MOVE & GROVE – Find Yourself a Sunbeam!

Every now and then, we all feel a little down. While it is part of the natural spectrum of human emotion, most of us would rather move on from the feeling as quickly as possible. But here is a failsafe exercise, discovered on the dance floor early one Sunday morning, that just might help cure the blues: find yourself a sunbeam.

Cats do it. Cats have the natural inclination to find themselves a patch of sunlight, plop down, and take up residence. It’s easy to figure out why: sunlight is warm, which feels good. Warmth is relaxing, comforting, and just plain wonderful. But science also tells us that adequate light is necessary for our sanity. In fact, we have a term for the depression that ensues when we don’t get enough of it: Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. A perfect acronym to sum up exactly how we feel, and how important light is to our well-being.

So a patch of sunlight is indeed healing. It feels good, and as light falls on your closed eyelids, it creates a beautiful, golden, orange hue, a rich tone. But don’t stop there. Try adding your favorite soothing music, and gently dancing with your eyes closed. It’s truly a thing of beauty.

Whenever you find yourself with a case of the blues, remember to look for a little patch of light. Immediately insert yourself, close your eyes, and let the light do its magic. It’s powerful medicine, and it’s free.