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- It’s Easy To “Go Green” - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat better way to help save our planet and “Go Green” then to start in your own backyard? Not only will you be helping Mother Nature by being environmentally friendly, but you can receive therapeutic benefits as well. Physical, emotional as well as spiritual well-being benefits can be ...
Views: 2255(2 votes) - Wicked Musical Broadway - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from pamela JohnThe Wicked play is an adaptation of the book Wicked: the life and times of the Wicked Witches of the West, authored by Gregory Maguire. It is commonly referred to as the stage version of Wicked that is a ‘contemporized’ adaptation. According to the broadway musical play the stage ...
Views: 2208 - The Fine Art Of Chill-axing - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Adele AlfanoThe other day I was driving to a speaking engagement. As I am driving, a small crack on my window (which I have ignored for a year!) started to crack and spread before my eyes. As I went over every bump, the windshield crack started to get longer and longer. Getting out of the car at a rest ...
Views: 2090 - Get in Touch With Nature - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat 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 ...
Views: 2168 - What It Is Like To Drive Through The Gates Of A Nudist Resort - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Linda KayeHere is a typical day at a nudist resort. When you drive through the gates of a nudist resort, the outside "textile" world ceases to exist. You see families and children nude and just enjoying themselves. You might see them socializing around the pool or in the jacuzzi or maybe playing water ...
Views: 3225 - How To Find Balance In Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Mary Kay ThillI have found the key to feeling good is balance. Easier said than done. For most of us, our daily grind seems out of whack and hectic. How do you find time for yourself in order to live a more balanced life? The points I offer below have been made many times before. They seem simple and ...
Views: 2023 - Soothe Your Soul in your enchanted garden - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandIn our hectic lifestyle, it is important that we take the time to "smell the roses" and "listen to the birds singing". By creating a sacred space where you can become relaxed and unwind, your body is in a better position to rejuvenate and heal. What better place then in the natural setting ...
Views: 2422(2 votes) - Give Your Garden A Personal Touch - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGardens are not just for plants and flowers anymore. Gardens have become places of horticultural relaxation which hinges on health. What is your garden like? Is it a sanctuary where you go to retreat, refresh and rejuvenate? When you look at your home and garden, whether it’s a small or ...
Views: 2227(1 vote) - Embracing The Challenge Of Overwhelm - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Lucy Grace YaldezianRecently “Stefania” emailed me with an update on her life. She’s been helping an elderly parent adjust to new limitations. She has a high-pressure job. She has the demands of her nuclear family. “I feel totally overwhelmed!” she wrote. Overwhelm. I’m hearing that word a lot from my ...
Views: 1043 - When Buying A Hammock The Spreader Bar Is The Most Important Factor - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Paul YatesIn the summertime there’s nothing like lazing around in the back garden and having an afternoon nap under the shade of a tree swinging gently in a hammock. I’ve tried to make hammock in the past and they’ve never worked very well and all because of one simple design flaw called ...
Views: 3091 - ***Self Improvement: Leisure Time, Retirement Time - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Margaret PaulYou've worked all your life and now you are looking forward to retirement. How will you spend your time? Many people have not created balance in their lives between work and play, so when it comes to leisure time or retirement, they don't know what to do with their time. If you no longer have ...
Views: 3850 - Learning To Breathe - Properly - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Cindy FisherCheck as you’re reading this if you’re holding your breath. If you are you’ll know, because you’ll gasp for one. It’s amazing how as a society we are breath-holders. We go through a day holding so many things in, our breath just becomes part of that. It’s as ...
Views: 2726 - How To Completely Relax In Just Ten Minutes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Mark BoardmanA simple way to relax in ten minutes...this easy process can be used at any time of the day. It is particularly effective when going to bed if you suffer from insomnia, or when you first arrive home from work after a particularly stressful day. As with any relaxation techniques, the more you ...
Views: 6517(2 votes) - Great Picnic Grounds For The Summer - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Kenneth RagpalaLooking for the perfect spot where you can do nothing except relax with your family and friends while enjoying the scenes around you? Now that summer is approaching you might want to plan ahead for that great picnic dream of yours. By the time you are ready to enjoy the Great Outdoors, make sure ...
Views: 913 - The Delicate Balance Of Work And Play - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Dr. Jackie BlackLearning to play and have fun affirms a vital part of you and is a necessary part of building good self-esteem. The art of being is the order of the day; the art of knowing and accepting yourself; living in passion, joy and inner peace; and valuing play as an integral part of your ...
Views: 2247(1 vote) - De-stress With The Celebrity Valentine Game - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Donna SchwontkowskiEvery holiday has a certain amount of stress with it. There are things to be done, priorities that we have to put on hold until the holiday is over, and things that must be remembered. Any holiday can get quite hectic! One of the ways we can de-stress is to play a few simple internet games. ...
Views: 1652 - uVme - Moms Coffee Mornings And Internet Cafes. - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from John SorrentouVme coffee mornings, internet cafes all go hand in hand. Looking at the logistics of creating an informed and informative network I did some research on the prevalence of skill gaming amongst the female population in certain geographical areas which include North America, Europe and China. My ...
Views: 784 - Quilting for Beginners: How To Quilt Beautiful Heirlooms Your Family Will Enjoy For Generations - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Penny HalgrenDid you know that more than 6 million beginner quilters decided to learn how to quilt during the last 3 years? That brings the total number of quilters to about 27 million – that’s just in the United States. And most of those quilters, just like me, are presented with limited ...
Views: 685 - 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: 1233 - Delta Sleep, Deep Space And The Memory Foam Mattress - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Managing DirectorWith nearly 1 million UK residents and all of 70 million US residents seeking help for sleep problems every year, our public roads, schools and workplaces are full of people feeling irritable, groggy or depressed because they simply aren't getting the rest they need. If someone you care for has ...
Views: 1519 - How To Sleep In A Half An Hour Later Each Day - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Colette RobicheauWhether you get up with the early birds at 5:00 in the morning or it’s later in the day, mostly everyone would like to sleep in a little more. You also want to avoid the confusion and rush that can happen when your family is trying to get clean, dressed and fed all at the same time. Here are ...
Views: 834 - Reducing Stress For A Healthy Life! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Darlene TablerFeeling Stressed? Overworked? We all are these days, it seems. With many of us working two jobs, raising kids and taking care of elderly family members it often feels overwhelming. This constant stressed state can affect our sleep, contribute to anxiety, depression, and put us at risk for a ...
Views: 1407 - 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: 1270(1 vote) - Money Maker Machine Discover The Smashing Idea Of This Roulette System Tool!!! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from hank hiltonWe have a Unique Roulette System Tool on the market. Initially, we analyzed several Roulette Systems and Tools, and we can freely say that almost all of them have nothing to do with making money online. For all our visitors we recommend to read the Money Maker Machine Reviews from our ...
Views: 2334(2 votes) - Energy Rain - Shower Of Vitality - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Thorsten KreherIf you are having a shower under the Energy Rain, you are feeling like under a water fall, energized water coming down on you, the air is ionized and breathing is easy. This is reached by three integrated vortexes letting out the water with an high saturation of oxygen, which makes you awake in ...
Views: 1718 - Relieve Stress With Relaxation Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Sharon BellThe twenty-first century can be defined as the age of stress. It seems ironic that with all the modern amenities and technologies that science has come up with, life for most people still revolves around a rat race. Stress has taken its toll on the emotional and physical aspects of so many ...
Views: 893 - Eco Indoor Gardening – A Fun and Healthy Pastime - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Isabella SamovskyIndoor gardening is becoming a popular activity worldwide. Indoor plants not only detoxify the air, but also provide a charming and decorative addition to any home or apartment. ORGANIC PLANT FOOD – A HEALTHIER CHOICE Derived mostly from non-renewable fossil fuels, chemical fertilizers are ...
Views: 1834 - Now This Is News (3 Easy Steps To Peace) - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonIn this age of information many of us are like mighty oak trees withstanding powerful winds. Mightily we rail against the relentless onslaught of broadcasts and paper news and even the gossip of friends. The way around this constant bombardment of information contradictory to our inner knowing ...
Views: 1134 - Relax Or You’re Going To End Up Like All My Dead Friends - by Are you taking one step forward and two steps back in finances, relationships, or some other area of your life?
Is something stopping you from succeeding?
You know what? It may be just your thoughts. Why not try this exercise?
Draw a line down the middle of a piece of paper. On the left, ...
Views: 894 - You Need to Relax! Now! Here’s How. - by We live in a jet-fuelled world where relaxation is a luxury. There’s always something to do at work, around the house, with the family or out and about around town. So, when can you find time to relax? Truly relax?
In this day and age, you have to make time to unwind, whether it’s a few minutes ...
Views: 3082 - Three Revelations and Three Bright New Actions That Lead to the Fearless Life - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Chika ShiojimaWithin each of us lives something Light, Bright, and Timeless that wants to grant us our true wish. And what is this wish? In a word, it is to have a life that is free, uncluttered by self-compromising acts, and full of love. But the secret heart of this wish, upon which all of our other hopes ...
Views: 871 - Bringing Watsu to Austin - by Watsu is a relatively new form of bodywork (since 1980) that has been available in the Austin area since 1994. Watsu combines working with Shiatsu pressure points in the medium of a warm (93-98 degrees) water pool. This practitioner also utilizes the ancient healing energy of Reiki during a ...
Views: 1211 - Bringing Watsu to Austin - by Watsu is a relatively new (1980) form of bodywork that has been available in the Austin area since 1994. Watsu combines working with Shiatsu pressure points in the medium of a warm (93-98 degrees) water pool. This practitioner also utilizes the ancient healing energy of Reiki during a Watsu ...
Views: 8795 - 4 Ways to Relax in an Instant - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from michael atmaMany people find hard if not impossible to relax deeply these days. It seems that no matter where you turn there’s something else you need to deal with that robs you of time and energy. It's easy to fall into the trap of letting stress build until you’re ready to burst. When this happens even ...
Views: 1110 - Ending the War: Peace Between Head and Heart - by We have believed a dangerous lie. We have accepted that the head is more reliable and more sensible than the heart. We have believed that should we follow our hearts, our lives will be ruined because the heart only gets us into trouble. We have been well taught that when head and heart are in ...
Views: 941 - THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE - TAKING THE PRESSURE OFF YOUR BODY - by “Stand up straight!?“Pull your shoulders back!?As children, we were told to have good posture. Yet we were seldom taught effective ways to accomplish this. Indeed, we were often not even told just what “good posture?is.
The consequences of this information gap can be seen all around us: stiff ...
Views: 685 - Work Break: Take A One Minute Mental Vacation - by Lets see how hypnosis and relaxation can help.
The purpose of this section is for you to learn how to relax in just a few moments. When you use several of these moments during a typical work or school day, you will find very wonderful results.
Just as it takes many repetitions of angry ...
Views: 878 - Article - by Kenya’s 480 km coast is one of the principal attractions for visitors to the country. Every year, hundreds of thousands of sun lovers find their way here. Many are returning pilgrims who truly know that the sun here is ever faithful. Unlike other beach destinations, the visitor is served with ...
Views: 1085 - Ten Ways to Relax on the Go - by 1. Take three deep breaths slowly. It really works to relax the body and mind.
2. Relax the tongue. Usually the tongue is held tightly against the teeth. Free it up in the mouth so it can just rest there without tension.
3. Take one minute vacations. In your mind visit places where you find ...
Views: 3295 - Stress RELEASE - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonHow do you ease stress? What a question! How pertinent the question is as a poignant reminder to say yes and return to your powerful center. For surely when we are centered and grounded we express an easy and relaxed air. You know such moments when we start and breathe deeply with gratitude. It ...
Views: 958 - Bath Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Levitea CastleBath Props There is no limit to the creative possibilities that Bath Props can add to your bathing repertoire. Think in terms of the mood you are trying to create and let your imagination go wild. Here are a few ideas to get you started: ROMANTIC BATH * A sensuous bath blend such as ...
Views: 2954 - A Quick Breathing Break - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonAs you sit and read these words on the computer screen, you are instantly transported to a moment in time that is peaceful and joyous. You might already feel yourself taking a deeper breath than the one before, and you might feel yourself sitting just a bit straighter, adjusting your shoulders, ...
Views: 1452 - Committing Fun – Creatively Building Relaxation Into Your Life - by Through words, through music, and pretty much any tool I can conjure up, I try to incite people to reach towards what they want in their lives, inviting them to relax into their own dreams and happiness. And I try to do that in my own life as well, both because I want to live that way and ...
Views: 987 - Meditation - by Meditation is the practice is getting quiet, directing your conciousness and listening. Listening to your body, your spirit, your guides, God or the God force energy. Through meditation you can heal, deepen your concentration, develop your intuition and creativity, listen to your inner guidance, ...
Views: 897 - Relaxation Techniques for Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterIf you are feeling anxious or stressed or having difficulties sleeping, relaxation techniques can be useful in helping to calm your mind and body. The following are some relaxation techniques you can try. Ideally, if you can, practise one or more of them on a daily basis. The techniques are ...
Views: 1561 - 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: 1222(1 vote) - Sleeping Well - Some Simple Tips - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterThe occasional missed night's sleep may make you feel tired the next day, but it won't harm your health. However, if you frequently miss sleep this can lead to: * Prolonged bouts of tiredness * Difficulties in concentrating and lack of productivity in daily tasks * Irritability or anxiety * ...
Views: 1558 - TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MILLENIUM - by The last couple hundred years has seen tremendous technological development and change. What awaits us in this new millenium is anybody's guess. Some technology rising to the surface is actually old technology, in refined form, that went basically unrecognized for many years. An example of this ...
Views: 929 - Relaxation: A Key to Staying Well - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Bette PhelanThere is great wisdom in the Hawaiian expression “hang loose”. We could all benefit from taking more time to relax and not take life too seriously. However, for most of us it’s a delicate balancing act to stay calm and centered through all that life sends our way. What we may ...
Views: 1406 - How to Make Your Own Spa at Home - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Shirley KeyesHow often do you relax? Really relax? Relaxation is something you do, not something that just happens when you're not busy. It’s a gift you give yourself, but it’s also a necessity of life. While we can’t ignore life’s demands and the grasp of industrialized society’s leavings of “progress” ...
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