Daniel Fast Lifestyle Change 40 days….: I Mean!

 

The Awesome spiritual Journey continues the finish line is near

We are on the 35^th day. Only 5 more days…….LEFT;

 

I shall take this time to provide some Insights and Intel on the “Type of Rest” that every person needs. The question to ponder; have you ever tried to fix a lack of energy situation by simply getting more sleep? If so only to find that you still feel somewhat exhausted?

 

Here’s a secret; Know this: Sleep and Rest are not one and the same thing. Although the common school of thought dictates that it is; therefore, many people incorrectly confuse the two, meaning, Sleep and Rest.

 

Albeit we go through life thinking we have rested because we know we have gotten enough sleep. However, in reality, we are missing out on the other types of rest we so desperately need. According to a recent community experiential collaborative done in TED Talk Community. The revelation and confirmation of the results denote that a culture of:

·        High Achieving-high producing person

·        As Chronically tired and chronically burned-out individuals

·        We are suffering from a deficit, why?

·        Because we do not adequately understand the true power of rest

 

The results of the findings were indicative of the fact, that ‘Rest’ should be equal levels of restoration in key areas of one’s life, such as:

·        Physical Rest-Mental Rest-Sensory Rest-Creative rest, and Emotional Rest

·        The final type of Rest is in the Genre of The Spiritual Realm

 

Let’s get into the narrative discord for the utterances of the respective types of the key levels of different Rest the body needs:

 

Physical Rest

This can be passive or active, passive includes sleeping and napping. Active physical rest means restorative activities, as in exercising, stretching, yoga, cardio, etc., .anything that helps to improve the body’s circulation and flexibility

 

Mental Rest

Take notice of family members, individuals, or co-workers you know who are often times irritable, forgetful, and have difficulty concentrating on matters of pertinent and important issues at hand. A family member who frequently struggles to turn off their brain regards conversations from the day’s encounters that have filled their thought of consciousness. Also despite sleeping seven to eight hours still wake up feeling as if they never went to bed. Such a person has a serious ‘Mental Rest Deficit’

 

The good news is, one does not need to quit work or take a vacation to fix this dilemma. The Routine to fix:

·        Take short breaks every few hours through-out the day

·        These breaks is a reminder to help one to slow down

·        Keeping a note pad handy to jot down key notes that causes nagging thoughts that lingers in the mind which would tend to keep one awake

 

Sensory Rest

Bright lights, computer screens, background noise, and busy multiple conversations are grave distractions. This causes one sense to be or feel overwhelmed.

 

Take sometime during the day to unplug. Close your eyes to intentionally unplug from all electronics at the end of each day. The intentional moments of sensory deprivation can begin to undo the damages inflicted by the over-stimulating activities in the world’s atmosphere during the day

 

Creative Rest

This type is especially important for those who solve problems or are involved in the brainstorming of new purpose you to take in the beauty of the splendor of the outdoors. A walk in the park or in the back yard of the house can also serve to provide some creative rest. It is also inclusive of festivals in the parks and the arts during the festive summer season.

 

Emotional Rest

This type usually occurs when we fail to differentiate between those relationships that tend to revive from those relationships that exhaust us. Social media can serve to be good when you are involved and surrounded and by positive supportive people. You have the choice to engage more fully and intentionally by turning on your devices, I pad, smartphone, laptop, etc., and focusing on who or what you decide to connect to and engage with.

 

Spiritual Rest

This provides the ability to connect beyond physical, emotional, and mental, allowing the possibilities to feel a deep inward and outward sense of belonging, that possesses the attributes: nurture, care, love, acceptance, and purpose. The spiritual rest atmosphere establishes to receive and engage in something greater than self, and when meditation and prayer is added, this brings to the forefront the enormities of the community to your daily routine.

 

Therefore, in conclusion, it is my hope that you can discern, sleep alone cannot restore one to the feeling of being well-rested. Let’s be aware to keep-front-of-mind-consciousness to begin the new focus on getting the right type of ‘Rest’ we need to augment our mind and body. BTW know that fatigue can bring on and cause numerous health issues, as reminders please have normal checkups with your primary care doctor, if it persists

 

Steve Braxton, Life Coach, Ordained Minister, Freelance Writer & Blogger, author, non-fiction books, memoirs, and Poetic stanza, http://blog.feedspot.com/money_making_blogs/