Energize Your Life

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By carrie450

Peace of Mind

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Source: Carol Ward

Serenity

When you need to clear your mind, there's nothing like getting a breath of fresh air -- literally!
Take a brisk walk or jog outside -- maybe some music, no cell phone, just you.
You don't have to get off the beaten path.

Even a circuit around your neighborhood will work.
Tune out what's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer
Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected
the beginning of a new trend in soul music.  around you (but still watch out for traffic!) and concentrate on the rhythm of your strides

When you're feeling swamped, it's totally natural to go for a caffeine fix. But coffee, soda, and energy drinks don't just jack you up -- they also dehydratedehydrate /de·hy·drate/ (de-hi´drat) to remove water from (a compound, the body, etc.).
you, leaving you feeling even more worn out when the buzz wears off and you come
crashing down later. Grab some water instead. If you're properly hydrated, you'll feel
better overall -- less fatigued, fewer aches and pains, plus your skin will glow.
For a soothing sip, make yourself a spa-style pitcher:
Spike ice water with slices of orange, lemon, or lime.  Call Home

A nice, hot bath will relax your muscles and your mind. For optimal stress-quenching
results, add a bath salt that'll moisturize your skin and help you loosen up with a
soothing scent. We love Aromatherapy Hydrotherapyhydrotherapy, use of water in the
 treatment of illness or injury. Although the medicinal and hygienic value of water was
 recognized by the early Greeks, hydrotherapy attained its widest use in the 18th and
19th cent.

Try to forget old and painful memories.

Move on with life and try to find a way to enjoy life’s bountiful blessings and graces.
 Don’t dwell on your past especially if it’s holding you to grow.

Instead, learn from the experience and be guided by the lessons you get from it.
Ask God’s help to transform your life and leave the undesirable things or habits that
you have. Continuously evaluate yourself and try as you may to focus on the goods
you have. Never get tired asking and talking to God.
Constant communication with God can do wonders in his own way and in his own time.

Whether you regularly take a few minutes out of your day or set aside a specific timeframe, meditation is a wonderful way to help train your mind to remain in the present moment.
Mindfulness meditation is aimed at restoring a normal or natural state of awareness — the one we were born into.

Meditation in its simplest and most universal definition is “a mental discipline involving attention regulation”.
Mindfulness is a particular form of meditation which, by and large, uses the sensory input of the body as a gateway for the mind to get back in touch with the present moment.
Mindfulness meditation is also a foundation for examining the way we think, with the potential to reduce depression and anxiety.
Before breakfast and dinner are good times to practise because eating precedes a low point for the metabolism and sleep occurs more readily.


"Success comes from within our hearts it is what inspires our spirit with hope and
courage to believe we can dare to try and we can dare to succeed. be true to
yourself and people will see your qualities".

Meditate

Source: Carol Ward

Calm

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carrie450 Hub Author 10 months ago

Thank you ForestBear. Have a great day.

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ForestBear 10 months ago

Wonderful hub, thank you for sharing. Voted up and beautiful!

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carrie450 Hub Author 12 months ago

Thank you Becky.

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Becky Puetz 12 months ago

Great advice, voted up and awesome.

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carrie450 Hub Author 13 months ago

Thank you d.william.

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d.william Level 7 Commenter 13 months ago

Good hub, good advice. thanks for sharing.

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carrie450 Hub Author 15 months ago

Thank you for your comment Sofs. You are right in saying it's the simple things in life that makes us happy.

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sofs Level 7 Commenter 15 months ago

Carie there is nothing like the simple things of life to lift you up, a walk, good music, a good hot bath, forgive, forget, meditate so simple, so effective!!

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vocalcoach Level 7 Commenter 15 months ago

...well, here I am again! I always return to the hubs that really serve me, and yours does. Such excellent suggestions. It's so nice to know that when I really need this...It is right here for me. Thank you, carrie, for being right here for me! Love you...

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carrie450 Hub Author 15 months ago

Thank you so much vocalcoach.

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vocalcoach Level 7 Commenter 15 months ago

Carrie - This is my second visit to your beautiful hub, which serves as a reminder to take time for myself each day. I found that I needed to come back and read this wonderful article again. I found that your words" Never get tired asking and talking to God." was just what was missing. So...I took a walk in the snow with the sun brilliantly shining and engaged in a conversation with God. It truely changed my complete attitude and thinking. Thank you again, for this inspirational message you have shared. Bless you, Carrie, my friend!

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stars439 Level 7 Commenter 15 months ago

Wonderful Hub. God Bless You Dear Heart.

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Unleashed Victory 16 months ago

Carrie, I enjoyed this. It was a perfect end to my hectic day. The music is playing now and it's just a nice moment. Thank you!

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vocalcoach Level 7 Commenter 16 months ago

Carrie - You have given us a very inspirational and motivating work here. So beautifully done, like the beautiful lady who created it. This is a keeper! I have book marked this to refer to each and every day. You are truly a gift Carrie and I am thankful for you. May you enjoy increased energy and loving health. :)

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KoffeeKlatch Gals Level 6 Commenter 16 months ago

carrie, I love inspirational, feel-good articles. I would rate this one right up there with the best. You need to write more hubs so I can read more. Rated up and awesome.

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markbennis Level 6 Commenter 16 months ago

This is a beautiful hub carrie, we are beuatiful beings because of the inner self, thank you...

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anglnwu Level 7 Commenter 17 months ago

Good tips. I can use all of these--a walk, a warm bath, a talk with God and soothing music. Thanks for sharing.

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anglnwu Level 7 Commenter 17 months ago

Good tips. I can use all of these--a walk, a warm bath, a talk with God and soothing music. Thanks for sharin.g

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acaetnna Level 6 Commenter 17 months ago

This hub was so full of energy and I loved the relaxing music too. I shall bookmark this to return and return to it. Well done and thank you for sharing this.

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DREAM ON Level 7 Commenter 17 months ago

FANTASTIC!!This hub is one I will refer back to an endless number of times.I am always looking for ways to increase my energy.Keep the suggestions coming.Thanks so much.

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lipe01 17 months ago

I really like this hub - I'm going to test your first method right now - I'm going on a walk :)

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pennyofheaven Level 4 Commenter 17 months ago

Awesome advice Carrie! This is priceless... find a way to enjoy life’s bountiful blessings and graces.

Your suggestions to find these bountiful blessing and graces are more than ideal in finding them. Excellent hub! Thank you!

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lovetherain 17 months ago

Beautiful Hub!

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Ruzica 17 months ago

Carrie, enjoyed your hub. It made me relax just reading it.

I am a great lover of nature, when I am out there I feel like talking to God without saying anything.

Being a mother of two little ones I don't always get a chance to meditate as I would like to, and when this is the case I plug into the Mindfulness. I think it's great way to reconnect with my real nature-awareness. I call it resetting myself.

Thank you:-)

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Ingenira 17 months ago

Good advice. Just what we need to energize ourselves after a long year of hard work during this festive season.

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katiem2 18 months ago

I'm a big fan of Yoga, I love it and practice it always. Love, Peace and Joy :)

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CheyenneAutumn 18 months ago

Carrie - this is great advice - Water and a walk out with nature are such a wonderful way to both refresh and refind oneself. I hope you are having a great week! Take care of you.

Many Hugs my friend!

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carrie450 Hub Author 18 months ago

Thank you all for the wonderful comments.

Eiddwen I'll look foreward to your post :)

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Eiddwen 18 months ago

Hi Carrie a great hub and music to emphasise the subject fully.

I can feel myself drifting away into the Land Of Happy ever after. An up and awesome for this one.

You've just given me an idea: A new hub and I'll dedicate it to you.

Thank you so much for sharing and take care Carrie.

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prasetio30 Level 8 Commenter 18 months ago

I got new energy after read this hub. You are a gift, Carrie. Good job and I love how you remind us about this. Life must go on and we need energy to pass this live with good spirit, smile and happiness. Very inspiring hub. Rating Up!

Love and peace,

Kevin Schofield 18 months ago

Hi Carrie, Great hub for the mind, body and spirit. I love the way you've versed your thoughts to emphasise the message. Mindfulness and the breath of life and living in the here and now is priceless. Kindest regards, Kev.

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thougtforce Level 7 Commenter 18 months ago

Carrie, I am with you, a walk outside does wonder when you are stressed. Very good other tips too! Meditation seems to be great but I have never tried. Thanks for these wonderful advice!

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carrie450 Hub Author 18 months ago

Thank you Tom, glad it helped.

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kashmir56 Level 6 Commenter 18 months ago

I feel refreshed just reading it,thank you for all these great suggesting and advice it will help in refreshing our stress filled life. Great hub!!!

Thumbs up!!!

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