A simple ABC to help us show up as Inspiring Leaders in our businesses and daily life…
Mornings are the time to decide what kind of day you want to create.
A is for Awareness…Awareness of how we show up daily for ourselves and others both at home and at work is a key to staying inspired, joyful and radiating our power, inspiration, light and unique nature. How we show up and prepare for our day is a key to joy and success. When we have a great morning routine, we can show up authentically, aligned with our true nature and purpose.
A healthy morning routine can include some of the following elements. Ideally BEFORE checking social media (which 86% of people tend to do on waking),for example our mobile phones , emails , news, it is important to gather ourselves and our energy first. We can practice to become centred, grounded, more connected to ourselves on a deeper level. With greater self-awareness, it becomes easier to connect with others with greater clarity and authenticity and not be reactive to what the day has in store for us. Not easy to do, I agree, yet we can build these habits over time and see great benefits in our work and personal life.
B is for Breathing…Something we all have to do and have control over too (except when asleep). A short exercise to help us become more present and feel more connected and supported is as follows…
Sitting quietly with our feet flat on the ground, our spine straight, allowing the mind to settle as our energy is gathered back to our energetic centre in the lower abdomen—if we can feel the breath gently moving the lower abdomen this is great (this is where we breathe at birth) and helps to settle the mind and the emotions too when we focus on this area. Having a sense of gratitude for 5 things daily, often things we may take for granted like a roof over our head, a job, enough food etc helps raise our vibration and puts us in a more positive receptive state.
Being present in stillness is never wasted time as even in stillness, energy is flowing through the body, our circulation is stimulated and oxygenated with deep breathing and our mind is settling and becoming more open and receptive.
In this quiet and still state, we are more supported and inspired by the energy and information always available to us.
C is for Connection…
Qigong is a 4000 year old Art and energy practice I have been studying and teaching for over 35 years.
Qi (pronounced Chi) means Energy. Gong means practice
Qi is the Energy that is naturally flowing in the body and which gives us life, keeps nature vibrant and thriving.
When the Qi is weak, the body is weak; when the Qi is blocked the body gets sick; when the Qi stops flowing, there is no life.
The Cultivation of this Energy/Qi, known as Qigong, awakens and improves physical and mental health and helps us feel more connected to ourselves and others. As we connect with this Universal source of Energy we can begin realising more of our true potential.
With the world in such a state of change and so much stress to cope with for people of all ages, it seems like a crucial time to bring a practice like Qigong into our lives to take more control of our health and wellbeing .
I love this quote by Martha Graham…
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.”
By tuning into yourself, and this life force, you can start working more co-operatively with the body’s innate intelligence, with this incredible inner pharmacy.
Self care can be as simple as ABC and needs some commitment to your life and purpose—it is worth it for sure.
you can be contributing more in your work
you can be happier in your relationships
you harness the enhanced mental, emotional and spiritual faculties of flow for creative thinking, new visions, deeper perception of people’s needs, and you work in harmony with the forces that come in to meet your intention
Biography
I am Italian originally and currently live in London.
From a young age, I was always searching for deeper meaning in life,
I was tired of feeling disconnected and uninspired. I lacked a sense of Inner peace or Purpose. Until one weekend in 1988.
When I attended an event that changed everything – and for the first time, I sensed an Energy beyond my own. Qigong was introduced into my life.
I’ve been practicing ever since – that journey began over 35 years ago.
I have had a lifelong interest in energy, health, humanity and nature and continue to study Buddhism, Taoism, among other Eastern philosophies.
I offer online courses, 1 to 1 sessions, work with groups and teams in the corporate world too.
“Remember, always keep a smile in your Heart”.
1. Move more
Movement is part of their daily life and rituals. They live in environments that nudge them into moving without thinking.
Whether you are gardening, walking or cooking, or doing other chores, natural movement will help improve your health.
2. Know Your Purpose
People in Blue Zones tend to have a strong sense of their life purpose, known as ‘ikigai’ in Okinawa or ‘plan de vida’ in Nicoya, which loosely translates to ‘why I wake up in the morning.’
Knowing your sense of purpose is worth up to seven years of extra life expectancy. – Dan Buettner
3. Clear Stress
Stress is a major cause of disease and unhappiness in the world today. It leads to chronic inflammation, associated with every major age-related disease. Stress is a part of daily life and even people living in the Blue Zones experience stress, but it’s how they manage it that makes all the difference.
Creating Health and Happiness
We have much to learn from cultures that live in more direct contact with the land and nature. In today’s fast paced world of conveniences, machinery, cars, and cities, we must get back to a slower, simpler and more wholesome way of life if we are to live a fulfilling and purposeful existence.
On our Qigong Retreat this Autumn Sept 29th --October 6th in Sardinia (my homeland)...
(Early bird until end 30th June , get 10% off the price)
Numbers are limited to 15 so please book a call and/or read more on this link
👉 Some of the benefits of this 4,000 year old Energy Practice .
☀️ Clearing stress with the Qigong Self healing form.
☀️ Reconnecting with Yourself/Your purpose
☀️ Feeling more grounded , supported & centred.
☀️ More inspired, Mental Clarity & Inner Peace.
☀️ Improving Relationships with yourself & others.
☀️ Improving sleep & digestion.
☀️ Optimising your Immune System.
☀️ Feeling Re charged & Rejuvenated as you Connect to the Energy/Qi of Nature and the world around you .
