Did you take a walk today? Yes, it takes more than a minute to do an aerobic walk, 20 minutes to be exact. However long you did walk, there is a minute way to maximize the total experience in your spirit, mind and body. Many of us might take our ipods, cds, or our voices to listen or sing a song while we pound the earth. We get in the rhythm of the music or spoken words of motivators dear to our hearts. It passes time and gives us some soul food. Here's a suggestion that can be added to your pleasures of a walk in the park.
Start with a deep breath raising your arms to the sky and back down maximizing the volume of air you take in and let out. As you start your pace keep your inner ears open, use your eyes to look at undiscovered nature even if it s a pebble or a single blade of grass. Listen to the harmonious sounds of nature. Listen to the miracle of every breath as your lungs expand and relax. Feel the muscles in your body stretch and take in all the rich nutrients you give them while walking. Smell the grass, the flowers or hear the crunch of snow under your feet. Look up into the beautiful sky bringing your total experience of living into the moment. Touch it, lifting your arms way up bringing in more rich oxygen into all the cells of your body. Wow...you've just detoxed your body of some unwanted carbon dioxide! The connection of your circulatory system and your respiratory system is responsible of resupplying all body cells with essential oxygen and removing the unwanted, potentially harmful CO2. Your 5 senses give the gift of knowing that everything about you and your world is special.
Put it all together...yes...we have a wonderful life. I'm glad you're here.
To Your Good Health
Brenda Anglin, R.N.
www.brendaanglin.com
