We have learned about many great foods that can help us lead and maintain a healthy body. But there is another step that is so important and many just as important if not more important than what we eat. Yes it is important what we put in our bodies in the way of food/fuel but equally as important is what we put in our bodies in the way of thoughts.

Practicing Mindfulness and meditation helps lower our stress hormones, which if constantly being injected into our system can lead to chronic disease. It opens us up new ideas and solutions and helps us to control our emotions. It involves a practice of gratitude which brings us to new and more reasons to be grateful. The more Mindful and grateful we are in our life the more joy we will experience.

It is simple to start to meditate and step into mindfulness. Find a quiet place and quiet your mind. If this is difficult for you try listening to your breath. Breath in for count of 5, hold for count of 5, release for count of 5. I like to sit outside with the sun on my face (something about the heat helps me), I breath and just listen to the birds until my mind quiets and all I hear is the birds and the wind. Maybe you can do it in your car, maybe when you are walking. The key is to quiet your own thoughts, worries, the stories running in your head. Quiet the mind and open yourself up to the miracle of meditation and mindfulness. It can help you to have a Vibrant life full of joy and gratitude!

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