The Idea of the Week
Is there a difference between rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation (a 5-minute read)? Yes, there is!
- Rest: Resting is a break or relief from action, exertion, or work. It is a passive state.
- Relaxation: Relaxing is doing something to ease your mind, body, and spirit from stress or tension. It is active.
- Rejuvenation: Rejuvenating is doing something to “recharge our batteries” or to energize and sustain ourselves for daily activities. It is active and a state of feeling refreshed and restored.
Practice of the Week
How do we know if we need to rest, relax, or rejuvenate?
We listen to ourselves and what our body is telling us.
- Make time to pause and look for your body’s signs of stress, tension, or other feelings.
- Practice mindfulness (a 6-minute read), so you are aware of what your body is telling you.
This article (a 3-minute read) provides a couple of activities for you to rest, relax, or rejuvenate, as outlined below.
Rest
- Take a day off from work. This means you don’t check your emails or do anything that would be expected of you when you are working.
- Sleep. Take care of your sleep hygiene and have a full, restful night’s sleep.
Relax
- Move! Take a walk, practice yoga, swim, or dance. Do something that gets your body moving.
- Meditate.
- Unwind by reading or watching a movie.
- Try one of these relaxation techniques.
Rejuvenate
- Lean into your curiosity and learn something new. While this is traditionally thought to be taking a class, there are plenty of resources online to explore your interests (YouTube is a great resource!). You may also be able to venture into your community and find a mentor willing to teach you or guide your learning.
- Meditate and cultivate mindfulness.
- Make time for effortful enjoyment. This means finding activities that feel fulfilling and making time for them.
How will you rest, relax, or rejuvenate this week? Let us know on our Instagram or Facebook page!
Meditation of the Week
One of the ways we can rejuvenate ourselves is by spending time in nature. Find and recharge your energy by connecting with nature in this week’s mountain meditation.
In this 10-minute meditation, Caitlin will guide you through the seasons. Watch yourself as a mountain flow through the seasons, accept change, and remain grounded and centered.
News of the Week
Virtual Meditation Circle
Would you be interested in attending a virtual meditation circle in the evening hosted by Breathing Space? Let us know by filling out this short survey!
Please note the change in date. Although this event is not being hosted by Breathing Space, we wholeheartedly endorse it! Check it out!
DISCOVER THE POWER OF YOUR INTUITION
with Michael Diamond, Medium
Hosted by Amy Asante
In Person – Syracuse NYApril 1 & 2, 2023
There’s an awakening happening around the world. More and more modern-day intuitives, mystics, and healers are activating their intuitive abilities, stepping into their power, and becoming a light for others. We all have innate intuition – an instinctive awareness of energies, information, and guidance. However, many of us doubt it. Come explore ways to better understand what’s happening in your life and what’s to come in the future. Come explore ways to improve your intuitive abilities and how to use those skills in your everyday life.
Fee: $349 to register
What You’ll Receive
Two Live Interactive Days: Michael Diamond and Monique Lang will lead you through a 2-day live weekend workshop, including various discussions, guided meditations, breakout and group exercises, Q&A, and much, much more.
Guided Meditations: Michael and Monique will help you to reset, re-imagine, and reconnect to your intuition and enhance your meditation practice.
Alternative Payment Options are available on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at [email protected] to reserve your seat with alternative payment options.
Yoga Classes
Would you be interested in attending a yoga class at the Breathing Space Studio in Erieville? Let us know by filling out this short survey!
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
