TAKE CARE OF YOUR BRAIN
"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." – Soren Kierkegaard
At night, I like to work on word puzzles. You know, the kind where the letters are scrambled and you have to make words that fit into little boxes. According to research presented in the publication Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, “Puzzle games enhance the function of the prefrontal cortex, which plays an important role in cognitive abilities, such as thinking, decision making, concentration, and problem-solving.” For years, scientists have encouraged us to be actively involved in activities as we age. We have been told of people in their 100s whose memory and thinking are not only intact but amazingly sharp when they remain active and have a role in life’s activities. That’s a good enough reason for me to challenge my brain daily, especially since dementia has shown up in some of my siblings. It is such a tragic disease.
Dear Angels, taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Prioritizing self-care practices is essential for maintaining mental acuity and ensuring longevity. Yet, we have a tendency to point fingers away from ourselves when things go wrong. We blame the food, the chemicals, time pressure, peer pressure, and on and on. That is a lot easier than looking inward and asking what we can change to take care of our mental health.
Dear Ones, taking care of your mental health is a continuous process that requires effort and commitment. When you are constantly bombarded by the things in your life that you involve yourself with, you may reach a point of feeling as if you want off the hamster wheel. It can get overwhelming really quickly. We encourage you to become the observer of what is happening. Stop regularly and reassess what you have going on in your life. Are there things that are just wasting time, or are you truly walking the path that your soul is benefitting from the most? Every day is an opportunity to start with a fresh clean slate that you can create as you are guided to do. If something does not feel in alignment with your purpose, put it at the bottom of your list or leave it off entirely. You must set boundaries to be able to achieve anything you set out to do. Ask the important question, “What would you have me do today, Lord?” and then listen for the answer. Don’t just automatically assume that you know the answer. Listening is the only way to get the guidance you need. To have the best experience mentally, you have to consider all of you, not just the mental aspect. Be the observer of how you are treating your physical body, your emotional body, and your spiritual body. It has to all work together to have balance. Ask yourself how you can be the best you can be in this now moment.
Dear Angels, thank you. I love you. Namaste, y’all.
Today, I promise to take a closer look at what my days are filled with and ask how to prioritize.
Teri Angel is a Happiness Coach, energy healer, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and mentor, and motivational speaker. Teri’s movement “Peas For Peace” involves strengthening our awareness of the oneness of all, unifying mankind through compassion, peace, love and joy. She was named "She Who Blesses the Sacred Land" during the Peace On Earth Tour and embraces that title with loving grace. Teri is also the co-founder of the global movement and non-profit organization Ten Million For World Peace.
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