390 Relaxation Energy. Lessons from the Yoga Plant

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Whilst it wears spikes on the outside, relaxation on the Inside is also the Aloe Vera. With self corrective methods for perfect spinal alignment and full flexibility, the “Yoga Plant” has the ability to grow naturally into poses without strain.

As it ages, Aloe Vera can grow very large. This remarkable specimen seen yesterday in Earls Court, London, had leaves at least 40 cms width at its base.  And exactly the same as humans, it needs to manage its weight. But unlike many of us,  it will tackle any unwanted ounces remarkably simply, opting for the easiest and certainly the most ideal natural response.The rate at which an aloe grows is exponential to the suppleness and agility required to support it. Consequently,  Aloe Vera can evenly distribute its weight healthily, without force, without pain.  And only without pain, one can relax.

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Through living a life of “taking it easy”, it is worth noting how this Aloe Vera will ensure a constant activity, however in the UK Winter, it has to take its mastery s-l-o-w-l-y.  To accomplish its full potential for inner growth and a strong, firm, but agile physique, yoga is the all embracing method for the Aloe Vera.

Along with perfect focus and upright, balanced stature,  gentle back bends, spinal twists, arm wraps, the Downward Dog and even the perfect ‘Bridge’ are all possible, simply because Aloe Vera grows into its postures without strain.  For this plant, relaxation is not just a way of Life, it is survival. It happens not through a random decision to take a break, but via a mechanical system which has evolved by design with mathematical precision over millions of years. It has the perfect system for optimum well being.  With engineered accuracy, responsive to change, how does it work?

Water comprises much of its weight, and as a fluid, water is very movable. In the Aloe Vera, water imbued with nourishing chemicals, coagulates into a thick concentrate. It travels throughout its structure for excellent “spinal tap”. This life-giving substance is the same well known healing gel which we now use to soothe burns, relieve from heat and moisturise for all weathers.

But imagine, how very nifty would it be to create your own healing liquid? Not just for after exercise, but for surviving sub zero temperatures and excessive heat.

Well, well, well…….Hello Vera! Your techniques for refreshment are completely remarkable. What a lesson in how to use relaxation energy as the secret of growth, physical fitness and self-preservation. Your DNA is amazing.

Incase any potential Aloe “Freds” were wondering, gender assignment is already considered in the Aloe Vera name, it simply doesn’t matter who or what you are, Nature is inclusive, so you can breathe. Such relaxation energy techniques are available for all to be inspired by.

Namaste

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377 Wake up somewhere between Dreaming and Reality  

And it will be time to leave the past week far behind you. Once that is done the day will always become bright. Make a wish.

Then take a walk along Pavement towards Town. Today in Autumn, when the sky is China Blue it will be so very clear above your head, that you will see infinity. Somewhere along A2B Point, allow yourself to stop and look around. Look up to check the trees for any final remnants of that precious gold leaf flapping its lustre. Breathe in the space.

Now look down. By your feet, there will be a safari in the making. If you have never witnessed how some rather unremarkable greenery is conjured into old, leathery African elephants coming to a final resting place, then look now because the experience will only last a moment and can not be repeated.  Marvel, move forward, but don’t be surprised, it’s only magic. It comes from you.

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375 Atomic Dawn

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When sun breaks on

Man-finished Nature

Through a small window

Of time

Calibrated

Light moves

Breaking, tiny, fast and smooth

The particulate pieces of 1

Undeviating

Atomic

Dawn

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374 Convenient landing pads for tiny green mobile travellers

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A Magnolia and Azalea collaboration

Where difference in size is style

Join the trend.

Happening in Autumn across the world

Airbnb.

Air, bush n’bract

 

 

 

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373 Its the little stuff that colours the view

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1 tree

Passing clouds in microseconds

And the world shifts

Sunshine and orange in one moment

Burnishing and crimsoned the next

Then the invisible

Moleculars continue to reposition

The structure bit

By bit a new existence

Top to ground

In a float second

That’s just the tree

Then there’s us

Looking up

Looking down

Looking in

Looking closer

We can’t change any of it

Except how we look at it

That significant other to the miniscule

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372 No trifling with Freedoms. Outside a prison wall

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371 A slight stir of the shadow between still-life and living on a night’s rare event

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The Supermoon. Every 69 years.

 

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370 …Small wonders at the water’s edge

Stourbridge Canal completed 1779, just before the eve of the railways for the transportation of raw materials and goods created by the Industrial Revolution.

“…sufficiently wonder at the intrepidity of these diminutive mortals, …”

Gulliver’s Travels . Jonathan Swift . 1726

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This is The Nail House.

All along the canal were many nail manufacturers in the C18th-C20th. Little tools, but an important part of the heritage of the “The Black Country” with its industrial history in metalworking.

“….nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison.”  

Gulliver’s Travels . Jonathan Swift . 1726

Near Kinver, Staffordshire, Remembrance Sunday 2016

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369 …Trees are dots, we must be in Lilliput

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“…sufficiently wonder at the intrepidity of these diminutive mortals, who durst venture to mount and walk…”

 

“….nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison.”  

Gulliver’s Travels . Jonathan Swift . 1726

 

Near Kinver Edge, Staffordshire, Remembrance Sunday

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