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How many of you have trouble forgetting emotional pain? Perhaps you were upset with another or even, with yourself, for events that occurred in your life that were tragic. It is often hard to release the destructive emotions caused by others. There is a way to achieve freedom and change your ... Views: 2395
Everyone has experienced some form of hardship in his or her life. How do you deal with hardships? Are you still suffering, even though some trial, challenge or event occurred many eons ago? If this is so, why is it that time has not healed your pain? Furthermore, is there an effective way to ... Views: 2190
There are lots of possible triggers for overeating and emotional eating. Many people turn to food when they feel dissatisfied or trapped or unhappy—when life isn’t working the way they want it to. An important and related skill that many people could work on enhancing is asking for what you ... Views: 926
Winter has a way of zapping the life right out of us, and this winter has been especially hard. While many, including me, are angry over winter weight gain, others are depressed from battling colds and flu, or living in fear of losing their jobs or homes. But, there is a way to get rid of the ... Views: 788
Question:
I'm a little uncertain and i was wondering if you could help me out with something. I've endured a lot of psychological & emotional trauma as a kid and have also ended up creating a variety of different physical health issues as well...things from urinary issues, to chronic fatigue, ... Views: 715
Many of you may have had experiences with intuition. Perhaps in the form of a 'gut' feeling or picture in your mind. Maybe you do not really give them much thought or understand the source of those unexpected impulses. The question: Is it better to ignore that unexpected flash of light, or act ... Views: 1823
From the moment you are born, two parts of you battle. It is the oldest struggle in creation. One part is the intellect and the other is our inner self, also known as the spirit or soul. The intellect's main job is to protect the body at all costs so an individual can function in this world. It ... Views: 2194
Fibromyalgia (FM) is pain (myalgia) in the muscles and fibrous tissues (fibro) of the body. The aching, piercing, throbbing or searing pain of FM is mostly overwhelming, can be felt all over the body or in specific parts, and may constantly move about. It is unrelenting and so very tiring as ... Views: 900
Have you ever asked your self “Why am I in the shape I’m in”? Aren’t we all made of the same matter; bones, flesh and blood? So why do our packages all look so different from one another? I believe the answers are in the intangible spiritual, mental and emotional energies that manifest in the ... Views: 2204
There is a profound electrical nature within our bodies in which senses, feelings, emotions, and instinctive responses are electrically transmitted instantly along the nerves to the brain. These electrical messages are constantly sent throughout the body, keeping us not only informed of personal ... Views: 9029
Have you ever noticed that depending from what vantage point you are looking at something, it appears differently? For instance, have you noticed that when pictures of earth are taken from far out in space that you cannot see most things that actually exist on earth?
The surface of the earth ... Views: 2917
Do you agree that the spirit of God is everywhere, and includes all? If this is so, you cannot hide from it, no matter what. In addition, if the spirit includes everything, then it would have to encompass both light and dark. Furthermore, since you are part of everything, in other words, the ... Views: 1419
If you believe that God encompasses everything, is it not true that His spirit also resides within you? It has to be somewhere in us, but where does the spirit reside within?
Charles Crooks is a shaman and healer/teacher. In his teaching he asks, "What is the component of breath that we find ... Views: 1142
How many of you have experienced something very painful? Have you been too ashamed or guilty to discuss your unpleasant issue with others? If so, why do you think that has been the case? Would you agree that everything we learn in life comes from the teaching of others and our own experiences? ... Views: 1200
Give me 5 minutes with anyone and I can tell you more about their character than a 10-page résumé. I have “read” thousands of people who tell me I know more about them in a few minutes than their spouse, family or friends ever have. Am I the only one who has access to this ancient secret? No, ... Views: 7275
In this busy and hectic world full of noise and haste, learning a simple meditation technique can bring a sense of calm and inner peace that most of us never have the chance to experience. The practice of meditation is a gateway into your inner and higher self, resulting in an enhanced ... Views: 1325
Many of us communicate with God. Some choose to say they pray, while others use the word, meditate. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it?
Prayer
Word is derived from the Latin word precari, meaning:
to entreat (which means to beg, or passionately request); or
ask.
Webster's ... Views: 1197
Many people question their life purpose after enduring something very painful or surviving a horrific event. Any number of things can trigger the question. How many of you have lived through one or more of the following trials?
Rape, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, incest or domestic violence; ... Views: 1524
Child abuse stories, including those by victims of physical abuse, rape and sexual abuse, can be very compelling. Others are likely to be shocked when you tell them about your story of abuse. However, if you take an attitude of observation, instead of judgment, you too can write about your ... Views: 3975
It is a well known fact that the current economic depression has caused a lot of stress to many in the world although how it affects individuals differs from one country to another. According to the American Psychological Association, almost every American experienced the feeling of stress and ... Views: 1056
A rich man is sleeping in his house. Suddenly he is awakened by the burglar alarm.
"Ach! These stupid systems never work properly!" he exclaims, rubbing his eyes and struggling to stand up. He goes downstairs and, still cursing the system, turns off the alarm. Going back to his bedroom he ... Views: 1039
Loss of zest, life purpose or perceived identity stresses the human spirit.
How you define who you are, and the meaning and purpose of life is core to the health of your spirit. You experience spiritual stress when these definitions are challenged or unclear. The human spirit asks, “Who ... Views: 2339
I wanted to share one of my patient’s stories with you to illustrate the potential of 5 Element Acupuncture in healing the mind and spirit after mental and physical trauma. I asked “Kathy” if I could use her story because it illustrates almost the complete array of both the illnesses of the ... Views: 6344
Hi, If you are one of many people who are just beginning to develop their psychic abilities often wonder how they will be able to “tell” when things are working. If this describes you, and you’d like to understand the phases of psychic development, then read on.
The first, and most ... Views: 1619
In the BellaSol community class that I teach, I have a regular participant who frequently takes a nap or a quiet respite during various times throughout class. The first time it happened I wondered if she was okay. After talking with her I found out it was simply what she did rather then pushing ... Views: 1724
The whole concept of mind over matter has been reproduced almost religiously with Hollywood and such, but the whole precept of it has been glamorised too much and made to believe that individuals with high resilience and facing some sort of adversity can unlock the power of the mind and do some ... Views: 990
We all know that we could use some more exercise. As a society, we are entirely too sedentary, spending a lot of time watching TV, playing video games and surfing the web - and far too little engaged in physical activity. This kind of lifestyle leads to obesity and low energy levels. We all are ... Views: 2627
Helping people in ongoing pain and stress is a challenge for a number of reasons. One important obstacle is that usually they have learned to disconnect from their body experience to reduce the feeling of pain. The problem with this strategy is that it also cuts them off from the resources and ... Views: 1291
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony- Mahatma Gandhi
I've always been interested in the concept of Mind Body Spirit interconnectedness. As a Holistic Care practitioner, I'm very passionate about Reiki, Hypnosis and Nutrition.
Reiki is a Japanese ... Views: 1739
The awareness of the importance of energy as a factor in human health goes back to ancient tradition. The healers of old knew that the body was the true healer and that they were only facilitators. They used available herbs and, together with their knowledge of human energy and the psyche, were ... Views: 1341
The message to take drugs to fix our problems in our society is ingrained deeply into our brains -- we expect immediate relief from drugs. There are many products that are successful for immediate relief. But I ask, "at what cost?" The answer is seen daily with people moving about with pain. ... Views: 1251
What better way to reflect, meditate, daydream or just to take a break from a hectic lifestyle, then to retreat to your own backyard sanctuary. Get back to Nature by spending time in your garden as you prepare your soil, plant, weed and enjoy your harvest. Not only will you enjoy the beauty and ... Views: 2172
Energy based approaches to health and healing use light touch or hands off the body to influence the energy fields that surround our bodies. All levels of a person are affected through this process-emotional, mental, and spiritual as well as the physical well-being of an individual. The whole ... Views: 5721
What is a labyrinth? Labyrinths are being used in churches, retreat centers, medical facilities, parks, schools and other outdoor and indoor facilities as it’s popularity is on the rise.
Labyrinths have been around for many thousands of years, yet have regained popularity in recent times. ... Views: 1528
Meditative chimes have been around for centuries and have been used in all cultures. Chimes have a long and varied history. The sounds that are produced by chimes are very soothing and meditative, producing relaxation.
Chimes can be very useful for shaping the environment that you would ... Views: 2495
Whenever we are in a relaxed state, our bodies are in a better position to heal. The beauty and tranquility of a beautiful natural setting of a garden can provide a wonderful sense of relaxation. It been shown throughout history that gardens have been useful in the healing process. ... Views: 2506
“Discomfort is not a problem to be solved, not an enemy to be fought, not a monster to escape from; but instead an energetic relationship within, to be owned with courage and grace, and transformed through total acceptance, divine wisdom, and love.”
Joe Hurley
We all experience discomfort ... Views: 959
Sometimes you might run into a situation where it feels like your energy is just stuck. You know what you are supposed to do and you want to do it, but for some reason you just can’t. It may be that you’ve just hit a subconscious boundary or an energy block that you need to clean ... Views: 7893
Here are some common worries and questions that people have on clinical hypnotherapy: -
Can I be hypnotized?
Most people can go into a hypnotic trance. The only types of people that cannot be hypnotised are …
1. Those suffering from psychosis or a thought disorder
2. A person with a low ... Views: 1365
What is it about the words, "You've only got six months to live," that strike such fear in a human heart and shake a person to his or her very foundation? Why do those words cause such shock to those who receive them? Is it because they now know that their time is limited, and ...What is it ... Views: 4069
Eat Your Breakfast!
It never ceases to amaze me how many people do not eat breakfast!
From trades-people to service providers, executives to kids, real estate agents to bankers, they do not eat the meal that breaks the fast.
The meal that would make them stronger, healthier and much ... Views: 1250
The healing stream is a frequency of energy that comes from the divine source. Some people call this source God, the higher self, the higher power, the divine self, the creator, the spirit, and other names. The key is that this energy exists in a higher dimensional plane of existence and it ... Views: 916
There is no question that quartz crystals are very special. They have been revered throughout the ages as symbols of beauty, health and often power. The latter is sometimes referred to as key to the rise and fall of the mythical civilization of Atlantis. More recently quartz crystals have been ... Views: 16747
A few years ago, the well known American news anchor Peter Jennings died of lung cancer.. Just a few months before his death, he publicly announced that he had the disease and that he was going to fight it with everything he had.
After his death, I read some of the tributes that poured in ... Views: 995
Stress relief is easily within your grasp. What if you could access a way to energize, find balance, joyful calm and stress management on a regular basis in your daily life?
The art of practicing meditation or yoga can be a great technique to release stress. Unfortunately, we can not ... Views: 1032
Modern life can be a maze of challenging energies and stresses to our natural energetic state. Ideally it is optimal to have our energy field & chakras balanced and at all subtle body levels (etheric,mental,astral and causal). For reference I will call this ideal state "body ... Views: 2441
Meditation isn’t necessarily measured breathing techniques, mantras and new-age music. It is possible to meditate in any number of positions - lying, sitting, standing - and it is possible to meditate while indulging in other activities.
Meditation is a state where your mind is uncluttered ... Views: 1418
T’ai Chi Ch’uan To Promote Good Health
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The latest research shows stress reduction helps to prevent angina in Heart Patients during stressful events. Recently low intensity exercise has been shown to prevent heart ... Views: 1583