One Rx Fits All

Let’s approach the second question I proposed in the last post. . .Did you offer open time in the schedule to breathe, relax and debrief the day with a loved one? 

STRESS – in all forms wreaks havoc on the body.

Physical stress can be felt, seen and cause chaos.  Sweat pours from places you never knew sweat glands existed.  Heart races, pounding louder than ever before.  Speech suffers and the mind fogs over.  Our body deals with a stressful moment in such a manner, providing a warning sign that screams GET OUT NOW! 

Emotional stress can be felt, cause chaos, BUT cannot always be seen outwardly.  We grab a shovel, dig a hole in our heart and bury this stress deep down.  Refusing to feel and process such stress leads to festering.  What in the world is festering?  Webster describes the word as becoming septic.  So, what do you think happens when the stress buried deep inside our heart becomes septic?  Who do you think suffers the greatest at this point? 

Environmental stress, unbeknownst to us, wreaks havoc on our system as well.  The body battles to reach equilibrium each day as it faces such stress.  Toxins through beauty and hygiene products, foods eaten and air breathed can bring in such stress on the body.  How can we overcome such stress?  Isn’t there some kind of magic pill?  We could live in a bubble filled with purified air, right?

Well, my friends, the fact of the matter remains that the body encounters trials and tribulations in various forms daily.  We cannot avoid them. . .BUT, we can process and deal with them in a healthy manner.  Replace all the frustration, chaos, anger, bitterness, toxins and imbalance with peace.  Easier said than done, right? 

What if I told you I have one prescription to fit every individual’s need daily?  What if I told you I know the secret to freedom?  Would you try it for me?  If followed daily, the prescription will have side effects.  The side effects include optimal health, calming emotion, lower heartrate, joy, peace, comfort and laughter.  Are you on board yet?

The prescription:  Find YOUR Oasis.  An oasis involves a resting place.  An oasis is void of media, electronics, loud noise, bright lights and demands.  Thirty minutes a day in your oasis will reap benefits.  Whether it be a hot bath, the scent of lavender surrounding and a good book or a run in the park.  Whether it be sitting in a dark room taking calm, deep breaths or hitting the basketball court for some hoops.  We all have that place. . .GO THERE!

If you have little kids, you need to take 2 doses of this script on a daily basis.  Take turns with someone so they can keep the kids occupied for thirty minutes.  Take advantage of naptime and leave the housework to the side.  Your health is more important than a spotless house or clean clothes.  Trust me, I learned the hard way.  I ran myself ragged and had nothing to show but a stressed out mom who took it out on everyone in sight. 

I learned to find my oasis daily.  It brings joy, refreshment to the soul and laughter back in my life.  My oasis changes depending on the mood and day I faced.  Sometimes it is the hot bath; while other times it is taking a run.  And yet, other times it is plopping down on the couch to watch a comical show or a good movie. 

Put it on the schedule or it will not happen.  Take the calendar out. . .go ahead, go get your calendar!  Write down oasis at the time you know will work for your day.  Breathe, relax and debrief the day!  You won’t regret.  Avoid becoming septic.   

Reaching optimal health. . .One Day at a Time

Sheree Craig