Good afternoon everyone. I wasn't able to get my videos uploaded this morning or last night, but I can't leave you hanging without a blog post. I have been in deep contemplation these last few months, and it has brought me to this point. Self reflection and self help. These are two of the most important things one can do for themselves.
A few months ago I was cast into a world of deep depression and anxiety. My world was flipped upside down, and just a month ago it came to a screeching halt. These past weeks, have been hard. And I myself have done quite a bit of soul searching, and self reflection. Sometimes, you don't need others to help you. You don't need someone to hold your hand, what you need is yourself. To self reflect and to search for your soul, your inner power to get yourself through the troubling times you are facing. You see, when we are faced with these times of peril, we often go about it the wrong way and we end up doing more self damage than self healing.
When I got cast into my deep depression, I took a step back from the world. From friends, and family. I took a step back from everything I was doing and I worked on helping myself and healing. Some things I recommend doing;
-Meditation:
Meditation can help you to calm your mind and get the mental clarity to stop obsessing over your situation. Meditation can help you align your thoughts and your mental state to be more relaxed and be more calm about what's going on. Deep, relaxing meditation is a self healing method that has been used for thousands of years, and I recommend doing this first and foremost when you wake up to start your day off in a calm state.
-Walking:
Not only is taking a walk good for clearing your mind, it is good for your health also. Walking gives your heart the exercise it needs to function properly. It also helps your lungs, by breathing in the fresh air. Also, being outside in the sun gives you adequate vitamin D levels, which helps reduce depression and anxiety. It is recommended to walk at least 30 minutes a day, I usually do this after my meditation.
-Drink some tea:
Seriously, brew you some green tea in the morning after your walk and sip you a glass. I choose this over coffee most mornings, because it has antioxidants as well as flavonoids that help balance your bodies natural immune system. Green tea also has less caffeine than coffee, caffeine is a good pick me up but too much can be detrimental. I usually have between 3 to 6 cups of tea a day, the green tea is only in the mornings though ( I will write another blog post soon about the different teas I drink).
-Tai Chi:
I practice Tai Chi in the mornings to help my body move more fluidly and un-tense my body. I use about a 4-10 minute routine just to get the blood flowing. There are various videos and various sources you can find online for routines to follow.
-Stretching/foam rolling/bioenergetics:
I have talked on bioenergetics before. I learned about it through Elliott Hulse, and it is a good way to energize your body and your mind. I usually start by stretching for a bit, just intuitive stretching and feeling where my body needs it. After that I start my foam rolling routine that usually takes about an hour. After that, I do some bioenergetics, and begin my day after all of the aforementioned. I recommend searching for bioenergetics on YouTube, to get more information about it. The videos will show you the proper techniques on how to perform it on yourself.
That is my daily routine usually. and it has helped me keep on track and get out of my deep pit I was in. I learned to love myself more, and I learned to rely on myself not other people. That is the key to eternal happiness, and the key to making it through hard times. When you are faced with a troubling time, take a step back. Take some YOU time and reflect on what the situation is about. See what you could do NOW not what you could have done THEN. You cannot see a future, with eyes constantly on the past. You need to live in the now, and self heal.
I find myself often drawn to nature, and the woods in times of peril. Being out with nature can help you really put life into perspective. Going barefoot, and grounding yourself with the earth in the grass for 15-30 minutes a day can aid in anti-depression, anti-anxiety, and help you sleep better at night. I try to go barefoot everywhere I go, and when I cannot I throw on my Vibram Five Fingers or flip flops and get as barefoot as possible.
Sometimes you need to shut the lights off, put the electronics down and look up at the sky. Go out on a country road, or go to a field and look up at the stars. Look up and see the stars, the moon, the planets, and that will put life into perspective for you. I myself learned that my problems are minute, in comparison to the vast universe we live in.
Live happy.
Live well.
Do some self reflection.
Love yourself.
Check out my book, How To Get Everything You Want:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/609912
And the followup book, 86,400:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/610922
A few posts you may like:
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2015/10/how-do-you-identify-yourself.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-wolf-doesnt-concern-himself-with.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/live-in-now.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/feed-negative.html
In case you missed it, or you're new around here:
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2015/10/my-introduction-pt-1.html
I'm also selling custom made T-shirts, to which half of the proceeds will go towards testicular and prostate cancer charity.
https://teespring.com/liftwithyourbeard
Showing posts with label yoga. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yoga. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Just where in the world have I been?!
I hear it often, from the few people that regularly read my posts and watch my videos. I have gone fairly rogue for the last few months. I have taken the time to do some self reflection. I am currently in school. and I took a 60 day leave of absence. The beginning of 2016 was looking good, I started my own nofap journey and things were looking up. But, every high has its low. Unfortunately the nofap journey came to an end just a month in, when I had a breakup with my now girlfriend, and my grandmother being in the hospital.
To keep a rather long story short, my girlfriend decided we needed space, which I agreed to. But, for some reason I couldn't listen to. Which ended up in a breakup. My grandmother was in an ICU room for 4 days before moved to a hospice room and passing away March 2nd of this year. I have done no blogging and no fitness related anything since. In fact, the only fitness related anything I did was my cousins attempt to get me out of my depression by dragging me to the gym with him and his best friend.
These last few months, I have been in deep self reflection. I have been in deep thought and deep concentration. I have used these last few months of silence to absorb more than I let out into the world. I have been gaining knowledge, both self and business knowledge. I have been in deep contemplation on what avenue I want to take my channel and my blog. I decided to keep up this course, with fitness and nutrition. Along with the motivational speaking. I want to reach out to all those like me, who can get into deep holes of depression that are seemingly endless. My path is one that is paved with many obstacles. I am going to work more on my body and getting it into the proper proportion. This will be phase one:
Phase one includes walking everyday, meditation everyday, and yoga everyday. Transitioning to eating healthier and eating less foods that are body damaging and eating more body healing foods. I will also be doing Tai Chi every morning on top of that. As well as deep foam rolling.
Phase two: Will consist of bodyweight exercises and outside workouts. Such as grass cutting, log splitting, log lifting, etc. Along with the aforementioned in phase one.
Phase three: I will be getting either back into a gym membership and crushing the weights in there, or investing in my own weights to crush. But phase three will consist of the restart of my previous routine done by my coach George Leeman.
Phase four: This phase is where things start coming together. I am hoping by this phase I will be in the last stages of becoming the version of myself I see in phase five. This will be the phase where I put it to the grind and get my own business off the ground.
Phase five: This is the phase where shit will start popping off. The phase where I transition from the person online who is struggling mentally and physically, to the one who travels around giving seminars as a motivational speaker and fitness guru who can help those who are stuck in those dark holes or stuck in life in general.
You see, I haven't just wallowed in self sorrow and self pity. I have been contemplating my part here in this life. We're living just to die and dying just to live. I want to break this damn cycle of saying, not doing, and saying some more. This is the year for ACTION. Watch me, as I show you transformation after transformation. Mentally, physically, spiritually and financially.
Check out my book, How To Get Everything You Want:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/609912
A few posts you may like:
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2015/10/how-do-you-identify-yourself.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-wolf-doesnt-concern-himself-with.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/live-in-now.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/feed-negative.html
In case you missed it, or you're new around here:
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2015/10/my-introduction-pt-1.html
I'm also selling custom made T-shirts, to which half of the proceeds will go towards testicular and prostate cancer charity.
https://teespring.com/liftwithyourbeard
To keep a rather long story short, my girlfriend decided we needed space, which I agreed to. But, for some reason I couldn't listen to. Which ended up in a breakup. My grandmother was in an ICU room for 4 days before moved to a hospice room and passing away March 2nd of this year. I have done no blogging and no fitness related anything since. In fact, the only fitness related anything I did was my cousins attempt to get me out of my depression by dragging me to the gym with him and his best friend.
These last few months, I have been in deep self reflection. I have been in deep thought and deep concentration. I have used these last few months of silence to absorb more than I let out into the world. I have been gaining knowledge, both self and business knowledge. I have been in deep contemplation on what avenue I want to take my channel and my blog. I decided to keep up this course, with fitness and nutrition. Along with the motivational speaking. I want to reach out to all those like me, who can get into deep holes of depression that are seemingly endless. My path is one that is paved with many obstacles. I am going to work more on my body and getting it into the proper proportion. This will be phase one:
Phase one includes walking everyday, meditation everyday, and yoga everyday. Transitioning to eating healthier and eating less foods that are body damaging and eating more body healing foods. I will also be doing Tai Chi every morning on top of that. As well as deep foam rolling.
Phase two: Will consist of bodyweight exercises and outside workouts. Such as grass cutting, log splitting, log lifting, etc. Along with the aforementioned in phase one.
Phase three: I will be getting either back into a gym membership and crushing the weights in there, or investing in my own weights to crush. But phase three will consist of the restart of my previous routine done by my coach George Leeman.
Phase four: This phase is where things start coming together. I am hoping by this phase I will be in the last stages of becoming the version of myself I see in phase five. This will be the phase where I put it to the grind and get my own business off the ground.
Phase five: This is the phase where shit will start popping off. The phase where I transition from the person online who is struggling mentally and physically, to the one who travels around giving seminars as a motivational speaker and fitness guru who can help those who are stuck in those dark holes or stuck in life in general.
You see, I haven't just wallowed in self sorrow and self pity. I have been contemplating my part here in this life. We're living just to die and dying just to live. I want to break this damn cycle of saying, not doing, and saying some more. This is the year for ACTION. Watch me, as I show you transformation after transformation. Mentally, physically, spiritually and financially.
Check out my book, How To Get Everything You Want:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/609912
A few posts you may like:
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2015/10/how-do-you-identify-yourself.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-wolf-doesnt-concern-himself-with.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/live-in-now.html
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2016/01/feed-negative.html
In case you missed it, or you're new around here:
http://coreysperspective.blogspot.com/2015/10/my-introduction-pt-1.html
I'm also selling custom made T-shirts, to which half of the proceeds will go towards testicular and prostate cancer charity.
https://teespring.com/liftwithyourbeard
Friday, January 15, 2016
Chakra is as Chakra does.
Our body is made up of a meridian, much like the earth. We "spin" on an axis. Our axis, or meridian, is compromised of 7 different centered points. Those points, are called our Chakra points. Those 7 Chakra points symbolize our entire being. Our entire consciousness is created from these 7 points.
Base/Root/Muladhara Chakra:
This chakra is the base of the body, it symbolizes with the Earth, our physical identity and is oriented to self-preservation. It is located at the base of the spine, it forms our foundation. Representing the human sense of grounding and connection to human bodies and the physical plane. In an ideal sense, this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security and dynamic presence.
Characteristics:
Color: Red.
Life Principle: Survival and Safety.
Organ/System represented: Elimination.
Correct Balance: Stability, Health, Vibrant Energy.
Excess: Sluggishness and Constipation.
Depleted: Fear, Anxiety, Diarrhea.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Hematite, Red Jasper, Smokey Quartz.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Easy Pose with Mula Banda.
Food: Beets, Pomegranates, Apples.
Sacral/Swadisthana Chakra:
This chakra represents water, Emotional identity, it is oriented to self-gratification. It is the second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back and sexual organs. Related to the element water, our emotions and sexuality. In an ideal sense, this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling and sexual fulfillment in our lives.
Characteristics:
Color: Orange.
Life Principle: Creativity and Sexuality.
Organ/System represented: Kidneys, Bladder, Reproductive.
Correct Balance: Sensuality, Joy, Creativity, Happiness.
Excess: Over Sensitivity, Obsessive Attachments.
Depleted: Insecurity, Fear, Guilt.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Orange Aventurine, Carnelian.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Cobbler, Butterfly
Food: Oranges, Carrots, Nuts, Seeds.
Solar Plexus/Manipura Chakra:
This chakra is represented by Fire, the Ego identity, and oriented to self-definition. This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in our solar plexus. Ruling over our personal power, will and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. It brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.
Characteristics:
Color: Yellow
Life Principle: Personal Power, Identity.
Organ/System represented: Digestive, Adrenal Gland.
Correct Balance: Strength, Willpower, Self-Esteem, Courage.
Excess: Controlling, Competitive, Power Hungry.
Depleted: Chronic Fatigue, Powerlessness, Poor Digestion.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Tiger Eye, Citrine, Honey Calcite.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Exalted Warrior.
Food: Corn, Yellow Sweet Corn, Yellow Lentils.
Heart/Anahata Chakra:
This chakra is represented by Air, social identity, and oriented to self-acceptance. Called the Heart chakra, and is the middle of the 7 chakra meridian. Related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche. It allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness.
Characteristics:
Color: Green.
Life Principle: Love.
Organ/System represented: Thymus Gland, Heart.
Correct Balance: Peace, Acceptance, Easily Gives and Receives Love.
Excess: Lack Empathy, Codependency, Jealousy.
Depleted: Loneliness, Shyness, Intolerance, Bitterness.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Green Aventuirne, Rose Quartz.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Sphinx, Puppy.
Food: Broccoli, Kale, Leafy Greens.
Throat/Visuddha Chakra:
This chakra represents Sound, creative identity and is oriented to self-expression. This chakra is located in the throat, and is related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration of sound representing language.
Characteristics:
Color: Blue
Life Principle: Communication, Words, Truth.
Organ/System represented: Thyroid Gland, Throat, Vocal Chords.
Correct Balance: Smooth Communications.
Excess: Gossip, Criticism, Excessive Talking, Hyperthyroidism, Loud Talking.
Depleted: Inability to Express One's Self, Hypothyroidism, Quiet Speaking.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Lapis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agate, Sodalite.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Plow.
Food: Kelp, Blueberries.
Brow/Third-Eye/Ajna Chakra:
This chakra is represented by Light, Archetypal identity, and oriented self-reflection. Known as the Brow, or more frequently, Third-Eye center. Related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. It allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the bigger picture."
Characteristics:
Color: Indigo.
Life Principle: Insight, Intuition.
Organ/System represented: Brain, Eye, Nose, Pituitary Gland.
Correct Balance: Dream Recall, Intuition, Creativity, Visualization.
Excess: Headaches, Nightmares, Lack of Focus.
Depleted: Inability to Imagine or Visualize.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Amethyst.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Fish.
Food: Purple Potatoes, Purple Grapes, Blackberries.
Crown/Sahasrara Chakra:
This chakra is represented by Thought, Universal identity, and oriented to self-knowledge. The crown chakra relates to consciousness as pure awareness. This chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and our spiritual connection.
Characteristics:
Color: Clear or Purple.
Life Principle: Understanding, Enlightenment.
Organ/System represented: Pineal Gland.
Correct Balance: Peace, Wisdom.
Excess: Day Dreamy, Superior Feeling Over Others.
Depleted: Skepticism, Difficulty Thinking.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Clear Quartz.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Headstand, Wheel.
Food: Plums, Eggplant.
As you can see, the 7 chakras are a very important thing to pay attention to. If one chakra is out of alignment, it hurts all of them. As you can see above, our 7 chakras control every part of our lives. From feeling that we are save and secure, all the way up to having wisdom and peace within. The chakras are the most important part of our consciousness. We must realize, that our actions have reactions. When we destroy our body physically, metaphysically we will suffer. Our consciousness suffers, when our physical self suffers and vice versa. When we destroy ourselves internally, externally we suffer. Pay mind to what you ingest, weather it be food or information. Pay mind to who you spend your time with. Pay mind to who you let into your consciousness. Make sure, to bring balance to your life and your 7 chakras. Align your meridian, align your chakras and live your life in perfect harmony.
I Know
I See
I Speak
I Love
I Do
I Feel
I Am
Check out my book, How To Get Everything You Want:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/609912
I'm also selling custom made T-shirts, to which half of the proceeds will go towards testicular and prostate cancer charity.
https://teespring.com/liftwithyourbeard
Base/Root/Muladhara Chakra:
This chakra is the base of the body, it symbolizes with the Earth, our physical identity and is oriented to self-preservation. It is located at the base of the spine, it forms our foundation. Representing the human sense of grounding and connection to human bodies and the physical plane. In an ideal sense, this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security and dynamic presence.
Characteristics:
Color: Red.
Life Principle: Survival and Safety.
Organ/System represented: Elimination.
Correct Balance: Stability, Health, Vibrant Energy.
Excess: Sluggishness and Constipation.
Depleted: Fear, Anxiety, Diarrhea.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Hematite, Red Jasper, Smokey Quartz.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Easy Pose with Mula Banda.
Food: Beets, Pomegranates, Apples.
Sacral/Swadisthana Chakra:
This chakra represents water, Emotional identity, it is oriented to self-gratification. It is the second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back and sexual organs. Related to the element water, our emotions and sexuality. In an ideal sense, this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling and sexual fulfillment in our lives.
Characteristics:
Color: Orange.
Life Principle: Creativity and Sexuality.
Organ/System represented: Kidneys, Bladder, Reproductive.
Correct Balance: Sensuality, Joy, Creativity, Happiness.
Excess: Over Sensitivity, Obsessive Attachments.
Depleted: Insecurity, Fear, Guilt.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Orange Aventurine, Carnelian.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Cobbler, Butterfly
Food: Oranges, Carrots, Nuts, Seeds.
Solar Plexus/Manipura Chakra:
This chakra is represented by Fire, the Ego identity, and oriented to self-definition. This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in our solar plexus. Ruling over our personal power, will and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. It brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.
Characteristics:
Color: Yellow
Life Principle: Personal Power, Identity.
Organ/System represented: Digestive, Adrenal Gland.
Correct Balance: Strength, Willpower, Self-Esteem, Courage.
Excess: Controlling, Competitive, Power Hungry.
Depleted: Chronic Fatigue, Powerlessness, Poor Digestion.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Tiger Eye, Citrine, Honey Calcite.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Exalted Warrior.
Food: Corn, Yellow Sweet Corn, Yellow Lentils.
Heart/Anahata Chakra:
This chakra is represented by Air, social identity, and oriented to self-acceptance. Called the Heart chakra, and is the middle of the 7 chakra meridian. Related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche. It allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness.
Characteristics:
Color: Green.
Life Principle: Love.
Organ/System represented: Thymus Gland, Heart.
Correct Balance: Peace, Acceptance, Easily Gives and Receives Love.
Excess: Lack Empathy, Codependency, Jealousy.
Depleted: Loneliness, Shyness, Intolerance, Bitterness.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Green Aventuirne, Rose Quartz.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Sphinx, Puppy.
Food: Broccoli, Kale, Leafy Greens.
Throat/Visuddha Chakra:
This chakra represents Sound, creative identity and is oriented to self-expression. This chakra is located in the throat, and is related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration of sound representing language.
Characteristics:
Color: Blue
Life Principle: Communication, Words, Truth.
Organ/System represented: Thyroid Gland, Throat, Vocal Chords.
Correct Balance: Smooth Communications.
Excess: Gossip, Criticism, Excessive Talking, Hyperthyroidism, Loud Talking.
Depleted: Inability to Express One's Self, Hypothyroidism, Quiet Speaking.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Lapis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agate, Sodalite.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Plow.
Food: Kelp, Blueberries.
Brow/Third-Eye/Ajna Chakra:
This chakra is represented by Light, Archetypal identity, and oriented self-reflection. Known as the Brow, or more frequently, Third-Eye center. Related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. It allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the bigger picture."
Characteristics:
Color: Indigo.
Life Principle: Insight, Intuition.
Organ/System represented: Brain, Eye, Nose, Pituitary Gland.
Correct Balance: Dream Recall, Intuition, Creativity, Visualization.
Excess: Headaches, Nightmares, Lack of Focus.
Depleted: Inability to Imagine or Visualize.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Amethyst.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Fish.
Food: Purple Potatoes, Purple Grapes, Blackberries.
Crown/Sahasrara Chakra:
This chakra is represented by Thought, Universal identity, and oriented to self-knowledge. The crown chakra relates to consciousness as pure awareness. This chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and our spiritual connection.
Characteristics:
Color: Clear or Purple.
Life Principle: Understanding, Enlightenment.
Organ/System represented: Pineal Gland.
Correct Balance: Peace, Wisdom.
Excess: Day Dreamy, Superior Feeling Over Others.
Depleted: Skepticism, Difficulty Thinking.
Represented Crystal(a few examples): Clear Quartz.
Yoga Poses(One example of many): Headstand, Wheel.
Food: Plums, Eggplant.
Questions/Oils:
Root:
Do you feel safe and secure in your life?
Patchouli oil, for its ability to be used as a base for many perfumes and oil blends. Hence, the "root" of the blends.
Sacral:
How is your sexual health?
Clary Sage Oil, because of its characteristic of protection and ability to clear the negativity.
Solar-Plexus:
How is your digestive health? How well does food sit with you?
Ginger oil, for its effect on digestive health and overall wellness.
Heart:
How "broken" is your heart?
Rose oil because of its ability to make one feel safe and secure, it has been used in some PTSD cases as well.
Throat:
Do you have a hard time speaking in front of people?
Bergamot oil, because of its use in periods of sadness, my fiance has thyroid problems, and speaking problems when it comes to talking to people. We got her a chakra roller from a local health store. And, bergamot oil was one of the main ingredients.
Third-Eye:
How open is your mind?
Frankincense oil, because of its use in spiritual oil blends over the years. It is one of the oils given to the baby Jesus in the bible. In my eyes, that gives it a very profound characteristic.
Crown:
Do you have a lot of fear?
Sandalwood oil, for its ability to bring a sense of inner peace.
As you can see, the 7 chakras are a very important thing to pay attention to. If one chakra is out of alignment, it hurts all of them. As you can see above, our 7 chakras control every part of our lives. From feeling that we are save and secure, all the way up to having wisdom and peace within. The chakras are the most important part of our consciousness. We must realize, that our actions have reactions. When we destroy our body physically, metaphysically we will suffer. Our consciousness suffers, when our physical self suffers and vice versa. When we destroy ourselves internally, externally we suffer. Pay mind to what you ingest, weather it be food or information. Pay mind to who you spend your time with. Pay mind to who you let into your consciousness. Make sure, to bring balance to your life and your 7 chakras. Align your meridian, align your chakras and live your life in perfect harmony.
I Know
I See
I Speak
I Love
I Do
I Feel
I Am
Check out my book, How To Get Everything You Want:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/609912
I'm also selling custom made T-shirts, to which half of the proceeds will go towards testicular and prostate cancer charity.
https://teespring.com/liftwithyourbeard
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The Importance of Routine.
All successful people have a routine. Weather it be to wake up at 5 A.M. and make coffee, go for a run, and begin their work day. Or, they wake up and they meditate, read, eat a bowl of oatmeal and read the newspaper. A routine is essential to getting what you want out of life. Habits, are a good thing to adopt. They say, it takes 21 days for something done repetitively to become habit forming, Meaning, that new routine you started yesterday that seems daunting, will become a habit 20 days from now. Don't give up just yet.
The importance of ritual comes from times, well beyond our spectrum. Many years ago, our ancestors themselves partook in routine and rituals. Things we consider jobs or sport now days, they considered habit, routine. Foraging for food, scavenging for that little morsel to eat. Hunting, or being hunted sometimes. It was all a survival routine. Now, we go to the supermarket in our car and get a frozen dinner for less than or right at $1.00 and we are good to go. But, in fact, we are not good to go. We have lost, the routine to survive. We put all our success into prepackaged meals, automobiles and reality television.
Instead of regular human interaction. Instead of hunting, daily for our food. Instead of looking for our means for survival, braving the elements. We live comfortably. I'm, for one, not complaining. I am sitting inside a house, that isn't 28 degrees. With wind, and I don't have to brave the elements. I bring you guys words through electronic devices. But, it deeply saddens me that we have lost our will to achieve a higher self. We pawn our time off onto television and video games. I know, I'm one to talk, I can be found on occasions playing video games.
My point is, find a routine and follow it. I myself, have adopted a new morning routine. And, I quite enjoy it.
I wake up, and instantly drink at least 1 glass/bottle of water. Before my feet hit the floor.
Next step, foam rolling. All those tight and tense muscles. Getting them nice and loose.
Tai-Chi follows that.
Next up, this blog post.
After that, will come stretching/yoga.
Following that, will be meditation.
And, lastly, I'll end it all with a nice cup of hot tea, and a semi cold shower.
Now, that will be my routine. That may vary slightly, I may skip the tea and opt for a workout if it's the day to workout.
Nightly routines, are also just as important as morning routines. We fall into this electronic trap, and it keeps us up at night. Television, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, ETC. It all becomes no monogamous, we forget what we are even doing. Instead of that television show you watch right before bed, opt for a chapter in a book. You don't like to read books? Try and audio book. I frequently listen to those. It's all about adopting healthy habits. Weather it be a workout routine, or weather it be simply a routine when choosing food.
My new nightly routine, will be as follows:
A glass of sleepytime or another form of sleep tea.
A half bottle or glass of water to follow.
A nightly Stretch/yoga session, short.
A hot shower/bath to release tensions.
Meditation,
I always end my sessions with meditation, because meditation both frees the mind and the body. It can give you mental clarity as well as physical release of tensions.
So go out, and map out a routine for yourself. Less electronics, more along the lines of natural, organic means. Pick up a book series, learn about meditation, deep breathing, bioenergetics, tantra, yoga, tai-chi, and adopt some healthy habits for the new year.
Check out my book, How To Get Everything You Want:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/609912
I'm also selling custom made T-shirts, to which half of the proceeds will go towards testicular and prostate cancer charity.
https://teespring.com/liftwithyourbeard
The importance of ritual comes from times, well beyond our spectrum. Many years ago, our ancestors themselves partook in routine and rituals. Things we consider jobs or sport now days, they considered habit, routine. Foraging for food, scavenging for that little morsel to eat. Hunting, or being hunted sometimes. It was all a survival routine. Now, we go to the supermarket in our car and get a frozen dinner for less than or right at $1.00 and we are good to go. But, in fact, we are not good to go. We have lost, the routine to survive. We put all our success into prepackaged meals, automobiles and reality television.
Instead of regular human interaction. Instead of hunting, daily for our food. Instead of looking for our means for survival, braving the elements. We live comfortably. I'm, for one, not complaining. I am sitting inside a house, that isn't 28 degrees. With wind, and I don't have to brave the elements. I bring you guys words through electronic devices. But, it deeply saddens me that we have lost our will to achieve a higher self. We pawn our time off onto television and video games. I know, I'm one to talk, I can be found on occasions playing video games.
My point is, find a routine and follow it. I myself, have adopted a new morning routine. And, I quite enjoy it.
I wake up, and instantly drink at least 1 glass/bottle of water. Before my feet hit the floor.
Next step, foam rolling. All those tight and tense muscles. Getting them nice and loose.
Tai-Chi follows that.
Next up, this blog post.
After that, will come stretching/yoga.
Following that, will be meditation.
And, lastly, I'll end it all with a nice cup of hot tea, and a semi cold shower.
Now, that will be my routine. That may vary slightly, I may skip the tea and opt for a workout if it's the day to workout.
Nightly routines, are also just as important as morning routines. We fall into this electronic trap, and it keeps us up at night. Television, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, ETC. It all becomes no monogamous, we forget what we are even doing. Instead of that television show you watch right before bed, opt for a chapter in a book. You don't like to read books? Try and audio book. I frequently listen to those. It's all about adopting healthy habits. Weather it be a workout routine, or weather it be simply a routine when choosing food.
My new nightly routine, will be as follows:
A glass of sleepytime or another form of sleep tea.
A half bottle or glass of water to follow.
A nightly Stretch/yoga session, short.
A hot shower/bath to release tensions.
Meditation,
I always end my sessions with meditation, because meditation both frees the mind and the body. It can give you mental clarity as well as physical release of tensions.
So go out, and map out a routine for yourself. Less electronics, more along the lines of natural, organic means. Pick up a book series, learn about meditation, deep breathing, bioenergetics, tantra, yoga, tai-chi, and adopt some healthy habits for the new year.
Check out my book, How To Get Everything You Want:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/609912
I'm also selling custom made T-shirts, to which half of the proceeds will go towards testicular and prostate cancer charity.
https://teespring.com/liftwithyourbeard
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