Considerr this the commemorative post for Inauguration Day. I’m currently in the eye of the storm, well actually North Virginia, and everyone is talking about Tuesday. I myself, am here for Chant4Change, which is a Kirtan event taking place on Monday night here in the capital. My friend and I drove, about 8 hours give or take to get here. We’ve been warned to expect delays due to the Big Event. There seems to be quite the hurry and scurry, you can tell those that are on their way. Whether they’ve dressed for the occasion or not, there are buses and license plates from all parts of the country.
I cannot help but think what kind of weight is on Obama’s shoulders- talk about a being in need of a good massage on a regular basis. People come to me and list off all sorts of reasons for their stress and strain. However, I don’t think many can compare to leader of a nation. I feel somewhat remiss that I know little about Mr. Obama. All the focus seems to be on the amount of Change that is to come. How much change is yet to be determined. For the moment all eyes are on the capital, all eyes, are on Obama. For those that are eager and even trying to get into the spotlight, the bar has certainly been raised.
Some simple suggestions for the president-elect on how to manage the stress of the next four years. Not surprisingly, these are similar to what other Americans can and should do regularly to combat stress.
- Practice breathing techniques - whether using circuit methods (count 4 inhale, count four rest, count four exhale) or simple deep breathing inhale exhale ten times. Giving yourself pause, can be very grounding and relaxing, whether or not your the President.
- Exercise Regularly - Previous presidents were known for running into McD’s rather than a simple jog through the park. Whether your presidential workout includes heavy lifting, make sure that cardio is part of the routine. See what kind of goals you can achieve in four years. You may not get to the whole peace between nations level, but perhaps you can make peace with your body. Maybe Yoga is for You?
- Drink Plenty of Water - It can’t be repeated enough, water is the best choice as far as beverages are concerned no matter what your party platform.
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