Create a Calm Mind

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TODAY'S LEARNING
Create a Calm Mind- 10 Ways…

Drink tea.

Tea helps ease anxiety, reduce mental chatter, and increase awareness of the here and now.

Take a bath.

Baths are a terrific way to decompress and let your problems melt away as the heat of the water soothes you. They also force you to take a step back from the daily grind.

Listen to instrumental music.

It has been shown to improve focus, which can improve your mental health and allow you to unwind when your thoughts won't stop.

Tackle one of the most stressful things on your to-do list.

While it’s important to be mindful despite the demands of your day, don’t avoid completing a stressful task on your list if it’s giving you unneeded anxiety. It could be helpful to do tasks that you've been putting off, like filing your taxes, in order to eliminate the anxious thoughts that come with putting them off.

Have a deep conversation with somebody you know.

Give the other person your whole attention and pay attention to what they have to say. By expressing gratitude to the individuals we speak with, we can help ourselves get out of our own thoughts and connect more fully to the situation rather than just waiting to say what we have to say.

Watch your favorite show.

It's crucial to set aside time each day for self-indulgence, and enjoying a small pleasure like watching a favorite show can help us forget about our problems and take pleasure in our downtime from the busy world.

Write a haiku or any restrictive poem.

This can help you capture a happy but brief event in your life and can push your creativity in ways that free-form writing cannot.

Do a word puzzle.

Playing crossword puzzles can improve your cognitive function, IQ, and general mental clarity. In addition to being enjoyable to finish, they can offer a diversion from your regular schedule.

Do the dishes.

While you're at it, doing the dishes can be a terrific way to unwind and accomplish something productive. Doing the dishes can make you feel fantastic and divert your attention from your worries, allowing your mind to unwind and replenish itself after a long day of tension.

Stare at a piece of art you love.

Nothing is off limits—be it the Mona Lisa, a poem you enjoy, or a doodle created by your spouse. Art is subjective, and it can help you feel and fully embody the moment by showing your appreciation for the work of others. (Just don’t think about why you like something, as that’s not important here).

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When we do 'Shadow Work', we shine a light on these dark parts of our being. And while this can be a very difficult and painful practice, exposing and accepting them will lead to enormous personal growth.

Doing shadow work allows us to deal with and overcome past trauma. It can help you realize the source of your negative beliefs and your worst habits. Surface memories you had long forgotten or have been suppressing, and confront them.

Our emotions are not something that should rule us. We should aim to live a more balanced life. Only by accepting our emotions as they arise, are we able to let them go. We don't need to react to our anger or hurt the way we are used to.

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It involves reflective exercises, self-inquiry prompts, and personal explorations to help you delve deep into your subconscious, enabling you to better understand your behaviors, patterns, and emotions.

This self-discovery process can lead to self-acceptance, personal growth, and a deeper sense of wholeness. As a result, the workbook can play a pivotal role in helping you achieve greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.

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POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY

A new study found the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi was more effective in reducing high blood pressure than other forms of exercise such as brisk walking or stair climbing.

Chinese scientists compared two groups of participants with high blood pressure over one year—one practicing Tai Chi and the other performing aerobic exercise.

The authors of the study, published in the JAMA Network Open journal, say their results should encourage health advisors to promote the gentle martial art in preventing heart disease in those with hypertension.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL
Ayurveda Recipes: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Tahini

In February you naturally crave stimulating foods to wake up your body from a long winter of hibernation. Parsley's crunchiness is uniquely satisfying after a long winter of comfort foods. Parsley green goodness refreshes and purifies your blood. It gets your blood moving, replacing the pale skin of winter with a fresh & new glow. Its hot and dry qualities drain excess Kapha in springtime when your body is naturally letting go of winter weight.

Aromatic & spicy, raw onions and garlic are powerful tools for spring cleansing. Their pungent bite stimulates your blood, opens your vessels, and brings heat back into your skin.

Chickpea is packed with soluble and insoluble fiber to encourage easy elimination. Raw onions and garlic add a strong laxative element to cleanse & purge the bowels.

Butternut squash and sesame are excellent blood tonics for those who have tendency towards anemia. Sesame nourishes the muscles as well.

Ingredients

3 c BUTTERNUT SQUASH

1 c CHICK PEA (GARBANZO)

2 clove GARLIC (RAW)

1 whole LEMON

1/4 c OLIVE OIL

1/4 c PARSLEY (FRESH)

3 tbsp RED ONION (RAW)

1/2 tsp SALT (MINERAL SALT)

3 tbsp TAHINI

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Skin butternut squash. Then, cut it in half and remove the pulp. Cube into bite sized chunks. Mince garlic. Strain chick pea reserving 1-2 T bean liquor.

2. Gently mix garlic, 2T olive oil, 1/4tsp salt, butternut squash into an oven roaster. Roast 15 minutes, or until soft. Mix in chickpea and roast an 15 minutes or until butternut is soft. Remove and let cool.

3. Meanwhile, make the tahini dressing by pureeing Tahini, 1 clove garlic, 2T olive oil, lemon juice, 1T of chick pea bean liquor, and 1/4tsp salt in a blender. Remove and place into bowl.

4. Mince and rinse the onion to take the edge off the sharpness and add to tahini mixture . Add finely chopped parsley and mix gently.

5. Add roasted butternut squash and serve.

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