Gratitude Day 18 - Stretching

When I wake up in the morning, and my body begins to move.

It lets me know about the way I slept or how heavy the physical demands were the previous day.

Starting the day with conscious movement and breath, opening the muscles to more oxygen and circulation is such a blessing.

Saying good morning, hello and then let's go!

This special time that I take to check in. To let my body update me on how things are going has been one of my most valued rituals. 

And throughout the day, any chance I get, I stretch and breathe.

Stretch and breathe, breathe and stretch.

They go together so perfectly and give me the opportunity to check in and reset on so many levels. 

Stretching has so many benefits for the body. 

Here are my top 10 reasons I am so grateful for stretching....

1. Helps my mood
2. Keeps me from injuries
3. Increases circulation
4. Builds strength
5. Endorphins!
6. Boosts my metabolism
7. Brings me back into the present moment 
8. Reminds me to breathe
9. Self awareness & self care
10. More energy through the day

What are your rituals for self care? 

I hope stretching is one of them :-)

xoxo...Becca

Gratitude Day 17 - The Body

I have nothing but respect and love for this amazing vessel that I get to call home....my body. 

I am forever in awe with how intricate and advanced it its. This micro of the cosmos that holds worlds within worlds within. 

I love that, despite my ignorance of what is going on inside, my body is continually aligning itself with wholeness and balance.

I breathe without needing to think about it. 

My heart beats, my blood flows.

My immune system protects me.

I can sense the world around me in a beautiful array of ways.

I appreciate all the signals that I am given, the pain, the discomfort and the pleasure, that let me know when I need to assist in some form of action for continued well-being. 

Signals that inform me to rest, hydrate, stretch, move, eat...and so much more. 

What a gift to be given this advanced vehicle to explore this world.

To live life, to experience life, to feel life!

Yes, I am so grateful for this body I call home.

Remember to tell your body thank you!   
xoxo...Becca

Gratitude Day 11 - Rest

As my eye lids feel that heavy feeling that comes over them when I am super tired, I am anticipating how yummy sleep is going to feel!

I am so grateful for our ability to recharge our mind and body while getting to play in dreamland.

Getting enough sleep is key for so many factors in our health and well being.

• Stress reduction
• A healthy immune system 
• Happiness & mental clarity
• Even maintaining our ideal body

 ...I love the benefits we receive from these fabulous zzzzz's.

And hello lucid dream or astral travel.

Time to inner travel, explore and manifest on a whole other level.

See you on the astral planes!

xoxo...Becca