda: The Science of Self Healing - A Practical Guide
By Dr. Vassant Lad
This book offers a basic understanding of Ayurveda/holistic healing, the human body, and why we get disease. It was an easy manual to understand for such an esoteric subject.
The text explains: