Crazy World, Peaceful Heart
6 Core Practices for Cultivating Joy and Resilience
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In my mind each morning as I slowly return to consciousness, I see myself heading directly to my yoga mat to perform a lovely series of wake-up stretches and postures to begin my day. In reality, by the time I’m actually out of bed, it most often looks more like this: put the kettle on, feed the cat, have that first cup of kukicha tea and some fruit to get my system going, read something inspirational, use the bathroom, spend some time in meditation and, oh yes, do a little stretching before I take my seat on the cushion.
The best-laid plans often do go astray, and there is always so much that needs to be done it’s easy to avoid getting our bodies in motion. We become thinking, talking heads, disconnected from the physical forms that carry us through life, paying little attention to our bodies unless something hurts or stops working as expected. And yet motion ― fluid, multi-directional motion ― is exactly what our muscles and nervous system were designed for.
Most of our daily life is spent in linear, forward movement, although sometimes it certainly feels we are moving backward! We sit in cars, moving forward down roads, arms held up, eyes trained on the space that keeps opening up in front of us. We surge through our days, lifting laptops, holding phones to ears, placing objects in front of us, tapping away at keyboards or reaching for laundry to be folded and placed in drawers, which move linearly on their tracks too.
When do we have a chance to be fluid? When do we even remember that we are fluid, that even the bones that hold us up, keeping our muscles in place and organs held safe, are alive, juicy, marrow-filled tissue? When we don’t spend time in water, or take time to move fluidly and intuitively rather than purposefully, our natural lubrication dries up. Our tissues become dense and compact, losing elasticity and their natural tendency to be pliant and flowing.
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“This beautifully written book wraps its arms around you like a comforting, wise mother. You’ll feel calmer just reading it; however it also offers a variety of simple and practical activities to help you recapture a sense of peace in this hectic world in which we live."
—Debbie LaChusa, author of Breaking the Spell: The Truth About Money, Success, and the Pursuit of Happiness
“Crazy World, Peaceful Heart inspires you with accessible wisdom and tools to befriend your body, mind, and spirit. Sharon Rosen’s healing muse is a precious gift to your life.”
—Laura Alden Kamm, author of Intuitive Wellness
Ever wish you could stop the world for just a little while?
Do you get frustrated trying to figure out why you can't hold on to the peaceful moments for very long?
Crazy World, Peaceful Heart provides a path to the peace you seek. Along the way, you will learn why "falling off the path" is an important and unavoidable piece of the journey and why true balance often feels so elusive.
About the Author
Sharon Helene Rosen was born to explore, integrate and share an array of the world’s most effective healing tools. Always drawn to alternative lifestyles, her interest was heightened by a desire to heal her own physical and emotional issues that began in high school. This quest led her to become certified as a massage therapist, Reiki master/teacher, kabbalistic healer, wellness coach and meditation instructor, with a wide range of healing modalities gathered along the way. Her focus in every encounter is on evoking the innate ability we each have to hold stress-in-balance and thrive in the midst of a crazy, busy life. Clients value her deep listening, comforting, non-judgmental manner, intuitive insights and comprehensive approach to holistic healing. For 25 years Sharon has led thousands of clients from overwhelm, frustration and pain to clarity, ease and relief. As they release physical and emotional discomforts, they find they can be more productive, experience better relationships and get more joy out of life. Sharon has had articles published in magazines including Yoga Journal, Relevant Times and Holistic Living, and is a featured author at ezinearticles.com and selfgrowth.com. She makes her home between the Shawangunk Ridge and the Hudson River in Highland, New York. This is her first book.