The Power of Positive Affirmations

June 12th, 2008 RobertKokoska Posted in Self Help | No Comments »

Our minds work on basically two levels; the conscious and the sub-conscious. Our conscious mind is what we are aware of at any one moment, whereas our sub-conscious mind is like a store of information that is, at any one time, outside of our immediate awareness. The sub-conscious mind also has another part to it called the creative sub-conscious. The creative sub-conscious has four functions which combine to make us the person that we are and, more importantly, as we see ourselves. Put another way, it maintains our reality or self-perception. A simple example here would be if you think you’re not a confident public speaker, when put in the situation of speaking in public you’ll end up speaking poorly as that’s how you see yourself and that’s what you believe.

Other functions of the creative sub-conscience include goal creation, the drive to achieve those goals and solving our problems. So, a thought should occur here that, if in my sub-conscience I thought I was a poor public speaker I would have a problem to solve. So, in my sub-conscience I can create the goal of over-coming my poor public speaking and that same sub-conscience will help me achieve the goal. Sounds pretty simple eh?

Its a known fact that we can train our sub-conscious to eliminate negative thoughts and replace them with positive and constructive ones; this is called making a positive affirmation. For example, I know if I stand in front of a mirror and tell myself I am a good public speaker and repeat it over and over daily, next time I have to speak in public Ill have lost at least some of that self-doubt about my own abilities and be much more confident about public speaking than before.

If you like Ill convince myself I can speak in public, then when I have to do it Ill be more relaxed and thereby more able to cope with the situation. I will have changed my self-perception in my creative sub-conscience, from one of not being able to do something to being entirely comfortable with it. The change in my self-perception might even mean that I seek help in public speaking or join a debating society so I can practice public speaking, all of which will reinforce my new positive self-image.

In essence that is Positive Affirmations, being positive about yourself, whatever your self perception might be, if its a poor one you can change it. As the old song goes Accentuate the positive, Eliminate the negative. Another tip with positive affirmations is; don’t just say them to yourself, write them down and read them to yourself. Put a copy of them in your planner or diary, somewhere that you’ll not see and read them once day, but frequently throughout the day. Then when you’ve achieved one goal - set yourself another.

One last comment; I know that my feelings also depend on my thoughts, so think positive and you will feel good too.

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12 Golden Rules To Achieve Happiness

June 12th, 2008 LynnZingel Posted in Self Help | No Comments »

Positive and constructive thoughts will achieve anything you put your mind to do. Believe it or not - YOU are in control.

Can you really consider your happy? The reply is a resounding “Yes”.

Here are some ways in which optimistic and constructive thoughts can help you transform your life.

Like produces like. If you think positive thoughts; these thoughts will reflect in the end result. We can either complain and grumble over our circumstance or alter it.

What are you going to choose;negativity or enthusiasm? President Lincoln said “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Again it is a choose you need to make. What are you going to do? It is hard and tricky to think happiness and contentment when society is full of hostility and violent behaviour. I believe it can be done!

We cannot change others but can only change ourselves. Are you going to be that one person with that one idea, with that one positive thought that can change the society in which we live in today.

How, then, can we make ourselves happy? Let us be the one to remind others that there is integrity and righteousness in the world.

1. Look out for positive people to relate to and connect with

2. WE have access to brilliant books, music and movies. Make yourself available to these

3. Decide one thing that is important to you. Chase after it.

4. Show thoughtfulness, appreciation and value towards others.

5. Make it a goal to live today as if it is the last.

6. Let us be that constructive and affirmative force wherever and whenever we can.

7. Use visualization methods to view the positive aspects of your life.

8. Guard your mouth and speak in an encouraging tone.

9. Yoga and exercise will go a long away towards a positive attitude.

10. Let us be expectant but let that be coupled with a positive approach.

11. Walk in tranquility, peace and harmony.

12. Don’t beat yourself over the head; you are your own best friend. Speak nicely to yourself.

Here are some quotes on unhappiness which illustrates how destructive it can be in our lives

If you deliberately plan on being less than you are capable of being, then I warn you that you’ll be unhappy for the rest of your life. — Abraham H. Maslow

Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it. — Don Herold

I am more and more convinced that our happiness or our unhappiness depends far more on the way we meet the events of life than on the nature of those events themselves. — Karl Wilhelm von Humboldt

All blame is a waste of time. No matter how much fault you find with another, and regardless of how much you blame him, it will not change you.

The only thing blame does is to keep the focus off you when you are looking for external reasons to explain your unhappiness or frustration.

You may succeed in making another feel guilty about something by blaming him, but you won’t succeed in changing whatever it is about you that is making you unhappy. — Wayne Dyer

Happiness is not a hereditary trait we are born with. It is implanted in us by our parents and those we love. It is up to us, then, to observe it, partake in it, and construct our lives around it. Think happy, and you will be happy.

Lynn Zingel is the author and editor of http://www.icando.co.nz. Here you will find words of encouragement, inspiration, and challenge to change.

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5 Techniques To Cope With Stress In Your Life

June 12th, 2008 LynnZingel Posted in Self Help | No Comments »

We all go through it sometime or another; this intruder called stress. It is part of life and we all feel stressed at some time. Too much stress can be harmful and is possibly the first cause of ill health today. How we interpret and deal with stress is a crucial factor.

Allow us to explore 6 techniques to deal with the stress in your life in a healthy and efficient way.

• Discuss the troubles you are going through with acquaintance, loved ones or a professional person. “Bottling” it within will only produce more troubles later on. There are many support groups with people experiencing similar problems.

• Exercise is important for relieving your tension. Exercise stimulates the delivery of certain chemical substances in your brain, called neurotransmitters. These substances help your body to react to stress. People who improve their exercise habits change in their mental attitudes which give them the building blocks to better cope with the stress.

• Listening to your preferred music is great way of bringing down stress and relieving anxiety.

• Healthy meals can become a crucial ingredient in restricting your tension. See to it that you eat three meals a day and make it an attempt to keep off caffeine and sugar. Natural stress supplements are also available. In addition to being safer than prescription medication; natural stress relief can be just as effective if not more so. Consult with your health care professional.

• Sleep deprivation can cause stress. Go to bed early. Seven to eight hours sleep can make all the difference.

Confronting stress can be difficult. Every day it may seem you are forced in every direction, trying to adapt to others. The foremost precedence is to take care of you. You are the thread which holds your family together. If you are stressed, you won’t be much good to anyone.

Take a break every so often. Do something that you desire to do; whether it be purchasing a new outfit or going to a movie. Some solitude is just as essential to you as it is for everyone else. Consider yourself as a gas tank; sooner or later you will conk out .

Laughter is now thought to be a tremendous stress reliever. Didn’t our granny tell us that years ago. Laughter Yoga clubs are springing us and is currently referred to as the “latest exercise craze” .

It is a good idea to acknowledge the kind of situation that causes you to feel stressed so you can learn to recognize it before it materializes and address it in your own way. You may even learn to look a the situation differently next time.

Overcoming and indeed surviving what life throws at us is a never-ending challenge, but if we change stress into a positive energy then it’s a great help. Remember, everyone needs some stress, its only when it becomes overwhelming, relentless and damaging that you need to correct the balance, look after yourself better and make move to reduce its impact on your life.

Life is too fleeting; and stress can shorten it further. Nothing is more significant than your health or frame of mind. Eleanor Roosevelt wisely said. “No one can make you a victim without your consent. “ She is right.

Lynn Zingel is the author and editor of http://www.icando.co.nz. Here you will find words of encouragement, inspiration, and challenge to change.

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Sandwiched Boomers: 6 Ways to Beat the Blues

June 12th, 2008 PhyllisGoldberg, Posted in Self Help | No Comments »

Your thoughts are mental products although they don’t necessarily reflect an absolute reality. However, for you, they do represent how you feel. Some people can’t help but wear their hearts on their sleeves. Others are more able to manage their emotions and function as if everything is fine. Born to a single mother with serious financial problems, Debra often struggled with her feelings growing up. Now a married Sandwiched Boomer, with a lot of life experience under her belt, a family of her own, and more responsibility for her mom, she’s dealing better with her emotions:

“I have to work at being more optimistic and worrying less. I no longer dwell so much on the negatives, and looking at things from a more positive perspective is not as hard as I thought it would be.” Just like Debra, you can learn how to reframe your thoughts and take better care of your emotional self. Begin by following these tips:

1. Focus your thoughts on what you can accomplish rather than on what you cannot. Look on the bright side of difficult situations as you create a balance between caring for others and nurturing your personal needs. You may even want to make a schedule until this becomes a routine that is factored into your daily life. Although you often cannot control external circumstances, you can control how you handle them.

2. Honor your body by taking notice of what makes you feel better, both physically and emotionally – pay attention to your exercise routine, what you eat, your sleeping habits and what gives you pleasure. Reduce the situations that cause stress and increase the ones that make you feel more relaxed or alive.

3. Forgive others who are important to you for some past wrongdoing. Watch their reaction and see how that makes you feel. That doesn’t mean you have to totally forget about it. But learn a lesson from the situation and move on, especially for your own good.

4. Practice what you know about being resilient. Recognize how your character strengths support what you do. Integrate your core values and personal ideals into how you view the world. Release tension through laughter and watch yourself begin to bounce back.

5. Knowledge is power. Use it to your advantage. Gather information about ways to deal with how you are feeling - explore Internet search engines or the self-help section of bookstores. Talk about how you are feeling with friends and family whose opinions you respect. Schedule a few sessions with a therapist or a life coach.

6. Support is a valuable tool - connect often. Find a class or workshop through your local university extension program or mental health center. Join an ongoing group or attend a weekend retreat to share concerns and gain new perspective. Spend some time with others who will support your ideas, validate your perceptions and help you follow through with your plans.

It can be difficult to maintain a sense of optimism when emotional circumstances are complicated and perhaps even painful. But you owe it to yourself to begin to better understand and cope with your changing moods. Talking about your negative feelings can increase your awareness and mitigate symptoms. In addition, you need to flip the coin and look on the bright side – for example, recognize the insight, strengths and skills that are already an integral part of you.

Some experts say that you have to feel better before you can change your behavior. Others advise you to behave positively and the feelings will follow. Try something as simple as being friendly when you’re feeling shy, or act happy when you feel sad. You know what happens when someone smiles at you. You can’t help but smile back - and that feels good. Make a commitment to look at life through a more positive lens, starting right now.

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Boomer Couples: 5 Tips For Fighting Fair

June 12th, 2008 PhyllisGoldberg, Posted in Self Help | No Comments »

All couples get angry and have arguments, so know that you’re not alone. But remember, when resolving conflict, to keep your words sweet - you may have to eat them.

When in conflict, you can minimize emotional overload by focusing only on the issue at hand. And try not to blame your partner or be defensive. Research conducted by relationship experts indicates that one of the most effective ways to have control over the outcome of disagreements is to assume some personal responsibility and, in the end, be willing to negotiate a compromise. Fights don’t have as much fallout if you and your partner have accumulated a shared positive reserve in your emotional bank account. That is, the more positive interactions and feelings, the less damage.

It seemed to Sybil that her parents were always angry with each other. She hoped they would get a divorce but they stayed together and just kept on fighting. She vowed that her marriage would be different. “I couldn’t wait to move out. Over the years I broke off several relationships that could have worked, but I was too afraid of ending up just like my parents. At the age of 42, after years of therapy, I finally felt secure enough to take the plunge. Every day, for the past seven years, I wake up and make a conscious decision to focus on the positives in my marriage. And if I have to fight, I try to fight fair.”

Feeling flooded or overcome by emotion can lead to the ‘fight or flight’ response. In a relationship, this process is activated when tensions are high and communication stalls. It becomes difficult to listen, to think clearly and, certainly, to resolve disagreements.

If you stay and ‘fight,’ you may release pent up feelings but will make comments you may later regret. This kind of a catharsis can have detrimental and long ranging effects. Even though using ‘flight’ as a defense is self-protective and less emotionally damaging, in the end it resolves nothing.

Developing skills to soothe yourself and calm down your partner can help to minimize the buildup of negative feelings and resentments. You know yourself best, so incorporate the following strategies that will work for you and your relationship:

1. Agree to stop arguing and postpone a difficult conversation until you are both feeling less upset. Or step away and put some distance between you and the situation. Take a short break and wait until you both are relaxed enough to return and listen to each other.

2. While spending time apart, settle down by thinking more constructive thoughts, such as, his anger isn’t all about me, we really do love each other, she’s under a lot of pressure at work, this too shall pass, I’m upset now but I know we’re right for each other.

3. Get into a comfortable position, close your eyes and breathe in deeply several times through your nose. Hold your breath for five seconds and release it through your mouth. Ignore any intruding and negative feelings. Notice how focusing only on your breathing makes you feel more refreshed.

4. Throw yourself into an activity that gives you some immediate release - call a good friend and talk about how you’re feeling, read the next chapter of an engaging book, take a run in the park or listen to relaxing music.

5. Distraction is a powerful tool and can be in whatever form best suits the character of your relationship. Try humor, be playful or turn the controversy at hand into a game of debate. As a result of developing these kinds of adaptive defenses, you and your partner will be able to enjoy deeper and more meaningful discussions.

Familiarize yourself with these techniques so they’re accessible when you need them most. Rehearsing and having strategies at your disposal makes a difference in the outcome of your disagreements. As Russian writer Leo Tolstoy once said, “What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility.”

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Give the Gift of Home Organization to the Important People in Your Life

June 12th, 2008 MeganCherry Posted in Relationships | No Comments »

Gift giving is hard to do. There is no easy way to go about shopping for people who are grown up and have money to buy things for themselves. It can be difficult to think of all of the things that you could consider purchasing for someone as a gift when you aren’t a good shopper or the person that you are considering buying a gift for has everything that they could possibly need. Consider giving the seemingly ungiftable people in your life the gift of home organization. It isn’t difficult to think of things in this realm of gift giving; once you have considered what it is that you need the next best thing is to start the shopping.

Closet Organization System are Always in Need

Everybody has that friend whose closet is just a mess, no matter what. If you have that type of friend and you need to buy them a gift, consider the gift of closet organization. Ikea and many of the online retailers out there offer some pretty sweet deals on closet organization systems, giving people the power to organize all of their shoes, sweaters, coats, pants, accessories, and even under garments all in your closet. It is difficult to store everything in a closet when there is only so much hanging space and so much shelf space, but closet organization systems make use of all of the space in the closet and allow the user to efficiently all of their things with ease.

A Coat Rack Can Add an Element of Style to a Space

Here is something that you probably haven’t thought of before; a coat rack is a great gift for that person in your life who you thought had everything. Now, chances are that they do not have a coat rack as many people do not. As a matter of fact, a coat rack is one of those things that most people don’t have, but it can do a lot of good especially if you feel like that person may need a bit of help in that area. Coat racks are especially good for those out there who have a large family or lots of kids going in and out of the house. There is no doubt about the fact that fewer coats and hats on the floor or crowding a closet can make for an easier day for everyone involved. This is all outside of the fact that a coat rack is a great conversation piece, especially if you can find one of the moer stylish ones out there.

Buying gifts for the people in your life does not have to be difficult. Take the time to make sure that you have the time to do so and then devote a whole day to finding the best organizational gift for the people in your life. They will surely be pleased that you thought of such functional gifts for their special occasion.

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Signs Your Ex Still Loves You -Still Missing Your Ex?

June 11th, 2008 Dr.EswararamananVR Posted in Relationships | No Comments »

Breaking up is hard to do. It feels horrible and most of you out there just want to get back together with your former love. Well, do not think it is over necessarily. Many couples break up but over time they seem to slowly get back together again. Many people wonder why and how. Some even think it is a miracle. But there are no miracles in love. All the signs are there. Signs, you say? Yes, signs. There are various signs that say that you Ex is still in love with you. If you are curious to see what those signs are just keep reading and everything will be revealed to you.

The first sign that you know your ex is still in love with is when he still talks about you and asks about you. If you have been dating for a while, it is inevitable that you know some of his friends and that he knows some of yours and from time to time you and him will bump into these friends. If he is asking about you and how you are this is the first step into knowing that he still has feelings for you. If it seems like a constant thing, then he is definitely still in love with you. Watch out though, some people are just cordial so they through it out there once in a while. However, if all of your friends are saying that he is asking about you, then you know he still loves you.

Also, you should be aware that if you are trying to reach out to your ex and he does respond to you, no matter how insignificant the conversation may be, there is still a connection that is going on. The two of you may need space but your ex is saying that even though I need space I do not want to cut you out of my life. This connection can come around full circle in the end.

If your ex was the cause of the breakup, then he will certainly do everything he can to get you back. He will show through his actions more than words but he will come through. He will go to elaborate lengths to show you that he has changed and that he wants to continue into the future with you.

More signs that your ex still loves include meeting up together even if its just to say hi. The fact that the two of you can still be around each other and not have a totally awkward moment is a good sign. It means that there is still comfort between the two of you. Also the way you look at one another, the innocent flirtation and physical closeness can all be signs that your ex is still in love with you.

Remember, all of these can be used as signs if your ex still loves you whether your ex is an ex boyfriend or an ex girlfriend.

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Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life

June 11th, 2008 JanetDaughtry Posted in Self Help | No Comments »

James Rohn once said, “Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you’ve got.” Well said. It is true that perspective is everything. One person sees obstacles and another sees opportunities. It really does matter how you see or view things. Even the Apostle Paul admonishes us to be renewed or “made over” by renewing our minds.

I couldn’t help but marvel at a recent documentary I saw on the life of Nick Vukicic. Nick is a young man with no arms and no legs. He was born that way. In this documentary, he is swimming in a pool, speaking before huge audiences as a motivational speaker and totally engaged in life. Talk about perspective and a healthy belief system!

Your unique perspective and the way you “do life” comes from what you think about the most and what you really believe. Sometimes we wonder why we do the things that we do and a better question is what do I really believe? Your behavior is simply a reflection of your deepest beliefs.

It is difficult to act outside of what you believe for any length of time. It’s almost impossible. Your behavior is just following your mental orders. Your brain just gives out what it is programmed to do. That is why it is so important what we listen to and what we take in and accept as truth. Your brain can only work with the information that it has been given. So if toxicity is what it is heard, received and taken in, then toxicity is what comes out. Junk in, junk out! That’s why it is so important who you hang out with and associate with. If you have negative and toxic people in your life, you may want to consider distancing yourself from them or maybe letting go of the relationship altogether!

For example, Susie was told growing up that she wasn’t very smart. She heard the negative message enough that she believed it, and as a result Susie didn’t apply herself academically. Eventually, she dropped out of school. Her beliefs simply told her how to view herself. Those beliefs colored her thoughts, affected her emotions and eventually her behavior. It’s amazing the power of words! Unless Susie begins to challenge the mental tapes and self-talk in a new direction, she will always be affected by the negative message she has believed.

So to re-quote James Rohn, unless we change what we really believe and the way we think, we will always have what we’ve got. You can’t afford to be passive with your thinking and have a changed life! You can’t afford to live with an unchallenged belief system and live a changed life. Thinking the way you have always thought and believing what you have always believed will most likely give you the results you have always had! The most fulfilled and successful people are those who challenge themselves with tough questions, examine their own belief systems and make the effort to aggressively rid themselves of toxic thinking.

Janet Daughtry, CBC, MDIV, is a certified Christian life coach helping women unlock their potential and accomplish their dreams. Visit her website at CoachJanet.com.

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Staying Connected

June 10th, 2008 JimMalloy Posted in Self Help | No Comments »

“You are not a human being in search of a spiritual experience. You are a spiritual being immersed in a human experience.” This quote is from Pierre Teilhard de Chardin… 20th century philosopher, mystic, and Jesuit priest. As a spiritual being, you are an extension of the infinite Universal Spirit. Spirit has become you, embarking on a great journey to experience and enjoy this magnificent universe from your unique perspective.

Remembering your connection with Spirit is at the heart of virtually all spiritual practice. When you are able to remember your connection with Spirit and your spiritual nature - even just a little - you tend to feel more buoyant, more alive… you act with greater clarity and self assurance… you are likely to attract more positive circumstances into your life… and your presence has a subtly uplifting effect on all those you encounter.

Universal Practices for Staying Connected

Most spiritual traditions have included some means of remembering ones connection with Spirit throughout the day. When you see a Buddhist or a Hindu turning a set of prayer beads, that is what they are doing. As they move from bead to bead, they are generally repeating a mantra with each bead… a mantra to remind them of their connection with the Divine.

Instead of using beads as a reminder, some Tibetan Buddhists use a prayer wheel… a cylinder on a stick which turns as they wave it in a circular motion. Written on the wheel is generally the mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum, which means: I am the jewel in the lotus… I am the jewel of pure Spirit dwelling in the lotus of my heart, or the lotus of my body and the physical world. Turning the wheel while repeating the mantra serves as a constant reminder that the practitioner is a spiritual being.

In the more orthodox and mystical branches of Judaism, nearly every facet of life incorporates some sort of ritual or prayer to help one remember their connection with God. This includes special items of clothing, such as the yarmulke or skullcap, designed to remind one of their crown chakra - their connection to Spirit and the spiritual realms - throughout the day. Everything serves as a reminder of the Divine.

In Catholicism and various orthodox branches of Christianity, the rosary is used along with a repetitive prayer, such as the Hail Mary prayer, as a way of staying connected with the Divine. Muslims engage in formal prayer five times a day in order to maintain their connection, and they too use prayer beads as a reminder.

You don’t have to be a follower of a particular religion or spiritual tradition to do this… anyone can choose to stay more connected. All it takes is to incorporate one or more simple practices into your day that will help you remember your spiritual nature. And even if you remember only a few times throughout the day, it is an extremely valuable practice.

Staying in a Higher Vibration

One way to look at this practice is from a standpoint of vibration level. Staying connected keeps you at a higher vibration level, and the higher your vibration is at any given moment, the better you feel, the clearer you are, the more you are in the flow of life.

When you are on a higher vibration level, your awareness is more expanded, and an expanded state is a relaxed and flowing state. The lower your vibration, the more contracted your awareness tends to be, and contraction equals tension, resistance, holding on and stopping the flow.

Fear exists at a lower vibration ~ love exists at a higher vibration.

Upward Pull - Downward Pull

Currently there are two powerful forces effecting us. One force is pulling us upward… working to raise our vibration. The other force is exerting a downward pull, to a lower vibration. There is no reason to label these forces good and evil. They are simply natural cosmic forces - the force of evolution and its opposite force - serving the purpose they were created to serve.

If you observe your changing moods and mental states throughout a typical day, you may notice these opposing forces at work. You have a choice. You don’t have to automatically go along when the downward force is exerting itself. You can choose to make a little effort to keep your vibration up. Staying more connected is what will help you do this.

If you choose to make a little effort to stay connected there are various ways to do so. Included below, is a simple but effective exercise you can use. The exercise itself is fairly easy… the trick is remembering to use it. The more often you can remember, the better. But it would be counter-productive to get down on yourself for not remembering.

The exercise will combine two of the most effective and most universally used means for staying connected… breath awareness and the use of mantras. While practicing this exercise, you are not aiming for a clear, deep experience… just a slight awareness that you are a spiritual being… an extension of the infinite Universal Spirit.

A Simple Exercise for Staying Connected

This exercise does not require sitting with your eyes closed. It is designed to practice in the midst of your daily activity, (although it can be used as a sitting meditation as well).

The mantra for this exercise is: I am That

The word “That”, as we are using it here, represents Spirit. You are affirming that you are a part of Spirit. I am That is an ancient mantra… used for ages in both eastern and western spiritual traditions. However, if the term “That” does not resonate with you, you can substitute another term - preferably a concise one - such as “Spirit” or “the Light”… I am Spirit, or I am the Light.

Each time you inhale, think “I am That” once.

As you think the mantra, think of the limitless light of Spirit - pure unbounded awareness - focussing here and now, as you - your essence - your pure inner awareness.

Variation 1

You can use the Sanskrit version of “I am That”, which is: So Hum

So = That — Hum = I am (Some traditions reverse the words: Hum So)

Variation 2

You can use “I am that I am”, which has the same essential meaning.

When are the best times to practice this exercise?

Anytime you find yourself getting stressed is a good time to take a few moments to re-connect and remember that you are a spiritual being. While you are waiting in line is also a good time - at the market, in the bank or post office, etc. - or when you are “on hold”, waiting to speak to a customer representative.

If you can remember to do this periodically throughout your day, it will make a significant difference. There are a variety of good reasons for making an effort to stay connected. On a practical mundane level, it will reduce the amount of stress you pick up in the course of a day. On a more cosmic level, it will accelerate your spiritual growth. But after trying it for awhile, you may simply find it’s worth making a little effort to stay connected, because when you do, you just feel better and enjoy life more.

Jim Malloy is a meditation instructor with 35 years of experience. Trained in 1973 by the International Meditation Society, he has taught classes throughout the western & south-western U.S. & in the U.K., & now teaches in north-central Florida & globally via The World Wide Online Meditation Center.

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Hurricane Survival - How Can Mankind Protect Themselves From Hurricane Season 2008?

June 10th, 2008 GlenB. Posted in Self Help | No Comments »

Surviving a deadly hurricane is one of life’s scariest events. Your home may be totally destroyed. Your car found upside down hundred yards away. Your life long belongings thrown randomly several miles away. Electrical power maybe cut out for a week two weeks a month two months even three months. Worse yet, your insurance company may have been hit with so many claims that they have gone out of business. This is left to the now deserted and destroyed home. That you are still paying off.

It is a scary movie? Perhaps. The saddest part of of this whole article is that this exact scenario has taken place with hurricane Katrina, hurricane Ivan and hurricane Charley in the past five years alone.

Its hurricane season again is your insurance company ready for quick payouts? I didn’t think so. In fact, there is over 10,000 homes on the west coast of Florida alone that the insurance companies haven’t lived up to their promises. And that was since hurricane Charley about four years ago. Hurricane Katrina is another situation where the insurance companies or even FEMA live up to their obligations.

So what can the average family do to be financially prepared to rebuild your dreams after another hurricane disaster?

You’ll be surprised at the answer. In fact, the answer is very forward thinking it might not be for everybody.

Shockingly enough, if it wasn’t for the breakthrough discovery by Glen B. Stewart The destroyed lives and death toll would be enormously higher. Because for the past three years Glen has been successful in performing hurricane reductions starting with hurricane Rita. This technology may have been responsible for saving hundreds of thousands of lives. In addition, Glen’s work was also responsible for saving quite possibly several million homes from severe damage or total destruction.

How can Glen possibly accomplish such a God-given feat? He credits this evolutionary approach to hurricane survival to a variety of mind, body and spirit disciplines. Part of it was due to his extensive research into mind over matter principles he learned as a teenager in martial arts. Another part was being a holistic health researcher. Yet another was the various yoga and meditation styles he studied. Be a energy healer himself also played a pivotal role. Even the law of attraction had an influence on his incredible breakthrough in hurricane preparedness.

Three years later Glen B. Stewart the father of hurricane reduction has finally found a way to duplicate this God-given miracle in other people. This remarkable workshop is called One With The Winds. Glen also made a point to make it affordable for the average family. This workshop is a one year online audio and video interactive experience. And that only $97 a month, it truly is affordable for any family.

If you know the value of this life-saving workshop be sure to click on the links I provided in my resource box below.

Storm Dissipation and Hurricane Reduction - The Global Award Winning One With The Winds Workshop The Storm Dissipation and Hurricane Reduction Save a Dream-Team - The Global Award Winning Distance Healers Mastermind - society conscious healers making positive changes. Their goal is to raise the global awareness to the results of A Global Healing Synergy. Go For it.

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