To find a time in this crazy house to listen to The Journey was a bit of a challenge. This morning was perfect with everyone still asleep. I kicked back to listen with my cup of tea then realized the tea would have to be set aside. Closing my eyes and listening to his voice, I recognized this is a process I have used many times in the evening when too wound up to sleep. Starting with the jaw, I would take deeper breathes and tell the muscles to relax; it was time for rest and then work my way down the body. Usually by the time I was done with the arms and hand muscles, I was asleep. I was taught this as a little girl as I did not sleep well and was (and still am) a sleepwalker and talker. I taught this to my girls when they were little as well. This type of relaxation is simple and can be used anywhere at any time. Deep breathing and using mind over matter concepts; aids in quieting the brain and relaxing the muscles to create a relaxed physical and mental state.
Deb C
Hi Deb. I completely understand about finding time to listent to the exercise. It was more exhausting trying to find the time than to listen to it. I have 2 kids, a dad that lives with me, a husband, full time school and 3 jobs! Shewww! After I did get to listen to it, it was quite compelling. I hope to get to know many of my classmates, as this is my last class for my BSN. I work at a Long Term Acute care hospital in Louisville, KY. I also teach LPN clinical for a local college and teach many classes for the hospital down the street, also a Kindred Hospital like I am at. Good luck with the last 2 terms.
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Deb. I was a sleepwalker and alker as a child, and an insomniac...still am as an adult (insomniac). You are corect that a relaxation exercise like this helps to quieten things in our bodies, so that they will rest. Great post!
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