CHAPTER 21. BENEFITS OF GETTING SUNSHINE

from our upcoming book Our Secret Book of Benefits

Around 2018, we took a major decision - Never to go out after sunset for any works! And we have achieved this successfully. This brought tremendous peace and well-being for us.

Everything you see in this image and everything you don't see, is just another form of sunlight - including the moon!

Sunshine is life. Sun is the supreme God in all religions.

As sunshine falls on our skin - it is converted to Vitamin D - this takes care of the formation of our bones - bones work as the pillars for all other 77 organs in the body - all the organs are either attached inside the bones or on the bones - blood cells are formed inside the bone marrow - the blood cells supply oxygen, water and nutrients to all the 35 trillion cells in our body - blood takes care of formation, maintenance, repair and replacement of every cell. Without sunshine, all of this just don't happen.

Do you know? Suicide is highest on those days when sunshine is lowest. It's a global phenomenon. All diseases worsen in winters and gets better in summer. You will feel much less hunger in summer as your body gets energy directly from sunshine.

Every form of energy on earth is just a modified version of sunlight.

Every life form on earth survives directly and indirectly through sunlight.

I observed that mental and physically health is directly related to how much healthy sunlight exposure we get. People working under sunshine are physically healthy & mentally strong.

Scientific studies have showed that as a person is confined to darkness, following changes happen

"Seeing" in the dark: humans can perceive their own hand movements even in complete darkness, suggesting the brain still process some visual information even without light input. But this works only when you get sunshine before and after darkness.
Creativity boost: darkness or dim lighting promote creative thinking by allowing for a more open and exploratory mental state, potentially freeing individuals from constraints associated with bright light. But this works only when you are already exposed to healthy levels of sunlight. The creativity is reduced if you continue to remain in darkness!
Moral behavior and anonymity: darkness lead to increased dishonest behavior.
Impact on circadian rhythm: Darkness plays a crucial role in regulating the body's natural sleep-wake cycle by triggering melatonin production, the hormone responsible for sleepiness.
Psychological effects: Experiencing a dark night sky positively influence mental health by fostering a sense of connection to nature, awe, and overall well-being.

Can you see a connection between darkness and bad/wrong/illegal/dangerous behaviours? Nature has programmed humans to sleep after sunset. But, we continue to roam with artificial lights. And end up with all kinds of crimes and dangerous behaviors against self and others.

Rates of corruption is higher during night shifts due to reduced supervision, increased isolation, and the general disruption of circadian rhythms which lead to decreased decision-making ability and increased susceptibility to unethical behavior in employees working during those hours.

Me and my wife Savitri are born and raised in Hyderabad-Karnataka region which has plain and tropical geography. Here, sun shines everyday of the year. Because we were born here, we experienced that our mental health will be best possible if we live in this region. So, after this realization, we chose to live the rest of our life in this geographical area.

Because there is no alternative for Sunshine, we chose to live in a large open space of a farm. So that we get sunlight daily! And this has really done tremendous miracles.

In every part of the world - there is a age-old ritual of applying castor oil on the head and entire body of the newborn child, followed by exposure to sunlight. This has both spiritual as well as health basis. A child gets connected with nature by exposing to sunshine. The bones develop well too.

Urban people consider themselves rich. However, as your earnings & property increases, your life gets confined to cities, cars, lifts, buildings and indoor spaces. As you get richer in-terms of money, you will get less sunshine! There cannot be a bigger poverty than this - not getting sunshine.

Do you know, what is the worst form of punishment invented ever - keeping a person in the dark room. It's called "solitary confinement". Every organ, every system, every courage is shaken and damaged with this simple act of blocking sunshine exposure. This damages the person so much that he fails to remember even what's truth and what's lie after that.

The soil, water, air, minerals, plants, insects, animal kingdom and everything that is there on earth has arrived either from the sun directly or formed through the sunlight mediated reactions.

Here is a list of benefits you get when exposed to as much as possible sunshine:

Vitamin D Production: Sunlight is the source of vitamin D, essential for bones, immune function, and overall health.
Mood Booster: Sunlight increases serotonin levels, a neurotransmitter that improves mood and reduces symptoms of depression.
Reduces Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Sunlight exposure helps alleviate symptoms of SAD, a type of depression that occurs during winter months with less sunlight.
Improves Sleep Quality: Sunlight exposure regulates your circadian rhythm, promoting better sleep patterns.
Strengthens Bones: Vitamin D from sunlight aids in calcium absorption, crucial for strong bones, necessary for preventing & reversing osteoporosis.
Boosts Immune System: Vitamin D plays a vital role in supporting a healthy immune system.
Lowers Blood Pressure: Sunlight exposure keeps the blood pressure normal.
Reduces Risk Cancers: Sunlight exposure reduce the risk of cancers. You can recover completely from cancer, only if sunshine is included during treatment!
Improves Heart Health: Vitamin D contributes to heart health by regulating blood pressure and reducing inflammation.
Reduces Risk of Autoimmune Diseases: Vitamin D plays a role in regulating the immune system and reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases.
Promotes Weight Loss: Sunlight exposure regulate metabolism and promote weight loss.
Improves Skin Health: Moderate sun exposure improves skin health by stimulating collagen production and reducing inflammation.
Reduces Risk of Skin Diseases: Sunlight exposure help treat skin conditions, including like psoriasis and eczema.
Increases Energy Levels: Sunlight exposure increases energy levels and reduce feelings of fatigue.
Improves Cognitive Function: Sunlight exposure improve cognitive function, including memory and attention.
Reduces Pain: Sunlight exposure reduces pain associated with conditions like fibromyalgia and arthritis.
Improves Circulation: Sunlight exposure improves blood circulation.
Strengthens Muscles: Vitamin D plays a role in muscle function and strength.
Reduces Inflammation: Sunlight exposure reduce inflammation throughout the body.
Provides a Sense of Calm: Spending time outdoors in the sunshine is calming and relaxing.
Connects You to Nature: Enjoying the outdoors and sunshine allows you to connect with nature.
Boosts Creativity: Sunlight enhances creativity and inspiration.
Improves Focus and Concentration: Sunlight improve focus and concentration.
Reduces Stress: Spending time in nature and sunshine reduces stress levels.
Promotes Relaxation: Sunlight promotes relaxation and a sense of peace.
Increases Happiness: Sunlight increases feelings of happiness and contentment.
Improves Self-Esteem: Spending time outdoors and enjoying the sunshine boosts self-esteem.
Reduces Anxiety: Sunlight exposure reduces anxiety levels.
Improves Sleep-Wake Cycle: Sunlight helps regulate body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
Increases Alertness: Sunlight increases alertness and reduce feelings of drowsiness.
Improves Vision: Sunlight exposure improves vision.
Reduces Risk of Myopia: Sunlight exposure reduces the risk of nearsightedness (myopia) in children.
Supports Healthy Hair Growth: Vitamin D plays a role in healthy hair growth.
Improves Skin Tone: Moderate sun exposure can help improve skin tone and complexion.
Increases Endorphin Production: Sunlight triggers the release of endorphins, natural mood boosters.
Reduces Symptoms of PMS: Sunlight exposure reduces symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Boosts Metabolism: Sunlight exposure boosts metabolism and aid in weight management.
Improves Digestion: Sunlight exposure improves digestion.
Strengthens Teeth: Vitamin D is essential for strong teeth and healthy gums.
Improves Athletic Performance: Sunlight exposure improves athletic performance by increasing energy levels and reducing fatigue.
Enhances Overall Well-being: Sunlight exposure contributes to overall physical and mental well-being.
Provides Vitamin K: Sunlight exposure helps the body produce vitamin K, which is important for blood clotting.
Increases Nitric Oxide Production: Sunlight exposure increases nitric oxide production, which helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow.
Reduces Inflammation in the Lungs: Sunlight exposure reduce inflammation in the lungs.
Improves Wound Healing: Vitamin D plays a role in wound healing.
Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Sunlight exposure may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Night-shift workers get diabetes more commonly!
Improves Brain Function: Sunlight exposure improves brain function and cognitive abilities.
Enhances Creativity and Imagination: Sunlight stimulates creativity and imagination.
Simply Enjoying the Beauty of Nature: Spending time outdoors in the sunshine allows you to appreciate the beauty of nature and the world around you.

Important Note:

Always practice safe sun exposure.

I observed that rudeness, conflicts, anger, frustration, addictions, crimes, corruption, helplessness, accidents, inhumanity, and every inhuman emotion increases after sunset. Sunshine is life - darkness is death.

Go out everyday and get connected to the Sun. He belongs to you. You are from him. You cannot be without him.

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