Maybe it’s because of daylight savings time, or maybe it’s
the constant stress of trying to get everything done that needs doing, but I
woke up Sunday morning with pounding headache and a raging desire to eat an
entire pumpkin pie. Thankfully there was no pie in the house or I would have
devoured it for sure, and then would’ve have had a pounding stomachache to
match the headache.
I sat down to see what this was all about and got very
quickly that it had to do with the lack of exercise. I’m usually pretty good
about getting out for a walk on a daily basis, but lately all manner of work
situations have been getting in the way. Well, to be honest I haven’t been
making it a priority and have allowed
work to get in the way. Yeah, there’s that personal responsibility thing
popping up again...So I threw on my hiking shoes and decided that a real hike
was in order, not just my usual-as-of-late walk around the neighborhood.
It’s truly amazing what happens when you allow a tightly
wound up body to de-coil itself. As I began down the trail I could literally feel my chest, shoulders and back relax.
Being in nature is truly magic for the body and soul. I was reminded the hard
way that I need to remember to move my body – especially while overtaxing my
mind. This helps keep the overactive brain from blowing a circuit, which is
pretty much what I felt like I had done. After the hike I felt so much better and no
longer had a burning desire to down a whole pumpkin pie – just maybe a slice or
two.
With Love.
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From Over There:
“The body must
experience movement on a consistent basis in order to keep energy flowing.
Without movement the energy in the body becomes stagnant and creates lethargy. Movement
increases the flow of energy and allows the body to restore itself. Movement releases excess energy that builds up
through persistent fear or worry or anger. This release allows the body to
relax and produce regeneration through consistent sleep patterns. Physical
movement is necessary for optimal health of the body, and to quiet the mind,
and ultimately, for a clear connection to the higher soul’s perspective.”
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Featured Guest: Lou Reed
In light of Mr. Reed’s recent passing, I chose to feature
him this week to honor his creative influence on the world of music. And
although I can say with certainty that he wasn’t talking about walking out in the
wilderness with this song, it’s one of his major contributions, and well, I
like it. This version is a little different than the original: Walk on the Wild Side
