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Lie-Awake Song ~ A Poem by Amelia Josephine Burr

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Lie-Awake Song

Amelia Josephine Burr

God has a house three streets away,  
And every Sunday, rain or shine,  
My nurse goes there her prayers to say.  
She’s told me of the candles fine  
That, burning all night long, they keep    
Because God never goes to sleep.  
Then there’s a steeple full of bells,  
All through the dark the time it tells.  
I like to hear it in the night  
And think about those candles bright.    
I wonder if God stays awake  
For kindness, like the Furnace-man  
Who comes before it’s day, to make  
Our house as pleasant as he can…  
I like to watch the sky grow blue,    
And think perhaps, the whole world through,  
No one’s awake but just us three—  
God, and the Furnace-man, and me.

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Today’s Health Tip ~ Practice Self Care

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Setting aside time to practice self-care may help reduce your stress levels.

Practical examples include:

  • going for a walk outside
  • taking a bath
  • lighting candles
  • reading a good book
  • exercising
  • preparing a healthy meal
  • stretching before bed
  • getting a massage
  • practicing a hobby
  • using a diffuser with calming scents
  • practicing yoga

Studies show that people who engage in self-care report lower levels of stress and improved quality of life, while a lack of self-care is associated with higher risk of stress and burnout.

Taking time for yourself is essential in order to live a healthy life. This is especially important for people who tend to be highly stressed, including nurses, doctors, teachers, and caretakers.

Self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate or complicated. It simply means tending to your well-being and happiness.

Exposure to certain scents via candles or essential oils may be especially calming. Here are a few relaxing scents:

  • lavender
  • rose
  • vetiver
  • bergamot
  • Roman chamomile
  • neroli
  • frankincense
  • sandalwood
  • ylang-ylang
  • orange or orange blossom
  • geranium

Using scents to boost your mood is called aromatherapy. Several studies suggest that aromatherapy can decrease anxiety and improve sleep.

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