Live Well, Be Well is a series about finding balance between mind and body. I publish both a column and podcast for each topic discussed through the Southeast Arrow. I speak about nontraditional approaches to mental, physical, and emotional health with professionals in the topic of discussion.
This is the introduction episode of my series Live Well, Be Well. I tell a little bit about myself and my life while giving some insight of what the series is about.
Live Well, Be Well: The power of breath
What drives the force of life? What keeps all of us alive? I think many of us believe the heart is the force that keeps our bodies alive and functioning. It makes sense, right? It’s the most emphasized organ when speaking about health. However, the heart is far from the most important organ when it comes to our bodily health.
Now, I am not claiming to be a doctor or health professional, but I have spent quite a bit of time studying and observing different ways to find the most balanced and abundant state for my body to be in.
Through a long journey of yoga teacher and meditation trainings, studying Ayurveda — the Hindu system of medicine — practicing mindful awareness, and building a deeper connection between mind and body, I have found my true answer to this long-debated question of life.
Breath.
I believe breath is the most important aspect to our physical and mental health, and it is often overlooked. I became very intrigued by the power of breath a little over a year and a half ago, and I have been analyzing my breath, along with others’, ever since.
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Live Well, Be Well: How to take your power back through words
There is a drastic emotional difference between being listened to and being heard. How often do you find yourself in a conversation, and feel like no matter how hard you try to communicate your thoughts or feelings, you’re not being truly understood?
Speech and communication are ingrained into everything we do. It may be hard to believe, but I was once told by a wise woman that only a small percent of what we say is actually fully understood and interpreted in conversation. Often, the words we use don’t effectively relay the information or feelings we want to communicate.
People seem to react and speak based on emotion instead of processed thought, especially in conversations where a conflict is being addressed. I learned this the hard way in many of my early relationships.
I would find myself spending so much energy talking in circles with past partners because I didn’t know the key to communication. I would try and try and try to communicate my feelings, but it seemed like they were never delivered correctly.
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