William Shakespeare said it all in this one sentence.  This week part of our nation got slammed by Mother Nature. She must have been “scorned” over something as Hurricane Irene pummeled the East Coast with all her might. It was tragic seeing all the damage she left in her path of destruction yet it was also inspirational hearing of all the heroic rescue efforts. In times of tragedy people really do pull together which only goes to show that we all possess positive energy in the form of goodness.

When you are present to your life, you connect with your core energy. Three tools to become present are walking a labyrinth, meditation and yoga. All three offer various methods by which to become aware of your breath, reduce stress, and connect with your inner/primary truth. When you become keenly aware of your true self, you are able to resonate at a higher level of energy which is called anabolic energy. This type of energy is healing and allows you to be more present to and more purposeful in your life. The people who acted heroically during Hurricane Irene portrayed anabolic energy; by helping others they helped themselves so everyone was safe.

Be Present, Be Purposeful, Be Well.