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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- The Naked Truth ~ an Exhillarating Sense of Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Allura JoyMany people, especially women, have insecurity issues when it comes to being naked in front of their partner. They may hide certain body parts under towels, blankets and clothing rather than proudly strutting their stuff in the buff. Women are their own worst critic, as they tend to focus on ...
Views: 3545(2 votes) - The Non-verbal Contact with Life – A Spiritual Cleansing - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe conventional spiritual involvements are through religious concepts and, hence, through the verbal approach. In contrast, the non-verbal awareness takes us to a different spiritual dimension untouched by the conditioned mind. It clears one’s psyche of all the muck that it collects in its ...
Views: 1940(2 votes) - The Source Of Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoAddiction comes from a place of wanting, of needing something to fulfill and replace part of one’s life. It can be seen as an escape, but the real need is much more. What is missing that needs to be replaced? What part of life is empty and aching for fulfillment? It is a place that may be ...
Views: 2017(2 votes) - The Unknown Power In Meditation Music - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Eva TaruIt is unknown to most that sound possesses a direct impact on the autonomic nervous system and that the right kind of sound can fully revitalize our autonomic central nervous system and re-establish a harmonious relationship between the parasympathetic and sympathetic branches. This "shifting" ...
Views: 821(2 votes) - Using EFT Can Be Very Easy! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDUsing EFT Can Be Very Easy! Each of us has the power to successfully use EFT meridian tapping. Even newcomers to tapping actually have all that it takes to be successful, however often they are told that they need to learn fancy protocols, and I believe otherwise! For years before knowing ...
Views: 4142(2 votes) - Why Some of Us Age Much Faster than Others (part 1) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Ed MayhewYou know how some folks appear to be much older than their actual age, while others look, feel and perform more like people decades younger? The experts tell us that only 15 to 30% of this extreme difference in the speed at which people age can be explained by genetics; the vast majority of this ...
Views: 4348(6 votes) - You Don’t Have to do it Perfectly - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyOne of the most common traits of people who suffer from pelvic pain syndrome: perfectionism. (I use the phrase pelvic pain syndrome as a blanket description for syndromes such as vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, vulvar vestibulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - Your Feet – The Root Cause of Your Back Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Cornelia MerkWhen you see some cracks in the walls you immediately check if the house lacks foundation. If your car is difficult to handle, especially after you hit a large pothole or the curb, you immediately check the alignment settings in your car. In both cases you make sure that there is a proper ...
Views: 5019(2 votes) - Your Life Path and Self-Healing Are Entwined - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Misa HopkinsFor many years I thought my real spiritual work would begin once I was fully healed. What I didn’t understand was that my self-healing was my spiritual path. It wasn’t that I needed to get better and then I would have the energy to devote to my spiritual awakening. It was the other way ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - 10 Tips to help You Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Alison LongleySmoking is considered both a habit and an addiction. The good news is that if you can go for three days without a cigarette you have beaten the addiction to nicotine. The nicotine takes approximately seventy two hours to leave your body no matter how long you have been smoking or how many ...
Views: 2084(5 votes) - Did you know your muscles have memories? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Kyana MinerIt’s probably not a surprise to you that any repeated physical movements we do in our lifetime affects our muscles. For example, if you sit at a computer 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, your shoulders, neck, or low back may began to hold a Chronic Stress Pattern. However, physical stress is not ...
Views: 4644(5 votes) - Harnessing the Power of Your Subconscious Mind- Part I - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” – Earl Nightingale “The world is a great mirror. It reflects back to you what you are.” -Thomas Dreier The whole point of the First Pillar of ...
Views: 2897(10 votes) - The Animation of Visualization - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Andrew SchmarjeHave you ever heard the saying “mind over matter?” This saying wouldn’t have stuck around for so long if it didn’t have some value of truth. Imagery also known as visualization is an exercise that involves forming mental pictures, or “seeing with the mind’s eye.” It is a mental simulation of ...
Views: 1509(10 votes) - Why Should I Bother With the Whole Subconscious Mind Thing? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Your mind is your instrument. Learn to be its master and not its slave. Meditation is the gateway, through which you arrive to the world of freedom.” -Remez Sasson You may be wondering why the subconscious mind is so important, after all we're mainly talking about body transformation here. ...
Views: 1943(5 votes) - ***Mind Over Body – Use Your Mind To Heal Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Cornelia MerkI guess it has happened to all of us that we were supposed to attend an event, go and visit someone, or even go to work or school and absolutely didn‘t want to go? Like when we knew that we weren’t prepared enough for an English or math test in school and felt that we’d rather stayed at home the ...
Views: 4236(3 votes) - Addiction to Distractions - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhen we were growing up, we experienced many life situations that caused us deep heartbreak. Any time we lost someone we loved, or we were yelled at, ridiculed, shamed, ignored, not seen or connected with, physically or sexually abused, or treated in any other unloving ways, our little hearts ...
Views: 5750(3 votes) - Are you addicted to your emotions? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Art MasonWhen we think of the word addiction we often think about chemical addiction to alcohol, tobacco, or heroin. But did you know that you can be addicted to your emotions? We all know someone who is! Sometimes they are addicted to anger, depression, sadness and then there is the rare person who is ...
Views: 8899(3 votes) - Attracting & Creating Good Health - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Candace CzarnyIf you've been feeling under the weather, there might be a number of factors at work. You might be tired, stressed, or simply just the victim of whatever is going around at the current moment. And while most of us are going to be sick on occasion, if you find that your health is less than you'd ...
Views: 1200(3 votes) - Being Present in the Moment to Heal the Pain of the Past - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Misa HopkinsEmotional pain from the past can lodge in the body and become physical pain in the present. If you ignore the emotional pain, you are basically ignoring the root cause of the physical pain, and may find yourself remaining in physical discomfort. This is a difficult concept for many of us to ...
Views: 1852(3 votes) - Creating Sacred Space From the Inside Out - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Sukie BaxterHave you ever noticed how wonderful it feels to come home to a clean house, especially when you've been gone on a long trip and are good and ready to sleep in your own bed? There's a certain refreshing feeling to walking into a space that's perfectly organized, dust free, and scrubbed ...
Views: 1459(3 votes) - Getting Ready to Meditate: Meditation for Beginners or How to Mediate for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffTo help you in your journey in meditation it is important to have a regular place to go to for your meditation. I have found through the years that having a routine is helpful. Our bodies, soul and mind seem to respond to this, knowing that it’s time to relax, be peaceful, to meditate. So ...
Views: 1199(3 votes) - How to Discover Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Tim OngSome time ago, I was asked this question, "How do you discover your life purpose?" The person who asked this question was in his late forties, and can be considered to be reasonably successful financially. Yet, to him, there was something else that seemed to be missing in his life. He thought ...
Views: 2040(3 votes) - Journaling From a Man's Perspective - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyIn our insanely driven society, it may seem that a quiet, reflective practice like journaling would be mostly a woman's activity. But the fact is, journaling is enjoyed by men at least as much as women. Brett McKay, for instance, of The Art of Manliness, encourages journaling, noting that the ...
Views: 4309(3 votes) - Our psyche is able to deal with a certain amount of stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from HealingRevealed Body-Mind ConnectionOur psyche is able to deal with a certain amount of stress, when the stress is too heavy to deal with, it creates overload that needs to be released. Here’s a good example of how the mind reacts when stress becomes focused and is too much, unconsciously, for the person to deal with. Imagine ...
Views: 1286(3 votes) - Relax and recover part 1 - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Tom DiffenderferAs someone who has spent the last 20 years trying to help people recover from alcoholism and other drug addictions, I whole heartedly support the 12 step programs of AA and NA. They are the best and most successful support groups out there for those in recovery. If utilized on a regular basis AA ...
Views: 1510(3 votes) - The Consequences of Ignoring Practical Intuition - Are There Any? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbMany 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: 2100(3 votes) - The Purest Form of Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Brandon Cook"Infinite silence is the mind of God. It is a mind that can create anything out of the field of pure potentiality." -Deepak Chopra We will be using meditation to prepare, relax, and heal the body and the mind from our physical training, as well as, to further develop the proper mindset. ...
Views: 2102(6 votes) - Think Yourself Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from dherbs dherbsThinking or how you think is very important in healing. In fact, you thought yourself into sickness, infirmity, ailment, injury and disease. Your thinking is what started your sickness or disease. As all comes from thought, so does sickness and disease. Most people don't have a clue of this, but ...
Views: 2617(3 votes) - Using Meditation to Access the Subconscious - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” – Buddha I have harped on the fact that our thoughts create our reality and directly influence our experience of life many ...
Views: 4277(3 votes) - What style yoga for you? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinIf you are desiring to begin learning about yoga and want to know what style might be best for you, you can find Yoga centers in your community through directory or online search for your locale. See if they offer a free class so you can get an idea if you like that style or not. Many schools ...
Views: 2001(6 votes) - Cultivate Gratitude for Greater Wellness - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Nancy HearnAs we enter the new year, you may be feeling a gamut of emotions from peace and happiness to distress and sadness. This year especially, many are struggling financially or simply feeling pessimistic about the economy. Others are struggling with health or relationship challenges. A Daily ...
Views: 2736(7 votes) - 4 Tips for De-Stressing the Human Spirit - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,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: 2698(4 votes) - Creativity—A Doorway to Intuition - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Misa HopkinsIf you aren’t certain about where to begin accessing your intuition or you want to be able to tap into more of your intuitive guidance, one of the best and most enjoyable ways to access you inner wisdom is through creative expression. Why? Inspiration and intuition are kissing cousins. Ask a ...
Views: 1584(4 votes) - Yoga For Beginners: Tips to Get You Started Today! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Melissa WheelerAre you interested in trying yoga? Anxious? Well don’t worry. Many people feel a little intimidated or apprehensive to start practicing yoga but there is really nothing to fear. Here are some tools and tips that will help you start your yoga for beginners practice immediately. What Is ...
Views: 2809(4 votes) - Be Your Own Visionary - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cheryl Hitchcock"It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision." Helen Keller When most of us think about visionaries we think of those who are the true leaders of our time. Ghandi, Einstein, Mozart, Michelangelo, Tolstoy, and the list can go on indefinitely. Yes, it's true that these people through ...
Views: 1403(5 votes) - FAQs About Mindfulness - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Greg DorterIs mindfulness the same as meditation? Mindfulness meditation is one way to practice mindfulness, but since being mindful simply involves paying attention to the present moment, mindfulness can be brought to anything you do. Becoming more mindful takes practice, and mindfulness meditation is ...
Views: 1184(5 votes) - The Importance of Sleep For Your Memory - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Danna NorekSleep is as vital to you and I as oxygen, water, and food. An interesting fact to note is that you can actually go longer without food than you can without sleep before it starts to seriously affect your health. In particular, sleep deprivation affects your brain, and it doesn't take very long ...
Views: 2271(10 votes) - WHO CAN OR CANNOT BE HYPNOTISED? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Louise GoddardWho can be hypnotised? The vast majority of people CAN be hypnotised. And, in my opinion, the most important element is willingness. People love to say that they can’t be hypnotised but really, it’s a case of won’t rather than can’t. The client needs to be willing to use hypnosis. During ...
Views: 2238(5 votes) - Taking a Breather - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Lisa PetersenOne of the things that give me most joy as a yoga teacher is asking a group of students to simply stand, and connect with their breath. No matter what kind of a day they’ve had, a moment of magic happens when they feel the support of the ground under them, and their breath moving through them. ...
Views: 1916(6 votes) - Chances Are, You May Have a Bug in Your Operating System - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanWhen your computer has a bug, hidden programs run commands that interfere with normal operations and generally wreak havoc on the system. They can add in information where it doesn’t belong, block access to important areas and interrupt full enjoyment of the operations system. The same is ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - Restore Your Personal Wellness And Balance - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Candace CzarnyCandace Czarny, CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Feng Shui Expert If you've been feeling less like yourself lately, you're not alone. When a person is constantly inundated with stress, relationship trouble, and other problems, it's easy to lose your sense of wellness. But just because you're feeling as ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - "Imagine That!" - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Susan FoxleyDo you feel stuck? Are you looping around and around the same issue and feel hopeless? Is it with your health? Is it financial? Is it with relationships? Do you need some answers on how to get off the cycle of doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results? Well, I ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - *** Seven Keys to Change: A Mind Body Approach to Creating Permanent Good Health - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Maggie PhillipsThere are many ways to move toward positive health experience even if you have persistent pain or are suffering from health problems or posttraumatic stress. The first step is to identify portals, or starting places, into your body experience. This portal will serve to maximize your attempts at ...
Views: 2097(3 votes) - ***5 STEPS TO MOVING FORWARD, YOU ARE NEVER STUCK! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Amy D. CohenWe all want to feel good. NO! We all want to feel great! Happy with our path, happy with our partner, happy with our family, happy with our career. In order to be truly happy, we have to achieve contentment in all aspects of our life, don’t we? When one part of our life is effected in a ...
Views: 2207(2 votes) - ***FEELING STUCK IN YOUR LIFE? HERE IS HOW TO CHANGE THAT! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Amy D. CohenEVERYONE wants to feel happy, feel successful. Feel they are achieving what they are meant to in this lifetime. So many people “feel stuck” in a life they believe can never change. Between having kids and having a mortgage, we become fearful to try anything new and especially nervous to leave ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - ***The Human Body is Designed for Balance - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDThe human body is an amazing vehicle which is in constant flux with change, regeneration, cleansing, and re-balance. It is not programmed to be sick, so whenever we feed it toxins or stress it out, then it automatically goes into re-balance mode and recalibrates so that all of its functions can ...
Views: 2555(1 vote) - 10 Trillion Best Reasons to be Appreciative - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Ed MayhewDo you appreciate the fact that there are currently 10 trillion working for you -- doing their level best 24/7 to keep you alive and well? Have you taken the time recently to thank them or do you, like most, take them for granted? We are talking, of course, about the estimated 10 trillion ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - 2 Meditation Techniques That Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumEveryone knows how to breathe, right? But did you know breathing can be a powerful stress buster and good medicine for your health? When you combine this familiar activity with some mindfulness techniques, you transform inhaling and exhaling into meditation. And with meditation ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - 2 Paradigms of Writing - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! Why is it that we write? To record. We write to capture moments. Moments of ideas, of inspiration, of opinions, or of abstract thought. These recorded moments become part of our history. They can be popularized and find themselves in libraries of the future. Or they can ...
Views: 2261(4 votes) - 2 Steps to a Lazy Man’s Diet - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWho has time to count calories, shop for exotic, low calorie, super foods, or sign up for all the latest fad diets? I know that I certainly don’t. I remember times in my life when dieting was not a problem. Playing football and burning up five or six thousand calories a day made weight ...
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