Flexibility and Energy Science Nutrition
When I first started doing yoga positions and taking my stiff body through different positions it was quite a feat!
But as time passed I found some loosening occurring and then something very astounding to me happened
I began noticing and accepting of alternatives to various projects And that these alternatives which were there all along seemed to present themselves without my asking for them
In retrospect this isn't so surprising is it? After all if we are mindbodies and as my physical body became flexible then my mind had to become likewise
The challenge dear readers is the attention to the process of flexibility And it starts with little things
Nothing can be accomplished in life without flexibility Sounds outrageous doesn't it?
But let's think about it If I want to change anything in my day to day activities it demands that I am willing to bend and take on a different way of doing things
The mindbody loves continuity It would be stressful to constantly be thinking about the next thing to do
"Let's see, what should I do next after brushing my teeth?"
We all love ritual because it frees us up But in the trenches of ritual, of the day to day humdrum of our same experience there lies the chance to engage with our innate desire to be flexible
So it is with nutrition If we are going to change we have to recognize our flexibility in order to make it happen
Here are some tips on how to engage with your innate flexibility
Try just one thing and do it for at least 4 weeks For example if you are a Pitta Vata then reducing tomatoes would be a good thing So for a time just focus on reducing tomatoes
Don't try to do too much too soon or the mindbody will rebel
If you cannot give something up like coffee then reduce the amount at first
Trying substitutes for example tea for coffee can be a solution
Try internal and/or external oleation
Try yoga posture practice
Remember it's about baby steps and the journey
Until tomorrow To health as a Skill Love DrBill
