What is the centering of self, the centering of life through chaos, sadness ,madness, fear, disappointment, and loss. How do we as humans deal with the stresses of life, in a world that is moving faster? How do we center ourselves to protect our own health?
What is centering the self? Does this mean anything to you? Do you feel most of the time like life is out of control? Does your heart take too many leaps, to many extra pumps, do rapid heart beats become normal in life due to the anxiety that hits daily?
Many of us , these days, are dealing with a lot on our plates. It is important for our health that we deal with it effectively or else it will take a toll, cause stagnation in our bodies and create problems down the road.
I had a productive day and at one point I had come inside to do some computer research. After I was done I stepped away and did some light movement and some deep breathing after my shower. It was time to head outside with my cup of tea, a backpack that had books, a writing journal and my camera. I walked over to my sun gazing spot, (this is one of the things that gives me rejuvenation), worked on clearing my head and wrote things down that bothered me throughout the day. When I write I always find something positive to jot down at the end of my thoughts.
My thoughts for this day...journaling to purge, write down ideas, concerns, and ramblings.
My thoughts today seem to be to many. Recovering from my accident has left our world spinning, a lot of work to catch up on and a chronic neck issue. Thoughts of how to understand running a business in a world of technology, how to understand people, how to understand death, loss, letting go, ego, and fear.
Also, we had a family pet pass away and it has been incredibly hard. I find that when I am sitting still I am haunted with all the memories of him.. I play the game of pushing all thoughts away as I get teary eyed, and move on to something else. It is like a high tide coming in and leaving.
A day to push away thoughts of a quiet house, I don't hear the Rocky thunder, that used to vibrate through, the big white fuzzy is gone, sadness, ... I get an overwhelming urge to cry, letting go is so fucking hard...It's not how he died or when he died, it is the happiness he gave us that needs to be remembered.. Keeping busy pushing thoughts away, time heals. So many things in this last year and a half, so much loss, in a short period of time. At the same time we have had incredible things happen to. It always amazes me that somehow we can get overwhelmed by stress, loss, sadness and feel it in our bodies and heart, but if we have incredible things happen we don't seem to hold on to it that same way as negativity. What would it be like to ignore negativity and be overwhelmed by happiness? I enjoy researching, but after many hours on the computer it is always a reminder how unhealthy screen time is. I end up craving a book. a real book and I turn off everything. Technology is a gift, but also a curse. Over used , yes. Screen time addicts have been created. Screen time vibrates our bodies in such a negative way that it is vitally important that we take vacations from it. Stress caused by screen time is taking it's toll on our bodies. We seem to be becoming a society that is in search of people on their social media only to find that they are becoming more lonely. More people in search of people, but still becoming more lonely. I, to, am guilty of this, I miss my kids. My day of gardening, tea time, mountain time, cutting scotch broom up in the mountains, to keep the chemical sprays off of the ground. My duty to do my best to protect the earth from the chemical addicts that enjoy spraying their herbicides and god know what else. Sunsets bring me joy, I take a moment and watch the clouds move, I feel the breeze, I hear the wind whisper in my ears, I feel the ground under my bare feet. As I watch the sunset, and purge out everything on paper, I remind my self to breath, deep breaths,. I hear the Robins sing their heart out, the sun is setting, Breathing gives the breath of life..
Rocky May 2007 - April 1, 2015
I am remind as I watch the sun go down, that it is time to put the journal down, sit still and breath. No thoughts, just quiet the mind. These words came to me.
The sunset is a reminder to find the light in life at your most saddest, darkest times. The light brings peace, beauty, love, forgiveness, urges you to open your heart, let go of ego, and bring down those walls. A heart with walls, eventually stops beating.. For the light reminds us that being in the dark is OK, as long as we remember to rise.
My message for today is that I don't want all of that emotional clutter staying in me. Just think how my body would feel if I did not purge any of that out. It is like putting bad gas in a car or not putting oil in it. You get dry, start smoking, blow a gasket, and then need to rebuild your motor. That can take some time.
If you are stressed, sad, mad etc. what are some of the things that you do? Here are a few that I do.
BREATH (this is what gives you life)
EXERCISE (at least 5 days a week)
DANCE/SING
MOUNTAIN TIME/NATURE TIME
GOOD HEALTHY ORGANIC FOOD MADE WITH A PLETHORA OF HERBS
TEA TIME WITH FAMILY MEMBER
RELAXING HERBS
FAMILY TIME WITHOUT SCREENS
TEA TIME WITH SELF
SELF TIME
JOURNAL
I am going to end this blog by leaving some great information with you, by Rosalee on Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome. She does such a great job that I wanted to share this with you.
Peace to you and here's to finding our happy center!
A great article on Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome, written by Rosalee de la Foret
http://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/adrenal-fatigue-syndrome.html
Centering Self..
It teaches you to focus on the here and now, taking power away from outside concerns and negative thoughts, and helping you remain stable and grounded.
How to Center Yourself:
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_83.htm
Relaxing Teas, Sleepy Time Teas and more at the Wild and Weedy Apothecary
Assorted Tea Recipes:
http://adelightfulhome.com/diy-tea-recipes/
Tranquil Tea Blend:
http://www.bulkherbstore.com/blog/2013/03/how-to-make-your-own-tranquil-tea-blend/
