Moondancing
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An interesting note about our body healing itself is that it needs us to make self-care a high priority but instead we treat ourselves with neglect. These are 10 keys to self-care by Deepak Chopra. Seeing yourself in a new way, as a child of the universe. Realize that self-care is like caring for Nature! A shift in consciousness that produces great benefits
1. Make happiness a high priority vs Coasting along with our present state of happiness and unhappiness.
2. Make sure your life has purpose and meaning vs Focusing on daily practicalities, even those that seem routine and meaningless.
3. Living according to a higher vision vs Living for externals like a better job, more money, a bigger house, etc.
4. Expand your awareness in every decade of life vs Viewing youth as the peak of life and old age as a dwindling decline.
5. Devoting time and attention to personal growth vs Staying the same as you always were and feeling proud about it.
6. Following a sensible regimen of good diet and physical activity vs Eating a diet high in sugar, fat, and calories. Promising yourself to exercise tomorrow, or next week.
7. Allowing your brain to reset by introducing downtimes several times a day va Working your brain to the point of exhaustion before allowing yourself to take a break.
8. Getting to know your inner world through meditation, contemplation, and self-reflection va Avoiding what you really feel. Fearing what you might find if you dare to look inside yourself.
9. Practicing gratitude and appreciation vs Grabbing as much a you can for yourself. Never forgetting to look out for number one.
10. Learn how to love and be loved vs Not looking into the ddp source of love in yourself.
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1. Make happiness a high priority vs Coasting along with our present state of happiness and unhappiness.
2. Make sure your life has purpose and meaning vs Focusing on daily practicalities, even those that seem routine and meaningless.
3. Living according to a higher vision vs Living for externals like a better job, more money, a bigger house, etc.
4. Expand your awareness in every decade of life vs Viewing youth as the peak of life and old age as a dwindling decline.
5. Devoting time and attention to personal growth vs Staying the same as you always were and feeling proud about it.
6. Following a sensible regimen of good diet and physical activity vs Eating a diet high in sugar, fat, and calories. Promising yourself to exercise tomorrow, or next week.
7. Allowing your brain to reset by introducing downtimes several times a day va Working your brain to the point of exhaustion before allowing yourself to take a break.
8. Getting to know your inner world through meditation, contemplation, and self-reflection va Avoiding what you really feel. Fearing what you might find if you dare to look inside yourself.
9. Practicing gratitude and appreciation vs Grabbing as much a you can for yourself. Never forgetting to look out for number one.
10. Learn how to love and be loved vs Not looking into the ddp source of love in yourself.
MD