SGC Admin: From our Inbox to you from DailyOm on “Uniting in thought and action”
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From our inbox to you, From Patti Wigginton on: Handfasting
SGC Admin: Yep it`s getting to that time of the year when it`s most popular for “tying the knot`… If you have ever wondered what goes into the Pagan celebration of hand-fasting (or getting married) check out Patti`s article below… :)
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From our inbox to you from Daily Om on the importance of Napping.. :)
December 3, 2015
The Importance of Napping
Restorative Slumber
The desire for a short nap during the day does not arise out of laziness, rather the need for the body to rejuvenate.
In the modern world, we’re often compelled to be as productive as possible during as many hours of the day as we can be. While this can lead to great feats of accomplishment, we may become exhausted and find ourselves craving rest and rejuvenation. We may feel like taking a nap but feel guilty about indulging in even ten minutes of rest. This need for personal downtime, which many people experience in the early afternoon, isn’t a sign of laziness nor is it necessarily related to how much sleep you had the night before. There was even a time when taking a nap was considered a natural part of everyone’s day.
Napping is a pleasurable yet brief period of sleep when our minds and bodies can take a break. Though judged by many to be a pastime for children or the elderly, napping can benefit people of all ages. The desire to nap is a trait shared by many mammals, and napping is still an important part of the day in some countries. Snoozing for a half-hour can be an enjoyable way to promote physical well-being, and naps have been known to improve your mood and memory. A 20-minute nap can sharpen your senses and revitalize you, while a ten minute nap can leave you feeling more cheerful. Falling into a light sleep during the daytime can feel meditative. The thoughts you have as you are taking a nap and the dreams you experience may offer you insights about your life that you may not have at night when you are in a deep sleep.
In order to fully enjoy the benefits of napping, you may need to give yourself permission to nap. Feeling guilty about snoozing or worrying about your to-do list won’t do you much good when you are trying to take a nap because your thoughts or feelings will keep you awake. Try to nap at the same time each day, and use an alarm clock to ensure that you don’t sleep for too long. If you go to an office, try crawl under your desk for a nap. Learning to nap and enjoy its restorative benefits can help you wake up restored, rejuvenated, and ready for the rest of your day.
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Winter Tips for our furry family members and four legged friends from Kristen Calis
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- Don’t leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather… Cars hold the cold acting like refrigerators.
- Be aware of cats looking for warmth under the hood of your vehicle… Knock on the hood or sound the horn before starting the engine.. Cats can be injured or killed by the fan belt on start-up of the vehicle.
- When the Temperature drops below freezing… cats should be left indoors and dogs should only go out for short bathroom breaks(supervised).
- Try a comfortable dog sweater or coat for your puppies and short haired dogs and cats.
- Never shave your dog down to the skin in winters.
- When bathing your dog during the winter months, be sure he/she is completely dry before you let him/her outside.
- Clean up antifreeze spills carefully and dispose of the rags as hazardous waste.
- When out for a walk with your fur baby watch out for antifreeze and break fluid spills. Antifreeze is sweet in taste and a little lick can cause a whole lot of trouble… too much can be fatal to our fur babies.
- Wipe your pet’s paws and underside with a damp towel after going for a walk… Salt and snow melting chemicals may burn the little paws, and make them sick if they lick them.
- Remove any ice balls by placing feet in warm (not hot) water before wiping them with a towel.
- Little animal booties can help to protect their paws
- Never let your dog off leash when out in the snow, especially in snow storm, they can lose the scent for home and may fall through the ice..
- Dogs should be taken inside in the winter, but for those who do live outside, it is essential that they have good, warm shelter and continued supply of fresh water.
- Thanks to the OSPCA for these invaluable tips… if you see a neglected or abandoned dog please contact: 310-SPCA or call the police @ 905-570-1520 in an emergency.
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Tips on keeping your dog calm this Halloween… :)
SGC Admin: Halloween is a fun time, where things out of the ordinary are going on… :) However, for some of our furry family member’s it can be as scary as a thunder-storm…
Check out the following tips on keeping your furry family member feeling as safe and loved as he/she truly is on this coming “All Hallow’s Eve”… :)
- Don’t force fluffy to face her fear, if she wants to run and hide that’s o.k..
- Don’t get yourself all in a tizzy, it will only make fluffy worse… speak calmly and reassure her all is well.
- If you have a t-shirt handy for Chester, put it on him, it might just give him the sense of security he needs
- This could be the perfect time to go over some of those tricks you have been teaching Chester, it will get his mind off all of the noise and the reward of his absolutely favorite treat is sure to distract him…
- Pop on some classical music, or give furry filly a tummy massage, :) everyone will be feeling relaxed in no time.
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