2024 is set to be a historically chaotic year, but you can still thrive and rise above the fear that will undoubtedly be propagandized to us at an increasingly higher level by the corporate mainstream media, which no longer
Read MoreLast night I watch an emotionally compelling movie on Netflix called, “I Can Only Imagine.” It’s about a boy who grew up in Texas in an emotionally abusive home where his mother abandoned him and his chronically angry father (played by Dennis Quaid) beat him and dismissed his passions.
Read MoreYour personal health depends greatly upon eating natural organic foods that are grown or raised in a manner that does not harm the beneficial micro organisms that live in healthy soil.
Read MoreI will be the first to admit that New Year’s Resolutions rarely have been fulfilled by me. It’s simple to declare a couple lofty goals that you would like to achieve in the next 365 days, but following through requires a clear plan and inspired action that is scheduled and has measurable outcomes.
Read MoreIt’s cold and flu season… We are exposed to these viruses year round and yet this is the time of the year when most people get sick from them. So let’s examine the factors that make us more susceptible to becoming ill during the fall and winter holidays.
Read MoreRelationships revolve around energy. We attract who we are and not necessarily who we want to attract. That’s right and let me say it again, we attract who we are. So if you are tired of constantly attracting partners who treat you poorly, it is time to raise your awareness of how you treat yourself and elevate your self image and vibration by doing your inner work and healing.
Read MoreLet’s face it, 2020 was one heck of a strange year and yet it also gave us time to think about our lives, our values, our priorities, our health and what we really want to do in the future. In every crisis there is a necessity for innovation and change, which creates new opportunities for us to grow and become abundant.
Read More2020 has had more than its fair share of bad luck so far and I bet that you are feeling the same way. One bad thing has happened after another and we are all wondering when the downward spiral will turn around. The good news is that even when the world is turning upside down, there are things that we can personally do to stop a cycle of bad luck and make the most of any situation.
Read MoreIn my last post I gave you six tips for getting better sleep. Since then I started using the Wim Hoff breathing method just before going to sleep and I am getting fantastic results! It almost always took me more than twenty minutes to fall asleep at night and that was if I was lucky, but now that I’m using this breathing method I am falling asleep quickly and sleeping soundly.
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Before reading further you should also know that I am taking 400 mg of magnesium (which is good for sleep) in the evening and I have also cut out having a glass of wine in the evening. Furthermore, I have increased the amount of filtered water that I drink each day. All of these adjustments are also contributing to better sleep for me.
Wim Hoff, aka “The Iceman” is an internationally renown extreme sports athlete who holds world records for withstanding extreme temperatures including climbing Mt. Everest in shorts and submerging himself in ice for almost 2 hours. In order to physically and emotionally endure such activities he has pioneered a method that includes breathing exercises, meditation and cold emersion. Through this method he is able to regulate his body’s autonomic nervous system, which regulates the organs and other internal states of the body.
Boost your immune system
Improve your sleep
improve mental focus
Improve your ability to handle cold
Increase your energy
Lower your levels of stress
May help reduce depression and symptoms of PTSD
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When I am ready do go to sleep, I prop up pillows behind my back and against the wall for comfort on my bed in a dark room. I then sit with my back strait and my legs crossed in lotus position. Once I am sitting comfortably I play the guided breathing video by Wim Hoff that you can watch below. This video takes you through three rounds, which start with a period of hyperventilation, that is rapidly breathing in and out without ever pausing. On the last exhale you are guided to hold your breath for one minute. Next you are instructed to take a deep breath in and hold it for 15 seconds before starting into round two, in which the breath holding portion is extended to one and a half minutes. During this round do not be surprise if you feel some tingling in your fingers and coolness upon your skin. You may also start feeling relaxation during this period. The third and final round is identical to round two, after which I feel relaxed and my mind is cleared of thought. At this point I continue on with meditation and sometimes fall asleep while sitting up. In the morning I wake up feeling refreshed and grateful for a night of deep, quality sleep.
Let me know if the Wim Hoff Breathing Method works for you. Like anything new, it may take some practice to gain the full benefits from doing it. Stay with it and you will start mastering your mind, your body and your ability to fall fall asleep faster. You can also use this method in the morning to give your mind clarity and to energize your body. Most people breath in a shallow manner that does not properly deliver oxygen to their body. Through this breathing method you improve your uptake of oxygen, which is healthy for you.
Sleep well,
Paul
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One out of every three American adults has what is considered to be high blood pressure. So the question you should asked if you have hypertension is, “what is causing it and how can I manage it without being on high blood pressure medication for the rest of my life?”
Read MoreChances are that you are not getting enough magnesium in your diet and you are not alone. It is estimated that 80 percent of the population is deficient in this important mineral that plays a key role in the function of your cells.
Read MoreThe outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China has many people around the world concerned about how quickly it may spread and how they can protect themselves from it. With confirmed cases in Washington State, California and Illinois, this new strain of corona virus is also causing worries in the USA.
Read MoreOur bodies are incredibly intelligent. They signal us when we are too hot, when we are too cold, when we need sleep, when we are thirsty, when we are hungry and so much more. When we tune into the intelligence of our bodies, we also get information about what nutrition our cells need in order to function optimally and to stay healthy.
Read MoreHappy New Year and thanks for stopping by to read this blog. January feels like a logical time to start over, level up and become the best versions of ourselves! For the past several years a lot of us have been through some very difficult and even painful challenges, but most people that I’ve talked to lately are feeling really optimistic about 2020 and I feel the same way.
Read MoreDo you struggle with low energy during late fall and winter? We’ve recently had a series of cold gloomy days in the Pacific Northwest and I have to say that they started to take a toll on my mood and my level of energy. The good news is that there are things that we can do to help boost our energy this time of year…
Read More“Fear exhausts life energy.” This is a message that jumped out at me on my morning walk today while listening to the “Insights & Perspectives” podcast by Joseph Rodrigues. Think about how worn down you feel when you are enveloped and overcome by fear in your daily life…
Read MoreThe pineal gland is somewhere between the size of a grain of rice and a small pea. It is also said to resemble the shape of a pinecone, from which its name was inspired. The pineal gland is also known as “the 3rd eye” and is thought to be the seat of our psychic abilities.
Read MoreAccording to the World Health Organization, the average person should eat no more than 26 grams of sugar a day. That about equivalent to eating one regular size Hershey’s chocolate bar. The average American, however, eats around…
Read MoreI had a huge realization about marriage when my wife said that she wanted to get divorced. What I learned is that marriage is not about romance. It is actually a contract between two people and the state that determines the rules regarding money, property, child support and more when the marriage comes to an end. It other words, your marriage license is essentially a business contract.
Read MoreOil pulling is a technique for good oral health that involves swishing coconut oil, sesame oil or olive oil in your mouth for around 15 to 20 minutes, rinsing with water and then brushing your teeth.
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Total Soulful Journey is a inspiring blog about living your best life through awareness, acceptance and forgiveness with the goal of elevating our minds, our bodies and our spirits to their fullest potential. This blog will help people find their purpose in life and fulfill the calling of their souls through mindfulness. We'll explore the many aspects of love, health, fitness, yoga, nutrition, cooking, careers, entrepreneurship, travel, and manifesting abundance. Awaken with us on a Total Soulful Journey to becoming the best version of you!
Total Soulful Journey is an inspiring blog about living your best life by Paul Garrett. Paul is a writer, an award winning filmmaker, an internationally published photographer and an entrepreneur who lives and thrives in the Pacific Northwest.
