Did you know that practicing some form of daily relaxation is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself? Taking a few minutes each day to quiet your mind and breathe deeply can make a big difference in how you feel throughout your day and into the night.
We’re told that the word ‘relax’ has its origin in the Latin word ‘relaxare,’ which means, “to loosen.” When we relax, we are in effect loosening tension, releasing tightly held energy and letting go. From the state of relaxation we can experience calm peacefulness.
Relaxation also means taking regular time off work.Extended periods of rest are a biological necessity.The human body is like an old fashioned wind-up clock.If it is not rewound by relaxing every few days,ultimately it will run itself down.
A group of Americans made a trip with Brazilian natives down the Amazon River. The first day they rushed. The second day they rushed. The next day they rushed. One day, anxious to continue the trek, they were surprised to find the natives seated together in a circle.
When asked the reason for the delay, a guide answered: “They are waiting. They cannot move further until their souls have caught up with their bodies.”
Is your soul trying to catch up with your body?
Life Coaching Tips from Kathy Nelson, On Track Success Coaching in San Diego, California
Kathy,
I love this. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance.
Cal,
Life Coaching is not only a profession, it is an Art Form. It has emerged in recent years as a powerful way that people get help, providing them with their very own “guide” or “helper”, who works with them to improve all areas of their lives. It has shifted the paradigm of how people get help, by taking a unique, client-centered approach to making changes. Since Life Coaching is an Art Form, then a Life Coach is an artist, and like any successful artist, being a Life Coach requires not only inborn talents and gifts but also trained skills and a passionate desire to contribute to the world. And as an Artist, they must continually hone their skills in order to help their clients bridge the gap between where they are today and where they want to be.
You have shared the heart of coaching beautifully. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I am in total agreement.