I have been very strongly reminded about how important it is to take time out for reflection, contemplation or just being. If we don’t stop and relax completely for at least a few moments every day, this can be truly detrimental to our well-being and ultimately our physical health (there are lots of physiological explanations I could go into and you know how much better you feel when you are calm and composed). So, come on, let’s take some important medicine … and by that I mean give ourselves at least five (5) minutes… and let’s face it what is 20-30 mins out of day to STOP and do nothing, focus on our breathing, or do some journaling, gentle exercise (yoga or qi gong) or even to meditate. Painting, drawing, even doodling can be therapeutic. Make a choice and schedule it in. Aloha xo