Power of Comfort

Body • Emotions • Mind • Soul

Comfort has the power to restore our body, quiet our mind, and renew our soul.

Embracing the power of comfort is a learned skill that nurtures and energizes.
It equips us with inner strength to enjoy both the difficult and joyous seasons of life. Understanding how we are wired with reservoirs of comfort and how to tap into them,
is the key to resilience and refreshment. Beyond surface comforts; chocolates, bubble
baths, and a beer, are the comfort illuminations that empower us to thrive.

Wired for Comfort
11 million sense neurons carry comfort messages to the brain
• create positive and physiological change
• decrease stress hormones and trigger “feel good” hormones
• slow breathing and lower heart rate
• reduce anxiety and increase resilience
• increase immune function and help the body heal
• reduce pain

Craving Comfort
• 13 billion doses of mood elevators & anti-depressants are prescribed yearly
• 8 million Americans have stomach ulcers
• 12 million Americans are alcohol addicted
• 75% of Americans feel they have “great stress” at least once a week
• 1 million Americans have a heart attack each year
• 3/4 of all visits to doctors are considered stress related
• Americans report they feel more stress at work than ever before

The Power of Comfort! It Can Change Your Life.