I know what comes up for people when they hear the word Detox. Gee I wonder if she is in recovery – rehab perhaps? No – on the contrary, my retreat at Kripalu created an opportunity to detox from over stimulation, coffee and change some eating habits. Let me elaborate:
Over stimulation – just being alone and out in the woods helped me reconnect with quiet, calm and nature. No distractions – cell phones, people, Internet, television etc. I am continuing to eliminate many of these distractions, particularly my computer habits. I now keep my computer closed and only use it once a day to answer emails. I gave up the dreadful sport of net surfing since it became a mindless activity of no benefit! Television – since I am an avid reader, the only thing distracting is when my husband is watching CNBC with the volume turned up!
Coffee – those that know me, are aware of my abundance of energy. Coffee was causing hyperactivity, dehydration, depletion of energy, stomach and bladder discomfort, irritability – all of these things create an imbalance – physical and mental. As much as I love a cup of coffee it was like drinking gasoline or poison for that matter. I was on fire and would crash and burn during the day. No kidding! Now I am drinking tea and experiencing none of these disturbing symptoms!
Food – The food at Kripalu is the healthiest that one could imagine. I have always loved to cook because it is grounding for me. I now cook a fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is nothing like sitting down to a hot bowl of oats cooked in soy milk with shredded coconut, walnuts, raisins, cinnamon and topped with maple syrup. Lunch cosists of home made soup and a delicious stir fry. Dinner follows a similar style.
I invite you all to try to detox from one or more habits or things that are creating an imbalance. You may be surprised at what you discover.