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.

Creativity

     
                                        Creativity v Reactivity

When people say they're bored,frustrated,sad,angry etc,it is because they not giving,for whatever reason.And are therefore in reactive mode.In other words,feeling powerless.
When we're being creative,we're giving our talents,abilities and gifts to the world,or the task at hand,whilst we are in the midst of creating products or giving to others through service.We feel generous and open-hearted when we are in the creative process.
Encounter someone who is beneath the radar of happiness,and you can be sure their creative spark has dwindled,and that they are feeling reactive.
Life is give and take.
And when we feel reactive to life/the universe/everything,then we need to take the time to fill up our cup,replenish our well,and return to a state of innocence,trust and bliss.Only then can we live joyfully.
We are all creative beings.
Find your passion and purpose,and you find yourself.
That's why meditation is so helpful,although it isn't always necessary to sit and om for 20minutes twice a day (Always works for me though!)
Meditation can be fishing,horseriding,running,sitting on the porch in a swingseat,sunbathing,surfing,baking,making a hearty soup,knitting,washing the dishes,playing with kittens,flying kites,walking in nature,and a myriad other activities.You name it,as long as it's enjoyable and has a good outcome,it'll help you relax,destress,and focus on wellbeing.
So what boosts your enthusiasm?

Happy New Year

The clue is in the first word.And because it's simple to understand,most of us overlook it,or make life way more complicated than it needs to be.
So what makes you happy?
And how can you sustain that feeling throughout the year?
Now that's what I call a quest!

Happy 2016 to you!

Optimism

A very interesting observation about aircrew and frequent fliers,is that they/we experience our days very differently from more earthbound people when it comes to the concept of day and night,sunrise and sunset.
For instance,after 9years of long haul flying,I don't think and feel the same way as I did before I started flying as a career.You come to realise that the sun never sets,it's always shining.Therefore your levels of trust and optimism rise accordingly.(see previous post)

Trust

Every day is a new day. Every new day is an opportunity to heal,restore ourselves, our lives and our relationship to all that is.
Here is a vital practice to help restore trust.
If trust has been broken,be present for the sunset. and be thankful. And know the sun always rises the next day. Trust can be restored at every sunrise and throughout each day of our lives.
Be present for the sunrise and dawn chorus that greets us every day,and give thanks.


Thanks to Anthony William for inspiratio

Zest for Life

                                       
                          Nature's Gifts

Sometimes,there really is no better cure for exhaustion than nature's gifts in the form of pure organic essential oils.
Most of us go way beyond our physical limitations in our lives and then wonder why we can't sleep when we need to.
What if you could be revitalised and re-energised while you sleep with the help of nature?And then be ready for anything when you wake up?
What you need is a teaspoon of almond,coconut or sesame oil as a carrier oil,and a few drops from well chosen bottles of essential oils.The aim is to create a relaxing blend for a bedtime massage,and an energising blend for when you wake up in the morning.
As an example,you could start with 2 or 3 drops each of lavender and orange blended in a dish with a teaspoon of sesame oil, and then massage your feet,shoulders and chest.This bedtime ritual in itself is very relaxing,and the plant oils will heal you as you sleep.
On waking,and after washing,showering,bathing,you can choose a massage blend of say,grapefruit and bergamot with a drop of lavender,and you're good to go!
Try it for several days and see what a difference this makes to your energy levels and mood.

NB: Make sure essential oils are safe, and out of reach of children and pets