The Sea

So I was having dinner with friends when we decided to get some fresh air at the beach and relax with the sound of the crashing waves.

We do that often. Get to the beach, breathe deep and leave everything behind. 

This time however, was different. The sea wasn't the same. It didn't have waves at all. It was the first time I see something like that. The weather was windy! So much wind and the sea didn't move. It was so calm that made us frustrated. It was like nothing! Barely moving. It was like as if the sea was having issues. Like so many things that made it say "enough I can't handle your troubles anymore".

People come to the sea for relief. They talk to the sea and throw all their past and thoughts away. The sea always listens and takes out all your troubles and bears it all. No complains.

When you see the waves crashing, it feels beautiful and relaxing. You see the see as free without limits. A wave comes towards you to take your trouble away then comes another one and so on. 

But this time, it was dark, night, there was wind, the sea had no waves. Barely hearing the water. It really had an opposite effect. It was depressing and confusing. It felt very weird. 

I came back home still thinking about it and feeling sorry for the sea! 
It's as if it was sad. It was actually more frustrating than relieving. 
I wonder why it was like that... And what really caused it. 

Poor sea.
Could it be that it was full of our (people) problems that even though it's very big and free, got to a point where it had enough and now it's its time to feel sad? Maybe it has its own problems that it has no one to throw it all to? Oh man.. that's how it felt like. Not good.

Anyway, here's how beautiful it should've been. But of course when you are out there in front of it it's more powerful.  

Some tips from me :)

1- Water -

Since it's Winter, we don't drink as much water as we do in the Summer. We tend to forget because we don't feel we should, or thirsty. But a fact is, drinking water is very important, in both Summer and Winter. So what I do is I always keep a glass or a bottle of water next to me everywhere I sit in the house. Like when I am watching TV, studying or working on my laptop, it's there next to me. I see it, so I drink it. I don't wait until I get really thirsty to drink. And that's the best way.

So my tip is; KEEP THE WATER NEXT TO YOU.

2- Aerobics -

Sometimes we are too busy and we don't have the time to go to a Gym. We are occupied with work and studies that we feel are more important than body training. But, it is not healthy for our body and muscles not to move for several hours a day. I, for instance, love to work out. I love to go to the gym. But during exams I stay home and study, and leave it for a while. But I know how important it is for our bodies. So what I do is I take a break from what I am doing, - especially if it's sitting for many hours- I start stretching with some aerobic exercise. This does not take time. If I am very stressed with my studies, I do it for about 15 minutes. That way I am not wasting a lot of time by leaving to a gym and yet keeping things under control. 

Following a regular aerobics program gives a sense of commitment and control - two positive mental attitudes that help counteract stress. Aerobics also relax tense muscles, thereby relieving you body's stress response.

Or, if not that, something else I do is dance! I love dancing. So I just put on some music I like, good songs, hits, and dance. Using all kinds of moves in the dance. Like crazy people dance. That way too is some kind of exercise for the body and muscles.
So my tip is; TAKE SHORT BREAKS FOR DANCING.

3- Sleeping -

Sleeping is also important. But sometimes less hours of sleep are also good and enough for our bodies. Taking control of our sleeping hours is very good and important. 

Because why to waste the time sleeping when you don't need it, instead of doing something else in that time?
So try to SLEEP LESS HOURS, as much as you feel you can. And always try to keep it as a routine, because then your body get used to that much of sleep and you won't be tired or feeling the need of sleeping more. That's what I do. I sleep approximately 6 hours a day (if on a holiday I sleep about 6 to 8 hours).
So that way I get the amount of sleep my body needs, and the rest of the day I manage to do so many other things.

Story of Two Wolves

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.

He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.

One is Evil.
It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good.
It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather,
"Which wolf wins?" The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."