E-Newsletter:
Surviving - and Enjoying - the Winter Holidays (12/09)
Here are simple tips from Reiki Masters for overcoming dropping temperatures, wintertime sickness and holiday stress.
Relax Outdoors. Many people let the cold weather get to them by tensing up and forgetting to breathe normally. If you don't let the cold bother you, your mind and body won't burn energy the way they do when you're frustrated or tense. So when you feel your shoulders shrug and your body tense up on itself in the cold, take a couple seconds to take a few deep breaths, relaxing your body with each exhale.
—Jacques Marcotte, Reiki Master/Teacher, Chicago
Relax Indoors. The holiday season and onset of chilly air can make you feel very tired. An easy fix is a blanket, book and cup of hot tea. A crackling fire helps too! But taking a break for yourself in a quiet peaceful setting, even if it's just for 20 minutes, can really make you feel rejuvenated enough to deal with shopping crowds or family.
—Maggie Drawert, Reiki Master, Santa Barbara
Meditate. Your perception of time and space shifts when you meditate, so 20 minutes on your morning train feels like an hour in your own sanctuary. Don't give up if you can't keep your mind clear. Try counting, paying attention to your breathing or focusing on an object. Taking your mind off your everyday worries helps you see the big picture and focus on what's important.
—Erik LaBelle, Reiki Master/Teacher, Chicago Healing Studio
Get Enough Rest. In times of pressure and discomfort, we require more sleep to keep up our immunity to sickness and stress. If you feel sickness coming on or simply find yourself run down, take a clue from your body and stay in and rest. Your friends and family love you, and they want to see you healthy and happy, even if it means you miss a holiday event or have to leave early to get some rest.
—Maggie Drawert, Reiki Master, Santa Barbara
Eat Healthfully. Every week, take time to enjoy a good hot meal prepared with love. It can be home-cooked or made by a chef, but not fast food. Fast food is not prepared with love.
—Erik LaBelle, Reiki Master/Teacher, Chicago Healing Studio
If you're still low on energy, try Reiki. Call Erik LaBelle, Reiki Master/Teacher, at 312-504-7693 or email erik@chicagohealingstudio.com to schedule.
Anna Schibrowsky
Chicago Healing Studio
