"LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!"

Like so many of us today, I have a constant fight with depression. We’ve all had those terrible experiences in our lives which have affected us for the rest of our lives. But rather than dwell on the negative, I want to FOCUS on the POSITIVE.

One thing that has helped me personally, (and still does help), is looking at the beautiful pictures of this planet we live on. The Earth has everything we need to help us and heal us.

And it costs nothing to open a book and look at the beautiful and Peaceful pictures of our home.

We’ve been born onto a truly Amazing planet --- The Earth --- which provides us with everything to help us live and ‘survive.’

From the beautiful colours of the flowers to the inspiring singing of the birds, every single plant / crystal / creature is here to ‘lift our spirits,’ inspire our lives and keep a smile on our faces.

It is a medical fact that what we take into our minds, through our eyes, affects us mentally, which will (in turn) affect us physically.

As children, we’re given books on fairy tales and who doesn’t love Disney? Yet, as adults, we forget the very real “Magic” that is in this world. Meditating on this Earth and It’s natural elements will bring that “Magic” back into our lives --- our everyday lives.

The Earth Is Our Home!

We were born here, we belong here, and we are physically connected to the Earth. It is no wonder, then, that this Unique planet gives us and provides for us with everything that we need to help us live --- from the air we breathe to the food we eat to the clothes we wear.

The healing properties of this Earth --- we are still learning about, even after thousands of years. The Earth heals us in ways we’ve never thought of before. From the herbs to the sights to the sounds, even to the smells.

Smell the Rose --- how do you feel?

Hear the waves of the Ocean --- how is your mind?

Most of the medicines we take every day come from herbs --- how is your health?

Instead of questioning “how” we got here as humans (evolution or creation?), we should be learning HOW to live NOW and how to look after and appreciate our home.

Our lives ARE so busy, our time taken up with family and work, that it seems that we live in an “artificial” world, closed with no windows to look out of, just four walls and too busy to even look up. Life can feel like that --- young and old --- we are constantly worried about the future / today / even what other people think.

LISTEN!

It is easy to reflect upon the “bad” things that surround us. Why, we only need to turn on the news and we have become accustomed to --- the ‘black’ things of this society.

When was the last time you stopped and looked at a rainbow?

Or listened to the dawn chorus early in the morning?

Let’s face it, most of us are up and out that time of the morning, going off to work, half asleep, trying not to trip over the pavement. Look Up, Listen, Sh, Sh --- can you hear the birds before the traffic drowns out their song? The Calming effect of birdsong is a fact, as it wakes up the mind but also brings Peace to the soul.

The song of the dolphin can only be heard underwater, but with our technology today, we can ‘listen’ to this song in the comfort of our homes. And what a beautiful song!

A lighted candle (in a safe place) can be so relaxing. Instead of the glare of a bright light, you see the soft glow of the candle, which can be even more relaxing if the candle is scented. And it’s this quietness that gives the mind the time to repair itself, strengthening itself for the next day.

Time is there, we just need to “make the time” or “plan.” You plan and prepare for that important meeting at work, why not do the same for yourself, so that you have the peace you need and deserve.

“SELF-HELP!”

I’m a great believer in “Self-Help!” It is important that I do something myself --- to help myself --- get through every day. The mind affects the body. The mind affects the emotions. What I take into my mind / think about / ‘allow’ into my mind will and does affect me = in every way!

Time is Free.

The library is Free.

Candles do not cost ‘a lot’.

Every-one can get hold of their favourite music.

There is always a documentary on wildlife on T.V. to watch.

All of this can help to give us the Strength we need and the Peace we desire for every single day.

TIME

Time is sometimes the one thing, in our lives, we find hard to control. It seems to run through our lives, like water through our fingers, and it just seems ‘impossible’ to ‘hold’ it.

We plan for that special meeting at work, arranging a special time and making time to prepare what we will say and do. Work Is Important! It pays for the basics of life --- rent, the bills, food, etc. We make an appointment to see the doctor, the dentist, to go to the hospital, because we care for our physical health. This Is Important! You make time to study and take that exam, to get that qualification, to get that better job. This Is Important!

Why is Time for Yourself any less Important? It is just as Important to plan that 5 minutes / half an hour for Yourself, so that you can rest and refresh your mind, your emotions and your body. Only You ‘Know’ what You Need!

There are billions of books worldwide. Some are factual, some are fiction. Which are “Good” to read? I am sure that every single book has its merits. Some of these books just ‘fire’ the imagination.

The best books (in my opinion) are books that refresh the mind and soul --- books about the Earth, this Unique planet we live on. The pictures alone relax the eyes and the mind which helps to relax the body.

A picture of the Rainbow.

Of Dolphins dancing in the Oceans.

Of a Child Smiling.

These type of pictures have such a Calming effect on our minds. Young and old, there is nothing to stop us from Googling and reading articles about this Earth, whilst sitting down with our favourite drink and relaxing.

This is so Refreshing and Good for the mind!

MUSIC

Music is one of the most powerful ‘medicine’ we have in life. Whatever music we personally like is always ‘Good’ to listen to. The best for me personally is the natural sounds of the Earth combined with instruments. When you walk through the park, how many ‘natural’ sounds can you hear? --- a dog barking, children laughing and playing, people chatting, the birds singing in the trees. These are Natural --- ‘at home’ --- sounds.

Sitting in your garden, you watch a butterfly on a rose and hear the jay singing in its nest in the apple tree.

These are Relaxing Sights and Sounds. All of them Good for the Mind!