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I am a self-confessed opera-addict. Although I know my attitude is totally wrong, in my secret heart of hearts I would probably consign all other art forms to hell. My addiction began when I was six years old. My father always tuned into the Saturday afternoon Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. I ... Views: 1566
In our world today, people just have too much in their hands that they lose sight of some of those things which are somewhat important to their well being. As a matter of fact, stress management tips are fast becoming something we constantly look for when we do get some time.
That is because ... Views: 1042
Who wants to destress in life? No one wants to have stress but almost everybody has it. Young or old, students or professionals, gay or lesbian, and worker or employer, everyone don't have a choice but to face the fact that once you live in this planet, stress is always with you.
Simple ... Views: 1492
Today the shadow effect is in the news. What if I told you that you have a perfect health spiritual double? It’s true. It’s kind of an avatar connection like the relationship between Krishna and Arjuna in the Hindu text Bhagavad Gita. An inseparable best friend, healthy light force shadow ... Views: 1991
Unless someone is totally familiar with the symptoms of depression, it can be extremely difficult to diagnose, let alone help.
Many people don't even know that they are suffering from depression, and in the USA over 15 million people are affected to some extent or another, and the startling ... Views: 2391
The trees have started to bud, the birds are singing, and the daffodils are popping open everywhere. You can just feel spring on its way!
When it gets like this outside I have the strong urge to shake up the stagnant winter energy inside my home. The air indoors seems in such stark contrast ... Views: 1842
For the past many centuries, people had been enjoying the benefits of green tea for the body. Many people would prefer drinking green tea than oolong, white tea and black tea, simply because of its unique flavor and distinct aroma not found in other types of tea. Nowadays, preserving the natural ... Views: 1792
There is a difference between pressure and stress. One causes the other, and one we can reduce and shunt off. Learn the difference between these two in your life and what you can do about them.
Stress is the product of pressure. Set an empty plastic water bottle upright and place the palm of ... Views: 8369
When you hear the word overtime is mentioned, these 3 words may probably cross your mind: deadline, caffeine, stress. Yes, very familiar indeed, huh? Nevertheless, I am going to add up 3 more which work just as well, and they are: relaxing, television, sleep. Whilst the second list seems ... Views: 1711
Relaxation training is a curative technique that could be practiced or performed on a one on one basis or to a group of people. Relaxation itself is considered to benefit certain conditions like panic, anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, insomnia, and some other stress-associated physical ... Views: 1345
One weekend I was doing chair massage at an event in the Georgia World Congress Center, and a woman and her 10 year old daughter came over. As they sat down to wait for their massages, they were arguing over who deserved the massage more.
The daughter insisted she was more “stressed out” ... Views: 2479
Work, families, responsibilities, relationships, fun and recreation. Changes, losing jobs, homes and loved ones. Health challenges, financial ups and downs. The stuff of life. Life is full of more “stuff” these days and less “life”.
Do you feel like you’re going at mock 5 with your hair on ... Views: 1476
"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ~Zen Saying
When life seems to be going in many directions at once, think about conscious intentional relaxation. It is simply bringing your awareness and your intention to allow your mind, body and spirit to relax. It only takes a ... Views: 2999
Sometimes the most valuable way you can spend your time is to do nothing. Now, all of you type A’s are jumping up and down and exclaiming that is not possible. Ah, but it is. We tend to spend so much time running around, that we do not realize how stressed we are. The more stressed we are, the ... Views: 3591
You don't have to live in the country to better connect to the seasons by growing your own food. Vegetable gardening with the seasons empowers you to get in tune with nature. Become involved in the growing cycle and increase your awareness of the year's natural turn. You can change your approach ... Views: 1526
How to manage stress
Stress seems to be a permanent part of our lives. And to be honest, I’m not entirely sure that it has to be, but I’m also not entirely sure how to avoid it. But in an effort to work more effectively I’ve discovered that getting things done and feeling good about my work ... Views: 1333
Karuna Reiki can bring soul recognition that complete peace is already within us all.
The air was crisp and clear and the sounds of a nearby mountain stream were soothing my spirit. I had slipped away for a few moments of quiet introspection at the Karuna Reiki Retreat I was co-facilitating ... Views: 2384
Relaxation and visualization are natural skills you can use every day. The ability to relax the body has many benefits such as strengthening your meditation practices, releasing constant thoughts, improving sleep patterns, reducing stress and negative emotions. The techniques below will assist ... Views: 2646
Breathe!
That's right. Breathing is an excellent way to get the energy moving in a higher vibrational way. Swing your arms, and alternate by swinging your legs in a cross-wise pattern. That always moves your energy up the scale.
Doing something as simple as breathing on purpose ... Views: 1556
Would it not be nice to have the feeling of gratitude twenty-four hours a day? Not just the idea or thought, but that feeling of gratitude that makes so many burdens easier to face. Unfortunately, we tend to evaluate others and ourselves continually in our search for better things, better ... Views: 1952
Our world is changing with ever increasing speed and many people are finding it difficult to keep pace and cope on a daily basis. Although no one can control the world at large, individuals do have the power to be in charge of their personal world by controlling stress and their responses to ... Views: 1905
Below are 11 benefits why you should use meditation to assist you in releasing stress, anxiety, emotional trauma, health issues such as high blood pressure and much more. It’s a lot easier to do than you think and the benefits out way the time spent.
1. The present moment: When rush from ... Views: 1300
H has been suffering from depression for many years. She is incapable of having a job, suffering from panic attacks, stress-related eczemas, nightmares and general apathy (just to mention a few!) Medication has brought some relief, but she dislikes the way it tends to make her feel numb even to ... Views: 2409
Hi, my name is Ali Sharifi and this is part two of a two part series on how to relieve stress at work and at home. If you missed part one, please see the link at the bottom of the article. So, in the last article, we had seen our "awful day" progress up until around 2pm. Lets see what happens ... Views: 974
For 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: 1093
Your kids are going back to school. You’re in empty nest. You’ve just returned from traveling. You’re starting a new job. Whether you are experiencing any of these transitions or other changes in your life, they all have something in common. They cause us to shift gears or reorient ourselves to ... Views: 753
Stress is the result of our reactions. Stress can be positive and stimulate us to be productive and live a full life. Stress can also be negative, and studies and experience tell us that 75 % of most illnesses have their root cause in stress. Prolonged stress depresses the immune system and ... Views: 800
Life is good, but for some people life could be better. This article will show the benefits of music therapy using binaural beats, that helps relieve stress and anxiety, to help make your day a little better.
Music therapy or binaural beats have been around for a long time, over 170 years. ... Views: 4494
There are many things to say about City-Traveling. Normally people tend to plan their vacation, using the usual so-called stereotype relaxation offers, coming from normal travel agencies. These can be about beaches, cruises, mountains, lakes, rivers and lots more. The good part on these vacation ... Views: 1548
Little 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: 1045
Meditation can change your life. I know that is a strong statement to make, but it's really true. A simple meditation practice will not only bring you into alignment with the Universe and your purpose, but it also connects your energy to everyone else.
Practicing meditation is something ... Views: 1897
Do you find yourself exhausted at the end of your day? Feeling overwhelmed and stressed often? Does your mind seem to race from what you are doing now, to worrying about what you need to do later and then perhaps rehashing what happened yesterday? Well, if so, you are not alone. According to the ... Views: 2841
How to deal with stress. Stress causes the sympathetic nervous system to release stress hormones during the fight or flight response. These hormones need to be in balance. When released on a continuous basis due to chronic stress it has an effect on your nervous system.
There is a simple way ... Views: 880
Bathing is probably one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to incorporate aromatherapy into your life.
Bathing has a long history and references to baths have been found in early archaeological records. Hippocrates wrote that a perfumed bath and a scented massage everyday was the way to ... Views: 1667
The world we live in can be a very stressful place filled with anxiety. If stress is not handled appropriately it can cause havoc in our lives. Finding the right outlet to channel stress is the key to overcoming it and relieving anxiety.
Technology offers wonderful benefits through ... Views: 1241
This is part one of a two part article on how to relieve stress at work and at home. We all have lousy days from time to time. Days where nothing seems to go our way. How is it that some people manage to come out unharmed, while others fall prey to anger, frustration, and anxiety? In this ... Views: 1059
Happiness is not living in a fool s promised land. It is not Living in oneself unaware of outside world. Life is not a layer of rosebushes. Here one has to sputter and combat for justice. All our activities are with a opinion to such outcomes. But ofttimes we neglect to attain that result. ... Views: 2746
Bathing is a ritual most people perform every day.
There is a plethora of bath products in the marketplace that many women love to use.
While men may have a theatre room as their escape, women have the bathroom.
Other than primping and washing herself, women use the bathroom to de-stress. ... Views: 1450
To embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ... Views: 1279
To embody one's life takes courage and deep breathing. Breathing into your belly = relaxing = full pleasure experiences. Yoga or Buddha breathing, which any vocalist knows well, means to breath into the belly instead of the shallow, militaristic style which most men, at least, have been ... Views: 1279
* Are you stressed out right now about doing something you hate to do?
* Does your life feel off balance?
* Are you using procrastination as a defense mechanism?
A former professor of mine told me that if you have something unpleasant to do, don't put it off – it will only get worse. ... Views: 1020
Summer always seems to slip away. This year in Toronto, summer never really arrived and now it seems to be over. So last Sunday, I decided to celebrate the season with a brief interlude – to make a clean break from the incessant busyness that fills my week and spend the day with a dear ... Views: 1452
As a woman entrepreneur who travels a lot for work, I know it's hard to balance work and life. Because I travel so much, I constantly find myself watching the behavior of other people. The variety of personalities always astounds me.
During a recent two week stint where I spoke at five ... Views: 1919
Christmas time is a time for doing special things with family, but holiday events can fill up the calendar very quickly. We often find ourselves running from one event to the next without so much as a breath in between. The holidays then become about pleasing others and not ourselves or our ... Views: 1786
WE ARE DIAMONDS!
We are Diamonds! Each of us, as an indestructible, brilliant spark of the Divine, arrives on this Earth with a Divine Diamond Blueprint, or Divine Plan, that is imprinted with our Soul’s Divine Purpose and Highest Diamond Potential, ready and waiting to be awakened and ... Views: 2061
General Aviation
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Raytheon – Founded in 1922, it is a very significant defense contractor in the US, and is also the foremost producer of guided missiles throughout the world. In 1980, it purchased Beech Aircraft Corporation, an important manufacturer of piston and turboprop ... Views: 1756
This entry is a first draft excerpt from the Tai Chi Principles Manual I am currently working on all feedback questions or comments are appreciated Please contact me through my website www.taichiteacher.org or by email at info@taichiteacher.org.
The Principle of Sung
One of the most ... Views: 2463
As Moms and in particular, Moms who work, we can often set the expectation we have of ourselves really quite high. While I think this is important, I also think that at times it can cause us to have a meltdown! This is because we set the bar so high for ourselves that when we don't achieve it ... Views: 667
Christmas time is a wonderful time of year with shopping, parties, cantatas, children’s programs, numerous Christmas parties, families and much, much more. We love this time of year, and yet some of us loathe this time of year. If we took the time to ponder the reason why people loathe it, ... Views: 1184
Golf is a very challenging game, but it is still a game. It is easy to get very tied up in the mechanics of the game and the desire to master its intricacies and basically forget that it is, at the bottom line, a game which is meant to be relaxing and fun.
I myself know how easy it is to ... Views: 939
Are you feeling stressed out and ready for a change? We can all feel that way sometimes.
Stress is the number one cause of heart disease in this country. I know how crucial it can be to have simple easy relaxation techniques to create a sense of well being.
It’s important to me to share my ... Views: 2404