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- Music in Therapeutic Settings - A Reflection - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Gareth McLaughlinFrom the ngére tribal rituals of the Suya Indian Amazonian tribes to the strobe-lit techno haze of the all-night New York club, music is the phenomenon, perhaps the only one, that binds us all. The familiar, if overused, claim of ‘I don’t have a single note in my head’, may be used by many as ...
Views: 1252 - Learn to Meditate - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Lisa HepnerOne of the most common questions people ask about meditation is, “how do I get rid of thoughts during meditation?” The short answer is, “you don’t.” Now, you might think that may sound harsh, but it’s the truth. And it’s complete freedom! In the past, when I tried meditating, I was ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Piano Improvisation Journeys - Create Your Own Unique Music! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Edward WeissThere's something about being able to just sit down at the piano and play. Especially when the music isn't planned. We allow ourselves the freedom to just be at the piano and wonderful things begin to happen. To create your own piano improvisation journey, you need to know a little about chords ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Pop Your Stress Away with Bubble Wraps! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Best Catcher“We are all mature until somebody brings out some bubble wrap.” How funny it is that some people go gaga over a bubble wrap? Whether at the office or at home, people fight over this piece of plastic just to get some relief. In 2014, students from University of Leicester, created “pop-up pub” ...
Views: 1250 - AKON-THE SENEGALESE SUPERSTAR - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from James GriffithWith his rare and unparalleled ability to brew an exotic mixture of West African sounds with Southern beats and East Coast tones and a dazzling presence that has the power that keeps the viewers of his performances, hooked his every move, Akon has carved out his very own place in the hip hop ...
Views: 1247 - Alicante Villas to explore the history of Alicante University - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Porsche KlingerWhile most people go to their ALICANTE VILLAS for a holiday, there are other reasons why someone would want to go. For example, Alicante has one of the most important and impressive universities in Spain with over 33,000 students converging on a campus over one million square metres ...
Views: 1247 - Awakening The Mystic In You! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Karuna DiLiberoThe are studies that say we only use a small percentage of our brains. What are we hiding from ourselves? What are the capabilities if we were to access the unused parts of our brains? We are only limited by our own thoughts. We are boundless beings, the creators of our own realities. ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - Color Psychology: How to Make Your Home Feel Good - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Vanessa TutzkeWhen decorating your home it is quite a personal thing. We all have our own opinions and styles and certain things work for certain people. So when it comes to painting there is a psychology to particular colours that can incorporate soothing and productive moods in your home. As we get down ...
Views: 1244 - Marijuana Facts and Myths - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Andrada TodFor decades now nonprofit organizations, medical associations and committees have been trying to restore the truth about cannabis and its effects on human health. Known as marijuana or weed, the dried flowers of cannabis contain Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a psychoactive constituent that ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Your Inner Ocean - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Daydree HornerWe all have an inner ocean with its own rhythm. It's apparent in how we walk, how fast we talk, how well we relax and in our ability to deal with stress. It’s connected to our life force or ki. Our inner ocean is our soul’s vibration. Have you ever met someone who regardless of ...
Views: 1243 - Fighting For Your LIfe - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealA 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: 1240 - How to Get Rid of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Ryan RiveraAre you stressed? Are you feeling depressed? Do you know what causes your anxiety, depression and tension? Do you want to get rid of anxiety? Are you tired of having to deal with this pressure every day of your life? Does this make you unfocused to your task? Are you a pregnant woman who keeps ...
Views: 1240 - How To Play Lead Guitar With Excellent Guitar Phrasing - Part One - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Play Lead Guitar With Excellent Guitar Phrasing - Part One By Nick Layton Wish you knew how to make your lead guitar playing and improvising sound totally killer? You’re not alone. Many guitarists struggle with this and never truly learn how it’s done. Contrary to ...
Views: 1240 - Hydrotherapy: Roots in ancient cultures and improved today. - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Lana McAraHydrotherapy is a form of physical therapy also known as aquatic therapy where water revitalizes, maintains, and restores health. These can include hot tubs, saunas, steam baths or foot baths. Warm water makes moving safer with gentle resistance and soft pressure on the body. It also provides ...
Views: 1240 - Bedtime Relaxation Tips for Busy Moms - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Melanie VanNuysWho is busier than moms? With careers, children and homes to care for, it’s no wonder most of us are tired all the time. But you can still relax and get the sleep you need with these helpful tips. A mom’s work is never done. We care for everyone else but who takes care of us? For now, we ...
Views: 1238 - Mixing Karmas and Law of Association - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2019 from Chandra YogaToday I would like to talk about mixing karmas and law of association. Did you know that the company with which you surround yourself influence also your karma? I am sure you feel the difference between a positive and nice company and really negatively tuned company. Why is that we feel great ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - THE ART OF FITNESS WORKOUT MOTIVATION - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Kayla Darcy-GoldrickI have gotten very good over the years at getting myself to the fitness workout. Let’s be honest some days, you just aren’t feeling it. Now, if you are ill, that is one thing but just good old fashioned laziness – you can beat that! Ok, here is one - you can try to talking to yourself ...
Views: 1238 - Your Personality and Your Home Style - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Maria KhalifeI found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for. ~ Georgia O'Keeffe Have you identified a color palette that is “you?” Do you strive to show your personality through the choices you make for your home’s décor? Are there colors ...
Views: 1238 - How To Deal With Frustration - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2016 from Nelu MbinguSo you’ve been trying to eat right and to work out every day for the past four months. But you still can’t lose those last 10 pounds. You always try to be creative and diligent at work but your company is still going bankrupt. You always seek to spread as much love and positivity into the world, ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Natural Herbal Remedies for Stress Management - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from GARTH DELIKANNatural Herbal Remedies: St. Johns Wort Although often easily accessible from your GP, there are many well-established reasons why taking an antidepressant drug to deal with stress is not a particularly smart move. However, there is absolutely no reason why you should do so because St John’s ...
Views: 1236 - Nature's Serenade - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroI love concerts in the park, watching dancing in an outdoor pavilion, or hearing a choir sing in the great outdoors. There is nothing like sitting on the grass being witness to those who have musical talent. I grew up in a musical family, I love all kinds from jazz and blues to rock to ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - 11 Foods to Help Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Rachel WellerThere is no doubt about it, we all lead stressful lives. Work, family, finances, traffic, even the television shows we watch contribute to our daily stress levels. All of these little stresses can take a toll on our bodies leaving us tired, irritable, unable to concentrate and even open us up ...
Views: 1235 - 3 Strategies to Having a Relaxing and Happy Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Cynthia HatcherThe Holidays are quickly approaching and so is the end of the year. This is the time, no matter how many times we say we won’t, we either overspend, find ourselves stressed with too many activities and not really relaxing and enjoying time with the people we truly love. We find ourselves at ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Celebrate Easter Day with full of Joyness and Delight - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from RAHUL KUMAREaster is the oldest and the most significant Christian festival, the merriment of the death and coming to life once more of Jesus Christ. For Christian civilization, the dawn of Easter Sunday with its message of new life is the elevated position of the Christian year. The easter and other ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - The Genesis of Music - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2019 from John DiamondA very fine musician and composer tells me that her earliest memories are of singing songs with her mother. These memories go back to before she was two years old. She also says that her family tells her that from the day she was born her mother was always singing to her. For hours her mother ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - In Sickness and in Health, Animals Really Are Man’s Best Friend - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Donna CardilloPets have long been part of the American household. We’ve valued their companionship and their protection. But numerous studies have shown that animals help to keep us physically and emotionally healthy, help us heal, and provide life-enhancing and life-saving assistance. Pets have also been ...
Views: 1230 - Growing and Growing: Why You Should Teach Your Kids How to Garden - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2018 from Brooke ChaplanWhether you regularly grow at least a few different fruits and vegetables in your backyard or you have been thinking about starting a small garden soon, it makes sense to get your kids involved in this activity. In addition to getting extra help with the planting process and the ongoing care and ...
Views: 1228 - 3 Steps To Over Coming Fear - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Sherman JosephFears keep you in the background. In fact, it convinces you that you cannot make your dreams come true, it tells you to be quiet, and it even separates you from your loved ones. But living in fear is neither acceptable nor necessary. Facing fear is something with which every person must try to ...
Views: 1226 - Cello Playing Techniques – 3 Left Hand Techniques - by The cello is not a hard instrument to play; among all other string instruments, his one has long tradition and it is sophisticated enough for everyone who has deep passion to practice it during the lifetime. There are two major cello playing techniques you can choose from and they are determined ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Why Most Guitarists Don’t Become Excellent Players - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Tom HessThe Main Reason Why You Aren’t A Better Guitar Player By Tom Hess Do you ever wonder why you haven’t reached your guitar playing goals yet? You might think that it’s a lack of talent or musical ability, but the truth is far more complex. In reality, nothing is stopping ...
Views: 1226 - Common Types of Panic Attack Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Andrew HunterMany people have found relief for panic attacks through therapy. Since every person and their situation is different, the time frame the treatment can take to show improvement can differ greatly. Sometimes you may need to wait a few months before you can begin to notice any ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - The Secret to REALLY Relax - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“How are we doing with time?” I asked hubby. He stuffed my suitcase in the trunk. “You’ve got plenty of time.” Expectation bubbled up in me. I was heading to St. Louis for my high school reunion. As we reached the airport, he pulled the car beside the curb in front of the Southwest ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Blanes: a Modern Holiday Homes Resort with Traditional Spanish Atmosphere - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Porsche KlingerA popular place for SPAIN HOLIDAY HOMES is the beautiful seaside beach resort of Blanes. This excellent resort sits on four kilometres of pristine golden beaches fronted by the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. This coastal resort located on the Costa Brava in Catalonia is the perfect ...
Views: 1221 - The Fundamental Elements Required For Becoming A Great Guitarist - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Tom HessWant to become a great guitarist? You’ve come to the right place. After helping thousands of guitarists reach their highest goals, I have discovered five main requirements for true greatness. Before you can ‘truly’ reach greatness as a guitar player, you must attain all five of the following key ...
Views: 1221 - Spirituality, What Is It? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Ton PascalLittle did I know when I first wrote an article on forgiveness based on my own experience, that I had just opened the door to a new dimension of my Self. On the other hand from the immense email response I got, for others I had opened the Pandora's box. Some would say, “I forgave but I can’t ...
Views: 1220 - Autumn: Get Out and Enjoy the Air and Apples! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Debbie ProbstAutumn is quickly approaching, and it's the perfect season to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and celebrate the apple. The apple, you question? Yes, the apple. The North Georgia Mountains come alive in the fall with apple season, which makes travel to the mountains a perfect excursion. Add ...
Views: 1218 - Is Binge-Watching TV Dangerous? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2018 from Holly DanielsIn the world of psychology, bingeing definitely has a negative connotation. Binge eaters and binge drinkers are bingeing to escape emotional pain. They are usually trying to fill an emotional void by literally stuffing themselves with food or alcohol or drugs. Bingers use the compulsive ...
Views: 1217 - Meditation Music - How to Easily Create It Yourself! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Edward WeissSoothing and relaxing, meditation music is designed to calm your mind and center your spirit. There is a lot of music out there that will help you do this, but have you ever thought about creating your own meditation music? It's possible. And it's a lot easier than you might think. The ...
Views: 1217 - San Miguel and Costa Blanca Holidays - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Porsche KlingerOn your Costa Blanca holidays there is a little Spanish village that you have just got to visit, it exudes everything that is Spanish and let’s face it that is the main reason most people take a Costa Blanca holidays. This little village is of course San Miguel, the place you have been looking ...
Views: 1217 - Why This is NOT the Time to Let Your (Control) Freak Flag Fly - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzYou tell yourself you want something more. You tell yourself, at times, that you’re ready. And then you don’t act. Or, maybe you sabotage. Or, maybe you fail to see opportunities that are right under your nose. Why? You’re too worried about “the how.” When you worry too much about how ...
Views: 1215 - Refuge: The Art of Retreat - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Gordon ScarrittFor thousands of years, retreat was the primary vehicle for spiritual and personal development. It was an art, at the center of all the great esoteric teaching of Buddha, Jesus and others. But in the modern fast paced world it became a lost art. Retreat is misunderstood, and carries a negative ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - How To Play Powerful Sweep Picking Arpeggios - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Tom HessHow To Play Powerful Sweep Picking Arpeggios by Tom Hess Think sweep picking is all about memorizing arpeggio patterns and playing them as fast as possible? Fact is, the greatest sweep pickers are not only ‘fast’ but understand how to use sweep picking to express themselves in their guitar ...
Views: 1213 - Visit the Theatres while staying in Villas in Alicante - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Porsche KlingerThere are many VILLAS IN ALICANTE available and the area is without doubt the kind of tourist destination that may please anyone. It doesn't matter what type of interests or preferences you have, since you will certainly find something attractive within the beautiful city. Alicante has ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Secrets to Sound Sleep - by Feeling drowsy? You may not be getting enough sleep.
Sleep deprivation can lead to a loss of strength and a compromised immune system as well as a decrease in concentration, memory, and learning ability. Perhaps most noticeably, sleep loss often results in a downright rotten mood and the ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - This New Year: Take Charge of Your RAS! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Noelle NelsonYou just mopped your kitchen floors. Satisfied, you enjoy the gleam for a moment, then off you go to whatever’s next. You hear the back door slam. The kids are home - great! Until you see the muddy footprints they left all over your just-cleaned floor. You sigh, grab the mop, swab quickly. ...
Views: 1212 - Heat & Ice Therapy for Pain Management - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from shipra khannaHeating helps loosen stiff joints and also renege muscles. Cold assists alleviate sharp ache and decrease irritation. Utilize temperature treatment to complement self-care and meds. It truly is easy, cheap and relaxing -- and also you also need to sit to make use of one. Requirements: ...
Views: 1211 - Reading Can Save Your Life: If You Know What To Read - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Latham ShinderOkay, I may have overstated my case in the headline, but I got your attention. At a minimum, sitting down with a good book can relieve some stress. Or, at a minimum, minimum, it can give you a momentary escape from the kids, the job, money worries, relationship woes, and unexplained weight ...
Views: 1211 - 8 Tips for Keeping Managing Daily Stress - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Jack SingerDo you feel like you have so much to do and not enough time to get everything done? When your life gets crazy, you can’t let the busyness take over your mind. You need to put yourself first to maintain your mental health. Here are eight tips for keeping a clear mind: 1. Get organized. Your ...
Views: 1210 - Discover Andalucia Villas lively past and beautiful nature - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Porsche KlingerANDALUCIA VILLAS are very popular. The region is located in southern Spain near the Costa del Sol. It is among the most widely known areas of Spain: it hosts the planet famous Alhambra and also the beautiful cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba to name only a couple of. If you’re able to spare ...
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