Taking stock of our lives may not be a practice we often explore, but the emotional benefits of doing just this can be a truly enlightening experience.\u00a0 The transition from summer into autumn is the perfect time for slowing down a little, and reflecting on where we are at.<\/p>\n
Spend time in nature<\/strong> \u2013 breathing beautiful, clean air draws us back to the simple things.\u00a0 Spend some time walking or sitting in the natural environment and listen to the birds and the stillness.\u00a0 Why not try the botanic gardens, somewhere in the country or a beautiful national park.<\/p>\n Write a journal<\/strong> \u2013 start keeping a diary of your everyday thoughts and feelings.\u00a0 Bringing our attention to how we feel about areas of our life is a powerful way to reshape our lives for the better.\u00a0 It can also help to remind us how much we already enjoy about our lives.<\/p>\n Notice your breath<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s innate in us, and thank goodness it is \u2013 but how often do you actually notice your breath throughout the day?\u00a0 As our stress levels increase so too does our rate of our breathing.\u00a0 Just by consciously observing our breath in moments throughout the day, we can become more centred and gain greater control in our day.<\/p>\n Meditate<\/strong> \u2013 sounds tricky, but it doesn\u2019t have to be.\u00a0 Meditation is really all about being completely present in our bodies.\u00a0 In a quiet place, close your eyes and focus on your heart \u2013 feel the rhythm as it beats.\u00a0 Now move through your body from head to toe (or whichever sequence you like) and really feel every part of your body.\u00a0 It\u2019s a subtle and peaceful feeling.<\/p>\n Draw a mind map<\/strong> \u2013 brainstorm all the key areas of your life and how they are working (or not ) for you.\u00a0 Draw a circle in the centre of the page and label it \u201cMy Life\u201d.\u00a0 Then branch out from the centre with circles containing the major elements of your life (eg. work, family, health, relaxation\/hobbies, etc.) and day-dream about how you would ideally like these areas to be.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great way to get focused on what we really want out of life.<\/p>\n AUTUMN<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n With Autumn comes the season for harvesting and reflection\u2026.<\/p>\n Element<\/strong>:\u00a0 Metal<\/p>\n Organs<\/strong>: Lungs\/Large Intestine\/Skin<\/p>\n Emotion<\/strong>:\u00a0 Grief\/Letting go<\/p>\n Colour<\/strong>:\u00a0 White<\/p>\n Sense-organ<\/strong>:\u00a0 Nose<\/p>\n Taste<\/strong>:\u00a0 Pungent<\/p>\n Sound<\/strong>:\u00a0 Weeping<\/p>\n Cultivation<\/strong>:\u00a0 Harvest<\/p>\n Common problems<\/strong>:\u00a0 Colds, allergies, sinus problems, bronchitis, asthma, hair & skin problems, unresolved sadness, tension, exhaustion<\/p>\n Recommended<\/strong>:\u00a0 cabbage, chives, cinnamon, dill, fennel, garlic, ginger, leek, nutmeg, parsley, pepper, radish, rosemary, thyme, turmeric, turnip, spearmint star anise, root vegetables<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Avoid<\/strong>: salads & raw foods<\/p>\n Seasonal Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n If we look at food in a holistic way, we can see that the foods we eat can have a profound effect on our wellbeing.\u00a0 Choosing to eat foods that are in season is one way to provide our bodies with the nourishment that they need to ensure we stay in optimal health.\u00a0 Autumn is the time to start cooking foods for longer on lower heat, as opposed to the quick and light cooking methods of Summer.\u00a0 It\u2019s time for less salads and more soups.<\/p>\n Foods to eat in Autumn are those that strengthen the Lungs and Intestines and are said to have pungent flavours.\u00a0 Foods and herbs with a pungent flavour are important for the lungs, so it is particularly relevant to eat these in Autumn, when the lungs are most sensitive.<\/p>\n Eating seasonally is about following natural cycles, as energy moves down in Autumn, its also a time to eat more foods that also have downward moving energy, such as root vegetables.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Taking stock of our lives may not be a practice we often explore, but the emotional benefits of doing just this can be a truly enlightening experience.\u00a0 The transition from summer into autumn is the perfect time for slowing down a little, and reflecting on where we are at. 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