REST
In the hustle and bustle of our busy
modern lives, most of us keep going until we finally drip at the
end of the day from exhaustion. We have all heard of the saying
"burning the candle at both ends" to describe a person who is always
going full speed, borrowing from the store of energy and robbing
themselves of needed rest to let body and mind rest up and refresh.
This is not the best way for us to live. Being moderate, even in
creative and productive work is what is best for our health.
The first place we think of when we speak of rest is in our beds
for the evening sleep. We should get into a regular pattern. Going
to bed between 8:30 and 10:00 p.m.. is good, rising 8 hours later.
This pattern brings a good night's rest and unloading pressures
in the morning from beating the clock before the day's work starts.
Quiet reading, some exercise and family time at the breakfast table
brings a sweet start to the day. This may be the ideal, but not
always practical for certain lifestyles, but if one is able, the
pattern soon starts getting easier and life is enjoyed more fully.
It may be hard to sleep the first few evenings at the earlier time,
but upon rising at the earlier time, one will be looking for sleep
at the earlier time as well.
Other places of rest, rather than sleep, is out in the beauty and
quietness of nature. If possible, it is good to leave the busy
cities behind and seek that rest in the quietness of a country setting,
beside a river, or lake, in a grove of trees, or in the mountains.
Other ways can be in a good book, giving good counsel and guidance,
talking to a friend, quietly taking a walk, taking time to be with
the family. When planning time out for a holiday, use time wisely
and make sure the return home brings a more refreshed and revitalised
"you" than before leaving.
Worry also pulls a person down and is not good for our health.
It can cause insomnia, tension, loss of confidence, depression and
sluggishness. Another great enemy is guilt. Guilt is to the mind
as pain is to the body.
Proper rest habits contribute to our quality of life. It also adds
to the length of life. Rest also improves mental and physical efficiency.
During rest your body is replenished, waste products are removed
and your body systems are re-energised. You are preparing for re-newed
activity for the day to come.
REMEMBER -- EARLY TO BED AND EARLY TO RISE
MAKES A MAN HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND WISE
TRUE REST ESSENTIAL TO YOUR HEALTH
by Lorrie Knutsen, editor of Natural Lifestyle and Your Health
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