Let me tell you exactly how I played my way to recovering from mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual decay. Yes I said PLAY! Just like the kids we were, we can play our way back to health.
You know how people love watching and sharing the highlights of life? Of course because it feels good and things appear to be going well.
However, for the last year and a half I had been watching and sharing the lowlights. The lowlights of my life kept playing in my head over and over again. I felt stuck and unable to shake what I was dealing with.
And then came this book. This book become of the most important things that helped me refocus my life and break free of what had been holding me down for so long. Reading Play It Away was the first step I took to reclaiming my life from the dumps. I was overworked, stressed and worried about everything. I even worried that I would die. That's how bad things were for me.
Here are the main things I learned and this may help you if you find yourself in a similar state of life:
- Overwork is a serious problem and it needs to be addressed as soon as possible
- Depriving yourself of play is most likely the main cause of an unhealthy life
- Go in the direction of what you are most attracted to
- Don't feel guilty about playing because your body and mind literally depend on it
- Surround yourself with people (Steemit relationships are good but face to face relationships are even better) that want to have fun and treat life as play.
- Although it will be hard at times, start looking at work as something that is to be enjoyed
- Write out the anchors that are holding you back in life and try to find simple solutions to get rid of them
Mankind's Search For The Ideal World & How It Can Lead To Final Destiny
Reading this book and the Bible, which is directly from the mind of the Creator of all things, put life in perspective for me. There is a new and infinitely better world that is about to come and you do not want to miss out on being a part of it.
In fact, you are invited to the biggest party in the history of mankind. Peace is coming to the world soon. Having this new world to look forward to everyday keeps me fighting to continue helping, encouraging, loving, and inspiring people. My life has changed forever.
Traveling!!!
My wife and I along with our little lioness, Nala took a road trip back in October. We had fun hiking in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Then we traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada which is where I want to live one day. In Vegas we hiked, camped and ate so much great vegan food. Man I hated leaving Vegas. After that we headed to Phoenix, Arizona to stay about 4 days with my wife's grandpa. We mainly chilled out at the house enjoying the refreshing pool as well as went hiking to see sexy mountains. Lol. I know that last part is weird.
This refreshed my mind so much and helped me to refocus and think about what I wanted to do in life and how I could get it done. Taking road trips like these helps you decompress and get away from stressful and deadly environments.
High Levels of Creative Work
I am a creator, therefore I create. I love creating. Whether it's writing on Steemit, making music, brainstorming creative ideas, a little graphic design, making videos, I enjoy the process of manifesting things simply from my thoughts.
Creativity is the juice that can mend your mind and start the recovery process. Working on creative pursuits has made a night and day difference in my overall health and I know it can work for you too.
Becoming A Better Basketball Player
So as most of you know by now I really enjoy playing basketball when I get the chance. The fact that I get to workout my body and improve my physical health makes such a big difference. When I was dealing with all that crap for so long including a shoulder surgery I had gotten away from playing this game that I enjoy.
Once I begin working out and playing B-ball again my vigor shot through the roof. Now I want to focus on continuing to play and improve my skills. Find a sport or exercise that you really enjoy and have fun with it. This is a miracle for improving your health.
Float The Stress Away
I didn't know what to expect from floating at first. But I will try to give you an idea of what floating is like.
You are in room temperature water that is so salty it makes you float. You are alone with your thoughts and you have to face yourself. At first your thoughts will run wild due to not having anything to stimulate your mind. It's not scary it's just completely different than anything you've done in your life. Your body relaxes and the tension melts like butter. You may go to sleep which if you do it will be the best sleep you've never had.
After about 30 minutes or so depending on how long you paid to float, the water jets will come on to let you know that it is time to exit the pod. Do not rub your eyes. Remember you were laying in salt water and it will burn if you do. Ahhhh. You feel so loose and refreshed. Now for a quick shower to wash the salt off and you're on your way to a much more relaxing day.
Get Your Head Right
Now I've only done meditation much more recently but what I've noticed was that I was alot less anxious and less prone to getting angry. Meditating allows your mind to just BE. It's not about trying to change your thoughts. It's simply about allowing your mind to relax and focus.
This is also another thing that has aided in my recovery and I now understand why so many people talk about using it in their lives. There's an app called HEADSPACE that pretty much walks you through how to meditate. Maybe you'll find it helpful.
Wrap Up
Shalom
Great words of support to those who are in the situation.
All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.
a very inspiring story from your side!
ආයුබෝවන් සහෝදරයා here සහෝදරයා equals to brother! So, I am starting this comment in this way! What you write today, I feel awesome! The way you deduct the stress level, the way you made inner peace and the way you balanced your family life actually this is what we all need to here! Sometimes, I feel my life is not balance well! I am an IT guy and have to balance Professional life and Family life and now I have to balance STEEMIT life as well! So, with my busy life style I think I need to follow what you said here!
I missed my favorite game Cricket due to this life style, so this is very stressful! I wish STEEMIT will lead me to make my financial freedom! If that happens I will be like a bird :D That's what I need to do! Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful experience with us!@humanearl,
Cheers~
Brother! @theguruasia trying to coordinate your life is really tough to do. But it's not impossible. Stress causes so many health issues. Sometimes we need to take a step back and reevaluate life.
I hate that feeling bro! Sometimes I get angry for nothing! So I will follow what you told us today! Hope it will give me good results too! Really appreciate your help bro!@humanearl,
Cheers~
We already know that what you focus on you attract. Worry, fear, and negative thinking allow the mind to focus on things you don’t want, so Mind Power teaches you to eliminate negative thinking. Train your mind to think about what you want in life, and avoid thinking about what you don’t want. Negative thinking drains your energy and is counterproductive; that is why fear is so destructive and why despair and hopelessness must be avoided. They work in the opposite way that Mind Power does.
A thought has no power other than what you give it. Negative thoughts gain momentum when you think them over and over again. So stop thinking them.Well said my friend @humanearl. I really like how you are regaining your health.
The key is to catch the negatives before they have time to become entrenched. With practice you will notice right away when you are thinking negatives, and you then can take the appropriate actions. The mind is a creature of habit, so encourage positive thoughts and eliminate negative ones. Really excited about your well-being now.
Your brain literally changes as new habits are formed. Thanks @princesson
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To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.
Reading posts like this makes me want to find a nice big piece of infertile land and rehabilitate it. Maybe the side of a mountain. I'd grow things. Mostly things that can be eaten. I wouldn't use chemicals, so the birds, animals and insects would get a share (until their natural predators come along).
For now, I have a plant pot with two different kinds of chillies. I love looking at them every day.
I love spicy food so I would like to have a chili garden. My wife use to grow jalepenos.
Also your mentioned living in the mountains. Mountains exude power and grace. It would be amazing to wake up to everyday.
you are learning and keep on evolving you don't stop that's what makes you the best human ever keep inspiring and smiling :)
I will keep smiling and keep on inspiring just like you said. It inspires me that yall give me so much feedback on my posts.
Awesome thanks for sharing! So inspiring!!!
Continuous anything is bad for health. You need a balance. If you are stressed then a break is a must.
Playing releases happy hormoes and sometimes satisfying ones. Hence, playing is the nice trampoline to jump high on your next adventure.
Awesome buddy.
I wish more people understood that. You said it best.
Play It Away is a brilliant e-book, in which there may be a lot experience that you shared with us.
Few people in reality get out of difficult life conditions, so they retain to degrade. perhaps due to the fact they have no one to help, possibly they do now not have sufficient electricity for this.
I usually believed that the power to discover within each people, it should be capable of use and it must be capable of awaken. you're an example of this, and that i wish that many, on your instance, might be able to trade their lives.
thanks
@robinsoncaiso I wish the same for people. Many people don't understand the root of their stress.
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Awesomeness. At first glance I thought your title was a typo...I expected to see a to-do list, and a tutorial about how I "play" back to good health as you did. So glad I was wrong. Excellent post. Seriously
@droiderly It's not so much a tutorial as it is a philosophy or frame of mind. This is what helped me and I really believe that many people can use my experience to use it as a guide to help them in their own lives. Thanks.
A very touching story of your life, my friend and those things that happened to you. I am very grateful to you for your story, as it shows me and I am sure to many of us, how simple and at the same time a great person like you, found your way in this life and do everything to go on it, even when it's complicated. I support you completely, because you observe the laws of God and nature, in relation to yourself and your loved ones, and this in my opinion is the most important. Thank you @humanearl and keep us informed of what's happening!
@serkagan It's difficult but I'm thankful for your words. I know I have much help in God.
You have a really heart touching story and I can see you are recovering really well and fully getting cheered up. Keep up the good work and you will soon reach the top. You will be the person to make you family proud so don't worry about the past. You have to remember your past till the end so that it helps to remind you to never give up and keep in mind that you have to keep moving on and never stop. God bless you.
@sirapa I learn from my past but yes I am looking forward to what is ahead. God bless you as well.
Your thinking about meditation is right. It help us to relax our mind and help to focus , good article , thanks
@spiritualpower I love your avatar pic. It looks meditative. I'm pretty sure you know alot more on the subject than me.
Not more but some, am putting some steps on spiritual journey. Thanks for your compliment
This is a life changing article... Nice you decided to share it Sir... It tells me we are humans & all these work loads are pressing us & we all become bots... Sir I have never tried that 'Float The Stress Away' methodology... I like to experience it... Thank you Sir... This article will help change my life also... You are a very helpful person... Glad to meet you...@humanearl - Sir i have nothing to say than
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no dought that this is a life changing article,we should implant it in our daily routine.
@steemwija You have given tons of support to me. I love reading your comments and listening to what you have to say. You help me as well and I'm glad that we get to connect. Thanks.
@humanearl - Sir I'm really appreciate the way you think about me... It's a honor to me Sir...
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Bro it's good to see you back with full recover mode! In this new year I hope your life will be enlighten! Wish you and family members a happy new year bro!thank you...@humanearl,
I'm almost to 100%. I still have a few things that need to improve but I feel much better than a few months ago.
Great life experience you have shared thanks for that :)
whenever i will feel like i am pissed off or can't do anything i will remember this post and get started
We may be angry or stressed at the moment but it is good to find outlets for our anger and stress. That is why playing is much needed because it helps relieve alot of that.
This is a wonderful post! I am always looking for new ways to improve my life in all areas. I currently moved out to Las Vegas about 6 months ago and it is a great city. I’m originally from Houston but this city has so much to offer. The vegan food and options are outstanding, vast parks, people are friendly, numerous nature activities, beautiful scenery, etc. You would love it here! I appreciate your post and given value.
@daqueend Oh! Yea I was surprisingly blown away by the city when I went there. I really like how the city has life to it outside the strip. Most people only go to the strip when they visit. We visited the strip but honestly we spent the total of about 3 hours there. The other days we explored the city and tried to get a feel of what it was like.
Every since then I've been trying to convince my wife we should move there. It's pretty cheap compared to most places imo. But idk we'll see if the move happens. And I am actually from Brenham which is a small town about 35 minutes from Houston.
Yes I agree... most people only visit the strip when down here. Sadly that’s the only thing they know about Vegas but there is so much more to it. Most locals hardly venture to the strip, that’s primarily a hotspot for tourists. What I love is not only does the city offer a lot but it’s within great driving distance to California (back in Texas it would be like driving to louisiana, lol). About an hr north of here is a ski mountain. Practically every thrill seeking, nature type activity can be done here.
And yes it is very affordable to live here. Compared to Houston the only difference I notice is registration on vehicles and gas prices which can be slightly higher. Vegas is amazing! I love it here and I know if a lot of other people gave it a chance they would too.
This is a fantastic and inspiring article, I fully agree with the principles you have laid out here! I am on a similar journey, and also see myself as a creator of my life experience. I've only just joined and its great to see like minded people on here. I am definitely going to have to get that book. Look forward to reading more of your posts!
@francesmary First I want to say welcome and glad you are here. Check that book out. It really took me by surprise and he does a great job at using his experiences to teach about it.
Thank you for your reply and welcome, I appreciate it! Yes I will find that book and read it, on a real reading mission at the moment. Just want to keep learning and growing on this amazing path of life. Hope you are having a great week!
Steemit relationships are good but face to face relationships are even better
This is something you have written so profound in the present context of our life. The days we have made intense relationship with electronic gadgets and somehow we are doing away from the face to face relationships with our friends, neighbours etc and this is ultimately killing our emotions and we are marching to a way of robot life these days which is not good for the mankind.
Thank you so much @humanearl and Have a great day.
Yes there is a race to transhumanism. We have to protect our relationships and not allow machine to come between. Hopefully these machines are just helpers in our relationship and don't actually replace our human relationships. Well said by the way @shivohum2015.
Thank you @humanearl and it is so true...
I agree but at the same time social media can be so powerful for building relationships with many many people very very quickly.
The book is the best friend of the people. A friend or Aponjon sometimes happens, but the book will never deceive you.
Medical practitioners say that the practice of reading books to help keep the body healthy, helps the people very well. It may be a little difficult to believe though. But there is no doubt that there is a deep relationship between the book body and the psycho world. As a result, you will get physical and mental benefits while reading books.
(mental pressure)At present, there are direct links to depression with the majority of new diseases that are suffering from the new generation. The habit of reading books helps in reducing such problems. Because, the mind is very quiet when reading books. As a result, mental stress starts to decrease. At the same time, the fear of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, etc. can be reduced.
I read an interesting article once about how reading slows the aging of the brain. I think there's truth to that. For me books are a whole new world of discovery and that's why I enjoy reading them.
Excellent advice, you are an example of such a person who on a personal example has proved that there is a way out of any situation and the main thing for this is to collect all your life resources in a fist and start them on the realization of the goal that in your case was a change in your life.
Now you have a wonderful life in which you can travel with your beloved wife, engage in creativity, and be a basketball player. - Excellent motivation for many to work that would also change their lives.
I also want to learn how to meditate, but the flow of thoughts does not allow me to get relaxed, but I'm working on it ..
Thank you, excellent motivational post
I'm honored to be an example. I just feel bad for people who are pushed into jobs they hate. That's why I want to change the work narrative. What I mean is we as humans need to see our work as something we should enjoy and we should broaden our views of what work is. Work is not just a job you apply for.
When you say "man I hated leaving vegas" then it gives me a sense of relief that more people are joining to the liking of being vegan. So my respect for you.
When you say "sexy mountains" it adds a sense of humor to this article.
Thank you @humanearl for writing such a beautiful article.
I think about going back to Vegas alot. It was such a great place. It really took me by surprise.
This is such a good article @humanearl that it's an eye opener for almost everyone reading this article.
Let me extract the juice (bottom line) from this article.
Creativity is the juice that can mend your mind and start the recovery process
Thank you...steem on and stay blissful.
Be creative. This is the juice.
I'm new and first learned about you today.
Your story is amazing, you are a living proof that nothing is impossible ..
You read books, do basketball and travel with your wife. In my opinion, these are the best options to spend your time.
Play It Away is a wonderful book, in which there is so much sense that you shared with us.
Few people really get out of difficult life situations, so they continue to degrade. Perhaps because they have no one to help, perhaps they do not have enough strength for this.
I always believed that the power to find within each of us, it must be able to use and it must be able to awaken. You are an example of this, and I hope that many, in your example, will be able to change their lives.
Thank you
Thanks @danny.green this is why I love being here on Steemit. I want to encourage so many people who don't have an answer to life's challenges. I'm not saying I'm an expert but hopefully I can help because of my experiences.
Thank you for your amazing tips on how to deal with stress. Stress really does affect our quality of life and we must strive to manage it.
It is a MUST. Or else it will make you miserable.
This is a huge imbalance that adults are having by feeding into the seriousness of life and forgetting about the enjoyment of life.
Many face this problem of lack of play. I hope to help people to change that.
Great Post!. Interesting Story. I want more of this. Keep it up
According to a popular cliche, Health is Wealth. But I wouldn't really call this a cliche since I've tested it and found it to work so much as a medical practitioner in training. We should all shun activities which are detrimental to our health and hold on to positive activities such as regular exercise, good food and relaxing recreation. These give life to our spirit, soul and body. Nice post brother.
Right. Right. Protect your energy and learn to say NO to that which is a leech to your health.
Final Destiny sounds interesting, I think I'll add it to my pending list of books to get from amazon.Super epic post @humanearl!
This is a must read. It is however a very deep studying book.
In my opinion that is the best kind of book :)
If you think so too, I recommend Quadrivium!
You may find that most of the wooden books are amazing ^_^
Mind blowing. I just saw the link. You don't know how much I like books. This is great. Does it talk about the golden ratio and the fibonnachi sequence?
Wooden book series has an entire book on golden ratio,
I have it in my pile :)
Quadrivium doesn't cover that in so much detail as the standalone book does, but it is possibly the best book in the series for having so many things about math in our world ranging from sacred geometry in small scale to the golden section found in the orbits of planets in our solar system, as well as many other things such as harmonics, resonance, rhythm and honestly more than I can reasonably describe.
I think what really makes the wooden books stand out is that every page in every book covers a different topic but they all tie together seamlessly, and each page has these amazing hand drawn illustrations. You really can't go wrong buying these books and at their prices I think it's a great deal. I imagine if you get Quadrivium you will be like me and immediately try to get your hands on the other wooden books, because they're criminally underpriced ^_^
Wow very good explanation. Health is the only thing we need.
Thank you. I guess it requires a lot of courage to really do such significant changes to your life. Good luck in your way to 100%. To be honest, I personally am not that gar yet I am afraid.
good post
Very Nice Post. Keep It Up
how basic and in the meantime an incredible individual like you, discovered your way in this life and do everything to go on it, notwithstanding when it's muddled. I bolster you totally, in light of the fact that you watch the laws of God and nature, in connection to yourself and your friends and family, and this as I would like to think is the most essential. Much obliged to you
An exceptionally touching story of your life, my companion and those things that transpired. I am extremely thankful to you for your story, as it demonstrates me and I am certain to a large number of us, how basic and in the meantime an extraordinary individual like you, discovered your way in this life and do everything to go on it, notwithstanding when it's muddled. I bolster you totally, in light of the fact that you watch the laws of God and nature,
Scripture says for us to labour to enter into His rest (Hebrews 4:11).
That means we're to do our best to get to that point where we stop struggling. I believe that the more we rest, the more we reign in life.
God doesn't want us stressed and worked up. He wants to see us living from a mental disposition of rest.
Jesus makes you completely well my brother! Keep playing it away.
"This is just the way it is" I heard that from the mouth of a believer when we discussed stress. I'm with you. Stress obviously wasn't in God's original plan. It's the curse.
nice post, i talked about similar one here
Yes, commitment is the secret of success and achievement in any field. As for sports it is something more than wonderful to maintain health, activity and wellness
I love basketball or it's distinctive and increase even the length of this is at the top of the tender brilliant and will remain so, good luck, champion...have a good day..
good story @humanearl
Another lovely piece I see!
good for baboons health and good luck
i think you do it
cz You loved him so much 😍😍😍😍
HAve a good day friend
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I can see that you are now able to live your life to the fullest. Its those simple things that matters in life which we ignore and they becomes the barrier for a Happy Life . Keep on moving you can be a inspiration for many other people's like me. Enjoy every moment of your life. I'm happy for you.
I don't want to ignore my health anymore. It's simple but difficult for many to practice.
Well said. Keep going my freind.
Great Post :)
I am happy for you. Congratulations
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Stress is a wicked thing. Keep playing the songs of your heart and you'll find it beats a little stronger :). Nice read.
I like how you put that. I will keep that in mind. Thanks
Hi @humanearl, I agree that overworking is a killer in modern society. That is even more so in Asian countries. In fact the term karoshi was coined from Japan and it simply means death due to overwork.
Happy to see you regaining your health. I noticed you are quite active with blogging and I have started to follow you!
I am familiar with that term. I heard that was a major problem in Asian countries like you said. Once I even looked up the average hours people worked a day based on their country and many Asian countries led that list.
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When I read this, what comes to mind is BALANCE!
We need to work with joy, but we cannot do that if we are overworked.
If we do not have enough exercise, enough fun, or enough amusement, we will become healthy.
And, even a thing that is fun for us will become work or even drudgery if we are doing it too often, with too much pressure, or with too much intensity.
Nice writing :) wishing you health and looking forward to reading more of your posts!
The system is designed to do the exact opposite. No balance, very little to no exercise, drudgery, and overwork.
I want to change the narrative and help others to see that it can be done.
Great mission... We have this "Cult of Busy" which is just awful..... Being overworked and under played should not be something that anyone is proud of.
thanks!!!