Falling asleep .... 4-7-8

Isn't this a pretty bedroom?

I saved this photo last year, but I don't remember where I found it.  I love it!

The past 2 years I have had a difficult time falling asleep.  I usually count (one time to 500!) or repeat a short sentence...one of my favorites is "I am relaxed and at peace", yet I still have a hard time going to sleep.

About 3 weeks ago, Dr. Andrew Weil shared a technique on his facebook page called the 4-7-8 breathing technique.  I tried it that night and was amazed how I felt like I was being drugged!  It actually scared me and I didn't continue.  LOL  A friend shared the info today so I will try again and see how I feel.  Click HERE to learn the method.

In a nutshell, you inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds and exhale for 8 seconds.  It gave me a lightheaded feeling which as you read the brief instructions Dr. Weil mentions this, but I missed it.   Give it a try and let me know if it works for you.

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A day well spent brings

happy sleep.

--- Leonardo da Vinci 

Healing

For those in need of healing.

Unity's Daily Word - Healing

WHOLENESS IS MY TRUE NATURE.

I am innately whole and healthy.  Divine Life

 is real, abiding, and eternal, and I am Life in expression.  To experience the fullness of Life, 

I first realize that I live, move, and have my being in the universal life flow of God.

I center my feelings, thoughts, and words

 on Oneness and the perfect Life within me. 

 I feel and know Life is present and available

 to me in all its fullness.  When my mind is focused on the divine idea of wholeness, I am 

in conscious harmony with the rhythm and 

flow of Divine Life.  

I demonstrate wholeness in mind and body.  

Wholeness is my true nature and my birthright.  I confidently claim it by affirming: 

 LIFE, SWEET LIFE!

Favorite Mermaids

I love mermaids!  

The magical folklore of bygone days

 has always captured my imagination. 

 How fun to be a mermaid for a day!

Vintage Bracelets for sale

Available in my Etsy store  HERE

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HOPE and POSSIBILITIES

I guess I am on a Deepak Chopra kick.   :o)

I wanted to share a couple more quotes from him.  He and Oprah are doing a 21 day meditation online for free.  They seem to do them every 4 months or so.  This time I am listening to the beginning, but haven't been meditating.  There are 10 days left, plus they save the previous 5 days, so there is

still time to sign up HERE .

The past or the future ?

Which one do you choose?

Full Moon (again)

Another full moon. 

  This one is the Sturgeon Moon.

To awaken each morning with a smile brightening my face; to approach my work with a clean mind; to hold ever before me, the Ultimate Purpose toward which I am working; to meet men and women with laughter on my lips and love in my heart; to be gentle, kind, and courteous through all the hours; to approach the night with weariness that ever woos sleep and the joy that comes from work well done --- this is how I desire to waste wisely my days.

--- Thomas Dekker