March 2020 Humanity's Team Newsletter

March Newsletter

"In Like A Lion, Out Like a Lamb" is what many say about March... The thought of course is that if the month comes in like a lion (roaring with viciously cold winds) and goes out like a lamb (calmly and docile), the weather forthcoming will surely be mild.

Another March tradition is based on the "In like a Lion" part of this saying and that would be the building and flying of kites (or one can always purchase a kite). What surprised me were the benefits of kite flying. "Kite flying is said to be a great way to clear your mind, have fun, and has several health benefits," says Dr. Jeannie Kenkare.

She further asserts: Kite flying is a great way to clear your mind, have fun, and has several health benefits.

1. Eye stimulation – With our constant use of mobile phones and computer screens, our eyes can get tired and unfocused. Focusing on a distant object against a soothing blue sky can reduce eye strain caused by ever present technology.

2. Neck/Shoulder Exercise – Sitting at a desk doesn’t promote good posture; flying a kite allows us to stretch our neck and shoulder muscles.

3. Stress Reliever – Flying a kite is relaxing. When watching a kite drift across an open, blue sky, one focuses on the moment, not on the daily stresses of life.

4. Connect to Nature – Being outdoors provides an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty present in the sky and in surrounding landscapes that is sometimes taken for granted.

5. Fresh Air – Filling your lungs with fresh air can revitalize and refresh.