As the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus put forth 2,500 years ago, change is central to the universe. Like everything in creation, we are changing, growing, and evolving. Even positive change - a new job, a wedding, the birth of a baby - can cause stress. When change comes so fast that we don't have time to deal with it or integrate it, we invariably find ourselves in a crisis. A crisis is not a fun place to be, but we can minimize its intensity and duration by choosing to navigate through it rather than resisting or giving in to it. In a study published in Medical News Today in 2008, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital examined subjects to see how meditation influenced their stress response. The researchers found that meditation produced physiological reactions that were the opposite of the reactions induced by post traumatic stress disorder. The following meditation can be a wonderful companion before and/or during periods of stress and crisis. **Crisis often occurs after your life has la gushed in the doldrums, when things seem neither good nor bad, just "blah." Do this meditation wherever you sense a crisis approaching. During the crisis, do this meditation each day to help you navigate more smoothly and quickly through it.** (From the book ‘The Best Meditations on the Planet, by Dr. Martin Hart & Skye Alexander)

Computers utilize quartz's unique ability to gather, hold, and transmit information. But long before computers existed, quartz crystals were prized for their healing abilities. The same properties that enable crystals to handle information in computers make them effective in balancing and aligning energy within your body. Just as you can program a computer to do whatever you want it to, so too can you program a crystal to Relieve daily stress and tension. **After every meditation, cleanse your crystal by holding it under running tepid water. When done, rub your thumb sharply across its side while simultaneously blowing sharply over the crystal to release the stress and tension placed within. If you don't clear and release your crystal, you will run the risk of replacing the stress back into you the next time you use the crystal. You could also damage your crystal. (From the book ‘The Best Meditations on the Planet, by Dr. Martin Hart & Skye Alexander)

A pilot study, published in Integrative Cancer Therapies in 2008, examined meditation's ability to ease stress in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) for various conditions, including cancer. Researchers found that patients who began meditation prior to surgery and continued through their recovery experienced "statistically significant decreases in heart and respiratory rates and improvements in symptoms" associated with stress. Why do some people have less difficulty during medical procedures and recover more quickly than others? Much of it may be linked to their expectations and attitudes. Just because someone has a hard time with a particular operation doesn't mean you will. Before you undergo a medical or dental procedure, utilize the following steps and the meditation given here to reduce emotional and physical stress. **Do this meditation every day for at least two weeks prior to the operation or procedure. If you are in an emergency situation, at least follow the "Before the Operation" steps.** (From the book ‘The Best Meditations on the Planet, by Dr. Martin Hart & Skye Alexander)

Ayurvedic medicine considers bathing to be therapeutic. The healing benefits of bathing have been touted since ancient times -- the Greeks and Romans believed water was a gift form the gods, and to that end, they created elaborate bathhouses for healing purposes. Today, hydrotherapy continues to be prized as a healing modality. Bathing eases stiff muscles, relieves pain, opens clogged pores, stimulates circulation, and restores moisture to the body's tissues. In 1994, French researchers published a study in the Journal of Rheumatology that found that patients who underwent hydrotherapy "showed significant improvement" from lower back pain and other ailments. A few years later, a majority of test subjects in a University of Minnesota study confirmed these findings; furthermore, they agreed that therapeutic baths reduced their stress and anxiety levels. This meditation combines the benefits of hydrotherapy, meditation, and aromatherapy to alleviate stress and enhance relaxation. **Perform this meditation as often as you like -- every evening, if possible -- to release stress and anxiety at the end of the day.** (From the book ‘The Best Meditations on the Planet, by Dr. Martin Hart & Skye Alexander)

Herbert Benson, MD, associate professor at Harvard Medical School and director emeritus of Harvard Medical School's Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Benson-Henry Institute, recommends consciously relaxing all your muscles one at a time while you meditate. He calls this the "relaxation response." Benson's research shows that meditation has a beneficial effect on metabolism, heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and other biochemical and physical processes in the body.

The following meditation expands upon Dr. Benson's ideas, enabling you to relax and let go of tension in every part of your body. Like water flowing through a series of locks in a canal, energy flows up from your toes to your head as you do this meditation. We recommend taking your shoes off and wearing loose-fitting clothing to facilitate relaxation.

**Do this meditation whenever you feel a need to unwind and drop the cares of your everyday life. we suggest doing it at the end of a stressful day, to unwind before bedtime, or to leave behind your workday pressures and relax into your personal life.**

(From the book ‘The Best Meditations on the Planet, by Dr. Martin Hart & Skye Alexander)

Today's Angel Message all about Truth. Truth comes in all different forms. What one may see as truth another person may disagree. We may have guidelines that we may follow, but at the end of the day, we will follow what we feel to be true for ourselves.⁣ I thank you for showing up to receive this message.

Today's Mindful Thought is all about Body Shaming. Body Shaming is a huge thing in our society. We are always trying to look a certain way because society, social media and advertising tries to manipulate us on understanding what perfection is supposed to look like. We need to learn how to appreciate our bodies as they are and love others for showing their own beauty.⁣

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Today's Angel Message all about Change. Change can be a positive or a negative experience, but no matter what it's bound to happen. So we need to learn to not fight it and embrace it instead. There's big change coming, are you ready for it?⁣

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Today's Mindful Thought is all about Anxiety/Panic. Never would I have thought I'd be able to share, publicly, about my experience with anxiety/panic, but I believe the time is right. You are NOT alone. Please feel free to reach out (link in bio) or even do research to find local support. You will get better, you just gotta put in the work.⁣ I thank you for showing up to receive this message.

Today's Angel Message all about Loyalty. ⁣⁣

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Loyalty is a character that we all want to have within ourselves and with others. When we struggle with trust issues, we tend to doubt actions from others and sometimes even our own.⁣

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