My yoga practice is when all of the events of the day come
together to create a snapshot of that day to be stored in my memory for safe
keeping.
Since losing most of my sight, I have realized that the way
I now think is much different than how I use to think and definitely different
from others. My thoughts will come in rather stream of consciences stream but
if you wait long enough I will connect all of the dots for you! Meaning, that
at the beginning it may seem random but by the end it will be well organized,
well thought out, and you will get your answer. It is a way I role model
patience, understanding, and that all people do not think the same way. I am creating this linear, yet nonlinear,
picture of words, phrases, and photos in my mind’s eye. Pulling from my memory
files, based on real life experiences, and presenting the listener with a huge
idea.
There are several ways that this sort of thought process is
able to take place:
1 I have an optimized nervous system through regular
chiropractic adjustments.
2 I eat a clean diet mostly of local foods and always
organic. I juice, drink green smoothies, and make a lot of meals, condiments,
drinks from scratch.
3 I exercise regularly. Normally I exercise with one of my
personal trainers 3 -4 days a week, 1 day a week with my private yoga teacher,
and take 2 -3 additional yoga classes a week.
This gives me time to move energy and negative thought patterns out of
my life. The more I exercise, the happier I am!
4 Meditation – some of this is “chop wood, carry water” when
I doing house work like washing dishes. Most of my meditation is during the end
of my ova practice but I also meditate when I am praying in church and
receiving a sound healing bath.
All the items I outlined above are thing that really help me
be able to express myself fully, and from the heart. I have found that my mind
and body need me to move a lot of energy through physical exercise. Obviously
some days work outs are much harder than others. I practice a variety of styles
of yoga and am sure to get in a yen / restorative class once a week to maintain
that balance. I also make it a practice to get Theta (energy) healing, acupuncture,
sound baths whenever I can. I am fortunate to have a lifestyle that permits for
all of these amazing modalities. Whatever your lifestyle is and the time you
allow for your own personal health find something that works for you! Maybe it
is reading a book each night. Perhaps it is walking your dog. There are so many
ways to meditate, relax, and tap into your own potential and heart space. My
way is not going to be right for everyone but it works for me and I am always
pushing myself to be a better version of myself and the healthiest version of myself.
This is all we can ask for in our human experience.
What choices can you make today, and every day, to be
happier and healthier? I outlined many examples in this post, try one of them
today! This may require stepping out of your comfort zone but that is a good
thing! There is always a first time for everything so make your health a
priority. What are you waiting for?
Finally, I fully acknowledge I have my flaws, failures, and
faults. They are all learning experiences. The purpose of my blog is not to
feel better about myself but to role model that anything is possible! I know
that if I can be a doctor without being able to see, that dreams can come true
but it is takes hard work, dedication, effort, and resilience. I have been very
emotionally fragile in the past following 30 eye surgeries and the death of my
mother when I was 14. But now, I have been healing from Above, Down, Inside-Out.
I took complete responsibility for my life, happiness, and health. I want to
encourage others to do the same so I show vulnerability by putting this
information out there I am serving a greater purpose learned through practicing
yoga, meditation, prayer, and intense exercise that I communicate, feel, think differently
and a lot of it is from losing my sight. Through coming into deeper appreciation
for myself and the unique world experience I am having, I have been so inspired
to lead, encourage, and inspire others to always strive to reach their own
personal greatest potential!
I would greatly appreciate your comments, questions,
suggestions below this blog post. Follow my blog and on Twitter @genuine chiro
ADIO Love,
Dr. Elizabeth Wisniewski
805.285.2712
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