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Release Reconnect & Renew

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Introduction Soulconnection.org is based on the premise that we are spiritual beings first and human beings second, however all connected. Because of this premise, it is our nature to seek ways to stay connected. When we begin to move away from our natural spiritual essence, we open ourselves up to an array of maladies.

Our spiritual selves, also referred to as the soul, is the place where we house our creative resources, our recognition of wholeness and most important, the knowledge that we are part of something much larger than our human selves. Recognizing this, makes the difference between just existing and living fully.

SoulConnection.org’s intentions are to seek ways to stay connected or reach a deeper connection to spirit/source and share this information with you.

All twelve eBooks in our Wellness Series are designed to help individuals live fully by strengthening and honoring our magnificent connection between our physical and non-physical selves.

The first in this series is…

“Release Reconnect & Renew”

SoulConnection EBook Wellness Series

Be Well

Contents Release          

Let Go and Make Peace With Your Past See Yourself Brand New Wonder Woman Syndrome Take A Walk Lose Control… Of Others Breathe Releasing Anxiety and Depression Affirm With Spirit Surrender To Spirit Dance

Reconnect          

Create A Sacred Space Explore Yoga Ignite Your Creative Side Be Still Simplify Your life Get Dirty – Reconnect With The Earth Adopt A Pet Reconnect With Your Body Reconnect with Friends & Family Meditation

Renew          

Lights Out – Get Your Restorative Sleep Make Smart Food Choices Morning Cleanse Spruce Up Your Surroundings Take A Day Off Discover Tea for your Spirit Consider Romance Take A Trip Learn Something New Discover Ritual

Bonus Material Resources Closing

Bonus Material Bonus 1 Releasing the Past Ritual Bonus 2 Walk Away the Stress Bonus 3 Transformational Breathing Bonus 4 Affirm with Spirit Affirmations Bonus 5 Yoga Health for the 40+ Woman Bonus 6 The Four Laws of Simplicity Bonus 7 Anoint your Body Ritual Bonus 8 Family Night Ritual Bonus 9 Body Scan Meditation Bonus 10 Delicious Green Smoothie Drink Bonus 11 Health Benefits of Tea Bonus 12 Commit to YOU Daily Ritual

25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Let Go and Make Peace with Your Past Almost always, the past may be over, but it’s not necessarily done with.

One of the things that keeps us stuck and unable to move forward is holding on to the past. Holding on to a painful past, keeps it present and gives it power. The only way to move on and reclaim your power is to make peace with the things you cannot change.

Eckhart Tolle believes we unconsciously and sometimes consciously hold on to or create painful situations because they give us a sense of identity. We hold stress in our minds and bodies, potentially creating serious health issues, and accept that state of tension as the norm.

Ladies, it’s time to Release Reconnect & Renew and live in the present… fully. Begin by letting go of the past. Being happy does not mean that everything is perfect; rather, it means that you’ve decided to accept the imperfections and move on.

BONUS! – We’ve included “Releasing the Past Ritual” in our Bonus section.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew See Yourself Brand New If you’re like a lot of people, you tend to unconsciously or consciously beat up on yourself, focus on the negative, and compare yourself to others. Comparing yourself to others that you think have it all together is a slippery slope. Everyone has challenges of some degree but most don’t wear them on their sleeves. All of the people that I put on pedestals in the past, and had the opportunity to get to know beyond the story in my head, turned out to be just people, people with issues just like everyone else. Most of them, however, learned to accept life and roll with the challenges.

Stop comparing and create and live the life you want. Change your thinking and focus on the positives.

Discover who YOU really are and accept what you cannot change and change what you can. It’s your life, take it and make it brand new.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Wonder Woman Syndrome “I can bring home the bacon… fry it up in the pan… and never never ever let you forget you’re a man… cause I’m a woman”

From 6am workouts, business meetings, childcare arrangements, integrating and keeping up with new and ever changing technologies and busy social lives, our packed calendars are taking multitasking to a whole new level.

Many of us are the product of the sexual revolution of the 60s, when the roles of men and women in society changed dramatically. Consequently, we have been brought up to be very independent, not expecting to rely on a man to provide or support us.

Unfortunately, that has become our default response for most things, and we find it hard to accept or even recognize genuine and much needed gestures of support when they are offered to us.

Release your burden and learn to graciously receive help, but more importantly, learn to ask for help and learn to say NO.

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Commented [SA1]: Anyone? Just thinking about being gender neutral.

25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Take a Walk Walking gives you time to think, as well as time to get away from stressors. Getting out of a stressful environment, breathing the air, and feeling your body move is natural stress-relief.

Other ways walking can relieve stress: 

Put physical and mental distance between you and the stress-causing environment.

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Many people carry stress by tensing their muscles. By getting into your correct walking posture and form, you unknot those muscles and put them to work.

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Observe the environment around you:; enjoy the trees, flowers, birds, gardens, sky, storefronts.

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Feel your body in motion and reconnect with yourself.

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Wear off stress-eating calories.

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Take time to work through problems and possible solutions as you

walk. 

Talk and laugh with your walking partner to relieve the stress.

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Let off steam and vent with your walking partner.

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See that there is more to life than your problems.

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Lower your blood pressure and your heart health risk, which can be increased by stress.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Lose Control… Of Others One of the most liberating lessons of my life was coming to an understanding and accepting that I was NOT Florence Nightingale, that I could not save the world. As women, most of us naturally believe that we can “fix it,” that we somehow have control over the outcome of others’ lives.

Those of us with this affliction tend to attract what’s called “energy vampires.”. Energy vamps are those people who adopt a self-victimizing mindset, complaining about whatever happens. When faced with a problem, they soak themselves in the issue rather than deal with it constructively. Release the need to save those individuals, it’s fruitless, and they will leave you drained, tired and lethargic. Help those in need that are trying to help themselves or those who are unable to care for themselves such as our elderly, handicapped, or animals.

You will know the difference by how you feel when helping. If it’s draining your energy, leave it alone.

If it feels good and rewarding go for it.

Every one has his/hertheir own journey and lessons to learn. Sometimes when we come charging in to save the day,; we are interfering with their lessons/growth. Tend to your journey, learn your lessons, and focus on enjoying your life.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Breathe Breathing can transform your life.

If you feel stressed out and overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release tension.

If you are worried about something coming up, or caught up in something that already happened, breathe. It will bring you back to the present.

If you have too many tasks to do, or are scattered during your workday, breathe. It will help bring you into focus, to concentrate on the most important task you need to be focusing on right now.

If you are moving too fast, breathe. It will remind you to slow down, and enjoy life more.

So breathe. And enjoy each moment of this life. They’re too fleeting and few to waste.

Tip: Put the word “Breathe” as a screensaver or desktop pic, or put it up as a note on your wall or fridge or on your desk. Then do it every time you see the word.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Releasing Anxiety and Depression Anxiety and Depression is are almost always at the core of what holds us back from living fully. Unfortunately most people struggle with A&D for years, or all their lives without learning how to effectively take steps to cope with or eliminate A&D altogether. I suffered for several years with A&D and tried many things to cope, however I always knew that the answer for relieving my A&D was not in a pill or other methods people choose to cope.

Disclaimer: I absolutely recommend that everyone suffering with A&D seek professional help to get diagnosed. There are several types of depression, some of which that require medication and monitoring.

I was able to eliminate my A&D using the resources listed in the Resource section of this eBook. It was a journey to find out what worked for me but it has been 100% worth it. My life changed during the journey as I learned about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and the Midwest Center for A&D.

I know how difficult it is to break out of the cocoon of A&D but I encourage you to not give up. Make an attempt to get still (quiet the mind) for a few moments each day, several times a day. Seek professional help for diagnosis and consider methods of treatment and of course, make an effort to Release Reconnect and Renew daily.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Affirm With Spirit Release negative or non-serving thoughts by using positive affirmations. Every thought you think every word you say is an affirmation. All of our self-talk or inner dialogue is a stream of affirmations. We are continually affirming subconsciously with our words and thoughts and this flow of affirmations is creating our life experience in every moment. Our beliefs are just learned thought patterns that we have developed since childhood, many of these work well for us, but others may now be working against us;, they are dysfunctional and may be sabotaging us from achieving what we believe we want. Do affirmations really work? Yes. No matter what aspect of life you're dealing with or who you are, affirmations will not only make you feel better about yourself and your life,; but if used correctly, they can manifest real change in your life.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Surrender To Spirit This says it all. Image and words by Mara Friedman www.newmoonvisions.com Walking through the remains of Tuzigoot (Apache for 'crooked water'), I felt the Spirits of the ancestors, smelled the breath of the earthen dwellings, and gave thanks for the wide open sky above, cradling us all in the arms of creation.

This day, in order to anchor ourselves, to be fully open to the journey ahead, we were asked to find a quiet space, to open our hearts, to ask for permission to be on these sacred lands, and also ... to be present, fully present, in order to receive our confirmation.

It was empowering and peace-full to sit, to listen, and release in order to receive. I breathed into my heart, imagining my essence growing beyond the boundaries of NOW into the timelessness of creation, to connect every filament of Light within me and receive the wisdom of those who came before ... and those who will come.

That day, each of us received a personal confirmation. For some it was the wind tickling their heels, others a raven calling from above, one a voice whispering 'Ashne Ate' (I AM love always, Quero Apache).

Butterflies came for me, a pair dancing over the brush stand below, fluttering by as I opened my eyes to receive Nature's blessing. My great-full heart pounded, and then fell. They had disappeared; no longer visible ... I began to doubt this gift of confirmation.

'Are butterflies even out this time of year?!?!' 'Am I making this up?!?!'... 'What if ...' The internal dialog was furiously plowing through my state of peace-full being, and then I remembered a lifelong pattern I'd recently become aware of: => I tended to doubt myself, my choices, and the signs ... just before the miracle/goal/answer appears.

Over the years, I've turned around countless times on a journey, thinking I've gone wrong somewhere, when the destination was just around the bend!!! It took years of repetition for me to notice the pattern, and NOW, only a moment to let go and give thanks for being willing to trust myself, and for the wisdom to surrender to Spirit's messengers. And Butterflies? ... of course!

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Dance Shake it off with dancing! It hit me years ago how therapeutic and freeing it is to let go and dance. I remember having a huge argument with my sister about a family matter, and being one of those people that does not like conflict, this incident stressed me completely. I tried everything to shake it off, to let it go, but it hung around like a dark cloud. The next day, I was driving and the song, We Got the Beat by the Go-Go’s came on and before I knew it, I was singing out loud and dancing in the car… instant relief. I went home, listened to more music, turned it up and danced for about 30 minutes. It was deliciously exhausting and the dark cloud was gone. To this day, I still use dance to shake off and release stress.

Music and Dance are healing. Music alone has a way of touching our soul and coupled with the energy moving effects of dance, you create an awesome combo. So create a playlist with dance music and be ready to Release, Reconnect and Renew when the cloud beckons.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Create a Sacred Space It is vital to have a space where you can go to release reconnect & renew and just be. A sacred space is where we can turn to when we just need to be alone, to reflect on ourselves and on how to improve. It is a space where we can turn to find balance, to relax, to pray, or just simply be quiet.

Your space could be an area in your home; it could be a quiet corner in a coffee shop, a library or your car.

If you have the space and solitude at home, begin by adding sacred pieces to your space, pieces that calm you, pictures, a candle or a quartz gemstone. Add pieces that resonate with your faith, a bible, prayer beads, and/or music.

If your space is outside the home, bring one or two sacred items. I carry a set of spirit beads with me at all times so that I‘m prepared if I find myself in a quiet space, in need to reconnect or just BE.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Explore Yoga You’ve seen her. That 40, 50, 60 plus woman with incredible posture and a twinkle in her eyes. She’s graceful, and possesses a certain charm... she practices Yoga.

Yoga means union. In practice, yoga is an applied science of the mind and body. Practice and study of yoga help to bring about a natural balance of body and mind in which the state of health can manifest itself. Yoga itself does not create health; rather, it creates an internal environment that allows the individual to come to his own state of dynamic balance, or health. Basically, yoga teaches that a healthy person is a harmoniously integrated unit of body, mind and spirit.

Yoga is absolutely the best thing for the midlife woman. If keeps your muscles flexible and your mind clear and your spirit balanced.

The power of yoga is like listening to the silent roar of the sea. In its silence lay peace & tranquility, soothing to the deepest level of your being. Its roar can pull open your heart and mind to the possibilities of life and living. As a result, to many devotees, yoga becomes a philosophy that offers instruction and insight into every aspect of life: the spiritual, the mental and the physical. Namaste.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Ignite Your Creative Side For me, one of the best ways to reconnect or come to balance is creating art. I took a mosaic class several years ago and found myself getting lost in the process of creating. After emerging from this zone, I often feel relaxed, clear- headed, at peace, reconnected.

Whatever medium you choose, painting, music, performing arts, jump in and allow yourself to get lost. Reconnect with your soul by disconnecting from the non-stop, busy and noisy world, and rediscover the creative feelings that have been buried away.

When you are creating, find that space or path to spirit and wholeness because when you do…you’ll find that you are not so much interested in creating a masterpiece rather you are reminded that YOU are the masterpiece!

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Be Still Be still.

Just for a few moments.

In this modern world, activity and movement are the default modes, if not with our bodies then at least with our minds, with our attention. We rush around all day, doing things, talking, emailing, sending and reading messages, clicking from browser tab to the next, one link to the next.

We are always on, always engaged, always thinking, always talking. There is no time for stillness — and sitting in front of a frenetic computer all day, and then in front of the hyperactive television, doesn’t count as stillness.

This comes at a cost: we lose that time for contemplation, for observing and listening. We lose connection and we lose peace.

Create a daily ritual where you drop everything and get still for 15 minutes. Use this time disconnect from the noise, decompress, breathe, and reconnect with you.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Simplify Your Life Simplifying can sometimes be overwhelming. The amount of stuff and people you have in your life can be too big a mountain to tackle.

The good news… you don’t have to simplify it all at once. Do one thing at a time, and take small steps. You’ll get there, and have fun doing it. In fact, you can do little but important things today to start living the simple life.

By getting rid of clutter, things and relationships that no longer serve you, you clear out heavy, static energy that that keeps you stuck and weighed down. As you purge, you’ll notice a feeling of lightness, a nice and easy flow, a reconnection to self.

Purge a drawer, shelf, countertop, or a corner of a room. Not an entire room or even an entire closet, just one small area. You can use that small area as your base of simplicity, and then expand from there. Don’t wait until you’ve accumulated a mass amount of stuff to purge. Purge or donate items immediately so you’re not enticed to change your mind. Take small steps and before you know it, you will be “free flowing.”

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Commented [SA2]: Issues? Clutter and things seem redundant.

25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Get Dirty Cleanse

Dig in, get your hands dirty, and reconnect with the earth.

Gardening should not be a burden. With expectations that it must look good or that it has to produce no matter what, you will soon grow tired. The garden is really a place in which we can give ourselves away and reconnect to the earth and ourselves.

This is true of any serious contemplation. We are transformed by it. We are reduced and revealed by it. In it we may experience a lived sense of our connection to the earth, to our

inner freedom, and to the Sacred, the ground of our existence.

Use the space that you have. Buy a few plants for your apartment; place a few pots on your balcony.

Spruce up your patio or deck with flowers and plants, or create a space (any size) of your choice in your back yard. Go for it and get dirty. Nurture your garden. Keep it watered, fed and healthy. Use this as a reminder to do the same for you.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Adopt a Pet Cleanse

Pets know how to accept love. They never ask whether they are worthy of it, but simply accept it as their due. And they give back love unconditionally, showing their joy in a human's presence with no restraints. Animals can teach us about our own capacity for love. Because they are so easy to love, they give us an opportunity to experience unconditional love and to understand how love radiates out and encompasses an ever-widening circle.

Pets show us how to live in the moment. If they are engaging in an enjoyable activity their entire focus is on that activity.

By the way, that’s a picture of my little fur baby Clay. I have many pictures of him but this one captures his personality so completely. Loving and caring for him these past 10 years has given me so much joy, and has opened my heart in an unexpected way. I offer the deepest gratitude to source for him and my lessons learned.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Reconnect With Your Body Ever wake up and think, “This is not my body”? It’s happened to most of us. One day the toll of the years, or inattention, or discomfort, or disconnection shows up all at once and we find ourselves feeling alienated from our own skin, muscle, bone, nerves, and cells. What do you do? Reclaim your territory! Reconnect!

When you feel alienated from your body reconnecting might sound like a difficult task, but as with anything if you take it one step at a time you’ll find it’s not such a challenge. Consider the following: 1. Remember what makes you feel good in your body, and do those things. Swim, dance, jog, play, make love or get a massage. Do these things. Every day choose at least one feel-good-in-your-body activity and do it.

2. Take inventory of the things that make you feel bad in your skin, eating poorly, sitting around too much, stress, what you wear, and over-exposure to media that focuses on form over function. Take action to minimize the impact of these things, eat better—remember slow and steady wins the race.

Little changes that you make over time are more likely to stick, and little changes all add up to big changes when you stick to them.

3. Forgive yourself. Reconnect by actually looking at your body, (stop avoiding the mirror), touching your body, (give yourself a hug) and accepting change.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Reconnect With Family & Friends Taking the time to connect with those you love will bring you true happiness. The more you do it, the happier you’ll be.

Here are some tips: 

Have 5 minutes? Send an email. It doesn’t take long to send an email to someone you care about, asking them how they are and wishing them a good day. This small gesture could go a long way, especially if you follow it up over time with regular emails.

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Have 10 minutes? Call them up. A phone call is an easy way to connect with someone. It’s conversation, without the need for travel. What an invention! :)

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Have 30 minutes? You might not get the chance to do this every day, but at least once a week, take 30 minutes to visit a family member or friend and just visit. It’ll be some of the best 30 minutes you’ll spend this week.

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Have a couple hours? Invite someone to breakfast or lunch. Who among us doesn’t have a couple of free hours each month? Weekends, or evenings, instead of indulging in mindless television or internet surfing, devote it to a friend or family member. If you truly don’t have any time for family and friends, you might need to do what I call, Edit Your Life.

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Be present. Don’t spend time with someone and keep answering calls or texts. Make it quality time and do NOT make it seem like you’re doing them a favor by spending time. If this is done with the right intention, you will reap the benefits. Keep in mind; these are the moments that make life work. Check in, catch up, laugh, reminisce, and enjoy the moment. Relationships with family and friends that you love must be nurtured and respected for your well-being and theirs.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Meditation Meditation is beneficial for everyone, especially those with hectic, stressful lives. It teaches you how to manage stress; which in turn enhances your overall physical health and emotional well being. In meditation, the overactive mind is calmed and turned inward. Meditation soothes the nervous system, balances the right and left hemispheres of the brain, centers attention, gives perspective and clarity, improves the powers of concentration, improves memory, improves confidence, gives a sense of purpose, frees the spirit, and increases spiritual strength.

If you practice meditation every day, even for just a few minutes, you will soon notice that the rest and relaxation that you feel begin to suffuse your entire life. These periods of stillness can be as refreshing as an hour's nap, because for a few minutes you are taking a mental vacation from all the cares, responsibilities and involvements of your daily life.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Lights Out – Restorative Sleep One of the best ways to Renew is by getting a good night’s sleep.

To accomplish this, you need to create the right atmosphere to get the most healthful benefits while sleeping. The one and most critical thing you must do is… TURN OFF THE LIGHTS. We all have what’s called a circadian rhythm, the technical term for our internal body clock. It regulates the 24-hour daily cycle of all biological processes. In its simplest form, your brain wants to sleep when it’s dark and be awake when it’s light. The problems occur when we go against this natural internal cycle.

While sleeping, several things happen, our bodies produce the hormone melatonin, which fights various diseases, our cells regenerate, the mind rest, and our entire body rejuvenates, however to receive the best results, our bodies need complete darkness. Light intrusion, even if dim, is likely to have measurable effects on sleep disruption and melatonin suppression. So make sure you shut the blinds, turn off the television and computer, install darkening curtains/shades or consider a sleep mask to make sure that all light is actually out of your eyes. Sleep Well.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Make Smart Food Choices As our bodies change, so should our food choices. Choose fresh food, not processed, as often as possible. Prepare simple meals from scratch, rather than buying a ready-made whatever.

Make real efforts to consume your five portions (that's a minimum, by the way) of fresh fruit and vegetables every single day. Err towards vegetables rather than fruit, to keep your sugar intake within reason.

Add some fresh fruit or vegetables to every meal and snack you prepare from now on - make it a habit as part of your new healthy eating initiative.

Reduce the amount of saturated fats you eat, in foods like meat, cheese and dairy products. Choose low fat alternatives, or eat smaller portions - make sure you learn about effective portion control.

Go for whole grains in bread, pasta, healthy breakfast cereals and rice. Eliminate white, refined foods they're stripped of nutrients and fiber, and often partnered with fat and sugar in junk foods - think cake, biscuits, burger buns, just for example.

Remove fast foods out of your menopause diet except for the occasional treat. In fact, if you change your way of eating, you'll probably find that junk food loses a lot of its allure, and you won't even want to eat it.

Be mindful when making food choices. Consider one of our programs, Meatless Mondays and Go Green. Make smart choices and your body will respond in a magnificent way.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Morning Cleanse Start your day with the Ayurvedic tradition of drinking a glass of warm lemon or lime water. The warm water works with your body temperature to gently wake and rehydrate the cells and organs.

The citrus component acts as an antiseptic which helps detoxify and invigorate the system. This tonic will remove excess mucous from the mouth and throat and stimulate digestion. Great for overall health. (See the link below for more information on the benefits of lemon water).

If you are 150 pounds or lower, use ½ lemon and eight ounces of water TWICE per day (1 whole lemon). If you are over 150 pounds, use 1 whole lemon per eight ounce glass of water TWICE per day (2 whole lemons) Organic lemons and distilled or purified water are recommended for best results.

Why not create a new daily ritual making this cleansing blend a daily must.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Spruce Up Your Surroundings

Paint the walls. Giving your walls a new splash of color completely changes the appearance of your home.

Change the upholstery. By changing the cushion covers and the general upholstery of the room, the whole area gets a totally new look.

Bring plants in. Any room that has plants in it instantly livens up the atmosphere of that place.

Plants are not only soothing to the eye but they also have great value in terms of improving the air in the room whether they are big or small.

Frame them. Paintings on the wall, as well as pictures, instantly add an elegantce quotient to your room. You can frame landscapes, oil paintings, pictures, or anything that you want to display.

Arrange a special corner. Have a special corner in the room that has a collection of all your favorite collectibles like potpourri, candles, trinkets, showpieces, photos of your loved ones etc Keep it neat and fragrant. Last but not the least always keep your rooms neat, clean and fragrant . No matter how much you decorate and spend on your house, it is fruitless if the house is not maintained well.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Take a Day Off Man needs a day of rest from the cares, toils, and trials of the six days of work in the material realm.

He needs to reflect, meditate, contemplate, and to turn his eyes inward, as it were, rather than outwards. ~Anonymous Rest The Body. Working every day takes its toll on the body. Lack of adequate sleep and the stress of your daily job may age you before your time. Take a day off and let your body rest.

Rest The Mind. Keeping your mind immersed in work leaves little time for anything else. Sometimes the mind needs restful time to incubate new thoughts, entertain new ideas and organize it all so you can use it. Give your mind a rest and see how good it feels.

Rest The Soul. Your spiritual self needs a break from work to rejuvenate. Take a walk in nature; listen to soothing music or read motivational book filled with positive images.

Family. You may think you are doing it all for your family, but if you can't take time off to be with them, what's the purpose? Watch a movie together, have a cook out or just plain hang out for an afternoon.

Friends. Remember those people you used to hang out with? You know, the ones who are always looking out for your best interest and wishing you well? Take some to spend with your friends for a change and leave work for another day.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Discover Tea Tea plays a vital role in my life. I allow the sacred, silent moments of steeping and sipping tea to press pause on my bustling day. By letting our mind, body and soul experience these moments of peace through tea daily, we are able to get still, reflect, and renew.

Are Tea Rituals a thing of the past? Tea rituals are especially relevant in today's modern world. It gives us what no other beverage can; a reason to slow down. You can't rush tea, it needs time. I know when I drink tea its about the ritual, the preparation and the stillness that allow me to disconnect from my busy day and renew.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Consider Romance It’s never too late for romance. Whether you're 35 or 75, it's never too late to fall madly (or gently and even sacredly) in love.

Being in love is very good for you because our emotional health is strongly tied to our physical health.

It can also lower blood pressure, increase happiness, and protect against the common cold.

Most people know that stress is bad for your body, but few people realize that happiness is actually good for your health. According to studies by Stony Brook University psychologist Arthur Aron, hugging and hand-holding released a hormone that lowers stress, reduces blood pressure, and improves both mood and tolerance for pain. A recent Carnegie Mellon University study found that people who were happy and relaxed were also more resistant to the common cold than those who were anxious or depressed.

In addition, a 2005 Ohio State University study found that couples who were positive and mutually supportive actually experienced faster healing of wounds than those in turmoil. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, an associate professor of psychology at Brigham Young University, found in A a 2008 study found that happily coupled people have lower blood pressure than unhappy couples, said. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, an associate professor of psychology at Brigham Young University. Happily coupled people were also more likely to exercise, floss, drink less, and visit the doctor more frequently.

The bottom line is, humans are not meant to live isolated lives. If you make the effort to get connected to other people and to build loving relationships, you'll be happier and healthier.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Get Away, Take A Trip, Right Now – by blogger, Anne Ruthmann One of the nice things about travel is "getting away from everything" that weighs us down when we're at home.

When we "get away from it all" for a week, we might even feel comfortable leaving our computer behind and if we're on a cruise ship without cell signal or wifi, we might even turn off our phone and completely disconnect from everything EXCEPT that which is right in front of us at that very moment.

We tend to think that we need to escape to a completely different world or place to really "get away from it all"- but the truth is that we can step back even in the midst of everyday life and create our own mini-vacations from whatever is weighing us down in that moment. We have a power button to turn off our phones for an hour or for sound sleep until we feel like waking up, rather than when some email or social media alert wakes us up. We have the physical power to step away from our computer and take a walk in our surroundings to see what is new or has changed around us while we were too busy to notice.

We have the power to take a lunch break outside at work instead of eating inside the same building full of the same sensations we've been working in all day, and to invite friends to reconnect and laugh with to make it even more "sensational." We can "get away from it all" whenever we need to, and then return to it all feeling more refreshed, balanced, and happier because we took a moment to restore our connection to reality and the world around us and to realize that whatever is happening right now is only momentary, and eventually it will change - just as the leaves fall from trees, flowers bloom from dirt, and footprints get washed away with the tides. So…stop what you’re doing right now and get away.

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Learn Something New Lifelong learning is the process of keeping your mind and body engaged—at any age—by actively pursuing knowledge and experience.

The Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Adults 50-plus The pursuit of knowledge through lifelong learning— whether it’s learning how to dance, speak a foreign language, write a newsletter, improve your golf swing, or repair your car—has wonderful benefits for adults 50-plus: 

Keeps your mind sharp

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Improves memory

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Increases self-confidence

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Offers an inexpensive way to try something new

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Saves money as you learn to “do it yourself”

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Gives you a feeling of accomplishment

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Helps you meet people who share your interests

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Builds on skills you already have

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Offers an opportunity to learn a new skill or trade and increase your income

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Gives you a new interest that you can share with family and friend

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25 Ways to Release Reconnect & Renew Discover Ritual All spiritual traditions involve some form of inner and/or outer ritual.

Why? Because a ritual returns you to what matters. The very act of beginning a ritual puts us in a state of mind where we can break with the routine patterns of the mundane and remember the sacred.

What makes a ritual sacred?

A ritual is any action we take that has meaning beyond its appearance. Dinner can simply be the fulfillment of a biological need for nutrition, or it can be a way for a family to feel united. What makes a ritual sacred, however, is the intention behind it. The word “sacred” comes from the Latin word sacrum, which relates to power or strength. So, a sacred ritual is an exchange or action that you imbue with meaning, thus giving it power. And you don’t need a priest, an incense stick, or a user’s manual (although they certainly may help!). Daily life is ripe with opportunities for ritual and ways to turn the mundane into the sacred.

Here are a few easy ways to create ritual in your life: Make mealtime special Dinner, or any meal, can be made into a sacred ritual by unplugging the phone, turning off the computer, and laying down a place mat. Light candles or a say a prayer of gratitude for the food before you. It helps to have a general time when the meal starts each day, as this conditions the mind (and the digestive system) to tune into being present.

Ritualize your yoga practice Having a special spot where you do yoga and meditation helps create a ritualistic element to your daily practice. Before you begin, energetically clear the space by burning sage, lighting a candle, or saying a prayer. It could even be as simple an act as putting the dog outside so you can practice uninterrupted.

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