So what is responsible for all the stress that we feel? The answer turns out to be a hormone called cortisol. Excessive secretion of this hormone by the body generates stress and anxiety. This needs to be released somehow and the most natural way is the 'Fight or Flight' approach. In order to reduce stress, we must reduce the secretion of cortisol. Turns out that there are many ways a few of which are deep breathing, exercise, music, laughter and social contact and sleep.
One of the side effects of social isolation is the increased secretion of cortisol. That maybe the reason why isolation so frequently produces feelings of despair. Walking and breathing can be a deep source of relaxation in these times when human contact is not readily available.
Keep your attention on breath. Slow it down. This is the easiest practice to lower cortisol. And the most basic spiritual practice prescribed by all religions. Breath is also what lies at the heart of meditation. This is the secret link to the stillness inside. The link is breath. It is through breath that we enter the residence of God. Peace.
One of the side effects of social isolation is the increased secretion of cortisol. That maybe the reason why isolation so frequently produces feelings of despair. Walking and breathing can be a deep source of relaxation in these times when human contact is not readily available.
Keep your attention on breath. Slow it down. This is the easiest practice to lower cortisol. And the most basic spiritual practice prescribed by all religions. Breath is also what lies at the heart of meditation. This is the secret link to the stillness inside. The link is breath. It is through breath that we enter the residence of God. Peace.
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