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Feeling stressed & exhausted?
Feeling stressed & exhausted?
You deserve some quality time focusing on essentials: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
Let me tell you how 'Ginhawa' has changed our family life!
Please read until the very end, because this story is going to teach you a 30-second exercise to help you survive when an emotional storm hits.
And pay very close attention half way there, because you are going to learn a one-minute technique to instantly stop struggling with stress.
My wife Paulette called me one day in tears.
💬 "I have so much to do and too little time."
I asked her what was the matter.
Paulette and I had just celebrated the 1st birthday of our 3rd daughter.
She is a certified wealth & estate planner and had started a cake business from home.
❌ She was back to work.
❌ She was often restless all cramped between our 3 daughters, the yayas and me (!) in a way too small condo of Paranaque.
❌ And she spent her days in meetings and her hours in Manila traffic.
I knew EXACTLY what was going on.
She feared for her health in the long run.
And she is right.
The medical literature (like this 2017 review "The impact of stress on body function") is clear.
There is evidence that prolonged psychological distress leads to life-threatening effects and death.
Shorter lifespan, lower quality of life and overall less happiness... NO WAY!
Being in the wellness industry for long years, I knew it was time to do something about it.
Hi! I am Louis.
I am your host and my ambition is to humbly bring comfort to people's lives.
Paulette and I are more than happy to welcome you at 'Ginhawa' (which means "freedom from pain" in Tagalog).
Keep reading and thanks for following me so far :)
Do you think this lifestyle is healthy for my wife?
Not to mention air pollution was getting worse in Manila ...
The DENR had just reported that fine particles concentration in Manila was 8 times higher than WHO annual air quality guideline value, and was unhealthy for sensitive groups.
When Paulette struggles, there is a one-minute stress breaking breathing technique that is extremely effective.
It was taught to me by a world renown doctor (in combination with that last tool I'm gonna explain later).
Start by sitting comfortably :
- Take a deep breath, letting your abdomen expand fully.
- Hold it for about 3 seconds.
- Let your breath out all at once (with a sigh).
- As you exhale, relax your jaw and shoulders.
- With your eyes closed, shift your attention to the tip of your nose.
- As you breathe in, become aware of the air entering your nostrils. Count 6.
- As you breathe out, of the air passing back out. Count 6.
- Repeat 5 times
This technique would always help her take a break from stressful thoughts.
Try it for yourself!
However, we needed more than a breathing technique at this point.
So, I went on a search for a greener place.
The plan was clear: RECONNECT WITH NATURE and above all find a new source of comfort, safety, love and support for my family.
It was around that time I got a FB message from a good friend of mine, JL.
💬 "I think that's what you're looking for...".
He sent me a link to a real estate ad.
💬 "Lipa is not bad, easy to access, much better than Antipolo, near Taal and Mindoro!"
Long story short... 😍 Paulette and I had just fallen in love with the property. (thanks JL!)
Ginhawa is peaceful and stress free.
After more than a year of searching for the perfect venue, it was love at first sight.
Breaking the daily grind, taking a step back and looking at life in an whole new and positive way were merely what we needed.
It was the trigger for my wife!
Since then, Paulette has opened her mind to finding ways of maintaining a balanced life.
... for her own well-being and health.
Just as an example and as promised, here is the 30-second exercise.
You can do it anywhere/anytime to help you stay grounded when an emotional storm hits you.
First, NOTICE that thought or feeling that hooks you.
Then, SLOW DOWN and RECONNECT with your body. Slowly breathe out. Slowly stretch. Slowly push your feet into the floor. This is called GROUNDING.
Now, NAME that difficult thought (silently). And immediately PUT DISTANCE.
I mean, say to yourself something like…
💬 "This person I hate has been scolding me. I won't take it so personally next time."
💬 "I got angry with a dear friend unfairly. I'll do better next time."
The next step is to REFOCUS in the present moment and fully ENGAGE in what you are doing and with who you are with right now.
And remember, it's completely normal to have difficult thoughts and feelings when we're stressed.
This happens to everyone!
I am done here with my little story.
And now it is my pleasure to cordially invite YOU to experience that getaway.
✅ Bring fresh air into your life.
✅ Spend some family time in Ginhawa!
✅ And finally enjoy a moment of FREEDOM, far from your ENSLAVING routine.
To describe the place better, Ginhawa is a coffee farm located at the foot of Mount Malarayat.
It is a unique and very diverse tropical forest habitat.
Mount Malarayat is located in Lipa, Batangas, a mountain plateau, 86km south of Manila.
Malarayat is where the first coffee beans were introduced and planted by the Spaniards in the 15th century.
It is also home to the Philippine palm civet (Musang).
😉 You might see one in the property!
Our house is a 150sqm Quonset 3 bedroom home with a loft and mezzanine.
It is located in a private forest of 6000m² 20 minutes from Lipa City.
Perfect for a relaxing family trip to the countryside!
Created by Dutch designer John F. Vermeulen, Ginhawa is developed with Permaculture Design Ethics and Principles in mind.
The house has a one-of-a-kind architecture.
Browse all the pictures to discover its interior and the comfort of each room.
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Restore yourself in a striking Quonset style house tucked away in Malarayat mountains.
Restore yourself in a striking Quonset style house tucked away in Malarayat mountains.
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