Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Aug/Sept 2019 Aspire Mag FINAL | Page 37

1.  Breathe deep at least 3 times
per day -
Stop whatever you are doing and take 3
deep, slow purposeful breaths, in through
your nose and out through your nose - filling
your lungs with oxygen and your soul with
renewed energetic life. This brings a sense
of inner tranquility and can soothe away any
tensions present.
2. Take a 15-minute walk,

preferably in nature -
Simply walk at a pace that feels comfortable
to you. Pay attention to the ebb and flow of
the natural world. There is a sweet sensation
that comes over us when we observe the
synchronicity of life through animals and
plants. The bonus if you’re in nature is that
being in the sunlight activates your vitamin D,
which is crucial for your overall good health.
(I am in the sunlight for at least 20 minutes
every day and it never ceases to amaze me
at how good I feel afterwards.)
3. Laugh, laughter feeds the soul -
Watch your favorite comedy, hang out with
the person you laugh the most with, write
down and relive the funniest thing that ever
happened to you or simply sit and laugh
(Laughter Yoga is a real thing!) Laughter
Happiness resides
not in possessions,
and not in gold,
happiness dwells
in the soul.
The benefits of practicing anything that
elevates us, even when we feel like we have
mastered something, is ongoing, throughout
life. For me, they have become a natural
part of my everyday life. I am quite sure
these tools have saved me from long term
“darkness and despair”, over and over again.
– DEMOCRITUS
helps you take things light heartedly and is
one of the best forms of medicine. Bonus...
it’s FREE!
4. Listen to music everyday -
Turn on your favorite tunes and listen. Sing
if it makes you feel good; out loud if you
can; dance a little to incorporate movement.
Focusing on music can reduce pain,
decrease depression and create a sense of
calm. Dancing with the music is energizing
and uplifting.
5. Sit in silence –
I know, that sounds contradictory to #4.
There are unlimited benefits to being still,
just Google it. Simply sit in silence through
a meditative or shamanic journey practice,
witnessing what thoughts cross your mind,
with compassion, then let them go with
non-judgement. The more you practice,
the easier this becomes. Sitting in silence
provides you the opportunity to listen to the
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