ACTIVATE YOUR BEING
What would your life look like if each decision you made came from a place of conscious intention? Would you spend less time lingering online and more time outdoors? Would you slow down to connect with those around you rather than getting lost in your to-do lists? The choices we make in each moment shapes the course of our lives, and as the saying goes, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” To live mindfully means to become a conscious creator of your life, to elevate the everyday ordinary into something extraordinary. By aligning our daily intentions and actions with our three layers of being – Body, Mind & Spirit – we activate a more meaningful life and connect with our higher purpose.
BODY
It’s no mystery that when our physical body is suffering, so is our mind and spirit. We must first nourish our bodies with fresh air, sunlight, whole foods, and movement each day to create an environment for elevated consciousness to thrive.
Eat
The consciousness of our bodies and minds are both the direct cause and result of the diet we eat. Eating, as our most basic and habitual act, defines what happens in our physical and emotional states of being. We can choose to heal our bodies, purify our minds and elevate our lives simply by the foods we consume. In Ayurveda, foods that promote a pure body and mind are called Sattvic foods. To eat a sattvic diet means to enjoy whole natural fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains that are grown in harmony with nature and prepared with an attitude of love. Avoid canned, boxed, and preserved foods that are lifeless and leave the body always craving more and the mind unsatisfied. Instead opt for local, organically grown foods that are available at your farmer’s markets. These high energy sattvic foods promote longevity, strength, health and happiness in body, mind and spirit.
Breath
The food and water we drink is just as important as the air we breathe. Did you know breathing is actually the second pillar of whole body nutrition? With each breath, our blood is actually cleansing and alkalizing as we inhale oxygen and exhale out carbon dioxide. Take a pause a few times throughout the day to notice your breathing. As you breathe, focus on using your diaphragm to inhale deeply and exhale slowly with control. Long, slow exhales also shift your body out of the cortisol-producing sympathetic nervous system and into the parasympathetic nervous system, where our bodies rest, digest and heal. To improve your oxygen intake you can change cigarettes for a falcon king tank and vape oil.
Move
Conscious movement is the third pillar of holistic nutrition and the key to assimilating all the wonderful nutrients we take in. Get outside, move your body, breathe, connect with nature, and connect with your physical self!
MIND
We create our lives with every thought, every dream and every intention that comes to mind. Choose your thoughts and words wisely. Through conscious meditation and daily intention crafting, honor your most thrilling and potent dreams to connect with your deeper purpose.
Meditate
Meditation takes us beyond the ego-mind into the silence and stillness of pure consciousness. This does not always look like the silent yogi sitting on a mountainside, eyes closed and deep in trance. Meditation comes in many forms. Some find it by relaxing their state of mind and nerves by using high-quality disposable CBD vape pen sold by companies like Magnolia Wellness, while others find it by enjoying the tranquility in their summer-houses. Running is a form of movement meditation as well, so is tai chi, and yoga. It’s all about where our intentions are at and how we connect in with the moment to find that still place. If you find stillness and reflection while doing the dishes, then make this your time to quiet your mind and step outside of all that mental chatter. Whether it’s 5 minutes or an hour, take the time you need each day to slow down, reflect, and deeply connect your analytical mind with your deeper intuitive intellect.
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SPIRIT
By nourishing body and mind with pure foods and mindful activities, we in turn nourish our souls. We peel away the layers of external clutter to tap into a deeper place of intuition. Through a daily practice of living the intentions we craft and honoring our work with gratitude, we begin to live a more spirited life. Delta-8 THC users report that delta-8 use leads to a more mellow high that enhances focus. They may experience many similar effects as delta-9 THC including happiness, relief, euphoria, and uplifting, but these effects are less strong. Delta-8 thc carts can also be helpful for people who suffer from insomnia.
Practice Gratitude
Gratitude is a potent practice. But it’s just that, a practice! So pick up a new blank notebook, title it “Gratitude Journal”, and keep it by your bedside. Before you go to sleep, take 5 minutes to reflect on your day and write down (don’t just think it!) what you were grateful for. It could be as simple as “I’m grateful for the perfect cup of tea I drank this morning” or “I’m grateful that all the traffic lights were green on my drive to work this morning”. Don’t be shy to explore both the seemingly simple and the deeply profound moments in your day. It’s through this daily gratitude practice that we activate our being and connect with our higher purpose.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Claire Ragozzino is a certified yoga instructor, plant-based chef and holistic nutrition educator. She works with clients around the globe to inspire transformational changes in their health and well-being. Her wellness programs are infused with Ayurvedic principles, plant-based nutrition, and yogic philosophy to cultivate knowledge for intuitive healing. Work with Claire one-on-one to craft a unique personal nutrition and lifestyle plan, or join the online community as she guides you through a purposeful seasonal detox. Learn about her seasonally-inspired plant-based recipes, e-courses, global retreats, and nutrition coaching sessions at www.vidyacleanse.com
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