Vitality

Green is the healing colour in the heart of nature,and the key to healing ourselves. Summer is green and gold by day,and blue and silver by night. Immerse yourself in lush foliage,bathe in the sunshine of summer days. Summer is long days of  warmth and light from the sun

so we can enjoy life in all its glory.

Smile Lifestyle ~

Kalia's Core Workout at the Beach

Our bodies are miracles of nature. And keeping a strong core is vital to our wellbeing.For an excellent practice to keep your core strong and balanced in any season,here is Kalia Kelmenson's wonderful video on how it's done. Wherever you are,you can always create some time and space to live your life with more strength,vitality,ease and grace.

You can visit her site at www.mauimindandbody.comwww.mauimindandbody.com for inspiring ways to boost your energy levels and live a healthy lifestyle all year round.

The power of intention

I feel it's very important to emphasise the power of intention.
In 2 other posts,I have mentioned how setting your intention for the day sets up the quality of your day. If I forget to do this,my day can be miserable and filled with struggle. Then I remember the power of intention,and before I do anything else,I reset my day with the intention of positive and happy outcomes for myself and everyone else. Win-wins,in other words.
Today was particularly challenging until it dawned on me that I'd got out of bed "unconsciously". Towards evening,I was in a mess. Then I remembered,raised my arms in victory,and declared that the evening was going to get better and better. And it did.
It's never too late in the day to turn your life around. Let the good times roll!

In the beginning was the word,and it was good.

Hydrate

   

                     
        Iced Water

Now that summer is here, I bought a special glass to make sure I drink more water and keep hydrated.
It works!
I love getting up early and filling my glass with sparkling water and ice. It's become a healthy morning ritual.
How about you?

Flower power

Have you tried flower remedies for emotional freedom?
Subtle yet powerful, these essences  are available in most pharmacies,natural health stores and online.
"The earth laughs in flowers" ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Stress relief

Thalassotherapy~the medical use of seawater as a healing therapy.
If you need stress relief,and you're far from a spa,this is a simple practice you can do at home.
 Seasalt is available in most supermarkets and health food stores in the herb and spice section,usually.
This a very simple and easy way to destress and remove accumulated negative energy.And it feels so refreshing.
Many of us live far from the sea,so a revitalising dip is not an option either..However,this practice is the next best thing!
All you need is a large bowl,handhot water,a handful of seasalt, a towel and some coconut or almond oil,organic preferably. Keep it simple or you'll procrastinate.
If you're really stressed,this is wonderful at anytime,inexpensive and very effective.

Never use cheap iodised kitchen salt,as it won't have the same refreshing effect. Seasalt naturally pulls toxins and accumulated stress from the body and out through your feet. The whole process takes about 15-20 minutes,and then you can rinse and dry your feet, and moisturise them with coconut oil.
Quick,easy,relaxing, and revitalising!
And maybe this is a reminder to book a holiday at your favourite beach,or visit a spa!

Rise and shine

A wonderful way to restore faith in life is to begin a new day by listening to the dawn chorus. There is something beautifully life affirming about this simple act of listening to the birds singing up a new day.
Whether you are in the city,countryside or somewhere in between,it's always possible to rise early and be present to appreciate nature's gifts.