Play, recess, and physical education improve the ability to handle stress by "training” the body. Play, particularly play that stimulates the vestibular system (the part of the inner-ear responsible for our sense of balance and spatial orientation), activates areas of the brain critical to our ability to pay attention, turn our thoughts into actions, coordinate movement and respond to sensory data. Swinging, rolling, jumping, crawling, rocking, and tumbling (all of which stimulate the vestibular system) are, therefore, crucial not only for your child's physical development but also for their cognitive development and their mental health... and those needs don't change much as we get older. Activities like running, jumping or playing tag help develop the experience needed to recover faster from the quick surges of adrenaline associated with both physically demanding activity and emotionally stressful environments. This increases your emotional resilience and lowers levels of chronic stress. These things are also a LOT of fun, which is why it's no surprise that students who are engaged in daily physical education programs consistently show superior motor fitness, better academic performance and a better attitude toward school than students who do not participate in daily physical education. (Do you remember log-rolling down hills when you were a kid?! Who needs roller coasters!) Happily, this leads to an obvious conclusion: If you want to help your children develop to their fullest potential and live their happiest, best lives, tell them to “go play." If you want to bring more joy, balance and “coping capacity” into YOUR life, “go play”! Have an at home dance party, move your groove thing, jump up and down like a maniac, wave your hands in the air like you just don't care, roll down a hill, hold hands while you spin in a circle, get outside, play tag, do a cartwheel, jump for joy! Fifteen minutes a day can make a world of difference… Wishing you a day filled with light, learning & joy! Marsya~ To learn more, check out Teaching with the Brain in Mind, 2nd Edition by Eric Jensen Partial Bibliography Why & How Physical Activity Promotes Experience-Induced Brain Plasticity , by Kempermann et al, published by Frontiers In Neuroscience , 2010

Want to be happier? Ask yourself this question: What are you afraid of? If you want to find real happiness & connection, you need to break out of your comfort zone. The first step toward growth is to get a little scared!

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You might already be familiar with JP Sears, of Ultra Spiritual Life fame. If not, the next time you want a good laugh along with your words of wisdom, enter his name in your YouTube search field and click on one of his many videos. Because he came to my attention with his videos like "How to get offended," "How to be spiritual" & "Prancercise," I didn't realize that JP Sears is also a life coach with real wisdom to share until I clicked on the video above. His perspective on why people become narcissists and why people become involved with narcissists was refreshingly direct. It can be hard to break unhealthy relationship patterns. We've spent a lifetime building them and, in some form or another, they've worked for us. Often, however, the systems that we create to "keep us safe" in one situation don't translate well. We end up building walls that keep other people out and leave us feeling isolated & alone. Using a variety of tools including Reiki, Guided Meditation , and more, I can help you get to the heart of what's creating these patterns, so you can make the shift. If you'd like to make an energetic shift, if you want to understand the WHY behind the WHAT... If you would like to feel the FREEDOM of moving forward fearlessly, unencumbered by old-baggage that is no longer serving you, book a Wellness-work session today. Don't hesitate to reach out with your questions & feedback. We love hearing from you! Wishing you a day filled with light, laughter & growth! Marsya~