Have you ever not been able to relax? Do you have a hard time relieving stress? I witnessed this unease many times throughout my life, and my career as a wellness coach and qigong teacher. In my opinion, enjoying relaxation is an accomplishment. Sometimes we need to talk ourselves through the withholding. This blog discusses some ways to help yourself relax and feel stress relief. I took a three month break from many business activities and social media. I did it because I st
I loved the "I Spy" books as a kid. You seek for requested items among chaos. The pages were artistic to me despite the complete, utter mess. Being intuitive seems somewhat like a game of I spy. You keep eyes open among the chaos of life to see how you are going to get to the next page. Life is hard to predict and plan for, because of the constant barrage of possibilities and change in circumstances. Intuition through spirituality may be a way to get ahead. Einstein said, “Th
For the last week of a global effort to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis I chose the powerful wellness tool of the inner relationship. There is a part of humans that can not be fully shared with others. No one else is subjected to one’s own, constant thoughts. Humans are given opportunity to share a personal experience but often must choose to spend time wisely by omitting some details and highlighting others. The inner experience or relationship is one no one else ca
Throughout my journey with multiple sclerosis I see the biggest factor in my recovery and wellness is the inner relationship. When I became diagnosed I allowed myself to change who and what I do completely. I notified my friends and family I allowed myself to change in whatever way I needed. Some relationships did not make it through yet some bolstered because of compassion and understanding. Ultimately it is for growth and wellness. Allow yourself to be flexible, change, and
Reprieve your self punishment. When I joined the military self abuse and punishment were a typical of attributes of my comrades. I saw the purpose for it in that environment but when I returned home I learned to dismantle it. I know this type of behavior worsens multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and depression. One way I built a new behavior and lifestyle was to remind myself daily of the type of person and lifestyle I felt deep within. Affirmations and gratitude became my daily r
The purpose of this Qigong is to just allow yourself to feel relaxed and happy, to allow yourself to feel safe and loved. Practicing qigong helped me look passed my disability or limitations. It helped me look passed the pain, and trauma to stay focused on what I really want to feel. Happy and healthy. I am hopeful everyone feels happy and healthy, which is why I am sharing it. A reminder Qigong is a type of exercise that calms the mind and body down. It is a complementary an
Unconditional love helps process thoughts and feelings, whether it's coming from a friend or yourself. Meditation can be used as a self-love practice, and help cultivate unconditional love for yourself and others. Meditate to bolster a healthy, inner communication and relationship. There are so many resources out there like HeadSpace, YouTube, and this blog for you to find a meditation that suits you. What to do You want to get comfortable to a point you won’t have to engage
Every morning I start my day off with a meditation, and everyday I experience it differently. Have you ever noticed at points of your life it seems like everything is going ideally yet other times you feel like it's an uphill battle? I want to share this type of active meditation because it strengthens your focus and direction. When you are aware of your goals and direction it is easier to focus and stay focused even when circumstances in life slow you down. Start by reaching
Qigong, sounds like “CHEE GONG”, is a great complementary, alternative, and preventative approach to conventional medicine. Qigong originated from China between 4000 to 5000 years ago, since then accumulated evidence of benefit of practice. It is considered a “Mind-Body Exercise”, a part of “Complementary and Alternative Medicine” or CAM practices. It’s a bio-energetic exercise, meaning it is not just physical but brings attention to the movement and communication of energy i
The Women's Business Center in Cleveland, Ohio annual event, In The Company of Women - A Celebration of Female Entrepreneurs awarded me "Member of the Year"! I am so excited to be honored May 17th at the Ariel International Center in Cleveland. I wanted to share some of the things that will be shared about me that evening. Hope to see you there! 1. Describe your professional background and training. Crystal Muscatello is an Army Veteran and upon return from her service i