The focus of my thoughts this week has been on Relaxation. Not the kind you try to force, but the kind your body naturally falls into when it feels safe, nourished and grounded.
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure how to start this one… until I caught a glimpse of myself lying under a huge tree, looking up, just listening.
No drama. No noise. Just peace.
It’s a place I feel truly relaxed.
For me, relaxation isn’t a switch I flip; it’s a practice. A sensory sanctuary. A way of stepping away from mental chatter and dropping back into the body.
Sometimes I breathe into every part of myself - jaw, shoulders, belly, hips - and I can feel my whole system soften. A full-body exhalation. Total release.
I’m sure you have your own way of finding that kind of peace.
But if you don’t, let me gently nudge you: find a practice that guides you there.
Because relaxation is trainable, and you deserve it.
Gratitude is woven into this, too. Learning to be grateful for your life, even if that blessing is something as simple as resting under a tree and listening to your breath.
Truthfully, the words ancestral and animal-based don’t feel big enough to hold this whole idea, so I’m naming this space something wider:
Radical Humanism (thanks, Dr Marc Gafni)
Meaning: as spectacular beings, we get to love our lives, love each other, and love ourselves… so our experience here can be magnificent.
And yes, food matters.
A radical human is well nourished.
Because a nourished body downshifts more easily and a steady nervous system finds calm faster.
That’s why I choose an animal-based, species-appropriate diet, because it gives the body what it needs to feel safe, regulated and able to relax at a cellular level. It’s also why I take our products every morning: they give me a simple, reliable way to start the day feeling fully nourished, grounded, and supported.
So, for today, here’s your simple invitation:
Find a tree in your garden or a nearby park.
Spread out a blanket.
Lie down.
Breathe.
Give yourself at least thirty minutes.
If your mind wanders, smile, that’s ok. Let it wander, then return to your breath.
Slow in… slow out.
Feel the cool air at your nostrils.
Notice your chest rising and falling.
Eventually, peace will come. It always does.
One of our greatest gifts as humans is that we all have this capacity to drop into our bodies and rest.
Then smile.
FAQs: Relaxation is a practice
How can I rest? I feel so wired that relaxation seems impossible.
You’re not broken, you’re just upregulated.
Start small and try to stay consistent.
A guided practice (breathwork, nature time, yoga nidra, prayer, somatic work, even quiet walking) helps train your nervous system to downshift.
It won’t happen overnight, but it will happen if you keep showing up. And if you need more support, talking with a counsellor or coach can be a powerful step.
Do you relax every day?
Not perfectly. Life gets busy.
But I’ve learned to recognise my signals. When I’m scratchy, resentful, or rushing, I now know that’s my body asking for stillness.
Even ten to twenty minutes can change my whole day.
Are there foods that help with relaxation?
Yes. Keep it simple and species-appropriate: meat, organs, animal fats, eggs, and dairy if you tolerate it.
Minimise processed foods and frequent carb spikes. Blood sugar swings can raise stress hormones, and make calm harder to access.
A well-nourished body is much easier to relax.
What if I sit down to rest and my mind won’t stop?
That’s normal.
The goal isn’t to silence your mind, it’s to return to your body whenever you notice you’ve drifted.
Smile, come back to breath, repeat. That repetition is the practice.
I don’t have thirty minutes. Is anything still worth doing?
Absolutely. Two minutes counts. One minute counts. Even a single slow breath is a signal of safety to your nervous system.
Stack tiny moments of down-regulation through the day, and your baseline starts to shift.
Relaxation, nourishment, grounding, that’s the heart of Radical Humanism.
The truth is you deserve to feel safe in your own body, connected to your life, and capable of experiencing real peace.
