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What is the Ascension? And why does it have to hurt so much?

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:21:57 GMT

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What is the Ascension? And why does it have to hurt so much?

No, You Are Not Going Crazy — It's Part

of Ascension (The Shift)

You may have heard the terms ascension, the shift, or 3D / 5D. What does it all mean and why is it affecting you?

The universe / multi-verse is going through a major growth spurt — as is humankind. As more intense energies move through our planetary system,

some people on earth are experiencing physical, mental and emotional symptoms. Those who are not aware of why this is happening, believe they might

be going crazy. Not to worry. With some gentle guidance, you can make it through this shift!

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How do you know if you are going through the ascension process?

Much like the growing pains you may have experienced as a child, the ascension process can be painful if you're one of the individuals who agreed to

participate in this radical shift on earth. Here are some symptoms you might be experiencing:

PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED ON WORK PRESENTED BY SAMUEL GREENBERG'S ORIGINAL LIST AND IS

NOT AUTHORED BY DR. NICKERSON.

Before you read this, realize that you are okay and that what you are experiencing is "The SHIFT". This is a normal process when the universal vibrational energy forces you to rise above your normal 3D level of existence here on Earth. It’s all okay.

Ascension Symptoms

1. Feeling as though you are in a pressure cooker or in intense energy ; feeling stress. Remember, you are adjusting to a higher vibration and you will eventually adjust. Old patterns, behaviors and beliefs are also being pushed to the surface. There is a lot going on inside of you.

2. A feeling of disorientation; not knowing where you are; a loss of a sense of place. You are not in 3D anymore, as you have moved or in the process of moving into the higher realms.

3. Unusual aches and pains throughout different parts of your body. You are purifying and releasing blocked energy vibrating at 3D, while you are vibrating in a higher dimension.

4. Waking at night between 2 and 4 a.m. Much is going on in your dream state. You can’t be there for long lengths of time and need a break. This is also the ‘cleansing and releasing’ hour.

5. Memory loss . A great abundance of short term memory loss and only vague remembrances of your past. You are in more than one dimension at a time, and going back and forth as part of the transition, you are experiencing a ‘disconnect’. Also, your past is part of the Old, and the Old is forever gone. Being in the Now is the way of the New World.

6. ‘Seeing’ and ‘hearing’ things. You are experiencing different dimensions as you transition, all according to how sensitive you are and how you are wired.

7. Loss of identity. You try to access the Old you, but it is no longer there. You may not know who you are looking at in the mirror. You have cleared much of your old patterns and are now embodying much more light and a simpler, more purified divine you. All is in order, You are okay.

8. Feeling ‘out of body’. You may feel as though someone is talking, but it is not you. This is our natural defense mechanism of survival when we are under acute stress or feeling traumatized or out of control. Your body is going through a lot and you may not want to be in it. My ascension guide told me that this was a way of easing the transition process, and that I did not need to experience what my body was going through. This only lasted a short time. It passes.

9. Periods of deep sleeping . You are resting from all the acclimating and are integrating, as well as building up for the next phase.

10. Heightened sensitivities to your surroundings. Crowds, noise, foods, TV, other human voices and various other stimulations are barely tolerable. You also overwhelm very easily and become easily overstimulated. You are tuning up. Know that this will eventually pass.

11. You don’t feel like doing anything. You are in a rest period, ‘rebooting’. Your body knows what it needs. In addition, when you begin reaching the higher realms, ‘doing’ and ‘making things happen’ becomes obsolete as the New energies support the feminine of basking, receiving, creating, self-care and nurturing. Ask the Universe to ‘bring’ you what you want while you are enjoying yourself and having fun.

12. An intolerance for lower vibrational things of the 3D, reflected in conversations, attitudes, societal structures, healing modalities, etc. They literally make you feel ‘sick’ inside. You are in a higher vibration and your energies are no longer in alignment. You are being ‘pushed, to move forward; to ‘be’ and create the New.

13. A loss of desire for food . Your body is adjusting to a new, higher state of being. Also, part of you does not want to be here anymore in the Old.

14. A sudden disappearance of friends, activities, habits, jobs and residences. You are evolving beyond what you used to be, and these people and surroundings no longer match your vibration. The New will soon arrive and feel so-o-o-o much better.

15. You absolutely cannot do certain things anymore. When you try to do your usual routine and activities, it feels downright awful. You are evolving beyond what you used to be, and these people and surroundings no longer match your vibration. The New will soon arrive and feel so-o-o-o much better.

16. Days of extreme fatigue. Your body is losing density and going through intense restructuring.

17. A need to eat often along with what feels like attacks of low blood sugar. Weight gain, especially in the abdominal area. A craving for protein. You are requiring an enormous amount of fuel for this ascension process. Weight gain with an inability to loose it no matter what you do is one of the most typical experiences. Trust that your body knows what it is doing.

18. Experiencing emotional ups and downs; weeping. Our emotions are our outlet for release, and we are releasing a lot.

19. A wanting to go Home, as if everything is over and you don’t belong here anymore. We are returning to Source. Everything is over, but many of us are staying to experience and create the New World. Also, our old plans for coming have been completed.

20. Feeling you are going insane, or must be developing a mental illness of some sort. You are rapidly experiencing several dimensions and greatly opening. Much is available to you now. You are just not used to it. Your awareness has been heightened and your barriers are gone. This will pass and you will eventually feel very at Home like you have never felt before, as Home is now here.

21. Anxiety and panic. Your ego is losing much of itself and is afraid. Your system is also on overload. Things are happening to you that you may not understand. You are also losing behaviour patterns of a lower vibration that you developed for survival in 3D. This may make you feel vulnerable and powerless. These patterns and behaviours you are losing are not needed in the higher realms. This will pass and you will eventually feel so much love, safety and unity. Just wait.

22. Depression. The outer world may not be in alignment with the New, higher vibrational you. It doesn’t feel so good out there. You are also releasing lower, darker energies and you are ‘seeing’ through them. Hang in there.

23. Vivid, wild and sometimes violent dreams. You are releasing many, many lifetimes of lower vibrational energy. Many are now reporting that they are experiencing beautiful dreams. Your dream state will eventually improve and you will enjoy it again. Some experience this releasing while awake. My mother commented one day that she believed I was having nightmares in the daytime.

24. Night sweats and hot flashes. Your body is ‘heating’ up as it burns off residue.

25. Your plans suddenly change in mid-stream and go in a completely different direction. Your soul is balancing out your energy. It usually feels great in this new direction, as your soul knows more than you do. It is breaking your ‘rut’ choices and vibration.

26. You have created a situation that seems like your worst nightmare, with many ‘worst nightmare’ aspects to it. Your soul is guiding you into ‘stretching’ into aspects of yourself where you were lacking, or into ‘toning down’ aspects where you had an overabundance. Your energy is just balancing itself. Finding your way to peace through this situation is the test you have set up for yourself. This is your journey, and your soul would not have set it up if you weren’t ready. You are the one who finds your way out and you will. Looking back, you will have gratitude for the experience and be a different person.

Update for 2021

Our Planet has been going through a huge metamorphosis and shift.. The 21st December mass meditation reached the critical mass of 144,000 souls! This powerful energy of the awakening wave has changed the fundamental quantum structure of societies. The old repeating structure has expanded to a higher dynamic that is gravitating toward creativity, peace and harmony.

Many of us will experience the end of the old cycles in our lives which include the end of dysfunctional relationships and moving out of resonance from career, friends, family, loved ones and inner belief systems. But have no fear! For we will actually be leaving behind the old dysfunctional game of duality. The official dismantling of the Old Paradigm has already begun and will continue to accelerate at light speed in 2021.

These are the times we’ve been waiting for! We have trained many lifetimes to prepare for this grand transition!

If the last months of 2020 was about drawing the bow tautly and taking aim, then the beginning of 2021 will be when the arrow is released. This means a super rapid progress will begin in human society. The changes that come with progress will make people emotional, so I would expect the next 3 months to be very intense especially in March.

Everything will bubble up to reach the next level by mid-Feb. We will first notice the increase of “we” compared with previously. This signifies the advent of Aquarius. We advise against chasing clients and numbers. Run a careful evaluation of where your life is heading. If everything seems to fail, you are working with old vibrations and old systems. You need to quickly upgrade your vibes in order to handle 2021.

JANUARY

Understand that this monolithic shift is set by the Universe. One may try using more “willpower” to manipulate or control to maintain the old structure, but under the force of the Universe, these attempts will be futile. Every attempt to suppress the Universe’s intention will only cause events to surface quicker. Just look at Trump (US President until Jan 20)’s election campaign and you’ll see all the suppressed events of the past surfacing. All illusions are bound to break in loud and astounding ways.

MATRIX: In January, suppressed things will start to emerge at personal and national levels. Shocking news will be heard. Local and domestic incidents, scandals and disclosures will fill the internet and the mainstream media. In industries and companies, what is suppressed will bubble up. Things come to a boil very quickly for situations and events that are not aligned to the new structure. This energy will also pose a new challenge to many huge corporations and groups as suppressed layers get released.

Many people won’t be able to sleep well. Anxiety surfaces. People will get agitated, restless and paranoid when they do not resonate with the energy shift. People will be emotional. There will be those who feel like they are going crazy. Many will still cling on to old ways to resolve problems, using fear and anger to motivate themselves.

Fear comes from not understanding our inner strength, where we do not believe in ourselves. So we cling onto outer appearances. We urge everyone to start seeking the light inside.

LIGHTWORKERS: Those who are ready will start receiving clear inner guidance and the inner strength to help them cleanse, stabilize and uplift during these difficult times. Many will become “wayshowers” (lightworkers who show others the way to live inspired and authentic lives). The demand for their services will be created at the physical level.

People will need solutions for their restlessness. Or at least they need to realize they are running on a hamster wheel of the mind. They need to tame the mind, calm the emotions and connect with the peace within. Lightworkers will really need to focus and step up the pace to support the energy and people.

Remember, scarcity is only an illusion you are creating for yourself. Ask and you will receive! The Universe is abundant. Your outer appearance does not control your inner projection, it’s actually the other way around.

FEBRUARY

Inner strength with the right vision will be the key to rise above challenges in February. You may not solve or work things out. Just take a break and breathe. People in positions of authority may find they have more challenges when Pluto is in Capricorn.

MATRIX (PERSONAL): Many things that resemble the old vibrations will start to quickly collapse. The inner turmoil encountered in 2020 was for people to reach an awareness to better surf the physical transmutation of 2021.

When old ways are applied, attempts to handle earthly issues will fail and there’ll be lots of confusion in the crowd.

The key is to understand the dualism that we have put into our belief systems. What do you want Why is there conflict in getting what you want? Why is it unclear? Is your need for success, fame or recognition motivated by fear or love? What trauma makes you hate being judged? But are you yourself judging others? One needs to contemplate and reflect. If you are confused and not able to see what’s going on inside, you may find a professional healer or aura scanner to consult from. If you don’t have the clarity of mind, not only will your manifestation be hampered, your experience in life will also be unclear.

MATRIX (COMPANY): February sees crises in many companies. If you are a company director, it’s important to align your work with the Universe. The Aquarian Age requires us to stay connected with our hearts and intuition. Tip: Change must happen first in ourselves before it manifests outwardly.

You may feel despair fixing people’s problems, have fear attending meetings, feel reluctant to go to work and not be in the “mood” to do what you must do. This is all because the negativity around you is piling up.

You may be one of many to experience entanglements and complications. Again, go inward to make the shift easier. And when you shift your perception to love, you will begin to see the divine purpose of all the turmoil you might be going through and the way out of it.

Fear-based mentalities attract each other. Challenges in the company will be caused by negative minds and emotions. The use of fear in the Age of Aquarius to motivate people will breed negativity and inefficiency. Shift the company’s fear-based motivation into a love-based one. It may not sound practical to those who are not aware of the inward path, but it’s the only way! We urge you to let go of fear and follow your heart in this endeavor. Do things according to your heart if you find yourself being surrounded by negative people and your mood or mental state are affected by them.

Things seem to keep failing and problems crop up faster than solutions. It’s then time to realign your company’s purpose. If you have a purpose to serve people, you would not be able to avoid the stress caused by frequency differences. It may sound impractical and even difficult to serve, but it’s the only way. Let go of the multiple layers of dysfunctionality that will surface. Clearing those entanglements may have a cost, but it will save the future. This is better than doing nothing and having the whole team go through the calcification process.

The new frequencies coming from Source are trust, love, beauty, unity, harmony, equality, truth, understanding, prosperity and creativity. The energies of the Age of Aquarius will become more dominant, and it’ll be a natural harmonious way of life that will guide everything back to its natural rhythm.

LIGHTWORKERS: It’s time to clear up distractions. Focus. Get efficient – do the 20% that brings 80% of the result. Align your work with the Universe, go deep and scale up. Those who follow their inner guidance and the guidance of the Lightforces will start having opportunities that will manifest at mid-year and even earlier.

You have spent many lifetimes training for this moment. A time of cosmic transition is anchoring it all down to earth. 2021 is when all illusions and dysfunctionalities melt away. Mastering yourself was the preparation for you to be at your peak at this time to help others.

Invoke, pray and call in Light!

Although bringing change to a world filled with darkness and having to face the same in many lifetimes seem harsh, Project Earth is where you can change many realities in one place.

“Those who shall stay and endure and flourish and those whose time is up and shall go.” ~ Solara.

You are a multi-dimensional being backed by many high-dimensional energies embedded in every part of your being, personality and life aspect. The purpose is to transmute matter. When so many energies are embedded in one place, it always involves facing the unknown, and the very real possibility of annihilation. Human consciousness propels forward in an unprecedented evolution and transformation, morphing unlimited dimensions from the viewpoint of Source and generating unlimited perceptions.

You are now leaving the consciousness lock that binds you to the human experience, expanding into a never-ending evolution of multiverse experience from the human viewpoint. This means you are about to defy all gravity and limitations that the matrix has compressed into your being. A quantum leap of awareness of how we see ourselves is now birthing.

Follow your inner guidance. There you will realize your connections with every living being unfolding into reality. At this point, you may not feel comfortable as you leave your “cocoon” to explore the world. Go on, allow yourself to explore your starry self or your galactic self by going into deep silence. You will meet your Higher Self at its Center.

MARCH

March marks a fiery start with events that will overwhelm the world. The world’s mass media will show evidence that will bring change to some inhumane structural system. There may be a scientific or medical breakthrough, or a scandal. The dawn of day can be seen on the horizon. Those with competitive mindsets will fear. On the other hand, many cooperative individuals will come together to form small groups or communities for the common good.

Much stress energy will be generated in March, a living fire that will start to heal humanity. Those who are connected to the goddess energy will begin to play very important roles in society – the Phoenix reborn! The Covid-19 virus should be cleared by now as collective immunity is achieved (but there could be a few months of delay).

MATRIX: Half the world will experience hell, while the other half, progress. What you experience will depend on your vibration, that is, what you choose, consciously or unconsciously.

Those who experience hell will be those who vibrate in the energies of discrimination, judgement, separation, lack of integrity, denial, confusion, dogmatic beliefs, etc. These vibrations will push things to fail. The remedy? Fix the duality inside the mind. Start to work on your trauma patterns, clear the poison from your mind and start working with awareness starting today.

It’s not too late to start your spirituality journey now to heal the wound inside. The world may seem to flip, but we can help heal it by first fixing the world inside ourselves that had been set on fire a long time ago. Cleanse ourself when you don’t feel any inner guidance or when you feel bad.

Things will be very different for the other half of the world who will get the Universe’s blessing. Things will progress rapidly for them as they vibrate in the energies of discipline, teamwork, selflessness, purpose, contribution and generosity. This group will find it easier to blend into the idea of living collectively in the future. They may still have an earthly personality, but they will get insights and blessings from the Universe that will make things work for them. There will still be challenges but much support will come forth for them.

Do not hold on to people who leave your reality, it’s time to mingle and form new associations. Flow instead of resist to stay uplifted during this time.

LIGHTWORKERS: There will be demand for new technologies in healing, energy and spirituality. There will be a high demand for lightworkers and we must be equipped to build the New Atlantis.

Scale up! Doing this to help many others is not about ambition. It’s about a beautiful new world we are creating with other light pillars. You may think the “outer” is not your concern. Trust me, building a new world is OUR task. Let’s begin now! The faster we can uplift the masses, the quicker we can achieve Oneness in the world.

There will be more need to connect with nature. Many rural spaces will start to develop. People will be drawn to camping and the outdoors. It will be important to protect nature from the increased human activity. Forest care awareness, trash management and use of biodegradable materials are some of the things that we can have to co-exist with and enjoy nature.

Your inner connection skills have equipped you for the conditions you will be facing. Intense emotions will fill the air and people will need to be coached by healers. People can sign up for the necessary courses or simply learn online. A good reason for people to have physical contact with experienced lightworkers is that the energy body can learn more in the presence of a stronger aura.

You can feel a lot of difference going to sacred sites to learn and remember. The Tachyon chamber for healing can accelerate your full spectrum of wellness.

Difference between Ayurveda and Ayahuasca

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:28:02 GMT

The difference between Ayurveda and Ayahuasca !

This brew is consumed as a traditional spiritual medicine in ceremonies among the indigenous peoples of the Amazon and has been for centuries. Also, in Vedic tradition, the early Indians who developed yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda called the concoction Soma and believed it helped achieve enlightenment.

Ayurveda

The history of Ayurveda is said to have originated in India some 5000 years ago. Ayureda developed when there was an urgency to manage some psychological, physical and spiritual health afflictions. History states that the enlightened beings (Sattvic) went up into the Himalayas, meditated and brought forth from the ‘source’ this science of life.

Ayurveda which means the ‘Science of life’, illuminates, incorporates and has a direct relationship with all the healing practices from around the globe. As such, they can all find a home under the Ayurvedic umbrella. Whether it be Chinese Acupuncture that uses ‘meridians’( which Ayurveda refers to as ‘Nadis’) or Massage which Ayurveda calls ‘Abhyanga’.

The concept of the Ayurvedic system states that through the implementation of dietary and daily practices we can enable the body to remove Toxins ( AMA ) and darkness (TAMAS) from our mind, body and spirit. This removal helps us reach a state of harmony and balance called ‘Sattvic’.

This is the key, if we understand the basis of what ‘SATTVIC’ means, becoming more aligned with mind, body and spirit. This allows us to become more heart orientated so we can tap into the ‘collective consciousness’ (C G JUNG) or ‘Godhead/Atman’.

With this said, it does take years to be able to create and cultivate such an inner stillness that facilitates the opening of our ‘third eye’ thus tapping into your own innate psychic abilities; which is an innate ability for all humans.

Think with the heart this is where it starts.

The guru is you, teachers are merely inner seekers.

Learn the verse of your inner universe.

– Siddha Somanomah

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Ayahuasca

The indigenous medicine Ayahuasca is found in most of Northern South America. This medicine has been used for ’1000’s’ of years. Ayahuasca has been associated with the healing of cancerous growths and severe mental conditions. This is done alongside the implementation and administration of different Amazonian plants.

The brew itself is the marriage of two plants the Ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis Caapi). The vine is an MAO inhibitor used along with the plant ‘Chacruna’ (Psychotria Viridis). Chacruna contains this psychoactive ingredient ‘DMT. Our bodies cannot process this DMT without the MAOI’s found in the Ayahuasca vine (This practice has a wide array of beliefs and rituals associated with shamanic healing, trying to explain them all here holds little relevance to what I am trying to describe).

Awakening the Seat of the Soul

Our pineal gland naturally produces the substance (DMT). The pineal gland is associated with our ‘third eye’ chakra and is also referred to as ‘the seat of the soul’. Ayahuasca, known as the ‘vine of souls’, when used in a sacred ceremonial context, can give us the ability to tap into the realm that I believe the ‘Yogis’ of ancient India were opening up through extended periods of meditation and dietary restrictions.

Many people have more capability of activating their third eye/pineal glands, though some people may need a little more ‘flick’ of the ‘switch’ so to speak.

With respect to India and its account of sacramental medicines, there is a long lost medicine called ‘SOMA’. SOMA is associated with what I have perceived under the influence of Ayahuasca. From my speculation this may be the ‘Phalaris Arundinacea’ species which is said to contain the highest traces of DMT in world. This can be found in northern India being brewed with the blue lotus, which also is a MAO-inhibitor.

Binding of the Divine Bodhi Vine with the Savior Ayurveda

Both these two medicines begin with the sound ‘Eye’. The primordial vowel of these two words ‘Ay’-ahuasca and ‘Ay’-urveda is also the resonance or ‘tone’ of the third eye or ‘Ajna’, effecting and opening up the cosmic body with its core functions are Intuition, connection with higher self and the ability to see without filters of the ‘Mind’.

Inner Body Experience

In the past the ‘Yogis/Rishis’ meditated in secluded caves on the divine, reaching heightened states. The sacramental use of the Ayahuasca brew helps us to reach this state via the plant world while also connecting and reflecting us back to the ‘Mother Earth’.

Within the multidimensional visionary aspect Ayahuasca provides, there can be the desire to have a out of body experience. Nevertheless what would truly benefit the participant is to have an inner body experience. An experience which brings us back into the moment and union with the source. A moment without being distracted, perplexed or ungrounded.

The Doshas

In Ayurveda there are three doshas, each made up of a combination of the 5 elements.

My body type is predominantly VATA (air and space). Thus, even though the first few ceremonies were amazing, it did take me a long time to come back to grounding and integrating these new found states into traits, stages etc.

This is where the Ayurvedic model/system identifies our inclination towards becoming ‘airy’ or ‘ungrounded’. I feel Ayurveda clearly enables and facilitates us to have these experiences. It contributes to helping us move into this stage of being much quicker and gentler. As these experiences can aggravate the ‘Doshas’, if care is not taken in the process. It is helpful to be aware of your ‘ Dosha ’ prior to ‘sitting’. This knowledge can help you understand what foods to eat and what aroma therapies to acquire. Knowing your dosha will help bring you back from this heightened state.

Now let’s take a look at how to get to this place of wisdom, while keeping our feet somewhat on the Mother Earth.

In Ayurveda when the entire energetic body and physical body is in a state of homeostasis we produce a ‘substance’ called ‘Ojas’. Ojas is our vital primordial essence that comes from ether or spirit. It is said to have the texture of ghee and the color of gold.

Ojas is responsible for:

Higher states of consciousness
Immunity
Purity of thoughts
Perfect health
Positivity in feelings
Love
Joy
Better immunity
Longevity
Intelligence
Creativity
Memory
Bliss
Thought/mental processes

The inability to create Ojas causes:

Fear
Physical and mental weakness
Impaired mental functions
Tissue dryness

Precious Ojas can be depleted by pretty much any health defeating factors, such as:

Trauma
Serious malnutrition
Grief
Anger
Mental stress
Physical hard work
Hunger

For our bodies to create Ojas we must first rid our ‘whole’ bodies of mental, physical, energetic or spiritual ‘Tamas’ and ‘Rajas’.

This brings me to the three ‘Gunas’ which I will describe in short so not to lose you in Ayurvedic philosophy.

The Three Gunas

The Gunas are the three states of the mind which arise from the ether called ‘Prakruti’. These can be increased, or decreased, with our objective in life is to move into a ‘Sattvic’ state and away from our current state (Vikruti).

Tamas – This first state is a state of darkness, inertia, inactivity and materiality. Tamas manifests from ignorance and deludes all beings from their spiritual truths.

To reduce Tamas avoid:

Tamasic foods
Over sleeping
Over eating
Inactivity
Passivity
Fearful situations

Tamasic foods include heavy meats, and foods that are spoiled, chemically treated, processed or refined. The accumulation of this Guna is clear to see in modern society. Simply go to your nearest fast food restaurant and observe the behavioral and traits of all people who partake in a Tamasic way of living. You just might see darkness in the form of attachments, fear and there need to acquire more thus the cycle of Maya (illusion) present.

Rajas is a state of energy, action, change and movement. The nature of Rajas is of attraction, longing and attachment. Rajas strongly bind us to the fruits of our work.

To reduce Rajas avoid:

Rajasic foods
Over exercising
Over work
Loud music
Excessive thinking
Consuming excessive material goods

Rajasic foods include fried foods, spicy foods, and stimulants. People who have these are not necessarily drawn away from the ‘source’, but more inclined to be more ego driven and to acquire more in the form of knowledge experience and outside luxuries. A rajasic mind is said to be one that always asking questions and is always seeking.

Lastly, the state of Sattva is a state of harmony, balance, joy and intelligence. Sattvic is the Guna that ‘Yogis’ move towards as it reduces Rajas and Tamas and thus makes liberation possible.

To increase Sattva reduce both Rajas and Tamas:

Eat Sattvic foods
Enjoy activities and environments that produce joy and positive thoughts

Sattvic foods include whole grains, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables that grow above the ground. All of the yogic practices were developed to create Sattva in the mind and body. Thus, practicing yoga and leading a yogic lifestyle strongly cultivates Sattva.

Proper Diet

Now if we look at the ‘diet‘ you need to undergo as to be able to really allow Ayahuasca to do her work, its made up of:

No salt
Sugar
Oil
Dairy
Alcohol
Sex
Spices, including pepper, etc

This diet that is not to be confused with the word dieta. Dieta is the shamanic process of the ingestion of certain plants; to acquire healing/teachings from the plant world. Personally, I have done two with the tree Chuchuwausa, which I found to nourish and replenish the Shukra, Rasa, Rakta dhatus (The Seven body tissues).

This strict diet consists of mostly vegetables and some but very small amounts of fish (white meat) – All of which are Sattvic in nature. With respect to eating vegetables (which both practices endorse), what I have truly found was that when we eat things that are close to the ‘source’ or ‘primordial energy’ we become more like ‘light.’ This may lead us into the next stage of evolution which has been termed homo-illuminous.

Why Eat Plants?

Plants take their nourishment from the Sun. When we consume them we get this energy firsthand. On the other hand, if we eat an animal that eats the plant we are moving further away from the ‘source’. Now look at where artificial or processed foods lie and you can clearly see most of us have moved further away from a Sattvic way of life and into a Tamasic de-evolution.

When you adhere to this Ojas producing diet you are allowing your body to be open for healing. This cleansing diet will limit the need for the physical (vomiting or diarrhea) or emotional purge (which may manifest as yawning, crying or even laughter). All are a process of expelling ‘Tamas’. So what we have in common here is the idea of expelling the physical energetic and spiritual body of darkness.

But it’s not just in ceremony, there is also another Ayurvedic practice to remove dissonance of our state of being.

Pancha Karma

This other aspect of expulsion of ‘Tamas’ is done through the Ayurvedic process of Pancha Karma, which is almost exactly the process used by the Shipibo Conibo practitioners Curanderos / Curanderas. The Five (Pancha) Actions (Karma) are much alike the healing style of the Curanderos and Curanderas of Peru.

It is not only the diet, but also these other techniques that play a major role in healing the mind body matrix. Once we have removed toxins (Ama) from our whole bodies we can begin to move into higher vibration. This is because the Rajas or Tamas have been eliminated and the ‘Ojas’ can now start to flourish.

With addition to the Ayurvedic model, I feel the use of Ayahuasca in a ceremonial context will help you remove mental and emotional issues and will facilitate a faster healing experience.

Please beware if you are ‘Vata’ doing this practice in the long term without adequate ‘down time’ (eating ground vegetables) in between will lead to ‘Vata’ aggravation. This aggravation can actually hinder your healing. The night ceremonies could lead to a tendency towards insomnia and aggravate ‘Pitta’ . Thus, adequate rest is recommended.

If you are ‘Kapha’ these methods will have the most effect and benefit.

An excess of ‘Kapha’ expresses itself as:

Excess mucous
Thick, white tongue coating
Sticky, sluggish bowel movements
High body weight
Feeling slow, foggy, dull, lethargic or heavy
Easily attached or possessive
Overly sentimental
Complacent
Stubborn
Tendency for emotional overeating

Food for Thought

I will leave you with a practice you can take with you.

When, or if, you plan to undergo this process, I recommend that before you go, you adhere to a ‘Dosha’ (body type) pacifying diet. This will allow the ‘purge’ to be less intense as you would have already begun the process of removing toxins (AMA) from your system.

In addition, please be aware that when you are partaking in the use of this medicine, you are not around or touch other people as your ‘crown’ is open and unsanitary entities drop in. What is used when you need protection is the use of Pasangas/Shamanic aromas. The way to use these is to meditate with them and put intention into them. Just before you go into or during ceremony rub the fragrance over your Crown and body.

Another method in protecting yourself is the use of tobacco/mapacho. While you are in ceremony, speak a prayer of protection into the Mapacho and ask him for protection. Then when you are in a state where you are losing yourself/ becoming too open – light the Mapacho, take the smoke into your mouth, make a saliva ball and swallow three times, all the while asking the Mapacho spirit to protect you or to bring you back.

In closing, leading a Sattvic lifestyle a few months prior to attending a ‘Ceremony’ will balance your body and mind and allow you to be stronger and more open to healing. Also give some ‘heart influenced’ thoughts prior to ceremony for a intention or question for the medicine/your higher self. You will be amazed at how profound the answers may be (but keep them relative to what will help you heal yourself first, before moving onto the ‘bigger’ questions).

Thanks - By Dan Barnes

Ayahuasca drink has a powerful hallucinogenic effect and has been used in South Asian countries for several years for its medicinal properties. Several studies have been carried out to analyse the benefit of this drink. Based on the finding it has been concluded that sipping the drink may have both positive and negative impact on the health. Most of these studies are carried out in the lab and in a set environment, so a lot more research is needed to establish its effect on humans. For your safety, do not take Ayahuasca in any form without consulting your doctor.

Ayahuasca and Ayurveda: Merging Two Ancient Spiritual Sciences

It is said that you are only able to partake and sit in a medicine ceremony when Mother Ayahuasca calls you. If you are meant to take the medicine, you will. If you are not meant to take medicine, will will not, some hurdle will undoubetedly block you.

Ayahausca is a sacred plant medicine gifted to humanity to aid us in our spiritual growth, self-discovery, and mental-physical healing.

Plants are living embodiments of intelligence

Ayahuasca Stimulates Vata Dosha

(and the Five Vata Subtypes)

Vata is the bio-energy in Ayurveda formed from the air and ether elements, and can be correlated to the wind princple. Just as wind regulates movements on the earth, vata governs all movements in the mind-body. Vata controls the nervous system and all electrical impulses traveling through it.

Prana or life-force is one of the subtypes of Vata.

Vata is further divided into 5 subtypes: Prana, Udana, Samana, Apana and Vyana. These substypes of Vata are activated on both a physiological and subtle level.

The 8 Best Vitamins for Lungs, According to a Dietitian

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:09:27 GMT

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A quick look at the best vitamins for lungs

Best vitamin C: Quicksilver Scientific Liposomal Vitamin C
Best vitamin D: Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3
Best magnesium: Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder
Best omega-3: Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 2X
Best multimineral: Designs for Health Complete Mineral Complex
Best curcumin: Thorne Meriva 500-SF
Best N-acetylcysteine: Pure Encapsulations NAC
Best vitamin E: Life Extension Gamma E Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols

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Your lungs, which are part of your respiratory system, are constantly working to keep you alive by providing oxygen to the body and expelling carbon dioxide.

Compromised lungs can significantly affect your overall health, which is why keeping them healthy should be a top priority. Unfortunately, many factors can harm lung health.

For example, air pollution, smoking, pneumonia, and diseases such as asthma, COVID-19, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can all contribute to decreased lung function.

Additionally, dietary choices and micronutrient deficiencies may negatively affect lung function.

Some research suggests that certain dietary supplements, such as vitamins and minerals, may help people with medical conditions that affect lung function, as well as those who wish to support their lung health in general.

These vitamins were selected based on the following criteria:

Third-party testing. All of the products included are third-party tested to ensure quality and purity.
Ingredient quality. We included products made from high quality ingredients with minimal additives or fillers.
Research. We included vitamins that are supported by current research to be safe and effective.
Vetting. All the products listed below have been vetted to ensure that they meet Healthline’s medical and business standards

This article lists 8 of the best supplements for lung health.

Healthline’s picks of the best vitamins for lungs

Best vitamin C

Vitamin C functions as a powerful antioxidant, meaning it works to prevent cellular damage. It also has anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties, and studies show that having optimal vitamin C levels is essential for healthy lungs.

Vitamin C deficiency can significantly affect the immune system and may increase the risk of respiratory infection. Conversely, maintaining optimal vitamin C levels may help improve lung function and protect against conditions that affect the lungs, such as COPD .

Studies show that supplemental vitamin C may reduce the risk and duration of respiratory infections. It may also help improve lung function and prevent lung function decline in people with asthma.

Additionally, vitamin C is extremely important if you smoke. Studies show that among people who smoke, those with higher levels of vitamin C are found to have better lung function than those with lower vitamin C levels.

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin C in adults over 19 years of age is 75–120 mg .

If you can’t get enough vitamin C through foods and beverages or require extra vitamin C, a supplement is a smart choice.

Liposomal vitamin C is a form of vitamin C that’s encased in tiny lipid spheres called liposomes. Studies show that liposomal vitamin C is more absorbable than traditional forms of vitamin C supplements. Quicksilver Scientific Liposomal Vitamin C is a liquid supplement that provides 1,000 mg of vitamin C per teaspoon (5 mL).

All Quicksilver Scientific products undergo third-party testing for safety, quality, and potency, though the name of the testing organization isn’t disclosed on the company’s website.

Best vitamin D

Vitamin D is a key nutrient for lung health, and being deficient in vitamin D may increase your risk of developing respiratory tract infections and conditions that affect the lungs, including COPD.

Vitamin D deficiency has been shown to be extremely common among people with conditions that affect the lungs, including asthma and COPD, and may worsen symptoms and affect lung function in these populations.

Evidence suggests that supplementing with vitamin D may help improve quality of life, reduce disease exacerbation, and improve certain symptoms in people with respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.

Plus, having higher levels of vitamin D has been linked to improved lung function in the general population.

Researchers have also found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with more severe lung involvement, longer disease duration, and higher risk of death in people hospitalized for COVID-19, and that vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of COVID-19 .

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent worldwide, and many people would benefit from supplemental vitamin D, especially those most at risk of deficiency, including African Americans, those with obesity or diabetes, and people who smoke or are over the age of 65 .

Before taking a vitamin D supplement, it’s important to get your vitamin D levels checked by a healthcare professional.

Depending on your results, your healthcare professional will recommend an appropriate dosage. If you’re deficient, you may need to take high-dose supplements or receive high-dose vitamin D injections from a medical professional.

Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 1,000 IU is a good choice for those looking to maintain optimal vitamin D levels. Depending on your vitamin D levels, you can take one or more capsules per day.

Higher-dose supplements, such as those that provide 6,000–10,000 IU are generally a better choice for people who are deficient in vitamin D. Pure Encapsulations also offers vitamin D supplements that provide 5,000 and 10,000 IU per capsule.

Best magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that plays a number of critical roles in the body, including supporting lung function. Magnesium helps relax bronchial smooth muscle cells and reduces lung inflammation, which may help those with lung conditions.

Additionally, people with certain respiratory conditions are more likely to be deficient in magnesium, which can affect lung function.

For example, a study in 50 people with chronic asthma found that 10% of the people with asthma were deficient in magnesium. Also, lung function was significantly lower among those with magnesium deficiency than people with asthma with normal magnesium levels .

Similarly, a study in 120 people found that magnesium deficiency was highly prevalent among participants with asthma, and lower magnesium levels were associated with more severe asthma symptoms and more frequent asthma attacks .

Studies have also shown that magnesium supplementation may help protect against lung function loss in people with COPD and lung cancer.

Taking magnesium supplements can help support healthy magnesium levels. Some forms of magnesium are more absorbable than others. For example, magnesium glycinate appears to be better absorbed than magnesium oxide .

Thorne Magnesium Glycinate is a good choice for maintaining optimal magnesium levels or boosting low magnesium levels.

It comes in a monk-fruit-sweetened powder that can be added to water, with each scoop delivering 200 mg of magnesium.

Best omega-3

Omega-3 fats have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which may have beneficial effects on inflammatory lung conditions like asthma (39Trusted Source).

Having a diet low in omega-3 fats, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), has been associated with an increased risk of asthma in both children and adults .

Additionally, having more omega-3s in the blood is associated with better asthma control and less reliance on inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) .

Having an omega-3-rich diet may also reduce the risk of developing COPD .

Findings from some studies suggest that taking high doses — between 3–6 grams per day — of omega-3s may help improve symptoms of certain lung disorders like asthma. Though, not all studies have observed a benefit.

One 12-week study in 60 people with lung cancer found those who took a fish oil supplement with 1.6 grams of EPA and 0.8 grams of DHA daily had significantly reduced inflammatory markers and improved nutritional status, compared with those in a placebo group .

Limited evidence also suggests that omega-3 supplements may improve lung function and quality of life in those with cystic fibrosis, but the current evidence is weak and insufficient to draw strong conclusions.

If you have a lung condition, talk with your doctor before adding omega-3 supplements into your diet. Keep in mind that potentially effective doses are typically much higher than those that are recommended on supplement bottles.

Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 2X is a concentrated omega-3 fish oil supplement that’s a good choice for those who need higher doses.

Two capsules provide 2.15 grams of omega-3s. Ask your healthcare professional for specific dosage recommendations based on your health goals.

Customers can visit the Nordic Naturals website for a supplement certificate of analysis, which is documentation that ensures that a product has undergone testing for quality and purity and adheres to certain specifications and standards

Best multimineral

In addition to magnesium, zinc and selenium are essential for healthy lungs. Both minerals act as antioxidants in the body and may have protective effects in those with lung conditions. Studies show that people with lung conditions like asthma and COPD tend to have lower levels of zinc and selenium than people who don’t have these conditions .

Selenium and zinc deficiency may also increase the risk of respiratory infections, as well as the risk of severe symptoms and mortality in those with COVID-19. What’s more, low selenium and zinc levels may increase the risk of lung cancer.

A study that analyzed data on 5,435 people found that a higher zinc intake was associated with a 42% reduced risk of developing lung cancer .

Making sure you get enough selenium and zinc from your diet is most important. However, some people may also need a multimineral supplement.

Taking a multimineral supplement like Designs for Health Complete Mineral Complex can help increase your consumption of minerals and ensure you’re getting optimal amounts on a daily basis.

A 3-capsule dose of Designs for Health Complete Mineral Complex provides 182% and 273% of the daily value (DV) for zinc and selenium, respectively. It also provides 48% of the DV for magnesium.

Designs for Health adheres to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which are regulations set by the FDA to ensure the safe manufacturing and processing of dietary supplements.

Other potentially helpful supplements for lung health

Best curcumin

Curcumin is the main active compound in turmeric, and it has been shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Some research suggests that curcumin may protect the lungs against air pollution, reduce lung inflammation, and improve certain symptoms related to asthma. Thorne Meriva 500-SF contains Meriva, a highly absorbable form of curcumin

Best n-acetyle cycstine

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a precursor to glutathione, an antioxidant that’s naturally produced in the body.

Studies show that high-dose supplementation with NAC (1,200 mg per day) may help treat COPD.

Rodent studies also suggest it may help reduce inflammation related to asthma, though research in humans is needed.

Best vitamin E

Vitamin E has been studied for its potential to improve respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD.

When taken in supplement form, vitamin E has been shown to help improve lung function and certain symptoms of asthma in children and adults .

What’s more, in one study involving 580 men, vitamin E supplements were associated with improved lung function.

However, studies have found that taking vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of prostate cancer in healthy men, so it’s important to check with a healthcare professional before adding vitamin E to your supplement regimen.

Life Extension Gamma E Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols provides all 8 compounds in the vitamin E family.

Considerations before taking vitamins for lung health

While taking certain vitamins may help promote lung health, it’s important to consider your health needs, medications, and more before taking a dietary supplement.

If you have a medical condition, such as cancer or COPD, your healthcare team may suggest taking certain dietary supplements, depending on factors like nutrient deficiencies and dietary intake.

Additionally, certain supplements have the potential to interact with some medications, including those used to treat cancer. For this reason, it’s important to discuss any supplements with your healthcare team before adding them to your regimen. This can help prevent complications and ensure that you’re only taking supplements that are

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SUMMARY

Following a nutrient-dense diet, getting plenty of physical activity, and avoiding smoking are some of the best ways to take care of your lungs and keep them healthy throughout your lifetime.

Taking certain dietary supplements, including, vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3s, zinc, and selenium may also help promote lung health, especially among those with conditions that affect the lungs, such as COPD, asthma, and certain forms of cancer.

If you’re interested in trying one or more of the supplements listed above, speak with a healthcare professional first. They can help you determine whether supplements are the right choice for your specific needs and what dosages are most appropriate.

How to Relieve Stress Naturally

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:13:42 GMT

Reduce overwhelm and create more balance

As the festive season approaches, it’s not unusual for stress levels to rise and feelings of overwhelm to mount. We’re living in uncertain times and this can have a knock-on effect on our emotional and physical wellbeing. If you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, rest assured there are steps you can take to lessen the load and alleviate the unwelcomed symptoms that come with too much stress.

How does stress affect the body?

When you get stressed, your nervous system responds by releasing the hormones cortisol and adrenaline into the bloodstream. This is known as the fight or flight response and it results in certain changes within the body to enable you to deal with stress accordingly. Some body systems like digestion and the reproductive organs slow right down as they are not deemed essential in stressful situations; whereas other body systems and organs such as your heart and muscular system ramp up as they prepare to deal with the stress. The release of stress hormones causes your heart rate and blood pressure to rise, the blood flow to muscles to increase, your breathing rate to quicken and your senses to become heightened. Stress can also increase the production of stomach acid, stimulate your liver to release more sugar (glucose) into the bloodstream and tense up muscles.

The long-term effects of stress

Acute, short-term stress is not detrimental to your health; however, ongoing or chronic stress is unhealthy and it has a very negative effect on your body. Having a stressful job, being too busy or overcommitting yourself, experiencing a bereavement, losing your job, overexercising or being in a toxic relationship are all example situations where chronic stress might occur.

Other factors such as a poor diet (one that is high in junk food, sugar, refined carbohydrates, fizzy drinks and caffeine), environmental pollutants (radiation, pesticides, household chemicals) medications/ drugs and vaccinations also cause stress in the body. Certain conditions like allergies, skin complaints, thyroid disorders, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, Crohn’s disease and chronic pain also create ongoing stress in the body.

Long-term stress can lead to:

Insomnia and sleep issues
Tiredness and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Headaches and migraines
Low mood, anxiety and depression
Lowered sex drive
Irregular periods, fertility problems and erectile dysfunction
High blood pressure and a risk of heart disease
Digestive issues such as reflux, heartburn, IBS and stomach ulcers
Weakened immune system making you more vulnerable to viruses and bacteria

How to relieve stress naturally

There are many ways you can relieve stress naturally through diet and lifestyle, nutrition and herbal medicine.

Clean up your diet by cutting out junk food, sugar and refined carbohydrates (bread, pasta, pastries, cakes, biscuits), trans fats (refined oils, fried foods) and highly processed foods. Instead, adopt a plant-based, whole food diet which is full of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit. Vitamin C is an important nutrient to help reduce stress hormones in the body. There is an abundance of vitamin C in fruit and vegetables, as well as antioxidants which are vital for protecting cells against free radical damage.

Avoid coffee as caffeine amplifies cortisol production (the stress hormone) and reduces melatonin production which is the hormone that promotes sleep. Caffeine can also contribute to anxiety. Try a coffee alternative such as chicory root coffee (caffeine free) or a turmeric latte.
Magnesium and B vitamins are essential nutrients when the body is under stress. These nutrients are required for cellular energy production, blood sugar regulation and supporting the nervous system to combat stress. Increase your intake of leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, spring greens), almonds, wholegrain rice, lentils and avocado as these foods provide good sources of magnesium and B vitamins.
Herbs such as Ashwagandha (also known as Withania), Rhodiola and Siberian Ginseng are known as adaptogen herbs as they help support and “adapt” the body in times of stress. Herbs can be taken as a liquid extract, tincture, tablet or capsule. For best results, consult with a naturopath or herbalist to ensure you are prescribed the correct dose of herbs for your needs.
Address the issues that are causing you stress, whether that be in your job, your personal life or with your health. If you’re struggling with your workload, speak to your manager about some potential solutions; if your relationship with your partner is strained, talk to them about it or seek professional help; if your health is not what it should be, seek the help of a medical practitioner, naturopath or nutritional therapist. A Health Coach can help you find the cause of stress and light the way to a happier and more balanced life.

Create balance in the body

Long-term stress can cause havoc in the body and lead to many health complications, from headaches and low mood to infertility and a compromised immune system. Support your body by avoiding dietary stressors such as coffee and junk food, and increase your vitamin and mineral status by eating a nutrient-dense diet and supplementing with magnesium, B vitamins and vitamin C where necessary. Create more balance in your life by seeking the help of a Health Coach who is equipped to give you the tools and strategies to create real change.

ARITICLE BY: College of naturopathic medicine.

Overwhelm is a habitual pattern and mindset we create over time – it’s also one we can break over time. The first and most important step is to recognize that you shape your experience of life by how you choose to show up each day. How we react to life, defines our life. You can ease overwhelm and still lead a full life.

" Being overwhelmed is not a fact -- it's a state of consciousness that limits your freedom and happiness. It requires a shift in perspective. Bring yourself back to the present moment. Remember that you have a choice about the way you want to feel."

Letting go of overwhelm starts with acknowledging how you feel. Here are the symptoms:

1. You feel anxious.

2. Your nerves are shot.

3. You constantly feel burdened and heavy.

4. You feel like you have no inner space.

5. It's hard to breathe.

6. You're constantly stressed and tensed.

7. You experience constant pressure.

8. You're irritable.

9. There's no fun in your life.

It's important to have awareness about the way you feel. Only then are you to shift your energy. Too many people unconsciously live in a stressed and overwhelmed state of anxiety. It can start with a simple awareness, "I feel overwhelmed right now."

Here's what you can do to shift overwhelm:

1. Stop.
Have the courage to stop what you're doing. Stop the madness, spinning and chaos. Give yourself the space to slow down, so you can see the bigger picture and get a handle on things. Take a day or two to rest, do nothing, and regroup. Regather yourself. Center yourself so that you have the energy to make wiser, healthier decisions.

2. Let go of some things.
Lin Yutang said, "besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials." What don't you need to do? What can you delegate or let go of?

3. Commit to less.
Having too much to do often has to do with unrealistic goal setting and over-committing your time and energy. Are you being overly ambitious? Are you not being realistic about your goals and what you can really do?

4. Say no.
People who are overwhelmed spread their energy too thinly. Oftentimes, it's hard for them to say "no" because they fear disappointing others. When you feel scattered and pulled apart in a lot of different directions, are you willing to pull yourself back in and say "no" to others? Are you willing to get more comfortable saying no?

5. Know your priorities.
What's most important to you? What are your life values? How do you want to live your life on a day-to-day basis? Look at the bigger picture of your life, and how you really want to spend your precious time and energy. Taking time to contemplate your priorities is key to having focused flow.

6. Simplify.
Being overwhelmed goes hand in hand with having a mind full of complicated thoughts and chaos. You see life as overwhelming, because your mind and body are overwhelmed and too full. David Allen reminds us, "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." Are you willing to make your life simpler? Are you willing to make your mind simple, and approach the things in your life with a sense of simplicity?

7. Limit yourself.
Be willing to focus on just a few things at a time. Put limits on certain activities that aren't important. By limiting your time and energy for certain endeavors, and not allowing yourself to get lost in the day-to-day, you can create more time and space in your life. Limit the amount of emails, FB time, talk time, any activities that consume the unproductive time in your life. The paradox is that by creating more discipline and limitation in your life, you create greater inner-freedom.

8. Develop self-esteem.
Do you feel the need to constantly prove, perform and produce? Oftentimes, an underlying poor self-esteem is the culprit of over-doing and over-committing. Instead of understanding your own needs, you are constantly catering to the needs of others. The willingness to take time for self-care often requires self-love and self-esteem.

9. Tune in to what you want to feel.
Sometimes we get so lost in feeling stressed and overwhelmed, we forget about what we really do want to feel and experience. Refocusing your attention and intention can help you reset your energy. Remind yourself constantly, "I am balanced." "I am free to choose what I feel." State a feeling affirmation that you do want to experience.

10. Re-imagine a new schedule.
Imagine a new lifestyle, from scratch. If made your health and happiness a priority, what would your day look like? How would you wake up? What would you day consist of? How would you feel when you went to sleep? How would you feel through-out the day? Let your new schedule inspire you and be a natural guide for what you prefer to experience each day.

Being overwhelmed is not a fact -- it's a state of consciousness that limits your freedom and happiness. It requires a shift in perspective. Oftentimes, when you're feeling overwhelmed, you're over-thinking everything that needs to get done. You've lost yourself and you're no longer present. Instead of seeing the things outside of you having power over you, be willing to stop and regather yourself. Bring yourself back to the present moment. Remember that you have a choice about the way you want to feel.

Relationships can awaken us to Self Love

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:52:01 GMT

The ultimate relationship skill is to know your own triggers and learn to intelligently deal with them.

I know you may not have expected to wake up, but it's here now. Suddenly everything has to change, and your first inclination may be to get out of the relationship that you're in. Majority of people are awaken when they go through a relationship they have fallen out of love with, they have a crush on someone else and the other doesn't feel the same way, or due to circumstances you can not be with someone you are infatuated with.

Initially, when someone awakens and begins to become conscious to themselves and life, you become aware of many things that aren't aligned with the truth. More importantly, you become aware of all the things that aren't aligned right within you. Start with what's not right within you.

We want to feel and experience a deep, spiritual union—in ourselves and with all of life. One of the main expressions of this union is romantic relationships.

As you know, relationships provoke our energy, wounds, and love more than anything else. The good, the bad, the ugly—and let’s not forget the beautiful, exquisite, and mind-blowing, too.

Because relationships are so provocative, they're the perfect experience for us to awaken in.

You have heard me say this many many times - Your relationships are a reflection of you. We attract what we are. We attract the energy with which we resonate; we attract the beliefs with which we're aligned.

To awaken in relationships, we must become willing to see ourselves in relationships. To stop blaming other people for what shows up in our realities, to know that if it's here, then we've called it in. We've done so with our energy and beliefs. Become willing to look at what shows up in your relationships with other people and contemplate how it’s a reflection of you. Doing so will awaken you even more to who you really are.

Let love flood in.

Your love for someone has shattered to pieces. Every edge of your heart cuts; every corner twinges with pain and nothing seems to fit back together.

While you may see that your heart is shattered, know that now there is space for light to enter.

Where is the light?

The light is the love already within you.

The light is subdued and hidden. It seems distant. You had completely forgotten about it.

The good news is that you can access the light again by cultivating your love of yourself.

Wherever you see emptiness, let the light come in. Imagine sunlight filling the void.

When you notice craters of loneliness, let the light in. Imagine love filling the void.

When you see ice blocks of pain, let the light’s heat melt them. Imagine love melting the void.

What we’re talking about here is love that’s already within you—unleashing, releasing, and recapturing it. We’re not talking about love for anyone or anything else.

I’m asking you to tap into the love already there.

Cultivating this love requires that you mend your heart.

It requires that you slow down and take care of yourself. It requires long walks, meditation, and room to breathe.

It requires healthier eating, rekindled friendships, and self-care.

Learn that you are enough as you are. No one can fulfill you or complete you as much as you can fulfill and complete yourself.

Awakening experiences are moments in which our awareness expands and intensifies. We transcend the worries that normally preoccupy us and feel a sense of elation or serenity. Our perceptions of the world around us become more vivid, and we feel a sense of connection to nature, other human beings or the whole universe in general. We feel a sense of love and compassion, and there is a strong sense that we have transcended a limited state, and that awareness has become more authentic than normal. At higher intensities of awakening experiences, we may even feel that we have lost our normal sense of identiry and somehow become one with the whole world.

“For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.” ~Cynthia Occelli

Let’s face it - break ups or letting go of an infatuation can be awful. They’re painful and messy and moving out of something comfortable and familiar is very often frightening. In fact, sometimes fear is the only thing that keeps us in unhealthy relationships. However, moving away from something that we know is not working even when it’s comfortable is the journey of personal growth. We can spend time in our own minds decocting a love story with out infatuation or with our dream partner, this can be very unhealthy if you are in a relationship or not. The mind starts to create its reality as it knows no different and the more you feed that dream to more anxious you start to become.

Infatuation is a strong, overpowering feeling. It can make you do the most unheard of, inane things for the sake of your intense feelings for the object of your infatuation. However, while you may think that you’re head-over-heels in selfless love, what you feel, being merely infatuation, is essentially selfish.

This is because when you are infatuated, you solely focus on how the other person makes you feel, rather than consider whether or not that feeling is reciprocated. Thus, infatuation can cause us to act and think in selfish ways, in the sense that you “take” from the other person and let this taking fill and assure you, therefore justifying the relationship or the feeling as “love.”

Unless you are experiencing a healthy crush within reality (just attraction and the feeling of connection), your infatuation is a result of an unhealthy dopamine reward circuit that your brain has essentially created as a survival mechanism.

We will talk more on the topic first on infatuation/assumptions and how harmful this can be for your health.

Obsession, addictive love, or lust- infatuation can knock you off your feet in much the same way as falling in love. ... With an unhealthy infatuation comes an immaturity of expression and an attachment that reveals issues going on in your life rather than a display of healthy love.

On a physiological level, infatuation puts your brain into overdrive, opening the floodgates of feel-good chemicals. Rushes of dopamine can change the wiring of your brain, giving you intense highs followed by extreme lows; talk about disorientating!

Experts say prolonged infatuation eventually turns into limerance, an involuntary obsession with a partner that is usually marked by excessive thoughts, feelings, and a desire to have your those feelings reciprocated. Don’t freak out just yet! A healthy dose of infatuation is a normal start to any relationship. So, how do we distinguish fantasy from reality, in other words, how do we know when it’s love or infatuation?

Firstly, think about all the reasons why it is unhealthy and keep reminding yourself of these facts. This constant reminder should help you to focus on why it may not be the best decision for you right now. Whether it's because you work together, there is a big age difference or it would involve an affair- take into consideration others that might get hurt and your reputation.

Infatuation is simply intense feelings of love toward someone or something. Like money, there is nothing intrinsically wrong with those feelings. The problem is that infatuation typically lacks friendship, it lacks commitment, in short—it lacks relationship. Infatuation can attach itself to the innocuous (someone you admire at a distance), the inappropriate (someone who is already married), or someone of the same sex, to your boss etc. etc,

infatuation can lead to anxiousness, depression and infatuation can trap us and lead to impulsive decisions. Ultimately, we need to remember that infatuation is a state of being completely carried away by unreasoning passion or love. If you or someone you know is intensely infatuated, what can be done? Here are two suggestions:

1. Get into a real relationship: Infatuation is based on a valid human need—the need to love and to be loved. So if one’s infatuation is feeding a need for romantic relationship then the answer is to get into a real relationship with an appropriate person that can fulfil these needs. The first step is to give up and move away from the unhealthy infatuation. So how do you do that? Try my next suggestion-

2. Don’t nurture it: Develop alternative focuses. When infatuation grips you, choose to shift your attention elsewhere. If infatuation is not nurtured, in time it will melt away. I appreciate that neither of these steps may be easy. In some cases it may require counselling to help you develop real relationships. But when healing occurs the “intense feeling of love” can play the proper role in your life.

MORE FOR YOUR REALITY CHECK

When you’re infatuated with a person, you tend to think that person has all the qualities in a romantic partner you’ve ever wanted and more—you think that they’re perfect. However, when you’re in love, you have a more realistic grasp on the fact that the person is not perfect, but you love them anyway and accept their flaws.

Selfish desires. When you’re infatuated, you want that person to always be with you. Often, you both forget your responsibilities because you want to be together. You expect everything else to take a back seat. When it’s love, however, you become more selfless and more considerate of each other’s needs and priorities.

Possessiveness . It’s common to want to be with each other 24/7 when you are infatuated. You’ll likely always want *or even demand* that they spend all their time with you, resulting in your becoming possessive and even insecure.

You want their presence to be an assurance of your feelings. But when you’re in love, you understand that they don’t have to be around you for you to feel good about yourself or your relationship.

Thinking goes haywire . Where you could once pride yourself for being rational, infatuation has now taken hold of your brain and is making you think the silliest, most illogical thoughts. It seems like your mind has a new way of tying every thought you have to the object of your affection. You hear a song on the radio? It’s like it was written for the two of you. Almost everything reminds you of them, from the topic on the news that day to the shirt that your colleague is wearing.

Losing focus. You’re doing one thing, but your mind is wandering off to thoughts about your crush. Whether you’re at work, in school, doing chores, or even hanging out with other people, you can’t seem to perform at your once-optimum level because your focus is not on what’s in front of you. Instead, you’re constantly letting your thoughts of that special someone totally consume your focus and drive.

Infatuation can set you up for a lot of disappointment and heartbreak, especially when you mistake it for love. Being infatuated can feel a lot like being in love. However, the best way to distinguish love from infatuation is to keep in mind that infatuation is driven more by feelings. And feelings are fickle.

Relationships are both the greatest gifts and hardest lessons life has to offer. They are beautiful yet hard and complex if are not complete within ourself. Relationships in your life are there as a source of unconditional love and support or are chosen out of deeply unconscious reasons or misguided core beliefs. Many of us choose to stay in relationships not because they serve our expansion or highest good, but for these reasons such as:

A sense of obligation
Guilt or shame
Fear of being alone or fear of abandonment
Fear of social banishment/ exclusion, of being an outcast (which is a fundamental survival fear).
A need for external validation or codependency
A need for financial or social security.
Familiarity: A relationship can reflect a repeated childhood pattern between our caregivers and us and thus feels “familiar” even if it’s not loving.
A desire to “fix” the past: A relationship can mirror a repeated toxic childhood dynamic that we felt powerless against. As adults we subconsciously recreate it so we “fix” it. We can’t “fix” it until we become conscious of it, heal the past wound rather than fix the current reflection of it.
There are many more unconscious “Velcro” bits that keep us attached to people who are unhealthy for us.

All relationships are an accurate mirror for one’s unconscious and conscious aspects. Thus, with the help of Relationship counselling , the first step is to recognize an unconscious aspect or pattern being played out. The second step is using healing through one or more of the following tools: self-inquiry, inner child or shadow work and therapy. This in turn will affect the relationship as the reflection of the unhealthy pattern. If the other person is self-aware and willing, you can also work on healing together. Other people’s unconditional support and love can be profoundly healing.

A soulmate walks in. At the worst possible time -- or so you may think. Your soul knows it's exactly the right time. Your soul knows it's time for a change, which sooner or later you won't be able to deny.

A spiritual awakening is one where we discover who we really are and realize how we are really living. It's when we wake up and suddenly see just how much we have been pretending that we and our lives are good when the opposite is true. It's when we realize we have been denying reality and have been hiding behind a mask -- the one we have presented to the world as who we are. It's when we realize we've been lying to and betraying ourselves and everyone around us.

These awakenings of the truth -- your truth -- can't be denied forever. Underneath all the self-deceptions you've believed in, your soul is crying out to be revealed. A slow crack is occurring in the foundation of your life, and soon the truth will cause it to come tumbling down. -- whether you want it to or not.

And often that's precisely why and when it happens. A soulmate walks in. At the worst possible time -- or so you may think. Your soul knows it's exactly the right time. Your soul knows it's time for a change, which sooner than later you won't be able to deny.

Whose purpose is to awaken you spiritually to your true self. Every soul mate we meet achieves this purpose. In order to experience this profound awakening, an equally profound experience is required. This is why we have such an intense attraction towards our soulmate. We feel like we HAVE to be with them, regardless of any possible consequences. This intense need to be with this person drives us to look within and "soul-search" which we never would do had we not had such profound feelings.

But despite the love you feel for this person and despite the intensity of the attraction, it doesn't mean this person -- this soulmate -- is truly "the one." In fact, if you are married to someone else, then most likely they aren't "the one," although there have been rare exceptions. No, this soulmate, while they do have a soul connection with you, is in your life to awaken you to who you really are and to the real reason you are here. Additionally, they are showing you that you have been narrowing your options and limiting your scope of what's possible in love for you. They are your catalyst to reach for the stars.

It seems like a harsh way to bring about self-discovery and change, I know. Yet many of us are so lost in our illusions that we can't hear the calling of our soul. We are stuck in the belief that it's wrong to change or that it's going to hurt the people we love if we change. But in the end, it won't hurt anyone because the truth doesn't hurt -- only lies do. Especially lies we tell ourselves.

The truth sets everyone free. Free to explore and discover who we truly are, which, by the way, is already beautiful and divinely perfect. The truth sets us free to dive deeper into discovering why we are here. And free to experience the most profound and richly rewarding life we can dream of -- and that includes relationships. Each of us has, upon birth, inherited the divine right to experience magnificence in ourselves and in every aspect of our lives. The possibilities to have the best were never restricted -- we just somehow believed they were.

If you're already on this soul journey to uncover and express your true self, chances are you're either with or will soon be with a soulmate. Otherwise, if you're still hiding behind a mask and living an illusion, you may want to prepare yourself for a forthcoming upheaval. Your soul may be calling for a major change. And a catalyst may be about to answer that call.

by Pamela Dussault

To love yourself is to see only that part of you which is lovable. When this is done, self-love is felt. In the presence of self-love; somehow the fear, the shame, and the guilt all melt away. Absent of the stress from these negative emotions, the mind and body begin to function optimally. This is healing.

When you are healed, you can then look upon every other person to see each of them in this same way. All that which is lovable in you is also true in them. Only love is lovable, and love is the same in each of us because it is one. There is no person absent of love within—though, through shame and guilt and punishment, people have become blocked to various degrees.

Forgiveness is the act of seeing only that part in a person which is lovable. All the rest is error, it is unreal, and it can easily be undone just by letting love melt it away. In the end, it is as though all that negative garbage was never real—for the simple reason that it never was.

Self-love is your ability to recognize and prioritize your happiness and well-being in everything you do. In many relationships today, the inability of the partners to know how to work on self-love has led to really painful break-ups.

Knowing how to love yourself first in a relationship is highly needed for the sustainability of that relationship. In relationships, there’s bound to be problems and most times, petty squabbles are inevitable. However, there is a huge need to know when to draw the line, especially when you are with a disrespectful partner and this is where the knowledge about the importance of self-love in relationships is required and applicable.

Self-love is a deeply profound acceptance of our wholeness; it is the deep honoring of the divine in ourselves. Self-love is the moment we are able to step back in our true selves, it is when we allow the love within to become our source of power, it is a celebration of the light and magic we all carry inside of us.

Self-love is remembering that the journey does not seek perfection; self-love is setting boundaries and holding ourselves accountable. Self-love is the daily transformation and the moment of growth.

Stay close to your truth + remember your why, even when people refuse to see you or choose to reject you, trust that you are divine. Stand in the alignment with your light and ability to press forward.

Before you settle remember your worth, before you stay longer than you should look at what you can gain by walking away, before you decide you’re not deserving of more remember that you are.

Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.

Until you value yourself , you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.

Be proud of who you are , and not ashamed of how someone else sees you.

The Upside of a Crush—Even If You’re in a Committed Relationship

Crushing on someone (at any age) can feel equal parts awkward and exciting, particularly when you’re in deep, can’t stop thinking about them for the life of you, and/or the subject of your desire feels like forbidden territory—i.e. he/she is a coworker or you’re already in a committed relationship and “shouldn’t” have a crush in the first place. But psychological astrologer Jennifer Freed, Ph.D. argues there’s no harm in harboring a crush; it doesn’t mean you’re reverting to your teenage self or that your current relationship (if you’re in one) is doomed. Freed says that crushes have a lot to tell us about ourselves—she sees them as rooted in our own unmet needs—and that they can actually serve to kick-start our mojo, even if we never act on them. Below, with her writing partner Melissa Lowenstein , Freed explores the meaning of an adult crush, and what to do the next time one strikes.

The Anatomy of a Crush

By Jennifer Freed, Ph.D. & Melissa Lowenstein

In the teen years, hormones—along with an intense need for mirroring—create the perfect storm for heart-wrenching attraction. But crushes aren’t just for high school; they have no age limit, and none of us are immune. Eros stretches his cherubic little bow, and, seemingly out of nowhere, someone becomes the object of our fascination—sometimes, to an unreasonable, insatiable degree.

If you’ve ever been in the throes of a crush, you may have come to see your crush as savior-like, and to believe that having this person in your life might solve all your problems. You may have violated your values to pursue your crush, or given more of yourself than is healthy to them because you were desperate to be in their company. Perhaps you neglected real-life commitments to be available for your crush, or you intruded upon others’ lives because your obsession careened out of control.

“Don’t panic, a crush doesn’t necessarily indicate that your current partner is wrong for you.”

These persistent and sometimes destructive infatuations are rooted in unmet needs: They are a forceful combination of the unconscious wishes and desires we have neglected and our desperation to be fully known and expressed. The upside of intense crushes is that they can be a creatively compelling source of growth and self-understanding. They can help us re-connect with a part of ourselves that we have been neglecting (or actively suppressing). They can awaken our libidinal selves or otherwise add excitement, and provide inner space for autonomy in highly relational, structured lives. This holds true even if you have a romantic partner when a crush strikes—so don’t panic, a crush doesn’t necessarily indicate that your current partner is wrong for you.

Let’s look at what constructive directions a lovelorn obsession can present:

You’ve Got a Crush…On Yourself Crushes often signal a projection of a dormant part of our own psyche—a part that has been buried or suppressed. When we cut something off and compartmentalize it, or turn away from this dormant part to prioritize other aspects of the self, we don’t get enough of whatever that part craves or expresses. The more we try to move away from the unacknowledged part, the more deliciously alluring it becomes—like a freshly baked cookie placed before a child forbidden to eat sweets. The passion and obsession felt for the object of the crush is really a longing for that part of ourselves.

If there is someone in your life who you can’t stop thinking about, reflect intensely on the way you feel around them: What parts of you come alive, as if from a coma? What characteristics or behaviors of that person knock you off your feet? How are those things like you or unlike you?

The person who captivates your imagination and perhaps even sets your body on fire may be pointing to parts of yourself you wish you were more in love with/in touch with. The feelings of emotional arousal a crush evokes strike us like lightning, awakening us to repressed memories and longings—indeed, to our very life force. This is why we may feel like we literally cannot live without the object of our affections.

“Crushes reveal parts of ourselves that we have not courted for a long time.”

If we aren’t fated to find the right fit with the object of our crush (obviously, some crushes do evolve into actual relationships, but most don’t), or if you’re already in an intimate relationship, a crush isn’t a reliable indicator that something is wrong with your relationship. Far too often, when drawn like a meteor to someone other than their partner, people rush to the conclusion that the partner is not fulfilling them. More accurately: Crushes reveal parts of ourselves that we have not courted for a long time. They signal unlived aspects of our full and embodied expression.

Crushes can also help us play out and recognize our own not-so-healthy relationship patterns in ways that are not entirely destructive: In one friend’s case, the ups and downs of her unpredictable connections with her crush fulfilled her longing for someone who was inconsistently reinforcing and unevenly available—like, she realized, her father. Her other relationships were healthy, but some hidden part of her was fulfilled by the inconsistency she felt with her crush.

Adding Excitement, Possibility, and Passion to Everyday Life Sometimes crushes serve the purpose of enlivening an otherwise committed, devoted domestic life. My friend Laura talked about her three-year crush; how a day was made euphoric if she had contact with him, and so dull if not. Looking back, Laura realized that the sheer energy of the obsession had animated her life with vivid color during a particularly challenging period in her family and professional lives. She was walking the safe sidewalks of home and family in the outer world…and riding the cascading rapids of lows and highs in her fantasy world.

“Being in the thick of a crush can make us feel sexy and beautiful, and can inspire us to enhance our self-care, which in turn makes us feel more appealing.”

In Laura’s case, her crush allowed her to secretly consider, “What if?” and “If only I could…”. A crush can provide a private space for vitality and excitement in a life full of responsibilities that rarely has a moment of complete autonomy.

Being in the thick of a crush can make us feel sexy and beautiful, and can inspire us to enhance our self-care, which in turn makes us feel more appealing. The world can seem more alive—music, nature, sex, and food all become more sensually stimulating when we are awash in the emotional high of a crush. It can point us toward parts of ourselves that want more attention and development. A crush can bring Technicolor to a life that has faded to more dismal hues.

Bring Your Sexy Back There is no moral wrongdoing in harboring a crush; the problems come when we act them out, possibly against our own values or in ways that harm others. Let the powerful longing for the other turn you toward yourself. Gently allow the part of yourself that you project onto your crush to sit at the table with all your other parts, and to be more fully expressed in your life

“You may find that your crush serves a purpose you did not predict.”

Entertain the libidinous charge and the heightened energy, but keep directing it back into your own self-exploration and development. If you have a committed romantic partner, bring your sexy back to them and fold it into your partnership. You may find that your crush serves a purpose you did not predict. In helping you live out all the valuable aspects of yourself and in getting your sensual and sexual selves to re-awaken, it may dramatically improve—even transform!—your relationship with yourself and/or a current partner.

Jennifer Freed, Ph.D., M.F.T. , author of PeaceQ , is a psychological astrologer who has been teaching and consulting worldwide for thirty years. Freed is also the executive director of AHA! which specializes in transforming schools and communities by focusing on peace-building peer-led initiatives.

Melissa Lowenstein, M.Ed. is a parent of two, stepparent of three, parent educator, and an AHA! core facilitator. She has worked as a freelance writer and editor since 1997, and has contributed to, ghostwritten, and co-authored over twenty-five books on topics including health, parenting, nutrition, medicine, education, and spirituality.

“An outstanding love doesn’t come from two half-fulfilled people coming together to make one whole, complete life. Outstanding love comes from two whole people coming together to share and enhance their already full and beautiful lives.” ~Pia Scade

Learning Self-love While In A Relationship

It can be difficult to be in a relationship if you don’t have a great deal of self-love. Often the insecurities will lead to conflict, and sometimes the conflict will lead to a breakup .

A common piece of advice is that you have to learn to love yourself before you even get into a relationship.

But what if you are already with someone? Does it mean you have to part in order to do the work on yourself before finding love again? Do you have to meet some arbitrary self-love prerequisite before you qualify for a relationship?

Of course it helps to be entering a relationship with a strong feeling of self-love. But I also think that if you are in a partnership where self-love is lacking, and the space between you is needy, irritating, and harmful, things can be turned around.

Learning self-love is an ongoing process. It’s not a switch you can just flick on. Even couples who have a healthy amount of self-love could have more.

How To Develop Self-Love If You Are In A Relationship

1. Maintain a degree of space and independence.

It’s unhealthy to allow the relationship to absorb your identity and to lose yourself as a person. Keep your own rituals, your own activities, and your own friends. Spend a healthy time apart doing your own thing to nurture your soul.

2. Remember you are the master of your own happiness.

Your partner can’t make you happy. Only you can do that. He or she can enhance the happiness that you nurture in yourself, but it is not their responsibility to make you happy. If you rely on them for happiness you will drain the space between you. Make sure you take the responsibility yourself.

This isn’t an easy thing to do and is a habit that you need to develop over time. It starts with adopting a mindset that happiness is a choice, meaning you give yourself the power to cultivate happiness for yourself. It’s difficult and it’s hard work, but it’s liberating because you refuse to allow your happiness to be dictated by your circumstances or by other people.

Choosing happiness m eans accepting the truism that the only person you can change is you. Instead of looking to change others, you work on yourself and make sure you meet your own needs.

Another way to take responsibility for your own happiness is to choose to be present. If you wait for the perfect conditions before you allow yourself to be happy, then you will always be waiting.

Instead of saying, “I’ll be happy when…” you choose happiness now. You quiet thoughts of the past or the future and decide to be happy in the moment.

Doing the little things that make you happy helps with this. Embrace the small daily moments you have to nurture yourself, like sitting down with a cup of tea or taking ten minutes to meditate. This can help quiet your mind, allowing you be present and to find a moment of joy in your day.

Working through your baggage from the past can also help you feel lighter and more present and makes it easier to choose happiness. Yet working through past pain is an ongoing process, and while it’s good to do it, it doesn’t have to hold you back from choosing happiness.

It doesn’t have to be, “I’ll be happy once I overcome my baggage.” You can be happy right now.

3. See in yourself what your partner sees in you.

Insecure people struggle to see anything good in themselves and are often dismissive of the positive things their partner sees.

Ask you partner what they see in you and what it is about you that they love. This is a great date night exercise for couples. Write a list of twenty things you love about each other and take turns reading them out.

If you do this regularly you will slowly take it onboard and internalize it and start to believe it about yourself.

For example, I used to be critical of myself for being too reserved and boring. But I’ve come to realize that my partner really appreciates my ability to keep an even keel when in rough emotional waters.

My highs aren’t that high but my lows aren’t that low. Instead of seeing this as me being boring and something to be critical of, I now see it as a sign of strength and something valuable that I bring to the relationship.

In a relationship you aren’t just learning about the other person, you are also learning about yourself.

4. Don’t get disheartened when you see your flaws.

On the other hand a relationship will also hold up a mirror to your flaws. Things you have learned to live with about yourself may irritate your partner.

We all have our flaws. Some things can be ignored; others might be something you want to work on. Either way, don’t let it get you down or get in the way of self-love.

Exposing flaws is a natural part of a relationship; it doesn’t mean you are a terrible person or that you are unlovable.

5. Forgive yourself for your failings.

Holding a grudge against yourself gets in the way of self-love. It’s inevitable in a relationship that there will be times you say or do things that you regret . Don’t beat yourself up about it.

6. Remember love is an action, not a feeling.

Wise minds have always maintained that love is something you choose to do, not an emotion that you feel. This is often said about loving another but the same is true about loving yourself.

Even if you don’t feel like you love yourself , choose to act in a self-loving way. Make time to nurture yourself and fulfill your own needs.

The best way to do this is to schedule “me time” everyday. This is a period where you put yourself first over any other commitments or other people. Do simple activities that you enjoy. For me it’s going to the gym, reading the news, and eating a quiet breakfast. Some like to meditate, do yoga, or read.

It’s all about creating a little self-love ritual. One session might not make a big difference, but if you can make it a regular daily habit then the cumulative benefits will add up.

I’ve been won over by the early riser brigade that the morning is the best time to schedule this, as there are no other distractions. Every day for the last year I have woken up an hour earlier than normal so that I have my daily self-love time. You may prefer to do it in the evening as a wind down before bed, but either way, make it a priority.

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Remember that self-love is important for enjoying a happy, healthy, and respectful relationship. When you are secure, confident, and feeling good about yourself you feed positive energy into the space between you.

If you are feel that you are struggling in your relationship, focus on yourself, work on self-love, and you will see things improve.

By Brad Alexander

Does loving yourself improve relationships?

It should come as no surprise that there is a strong link between self-esteem and the health of our relationships. If you have a low sense of self-worth, that affects a lot of your behaviors, which in turn affect your connections with others.

Specifically, having little love for ourselves tends to make us more negative in general. Think about how you react when someone around you is negative about almost everything. In contrast, you probably prefer to be around people who are comfortable in their own skin.

When you start loving yourself more, you stop seeking approval from others, becoming more confident and assertive of yourself. You also become in charge of your life, and are empowered to make conscious decisions and set stronger boundaries that lead to your own happiness. And guess what? Confidence is one of the top qualities people look for in a partner !

Loving yourself doesn’t mean you end up living a separate life from your partner. However, self-love lets you live a wonderful life where you wholeheartedly follow your dreams and passions. You know what is important to you and your goals are well-defined. What’s more, your goals do not revolve around your SO or your relationship, but YOU! By maintaining your individuality, you’re far from being a selfish person. Truth is, you’re working on making yourself whole so you can build a stronger relationship with your SO.

Self-love is not narcissism at all and you shouldn’t feel guilty about thinking of your own self first. Loving yourself helps you work past your insecurities and let go of baggage that’s weighing you down, preventing you from giving your current partner and relationship the best of yourself.

So start bettering your relationship with yourself right away and invite positivity into your life!

What to eat to promote a healthy gut

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:59:02 GMT

What to eat to promote a balanced, healthy gut

By Zinzino

Intestinal health is directly linked to the well-being of your whole body. The gut requires a balance of bacteria, which live mostly in the large intestine and part of the small intestine. It’s important to pay attention to our gut health as it goes beyond ‘regularity’ and bloating.

The digestive system is the “gateway” to other parts of the body, delivering nutrients to it. A healthy gut contains a dominance of “good” bacteria which produces butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid. These bacteria are dependent on fiber, which act as their fuel.

The gut signals to the brain through nerves and hormones, which supports overall emotional and mental health. The millions of neurons in the gut is why it’s often referred to as “the second brain.”

What are gut microbiota?

Each person has over trillions of microbial cells in the colon. This makes up an individual’s microbiota. These healthy microbiomes are the key to good health, and, through lifestyle and diet choices, you can promote a good balance.

There are factors that throw the microbiota out of balance, such as medications and environmental stressors. For a healthy gut, it’s essential to exercise regularly, reduce stress levels, ensure adequate sleep, and eat foods that are high in fiber.

The gut requires us to eat more fibers and less processed and ultra-processed foods that are typically energy-dense, high in salt, sugar, Omega-6 and saturated fatty acids with low nutritional value. Aim to consume a rich variety of fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains, all of which are high in their own different types of fibers. A key goal to a healthy gut is diversity; eat a variety of different plants and types of fibers.

Choose foods that haven’t undergone a great deal of processing so as not to starve the “good” bacteria. However, this fiber intake isn’t always easy to obtain, and the average person does not meet the recommended fiber intake, which is why food supplements are of great importance.

Balance your microbiota with LeanShake

Just 231 calories per serving, you can source Zinzino’s fiber blend, proteins and over 25 vitamins and minerals easily with LeanShake. LeanShake is a meal replacement that helps with weight loss1), muscle gain2), and balancing your microbiome, designed to stimulate and boost the “good” bacteria (and outgrow the “bad” ones). The good bacteria contribute in many important bodily functions, such as fermenting dietary fibers, producing vitamins and educating our immune system. A healthy gut is essential for a healthy body.

LeanShake is high in fibers3) with the ZinoBiotic blend, offering more than standard options that typically only contain one or two types, which isn’t enough for our daily intake. LeanShake introduces a resistant starch blend (from corn), oat beta glucans, inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and psyllium husk fibers to the whole colon to promote several bowel functions4).

LeanShake helps improve the bacterial population in your colon, while reducing a spike in blood sugar after meals5) and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels6). It’s is free from soy, has a low glycemic load and the sweeteners and flavors are from natural sources.

With dozens of EFSA-approved health claims , LeanShake is an effective tool for losing and maintaining weight7), maintaining muscle8), and re-balancing that all-important microbiome, which is a micro-ecosystem that controls so many of the functions in our body. Hence, it’s critical we take good care of it.

LeanShake, no yo-yo, diet

LeanShake is a delicious, nutritious meal replacement that simultaneously balances your microbiota for a healthy gut. It’s an intelligent mix of vitamins and minerals that help fuel your energy and support many of the necessary functions in your body, from head to toe.

And did we tell you the flavors yet? Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla and Berry . Your gut AND taste buds will love it.

A healthy gut = a healthy body. Click here for some delicious LeanShake recipes.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

1, 7. ↑ Substituting two daily meals of an energy restricted diet with meal replacements contributes to weight loss. In order to bear the claim, a food should comply with specifications laid down in Directive 96/8/EC in relation to food products under Article 1(2)(b) of that Directive. In order to achieve the claimed effect, two meals should be substituted with meal replacements daily.

2. ↑ Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass. The claim may be used only for food which is at least a source of protein as refer- red to in the claim SOURCE OF PROTEIN as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

3. ↑ Oat grain fibre contributes to an increase in fecal bulk. The claim may be used only for food which is high in that fibre as referred to in the claim HIGH FIBRE as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

4. ↑ Oat grain fiber contributes to an increase in fecal bulk. The claim may be used only for food which is high in that fibre as referred to in the claim HIGH FIBRE as listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.

5. ↑ Replacing digestible starches with resistant starch in a meal contributes to a reduction in the blood glucose rise after that meal. The claim may be used only for food in which digestible starch has been replaced by resistant starch so that the final content of resistant starch is at least 14 % of total starch.

6. ↑ Beta glucans contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. The claim may be used only for food which contains at least 1 g of beta glucans from oats, oat bran, barley, barley bran, or from mixtures of these sources per quantified portion. In order to bear the claim, information shall be given to the consumer that the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 g of beta glucans from oats, oat bran, barley, barley bran, or from mixtures of these beta glucans.

8. ↑ Substituting one daily meal of an energy restricted diet with a meal replacement contributes to the maintenance of weight after weight loss. In order to bear the claim, a food should comply with specifications laid down in Directive 96/8/EC in relation to food products under Article 1(2) (b) of that Directive. In order to achieve the claimed effect, one meal should be substituted with meal replacements daily.

Why & What is ENERGY healing

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:54:55 GMT

Why and What is energy healing? Why so many people have witnessed and experienced the miracle

It is a holistic approach to assist every one of us in their return journey to good health.

The human being is an open system of energy that lives in an energy environment which is constantly shifting and moving. A healthy body thrives in this environment with a clean continuous flow of balanced energy.

When there is a conflict with the environment around us (for example the unhealthy food we eat, common day stress from work or relationships, the quality of the polluted air and water we breathe, etc.) a healthy energy system is able to release this excessive energy immediately because our natural flow of energy always moves towards generating perfect health and well-being.

As an analogy, just as water surrounds the sea creatures and is vital for fish species, the surrounding energy field baths our bodies through and through to keep us alive. A healthy fish swallows up water to get nourishment before releasing it.

Chakra-energyLikewise, the human being does not just swallow air to breath but also –through the various energy centers of the body, called chakras- absorbs the surrounding energy force, or life-force, to revitalize himself or herself before letting go off the extra energy that is not needed.

This is why, regardless of the energy therapy definition that we may use, the chakras are pictured like two joined-up funnels or channels (see the figure of chakras below) to suck the universal energy from one end in order to heal and revitalize the body before releasing the unused part of this energy current from the other end.

However, it suffices to say that when faced with difficulties in our life, we tend to hold this unresolved energy in our bodies, instead of let go off it.

This creates blockages in our energy field which then depletes our vitality and can lead to ill-health and suffering. It explains then why when a person suffers from stress feel like his/her head on the verge of exploding: his/her head is like a balloon being inflated with an energy flow whose exit path has been blocked!

Blockages and imbalances in the energy body often manifest themselves as physical ailments, stress, sleep disorders (such as sleeplessness) and other emotional ailments.

So, bringing these blockages to light and releasing them. This enables healing on all levels including physical health, emotional well-being, relationships and spiritual realization which also re-balances the mind, body and soul, thus allowing the patient to move back to the natural state of health, wholeness, healing, and balance.

More Celebrities Are Using Energy Healing—But Does It Work?

This form of medicine with ancient roots is finally going mainstream. We talked to experts and dug into research to find out why it’s lasted nearly four millennia.

In the past few years, the field of energy healing has pretty much exploded—but there’s a ton of confusion around it, too. What is it, exactly? Are there credible studies on it? And isn’t it just a little bit...woo-woo?

Let’s start with the definition: Energy medicine (or biofield therapies) is the act of channeling and manipulating the energy that courses through your body in order to heal it. This can be done with hands-on practices, such as acupuncture and Reiki, as well as sensory-based experiences, like the use of crystals, sound baths, and aromatherapy.

The medical theory

Energy practitioners believe that your body is instilled with a subtle energy, or animating life force, the flow of which must be balanced for good health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this force is called qi (pronounced “chee”); in Ayurvedic medicine, which originated in India, it’s represented in the doshas, three energies (vata, pitta, and kapha) that provide every person’s makeup. The basis of energy medicine is removing blocks in your body’s energetic field that can cause poor health.

Energy medicine has been around for thousands of years—a description of the “laying on of hands” to relieve pain was found in an ancient Egyptian papyrus document from 1550 BC. But even with its long history, people find it hard to wrap their heads around energy medicine, says acupuncturist and Chinese medicine doctor Jill Blakeway, author of the recent book Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing. This is not helped by the fact that this field is, as she says bluntly, “rife with quackery.” Anyone can basically call him- or herself an energy healer, says Blakeway, a funny, forthcoming Brit who works with MDs and is the opposite of woo-woo. “While practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine are licensed and do either a four-year masters or a five-year doctorate, there are no minimum standards for most other types of energy work.”

Gathering evidence

These days, it seems like everyone in the wellness world is heading into the mystic. But it’s not just trendy spirit warriors who have energy healers on speed dial—some of the country’s best hospitals are hiring them too. The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Duke University Health System employ acupuncturists, while Reiki masters are available at the Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, Minnesota. UCSF Medical Center offers qigong for breast cancer survivors, and NewYork-Presbyterian provides aromatherapy for stress reduction.

Some forms of energy medicine are backed by research. Acupuncture, for example, is supported by solid studies. And a 2010 review of research in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine found strong evidence that biofield therapies, such as Reiki and therapeutic touch, can alleviate pain, and moderate evidence that they could reduce anxiety in hospitalized patients.

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The power of belief

Of course, it’s entirely possible that some of the healing benefits patients report arise from the so-called placebo effect—in which the brain convinces the body that a particular treatment will work, and then it actually does.

The placebo effect once had a negative connotation, but now scientists are discovering what a powerful mechanism it can be. Essentially, placebos trigger a relaxation response, which appears to allow the body an opportunity to self-heal. How the effect works, exactly, is still a mystery, but it may involve a burst of feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and endorphins, as well as amped activity in certain brain regions linked to emotional reactions.

Intermittent Fasting

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:32:53 GMT

How Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight

There are many different ways to lose weight. One strategy that has become popular in recent years is called intermittent fasting.

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that involves regular, short-term fasts — or periods of minimal or no food consumption.

Most people understand intermittent fasting as a weight loss intervention. Fasting for short periods of time helps people eat fewer calories, which may result in weight loss over time. However, intermittent fasting may also help modify risk factors for health conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, such as lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

This article explores everything you need to know about intermittent fasting and weight loss.

Choosing your intermittent fasting plan

There are several different intermittent fasting methods . The most popular ones include:

the 16:8 method
the 5:2 diet
the Warrior diet
Eat Stop Eat
alternate-day fasting (ADF)

All methods can be effective, but figuring out which one works best depends on the individual.

To help you choose the method that fits your lifestyle, here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of each.

The 16/8 method

The 16/8 intermittent fasting plan is one of the most popular styles of fasting for weight loss.

The plan restricts food consumption and calorie-containing beverages to a set window of 8 hours per day. It requires abstaining from food for the remaining 16 hours of the day.

While other diets can set strict rules and regulations, the 16/8 method is based on a time-restricted feeding (TRF) model and more flexible.

You can choose any 8-hour window to consume calories.

Some people opt to skip breakfast and fast from noon to 8 p.m., while others avoid eating late and stick to a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule.

Limiting the number of hours that you can eat during the day may help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure.

Research indicates that time-restricted feeding patterns such as the 16/8 method may prevent hypertension and reduce the amount of food consumed, leading to weight loss.

A 2016 study found that when combined with resistance training, the 16/8 method helped decreased fat mass and maintain muscle mass in male participants.

A more recent study found that the 16/8 method did not impair gains in muscle or strength in women performing resistance training.

While the 16/8 method can easily fit into any lifestyle, some people may find it challenging to avoid eating for 16 hours straight.

Additionally, eating too many snacks or junk food during your 8-hour window can negate the positive effects associated with 16/8 intermittent fasting.

Be sure to eat a balanced diet comprising fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein to maximize the potential health benefits of this diet.

The 5:2 method

The 5:2 diet is a straightforward intermittent fasting plan.

Five days per week, you eat normally and don’t restrict calories. Then, on the other two days of the week, you reduce your calorie intake to one-quarter of your daily needs.

For someone who regularly consumes 2,000 calories per day , this would mean reducing their calorie intake to just 500 calories per day, two days per week.

According to a 2018 study , the 5:2 diet is just as effective as daily calorie restriction for weight loss and blood glucose control among those with type 2 diabetes.

Another study found that the 5:2 diet was just as effective as continuous calorie restriction for both weight loss and the prevention of metabolic diseases like heart disease and diabetes .

The 5:2 diet provides flexibility, as you get to pick which days you fast, and there are no rules regarding what or when to eat on full-calorie days.

That said, it’s worth mentioning that eating “normally” on full-calorie days does not give you a free pass to eat whatever you want.

Restricting yourself to just 500 calories per day isn’t easy, even if it’s only for two days per week. Plus, consuming too few calories may make you feel ill or faint.

The 5:2 diet can be effective, but it’s not for everyone. Talk to your doctor to see if the 5:2 diet may be right for you.

Eat Stop Eat

Eat Stop Eat is an unconventional approach to intermittent fasting popularized by Brad Pilon, author of the book “Eat Stop Eat.”

This intermittent fasting plan involves identifying one or two non-consecutive days per week during which you abstain from eating, or fast, for a 24-hour period.

During the remaining days of the week, you can eat freely, but it’s recommended to eat a well-rounded diet and avoid overconsumption.

The rationale behind a weekly 24-hour fast is that consuming fewer calories will lead to weight loss.

Fasting for up to 24 hours can lead to a metabolic shift that causes your body to use fat as an energy source instead of glucose.

But avoiding food for 24 hours at a time requires a lot of willpower and may lead to binging and overconsumption later on. It may also lead to disordered eating patterns.

More research is needed regarding the Eat Stop Eat diet to determine its potential health benefits and weight loss properties.

Talk to your doctor before trying Eat Stop Eat to see if it may be an effective weight loss solution for you.

Alternate-day fasting

Alternate-day fasting is an intermittent fasting plan with an easy-to-remember structure. On this diet, you fast every other day but can eat whatever you want on the non-fasting days.

Some versions of this diet embrace a “modified” fasting strategy that involves eating around 500 calories on fasting days. However, other versions eliminate calories altogether on fasting days.

Alternate-day fasting has proven weight loss benefits.

A randomized pilot study comparing alternate-day fasting to a daily caloric restriction in adults with obesity found both methods to be equally effective for weight loss.

Another study found that participants consumed 35% fewer calories and lost an average of 7.7 pounds (3.5 kg) after alternating between 36 hours of fasting and 12 hours of unlimited eating over 4 weeks.

If you really want to maximize weight loss, adding an exercise regime to your life can help.

Research shows that combining alternate-day fasting with endurance exercise may cause twice as much weight loss than simply fasting.

A full fast every other day can be extreme, especially if you’re new to fasting. Overeating on non-fasting days can also be tempting.

If you’re new to intermittent fasting, ease into alternate-day fasting with a modified fasting plan.

Whether you start with a modified fasting plan or full fast, it’s best to maintain a nutritious diet, incorporating high protein foods and low calorie vegetables to help you feel full.

The Warrior diet

The Warrior Diet is an intermittent fasting plan based on the eating patterns of ancient warriors.

Created in 2001 by Ori Hofmekler, the Warrior Diet is a bit more extreme than the 16:8 method but less restrictive than the Eat Fast Eat method.

It consists of eating very little for 20 hours during the day, and then eating as much food as desired throughout a 4-hour window at night.

The Warrior Diet encourages dieters to consume small amounts of dairy products, hard-boiled eggs, and raw fruits and vegetables, as well as non-calorie fluids during the 20-hour fast period.

After this 20-hour fast, people can essentially eat anything they want for a 4-hour window, but unprocessed, healthy, and organic foods are recommended.

While there’s no research on the Warrior Diet specifically, human studies indicate that time-restricted feeding cycles can lead to weight loss.

Time-restricted feeding cycles may have a variety of other health benefits. Studies show that time-restricted feeding cycles can prevent diabetes, slow tumor progression, delay aging, and increase lifespan in rodents.

More research is needed on the Warrior Diet to fully understand its benefits for weight loss.

The Warrior Diet may be difficult to follow, as it restricts substantial calorie consumption to just 4 hours per day. Overconsumption at night is a common challenge.

The Warrior Diet may also lead to disordered eating patterns. If you feel up for the challenge, talk to your doctor to see whether it’s right for you.

How intermittent fasting affects your hormones

Intermittent fasting may help you lose weight, but it can also affect your hormones.

That’s because body fat is the body’s way of storing energy (calories).

When you don’t eat anything, your body makes several changes to make its stored energy more accessible.

Examples include changes in nervous system activity, as well as major changes in the levels of several crucial hormones.

Below are two metabolic changes that occur when you fat.

Insulin . Insulin levels increase when you eat, and when you fast, they decrease dramatically. Lower levels of insulin facilitate fat burning.
Norepinephrine (noradrenaline) . Your nervous system sends norepinephrine to your fat cells, making them break down body fat into free fatty acids that can be burned for energy.

Interestingly, despite what some proponents of consuming 5–6 meals per day claim, short-term fasting may increase fat burning.

Research shows that alternate-day fasting trials lasting 3–12 weeks, as well as whole-day fasting trials lasting 12–24 weeks, reduce body weight and body fat .

Still, more research is needed to investigate the long-term effects of intermittent fasting.

Another hormone that’s altered during a fast is human growth hormone (HGH), levels of which may increase as much as five-fold .

Previously, HGH was believed to help burn fat faster, but new research shows it may signal the brain to conserve energy, potentially making it harder to lose weight.

By activating a small population of agouti-related protein (AgRP) neurons, HGH may indirectly increase appetite and diminish energy metabolism.

Intermittent fasting helps you reduce calories and lose weight

The main reason that intermittent fasting works for weight loss is that it helps you eat fewer calories .

All of the different protocols involve skipping meals during the fasting periods.

Unless you compensate by eating much more during the eating periods, you’ll be consuming fewer calories.

According to a 2014 review, intermittent fasting reduced body weight by 3–8% over a period of 3–24 weeks ( 22 ).

When examining the rate of weight loss, intermittent fasting may produce weight loss at a rate of approximately 0.55 to 1.65 pounds (0.25–0.75 kg) per week.

People also experienced a 4–7% reduction in waist circumference, indicating that they lost belly fat .

These results indicate that intermittent fasting can be a useful weight loss tool.

That said, the benefits of intermittent fasting go way beyond weight loss.

It also has numerous benefits for metabolic health, and it may even help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Although calorie counting is generally not required when doing intermittent fasting, the weight loss is mostly mediated by an overall reduction in calorie intake.

Studies comparing intermittent fasting and continuous calorie restriction show no difference in weight loss when calories are matched between groups.

Intermittent fasting may help you maintain muscle mass when dieting

One of the worst side effects of dieting is that your body tends to lose muscle along with fat.

Interestingly, some studies have shown that intermittent fasting may be beneficial for maintaining muscle mass while losing body fat.

A scientific review found that intermittent calorie restriction caused a similar amount of weight loss as continuous calorie restriction — but with a much smaller reduction in muscle mass.

In the calorie restriction studies, 25% of the weight lost was muscle mass, compared with only 10% in the intermittent calorie restriction studies.

However, these studies had some limitations, so take the findings with a grain of salt. More recent studies haven’t found any differences in lean mass or muscle mass with intermittent fasting when compared with other types of eating plans.

Intermittent fasting makes healthy eating simpler

For many, one of the main benefits of intermittent fasting is its simplicity.

Rather than counting calories, most intermittent fasting regimes simply require you to tell time.

The best dietary pattern for you is the one you can stick to in the long run. If intermittent fasting makes it easier for you to stick to a healthy diet , it will have obvious benefits for long-term health and weight maintenance.

How to succeed with an intermittent fasting protocol

There are several things you need to keep in mind if you want to lose weight with intermittent fasting:

Food quality. The foods you eat are still important. Try to eat mostly whole, single-ingredient foods.
Calories. Calories still count. Try to eat normally during the non-fasting periods, not so much that you compensate for the calories you missed when fasting.
Consistency. Just as with any other weight loss method, you need to stick with it for an extended period if you want it to work.
Patience. It can take your body some time to adapt to an intermittent fasting protocol. Try to be consistent with your meal schedule, and it’ll get easier.

Most of the popular intermittent fasting protocols also recommend exercise, such as strength training. This is very important if you want to burn mostly body fat while maintaining your muscle mass.

In the beginning, calorie counting is generally not required with intermittent fasting. However, if your weight loss stalls , calorie counting can be a useful tool.

The bottom line

At the end of the day, intermittent fasting can be a useful weight loss tool.

Its related weight loss is primarily caused by a reduction in calorie intake, but some of its beneficial effects on hormones may also come into play.

While intermittent fasting is not for everyone, it may be highly beneficial for some people.

Written by Kris Gunnars, BSc — Medically reviewed by Grant Tinsley, PhD — Updated on September 25, 2020

An unfortunate connection between depression and chronic fatigue

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:14:23 GMT

Depression and Chronic Fatigue - The unfortunate connection ...

An unfortunate connection

Unfortunately, people who have chronic fatigue syndrome may become depressed. And while depression doesn’t cause chronic fatigue syndrome, it can certainly cause increased fatigue.

Many people with chronic fatigue syndrome have sleep disorders, such as insomnia or sleep apnea. These conditions often make fatigue worse because they prevent people from getting a good night’s rest. When people feel tired, they may not have the motivation or energy to do their daily activities. Even walking to the mailbox can feel like a marathon. The lack of desire to do anything can put them at risk for developing depression.

Fatigue may also fuel depression. People with depression often feel very tired and don’t want to take part in any activities.

Diagnosing depression and fatigue

To make a depression diagnosis, your doctor will ask you about your medical history and give you a questionnaire that assesses depression. They may use other methods, such as blood tests or X-rays, to make sure another disorder isn’t causing your symptoms.

Before diagnosing you with chronic fatigue syndrome, your doctor will run several tests to rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms. These may include restless leg syndrome, diabetes, or depression.

Treating depression and fatigue

Therapy or counseling can help treat depression. It can also be treated with certain medications. These include antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers.

Taking antidepressants can sometimes make symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome worse. That’s why your doctor should screen you for depression and chronic fatigue syndrome before prescribing any medication.

Several treatments can help people with chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, or both. These include:

deep-breathing exercises
massage
stretching
tai chi (a slow-moving type of martial arts)
yoga

People with depression and chronic fatigue syndrome should also try to develop good sleeping habits. Taking the following steps can help you sleep longer and more deeply:

go to bed at the same time every night
create an environment that promotes sleep (such as a dark, silent, or cool room)
avoid taking long naps (limit them to 20 minutes)
avoid foods and drinks that can prevent you from sleeping well (such as caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco)
avoid exercising at least 4 hours before bedtime

When to see your doctor

Talk to your doctor if you’re struggling with prolonged fatigue or think you have depression. Both chronic fatigue syndrome and depression cause changes that can negatively affect your personal and work life. The good news is that both conditions can improve with the right treatment.

The Effects of Depression in Your Body

Depression is one of the most common mental health illnesses in the United States, affecting about 26% of adults. Depression is technically a mental disorder, but it also affects your physical health and well-being. Learn more about some of the most common symptoms of depression, as well as how depression can affect your entire body, especially if left untreated.

Feeling sad or anxious at times is a normal part of life , but if these feelings last more than two weeks they could be symptoms of depression . It’s estimated that each year 17 million adults will experience depression. However, clinical depression, especially left untreated, can interrupt your day-to-day life and cause a ripple effect of additional symptoms.

Depression affects how you feel and can also cause changes in your body. Major depression (a more advanced form of depression) is considered a serious medical condition that may have a dramatic effect on your quality of life.

Sadness and grief are normal human emotions. We all have those feelings from time to time but they usually go away within a few days. Major depression, or major depressive disorder, however, is something more. It’s a diagnosable condition that’s classified as a mood disorder and can bring about long-lasting symptoms such as overwhelming sadness, low energy, loss of appetite, and a lack of interest in things that used to bring pleasure.

Left untreated, depression can lead to serious health complications, including putting your life at risk. Fortunately, there are effective treatments for depression through options like therapy, medication, diet, and exercise.

Central nervous system

Depression can cause a lot of symptoms within the central nervous system, many of which are easy to dismiss or ignore.

Older adults may also have difficulty identifying cognitive changes because it’s easy to dismiss the signs of depression as related to “getting older.” According to the stats older adults with depression have more difficulties with memory loss and reaction time during everyday activities compared with younger adults with depression.

Symptoms of depression include overwhelming sadness, grief, and a sense of guilt. It may be described as a feeling of emptiness or hopelessness. Some people may find it difficult to put these feelings into words. It may also be difficult for them to understand as symptoms can manifest and cause physical reactions. Frequent episodes of crying may be a symptom of depression, although not everyone who is depressed cries.

You may also feel tired all the time or have trouble sleeping at night. Other symptoms include: irritability, anger, and loss of interest in things that used to bring pleasure, including sex. Depression can cause headaches, chronic body aches, and pain that may not respond to medication. It’s also sometimes an effect of certain neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.

People with depression may have trouble maintaining a normal work schedule or fulfilling social obligations. This could be due to symptoms such as an inability to concentrate, memory problems, and difficulty making decisions.

Some people who are depressed may turn to alcohol or drugs, which may increase instances of reckless or abusive behavior. Someone with depression may consciously avoid talking about it or try to mask the problem. People experiencing depression may also find themselves preoccupied with thoughts of death or hurting themselves.

Digestive system

While depression is often thought of as a mental illness, it also plays a heavy role in appetite and nutrition. Some people cope by overeating or bingeing. This can lead to weight gain and obesity-related illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes.

You may even lose your appetite entirely, or fail to eat the right amount of nutritious food. A sudden loss of interest in eating in older adults can lead to a condition called geriatric anorexia.

Eating problems can lead to symptoms that include:

stomachaches
cramps
constipation
malnutrition

These symptoms may not improve with medication if a person doesn’t eat the correct diet. Sweets and foods high in carbohydrates may provide immediate relief, but the effects are often temporary.

It’s important to maintain a healthy diet when experiencing depression. Nutrients are essential to making sure the body’s neurotransmitters are firing right. According to studies the most common vitamin and nutritional deficiencies are.

omega-3 fatty acids
B vitamins
minerals
amino acids

Cardiovascular and immune systems

Depression and stress are closely related. Stress hormones speed heart rate and make blood vessels tighten, putting your body in a prolonged state of emergency. Over time, this can lead to heart disease.

Recurrence of cardiovascular problems is linked more closely to depression than to other conditions like:

smoking
diabetes
high blood pressure
high cholesterol

Untreated, depression raises the risk of dying after a heart attack. Heart disease is also a trigger for depression.

Depression and stress may have a negative impact on the immune system, making you more vulnerable to infections and diseases. One review looked at studies and found that there seemed to be a relationship between inflammation and depression, although the exact connection is unclear. Inflammation is linked to many illnesses, such as stress. Some anti-inflammatory agents have shown to benefit some people with depression.

Bipolar, Depression & ADHD

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:50:53 GMT

What is Bipolar, Depression and ADHD

One of the biggest differences between the two is that bipolar disorder primarily affects mood, whereas ADHD primarily affects behavior and attention. In addition, people with bipolar disorder cycle through different episodes of mania or hypomania, and depression.

Bipolar disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are conditions that affect many people. Some of the symptoms even overlap. This can sometimes make it difficult to tell the difference between the two conditions without the help of a doctor. Because bipolar disorder can worsen over time, especially without proper treatment, it’s important to receive an accurate diagnosis.

Characteristics of bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is best known for the shifts in mood it causes. People with bipolar disorder can move from manic or hypomanic highs to depressive lows ranging from a few times a year to as frequently as every couple of weeks.

A manic episode needs to last at least 7 days to meet the diagnostic criteria, but it can be of any duration if the symptoms are severe enough to require hospitalization. If the person experiences depressive episodes, they must experience symptoms which meet the diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode, which lasts at least 2 weeks in duration. If the person has a hypomanic episode, the hypomanic symptoms need only last 4 days.

You may feel on top of the world one week and down in the dumps the next. Some people with bipolar I disorder may not have depressive episodes.

People who have bipolar disorder have wide-ranging symptoms. During the depressive state, they might feel hopeless and deeply sad. They may have thoughts of suicide or self-harm. Mania produces totally opposite symptoms, but can be just as damaging. Individuals experiencing a manic episode might engage in risky financial and sexual behaviors, have feelings of inflated self-esteem, or use drugs and alcohol to excess.

Bipolar disorder in children is called early-onset bipolar disorder. It presents somewhat differently than it does in adults. Kids may cycle between the extremes more frequently and have more severe symptoms on both ends of the spectrum.

Characteristics of ADHD

ADHD is most often diagnosed during childhood. It’s characterized by symptoms which may include difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior.

Boys tend to have higher rates of ADHD than girls. Diagnoses have been made as early as age 2 or 3. There are a variety of symptoms that can express themselves uniquely in each individual, including:

trouble completing assignments or tasks
frequent daydreaming
frequent distractions and difficulty following directions
constant movement and squirming
It’s important to note that not all people, especially children, who display these symptoms have ADHD. Some are naturally more active or distractible than others.

It’s when these behaviors interfere with life that doctors suspect the condition. People diagnosed with ADHD may also experience higher rates of coexisting conditions, including:

learning disabilities
bipolar disorder
depression
Tourette syndrome
oppositional defiant disorder

Bipolar disorder vs. ADHD

There are some similarities between the manic episodes of bipolar disorder and ADHD.

These include:

an increase in energy or being “on the go”
being easily distracted
talking a lot
frequently interrupting others
One of the biggest differences between the two is that bipolar disorder primarily affects mood, whereas ADHD primarily affects behavior and attention. In addition, people with bipolar disorder cycle through different episodes of mania or hypomania, and depression.

People with ADHD, on the other hand, experience chronic symptoms. They don’t experience a cycling of their symptoms, although people with ADHD can also have mood symptoms which require attention.

Both children and adults can have these disorders, but ADHD is typically diagnosed in younger individuals. ADHD symptoms usually begin at a younger age than bipolar disorder symptoms. Bipolar disorder symptoms usually appear in young adults or older teens.

Genetics may also play a role in developing either condition. You should share any related family history with your doctor to help with diagnosis.

ADHD and bipolar disorder share certain symptoms, including:

impulsivity
inattention
hyperactivity
physical energy
behavioral and emotional liability

Diagnosis and treatment

If you suspect that you or someone you love might have either of these conditions, speak with your doctor or get a referral to a psychiatrist.

If it’s someone you love, encourage them to make an appointment with their doctor or get a referral to a psychiatrist.

The first appointment will likely involve information gathering so your doctor can learn more about you, what you’re experiencing, your family medical history, and anything else that relates to your mental and physical health.

There’s currently no cure for bipolar disorder or ADHD, but management is possible. Your doctor will focus on treating your symptoms with the help of certain drugs and psychotherapy.

Kids with ADHD who engage in treatment tend to get much better over time. Though the disorder can worsen during periods of stress, there are usually no psychotic episodes unless the person has a coexisting condition.

People with bipolar disorder also do well with medicines and therapies, but their episodes can become more frequent and severe as the years go on.

Managing either condition is important to living an overall healthier life. From a holistic approach at AYU-OK we have found sound therapy to work miracles with clients suffering from ADHD or depression. The combination of holistic therapies and correct nutrition diet and supplements we have witnessed many clients taking back control.

What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness marked by extreme shifts in mood. Symptoms can include an extremely elevated mood called mania. They can also include episodes of depression. Bipolar disorder is also known as bipolar disease or manic depression.

People with bipolar disorder may have trouble managing everyday life tasks at school or work, or maintaining relationships. There’s no cure, but there are many treatment options available that can help to manage the symptoms.

Bipolar disorder facts

Bipolar disorder isn’t a rare brain disorder. In fact, 2.8 percent of adults — or about 5 million people — have been diagnosed with it. The average age when people with bipolar disorder begin to show symptoms is 25 years old.

Depression caused by bipolar disorder lasts at least two weeks. A high (manic) episode can last for several days or weeks. Some people will experience episodes of changes in mood several times a year, while others may experience them only rarely.

Bipolar disorder symptoms

There are three main symptoms that can occur with bipolar disorder: mania, hypomania, and depression.

While experiencing mania, a person with bipolar disorder may feel an emotional high. They can feel excited, impulsive, euphoric, and full of energy. During manic episodes, they may also engage in behavior such as:

spending sprees
unprotected sex
drug use

Hypomania is generally associated with bipolar II disorder. It’s similar to mania, but it’s not as severe. Unlike mania, hypomania may not result in any trouble at work, school, or in social relationships. However, people with hypomania still notice changes in their mood.

During an episode of depression you may experience:

deep sadness
hopelessness
loss of energy
lack of interest in activities they once enjoyed
periods of too little or too much sleep
suicidal thoughts

Although it’s not a rare condition, bipolar disorder can be hard to diagnose because of its varied symptoms.

Bipolar disorder symptoms in women

Men and women are diagnosed with bipolar disorder in equal numbers. However, the main symptoms of the disorder may be different between the two genders. In many cases, a woman with bipolar disorder may:

be diagnosed later in life, in her 20s or 30s
have milder episodes of mania
experience more depressive episodes than manic episodes
have four or more episodes of mania and depression in a year, which is called rapid cycling
experience other conditions at the same time, including thyroid disease, obesity, anxiety disorders and migraines
have a higher lifetime risk of alcohol use disorder

Women with bipolar disorder may also relapse more often. This is believed to be caused by hormonal changes related to menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause.

Bipolar disorder symptoms in men

Men and women both experience common symptoms of bipolar disorder. However, men may experience symptoms differently than women. Men with bipolar disorder may:

be diagnosed earlier in life
experience more severe episodes, especially manic episodes
have substance abuse issues
act out during manic episodes

Men with bipolar disorder are less likely than women to seek medical care on their own. They’re also more likely to die by suicide.

Bipolar disorder in children

Diagnosing bipolar disorder in children is controversial. This is largely because children don’t always display the same bipolar disorder symptoms as adults. Their moods and behaviors may also not follow the standards doctors use to diagnose the disorder in adults.

Many bipolar disorder symptoms that occur in children also overlap with symptoms from a range of other disorders that can occur in children, such as attention deficit hyperactvitiy disorder (ADHD)

However, in the last few decades, doctors and mental health professionals have come to recognize the condition in children.

A diagnosis can help children get treatment, but reaching a diagnosis may take many weeks or months. Your child may need to seek special care from a professional trained to treat children with mental health issues.

Like adults, children with bipolar disorder experience episodes of elevated mood. They can appear very happy and show signs of excitable behavior. These periods are then followed by depression. While all children experience mood changes, changes caused by bipolar disorder are very pronounced. They’re also usually more extreme than a child’s typical change in mood.

Manic symptoms in children

Symptoms of a child’s manic episode caused by bipolar disorder can include:

acting very silly and feeling overly happy
talking fast and rapidly changing subjects
having trouble focusing or concentrating
doing risky things or experimenting with risky behaviors
having a very short temper that leads quickly to outbursts of anger

having trouble sleeping and not feeling tired after sleep loss

Depressive symptoms in children

Symptoms of a child's depressive episode caused by bipolar disorder can include:

moping around or acting very sad
sleeping too much or too little
having little energy for normal activities or showing no signs of interest in anything
complaining about not feeling well, including having frequent headaches or stomachaches
experiencing feelings of worthlessness or guilt
eating too little or too much
thinking about death and possibly suicide

Bipolar disorder in teens

Angst-filled behavior is nothing new to the average parent of a teenager. The shifts in hormones, plus the life changes that come with puberty, can make even the most well-behaved teen seem a little upset or overly emotional from time to time.

However, some teenage changes in mood may be the result of a more serious condition, such as bipolar disorder.

A bipolar disorder diagnosis is most common during the late teens and early adult years. For teenagers, the more common symptoms of a manic episode include:

being very happy
“acting out” or misbehaving
taking part in risky behaviors
abusing substances
thinking about sex more than usual
becoming overly sexual or sexually active
having trouble sleeping but not showing signs of fatigue or being tired
having a very short temper
having trouble staying focused, or being easily distracted

For teenagers, the more common symptoms of a depressive episode include:

sleeping a lot or too little
eating too much or too little
feeling very sad and showing little excitability
withdrawing from activities and friends
thinking about death and suicide

Diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder can help teens live a healthy life

Bipolar disorder and depression

Bipolar disorder can have two extremes: up and down. To be diagnosed with bipolar, you must experience a period of mania or hypomania. People generally feel “up” in this phase of the disorder. When you’re experiencing an “up” change in mood, you may feel highly energized and be easily excitable.

Some people with bipolar disorder will also experience a major depressive episode, or a “down” mood. When you’re experiencing a “down” change in mood, you may feel lethargic, unmotivated, and sad. However, not all people with bipolar disorder who have this symptom feel “down” enough to be labeled depressed. For instance, for some people, once their mania is treated, a normal mood may feel like depression because they enjoyed the “high” caused by the manic episode.

While bipolar disorder can cause you to feel depressed, it’s not the same as the condition called depression. Bipolar disorder can cause highs and lows, but depression causes moods and emotions that are always “down.”

The basics of depression and bipolar disorder

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder. It can:

cause feelings of extreme sadness and despair
interfere with your sleep and appetite
lead to overwhelming fatigue
make it difficult to fulfill your daily responsibilities

Effective treatments for depression are available.

Bipolar disorder

Sometimes, we feel energetic. At other times, we feel unmotivated and sad. Experiencing a range of emotional highs and lows is normal.

If you have bipolar disorder, these ups and downs can be extreme and not necessarily related to anything going on in your life. They’re severe enough to interfere with daily life and can lead to hospitalization.

Bipolar disorder is sometimes called manic depression. Most people with bipolar disorder can function well if they get treatment.

Types of depression and bipolar disorder

Types of depression

The following are some types of depression:

When depression lasts more than two years, it’s called persistent depressive disorder.
Postpartum depression is a form of depression that occurs after giving birth.
If you have depression during a specific season of the year and then ends in another season, it’s called “major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern.” This used to be called seasonal affective disorder.

Types of bipolar disorder

If you have bipolar 1 disorder, you’ve had bouts of major depression and at least one manic episode. Bipolar 1 disorder can cause you to alternate between depressive and manic episodes.

If you have bipolar 2 disorder, it means you’ve had at least one bout of major depression and one episode of hypomania, which is a milder form of mania.

Symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder

Symptoms of depression

A depressive episode involves five or more symptoms. They last most or all of the day for two weeks or more. The symptoms include:

sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or an empty feeling
pessimism
guilt
a lack of interest in things you used to enjoy
insomnia or sleeping too much
restlessness or a lack of concentration
irritability
eating too much or too little
headaches, or various other aches and pains
thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

Causes of bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a common mental health disorder, but it’s a bit of a mystery to doctors and researchers. It’s not yet clear what causes some people to develop the condition and not others.

Possible causes of bipolar disorder include:

Genetics

If your parent or sibling has bipolar disorder, you’re more likely than other people to develop the condition (see below). However, it’s important to keep in mind that most people who have bipolar disorder in their family history don’t develop it.

Your brain

Your brain structure may impact your risk for the disease. Abnormalities in the structure or functions of your brain may increase your risk.

Environmental factors

It’s not just what’s in your body that can make you more likely to develop bipolar disorder. Outside factors may contribute, too. These factors can include:

extreme stress
traumatic experiences
physical illness

Each of these factors may influence who develops bipolar disorder. What’s more likely, however, is that a combination of factors contributes to the development of the disease.

Is bipolar disorder hereditary?

Bipolar disorder can be passed from parent to child. Research has identified a strong genetic link in people with the disorder. If you have a relative with the disorder, your chances of also developing it are four to six times higher than people without a family history of the condition.

However, this doesn’t mean that everyone with relatives who have the disorder will develop it. In addition, not everyone with bipolar disorder has a family history of the disease.

Still, genetics seem to play a considerable role in the incidence of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder diagnosis

A diagnosis of bipolar disorder I involves either one or more manic episodes, or mixed (manic and depressive) episodes. It may also include a major depressive episode, but it may not. A diagnosis of bipolar II involves one or more major depressive episodes and at least one episode of hypomania.

To be diagnosed with a manic episode, you must experience symptoms that last for at least one week or that cause you to be hospitalized. You must experience symptoms almost all day every day during this time. Major depressive episodes, on the other hand, must last for at least two weeks.

Bipolar disorder can be difficult to diagnose because mood swings can vary. It’s even harder to diagnose in children and adolescents. This age group often has greater changes in mood, behavior, and energy levels.

Bipolar disorder often gets worse if it’s left untreated. Episodes may happen more often or become more extreme. But if you receive treatmetn for your bipolar disorder, it’s possible for you to lead a healthy and productive life. Therefore, diagnosis is very important.

Bipolar disorder symptoms test

One test result doesn’t make a bipolar disorder diagnosis. Instead, your doctor will use several tests and exams. These may include:

Physical exam. Your doctor will do a full physical exam.They may also order blood or urine tests to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms.
Mental health evaluation. Your doctor may refer you to a mental health professional such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. These doctors diagnose and treat mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder. During the visit, they will evaluate your mental health and look for signs of bipolar disorder.
Mood journal. If your doctor suspects your behavior changes are the result of a mood disorder like bipolar, they may ask you to chart your moods. The easiest way to do this is to keep a journal of how you’re feeling and how long these feelings last. Your doctor may also suggest that you record your sleeping and eating patterns.
Diagnostic criteria. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is an outline of symptoms for various mental health disorders. Doctors can follow this list to confirm a bipolar diagnosis.

Your doctor may use other tools and tests to diagnose bipolar disorder in addition to these.

Bipolar disorder treatment

Several treatments are available that can help you manage your bipolar disorder. These include medications, counselling, and lifestyle changes . Some natural remedies may also be helpful.

Natural remedies for bipolar disorder

Some natural remedies may be helpful for bipolar disorder. However, it’s important not to use these remedies without first talking with your doctor. These treatments could interfere with medications you’re taking.

The following herbs and supplements may help stabilize your mood and relieve symptoms of bipolar disorder:

Fish oil.
Rhodiola rosea.
S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe). SAMe is an amino acid supplement.

Several other minerals and vitamins may also reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder. Please contact AYU-OK at admin@ayuok.com if you need any advice or book an appointment to meet with one of our practitioners.

Spirits, Guides, Angels What are these energies ?

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 12:32:43 GMT

Spiritual experiences, Spirit Guides, Angels, Demons, Reincarnations, Dark Experiences !!!???

I get many email and enquiries on spiritual experiences many people are going through, from spirit attack, psychic attack, synchronicity, out of body, astral travel, lucid dreaming. This is all part of the awakening and if we are not careful and guided well we are vulnerable to spirit attacking. The spirit plane is over populated with spirits good and bad and during in this blog I will be touching on many of these,

We will cover many topics and this blog will expand into a library of the supernatural, ranging from many deep spiritual topics, giving you many tools and techniques including protecting yourself, also covering near-death experiences to visitations from angels or spirit guides.

Spiritual Experiences

Learn how to achieve life-changing spiritual experiences and read true stores of those who have visited the afterlife and returned.

Discover the secrets of the spiritual realms, where life and death overlap.

Guides, Angels Experiences

Discover how to contact your guides and angels, and draw on it for support in times of need. We will explore real-life stories of angels and give you many tools and secret techniques to connect to this world.

Find out how guides/angels can be called upon to protect.

Animal Spirits

Follow in the footsteps on the Native Americans and commune with the world, Whether your animal spirit guide is a bat, wolf, tiger etc. You will learn how to draw upon it for comfort and support

Learn how the ancients talked to the animal spirits.

Stories of Past Lives

Find out if you have experienced a past life and how to resolve any unfinished issues. We will include true stories or reincarnation and explore the phenomenon of near-death visitations.

Read the incredible stories of people who claim to have reincarnated and discover if you have led any past life.

What is my PURPOSE

PH541388 — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:15:21 GMT

More and more seekers are waking up to - Who am I? What is my Purpose?

We are in the midst of the Great Shift in Consciousness… can you feel it? Many of you are experiencing a feeling of time speeding up, a questioning of who you are and what life is about, and the inability to function in your old ways of living

The year 2012 marked the end of many great cycles of time in particular the end of the 26,000 year Cycle and the 225 million Galactic year Cycle. The Mayan, Incan, Aztec, Hopi & Vedic traditions all acknowledge that 2012 marks the end of major cycles, and the beginning of a major advance in consciousness. The ‘Great Shift’ is the term for our journey now, and our birth into an awakened state of consciousness.

What is one of the powers you have been given by the Shift in 2012. The high frequency energies cause the dissolution of the old world, but they also build a new world. In the new world, you have far more capacity and control over your life. Use visualization and affirmation to accomplish life-affirming goals. Hone your intuition through meditation, breathing, and reflection. Use techniques to balance your energies through the chakras or other methods that suit

What would you like to do, if TIME, MONEY or EDUCATION did not matter - Don't think too hard what would it be ... something that will give you life and no material gain matters ?? GO DEEP

What stops you from achieving / stepping out of your comfort zone - One of the most distressing emotions that people have is fear, be it real or imagined... Fear could be related to many things ... Fear of loss, fear of failure, fear of being hurt , attached to something and so on ...

Imagine that the thing you are fearful of is actually a wonderful experience to let go and grow !!!

Imagine that your fear is here to teach you something. Ask what is its purpose? Is it to help you grow or keep you stuck where you are? Is the fear keeping you from being the best you can be? Attention to feelings and thoughts. When you pay attention to the mind, which always seeks to deny the NOW and to escape from it. In other words the the more you are identified with your mind, the more you suffer ... Or put it like this : the more you are able to honour and accept the NOW, the more you are free of pain, of suffering and free of the ego mind...

Remember you are the master of your mind ... NOT your mind ...

Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we learn. In this life journey you unlearn the fear and prejudice and accept love back into your heart...

Attachment is not only emotional it is also material … what is attachment?

A strong, affectional tie we feel for special people or material things in our lives that leads us to feel pleasure and joy and the thought of losing them creates a fear. Attachment is the attachment to your desired object that results in the suffering. When you do not have it, you cannot get your desire out of your mind. You become anxious, start to crave, whine, complain, envy and get frustrated because of your attachment.

To be attached to something means that you believe that you cannot do without it. Somehow you see that your life will be compromised without this possession

The scriptures of the Bhagavad Gita, Moses, The Buddha, and Jesus teach detachment generates a spiritual lifestyle of growth. Surrendering all emotional relationships, materialism, and even family is required to attain a spiritual lifestyle of detachment. This path is required for the person that is seeking truth and enlightenment and who desires to walk the narrow road.

Surrender all material attachments; the successful person will become rooted in firm wisdom. A person’s karma melts away, the duties, or action, of a person should be in the spirit of sacrifice, and that is an act of devotion. When you are detached, you cut off your feelings. You are non-attached.

Non-attachment suggests the possibility of having a desire but not being attached to it. Hence you do not allow yourself to become overwhelmed emotionally. Neither do you permit your internal critic to take over. You take note of the negative thoughts and emotions that come up but you choose not to focus your attention on them.

Attachment means – Desire to have, “ I need… want …”

Detachment means - Freeing yourself from the word "I"

Attachment can be the one thing that is preventing you from manifesting the results you want.

WHAT STOPS YOU FOR CONNECTING TO THAT PURPOSE ?

Ego is seperative consciousness. The real problem with ego is that it prevents us from knowing ourselves and discovering our own greater potential. It is in this sense most of all that ego is a bar to human progress. Ego divides us from the Oneness of life.

Ego contributes to our Ignorance because it supports our tendency to take a limited view -- i.e. the part -- and believe it is the Whole.

Integrity is a symbol of an integrated or whole mind, a mind in which there is no conflict and nothing is out of accord. Integrity follows from honesty, as honesty follows from trust, and by honesty I mean consistency and by trust

Integrity is the key to a good life. Destiny and well-being depend on it. Our confidence, our openness to love and how well we follow our hearts.

In integrity we live; without it we die. Being untrue to your heart will destroy your life, and create your own personal hell. But if you follow your heart, it will create heaven on earth for you. Each moment in life, each choice, is a fork in the road. Which way will we go? Where will we end up? It depends on how true you are to your heart.

Truth symbolizes goodness, faith, honesty, sincerity, and integrity of character. Being true to your own self is like being in harmony with reality, in harmony with Nature. It is like being reconciled with things as they are and being one with the Universe. Sadly, our hectic lifestyles, peer pressure, small pleasures, and our endless passion for money have destroyed the core values of truth. Many of us believe in what we would like to believe, and do what we feel based on these beliefs, even though our thoughts and actions are miles away from the truth.

When you are being true to yourself, you are completely honest with what you feel, deeply value, and desire. It also means communicating your feelings wholeheartedly both with yourself and others, allowing your truth to flow through you and into the world.

You spend so much time wondering who you are? You flounder about, searching for your identity, when most of the time it is as plain as you looking at your face in the mirror. You struggle with questions of purpose and need, and forget that the answers are found mostly inside your own self.

Life is a journey filled with lessons, hardships, heartaches, joys, celebrations and special moments that will ultimately lead us to our destination, our purpose in life.

The journey on the road will not always be smooth; in fact, throughout our travels, we will encounter many challenges and these are the challenges you need to be conscious of (just like a car on a long journey the bumps, running out of fuel, water, breakdown, exposed to different climates, passing through happy places, passes through miserable places, meeting all different types of people) and look within and find the true meaning of them as they are helping you search your true self

Some of these challenges will test our courage, strengths, weaknesses, and faith. Along the way, we may stumble upon obstacles that will come between the paths that we are destined to take. In order to follow the right path, we must overcome these obstacles. Sometimes these obstacles are really blessings in disguise as these are helping in your spiritual growth finding true self; only we don't realize that at the time.

The people that we meet on our journey, are people that we are destined to meet, this is the world drama you are in and the role you are playing. Everybody comes into our lives for some reason or another and we don't always know their purpose until it is too late. They all play some kind of role. Some may stay for a lifetime; others may only stay for a short while.

Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make, both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing and being aware of your thoughts (mind), you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of your true self and you will be ready to climb the divine ladder to uncover the truth.

Setting goals is very important in the physical and spiritual world and one should be patient when setting off to reach the goal, remember to take small steps … you don’t want any accidents…

Lets say for example you are going on a long journey, which is 200 miles from where you are starting your journey. What is the first thing you do?

Firstly you will know where you need to get to as you have an address, then you will start planning your journey in terms of route how to get there. As it’s a long journey you will check the car is in perfect condition to get you there, checking tyres, oil, petrol, water etc. Then you will get yourself ready making sure you have the map, phones, address, snacks whatever you need to set off.

You set off on your journey knowing your final destination, you sort of know how you going to get there as you will follow the map (satnav), you can only see 100 meters ahead each time and when you get to the 100 meters you see the next 100 meters. You do NOT have a clue what you may encounter (i.e. puncture, bad weather, diversions, accident, stop for fuel) or what you may desire (i.e. may want to stop to eat, shop and you may meet someone). The point is you know where you are heading but you have no clue as to what obstacles / joys you may come across.

This is life we set goals and we face obstacle, challenges, joys etc. and if you don’t give up we will get to the final goal somehow, but majority of the time people give in as they let the mind take control allowing all emotions to surface. (Problem with the mind is that it is so use to comforts it does not know how to handle discomfort)

The same rules apply to the spiritual world when we are ready to start searching for TRUE SELF we set goals that we will connect we start the journey with the best intention, but what happens? We give up right at the beginning as we are not seeing, feeling or hearing anything from the divine world. (The

human mind doesn’t relate well to when it doesn’t feel, see, hear, smell anything … esp. things not known to it.)

When you are on the path of spiritual growth of finding TRUE SELF you will face many encounters as your real self comes to surface and you need to be strong enough to handle what you see, feel and hear. You will come across many eye openers, spiritual teachers of all sorts, challenges that you never thought you could achieve, its having the determination making sure you can reach your goal.

Some people are in the illusion that ‘now that I am on the spiritual path it’s gods job to help me’ … HOW? Just like what you do in the physical world to achieve a goal the same applies here you have to plan, study and gain knowledge. Enlightenment will then help you find your TRUE SELF and what do I mean by true self is when you fully aware of emotions, senses, mind, body and soul and then you are ready for your awakening and its bliss … that’s when you are fully aware of life is immortal.

Its important that you set goals in your life both physical and spiritual as when both are balanced your mind and soul are balanced and you will then see clear direction towards your set goals.

Without life goals can you just imagine what life would be like lost, bored, lethargic, demotivated, cluttered, depressed and confused?

Goals are much more powerful than wants, wishes and hopes. Goals release a force what makes things happen.

Focus on what you want, visualize it and spend time thinking positively of the outcome and you will succeed, rather than focusing on all the things that might get in your way.

THOUGHT -> INTENTION -> ATTENTION = ATTRACTION (ACHIEVEMENT)

You spend so much time wondering who you are? You flounder about, searching for your identity, when most of the time it is as plain as you looking at your face in the mirror. You struggle with questions of purpose and need, and forget that the answers are found mostly inside your own self.

Life is a journey filled with lessons, hardships, heartaches, joys, celebrations and special moments that will ultimately lead us to our destination, our purpose in life.

You are responsible for your own actions; not those of others - you are responsible for your reactions to what others do to you

Its not what happens that matters but how you react (to what happens) that matters, its not about the situation or the circumstance, its about you in it, nothing has meaning until we give them…and…people only treat you the way you let them

We are all spiritual beings having a human experience and the dynamics of Karma help us to keep learning and progressing through the actions done by us in each lifetime. Karma is very impersonal and it applies to everyone without exception at all times. Karma teaches us take self-responsibility as it makes us feel responsible for our actions in every situation. Karma makes us understand the cause and effect of our actions.

You cannot make karma for other people's actions. You can make karma for your reaction to other people's actions. This is one of the major principles behind the Golden Rule. You live in a world in which every human being has free will. You also live in a world that is very far removed from God’s original purity and intent. Therefore, you have many people who have descended into a very low state of consciousness in which they are completely self-centered and selfish. So when you enter this world, it is inevitable that you will be exposed to people who will treat you in a way that is not according to the laws of God. When a person mistreats you, that person will automatically make karma. There is no way the person could ever escape the responsibility for that karma, although it might not come back to the person in the present lifetime.

The accumulation of bad karma over several lifetimes can cause a person to experience a lifetime of misery and sacrifice.

The best way to bring "Good Karma" to your life, is doing good deeds. But not just helping someone out with there broken down vehicle. Make the tasks of serving and helping others a priority in your life.

You must also focus your whole life on doing saying and thinking things that make you feel good about yourself. You should be doing things that are empowering to yourself and to others. Be grateful all the time for the little things, in life. Forgive others and teach others how to forgive. Be honest with people and most importantly with yourself. Be proud of yourself, even with your imperfections, at least your trying. Be kind to others and be humble when trying to help. Always offer a good comment to someone you could make their day! Pray and ask for better ways to assist others in need. Most importantly always think, feel and do everything in your life with UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Emotions are part of a person's mood and personality and stem from the individual point of view. People act and behave in a manner that corresponds directly to their emotional state.

Your body has emotional responses to most everything. Your body tells you how it’s feeling about life and what's going on through waves of emotional energy. Each time there is an emotional response; a wave of emotional energy is created. Don’t suppress these emotions – they become baggage and then become rooted deep within and depending on a situation that root cause can erupt.

Every human being looks for happiness and emotional security; fear of loss, of the unknown and fear of death is intrinsic to the human mind.

The mind likes to give itself a sense of worth; it doesn’t like to be alone or unwanted. So the mind plays games and uses all kinds of ploy to seek attention that gives a positive attention to family and friends.

The mind suffers from the disease of possiveness; it clings to material things and people. The mind is very insecure as insecurities are deeply embedded in the human mind and these trigger these emotions.

Strange that no one will admit to being dependent, yet no one is free of dependence … its true you are not … and these cause a wheel of emotions and actions.

Being emotional responsible means not being vunerable, rather being conscious in your dealings with people. Be conscious of your mind and to observe your responses / emotions to situations.

Emotions are strong responses, which occur more as a reflex than a deliberate exercise.

Your thoughts are based on your emotions, and your emotions are virtually your desires. When you desire something, that desires become the motivation that moves your whole being. You should understand this principle. The root cause of all emotions is desire.

If you understand the sources of emotions, you can easily understand any emotional problem, no matter how hidden the emotions are, and you will not be disturbed.

To be enlightened about something is to have knowledge of it. To be spiritually enlightened is to have flawless knowledge of our true nature, the reality of God, and the process of life itself.

Spiritual growth doesn’t have to be difficult; you make it difficult by being impatient and wanting it just like any material commodity. WRONG.

Many “truth seeker” experience unnecessary difficulties and occasionally or frequent episodes of frustration and despair. I see it all the time “why can’t I feel what you do? Why cannot I connect, why can I not see God” … I nod my head every time … I keep saying and will reiterate DO NOT make someone else’s experience yours. We are all at different stages of spiritual growth because of the many cycles we have lived …

The problem is YOU do not yet have an intellectual understanding of the essential nature, the reality of God. Your thoughts and behavior are determined by egocentric attitude, subliminal urges, acquired cultural beliefs, irrational choices or the self-behavior and flawed opinions of spiritually unaware people with whom you relate or admire or whose approval you desire to have.

Spiritual enlightenment is not a goal to be achieved, nor is it the affect of any cause. It is actualized when we awaken to the truth of what we are {TRUE SELF} and out relationship with God. Spiritual awakening is usually gradual, with partial insights preceding comprehensive discoveries. I advise you to be patient, skillfully adhere to a course of useful study and practice while being attentive to the possibility of sudden awakening that can occur. Stop waiting and looking, relax into and enjoy the experience with no expectations, ITS IMPORTANT TO STUDY…

To be skillful is to be proficient in thoughts and deeds. Useful study enables helpful knowledge to be acquired. Useful spiritual practice makes our awareness receptive to insights and allows Self and God-knowledge to be unveiled.

Some of my experiences when I became enlightened:

• You realize every single thing in the universe is where it has to be.

• You have an urge to mediate and connect, you are constantly focused on true self and aware of every thought and action

• You become aware of the whole chain of reactions that you produce when you speak, act, or do things.

• Time doesn`t exist anymore, because you feel your existence is eternal.

• You don`t eat meat anymore, because as your tridimensional body has shifted in vibrations, it requires higher energetic meals. As fresh vegetables and fruits... meat is a very low vibrational speaking, piece of matter.

• You feel ONENESS with everything that surrounds you.

• You feel closer to nature as you feel very much part of all the elements. You feel the closeness and love

• You give gratitude for all what you have received and receive

• You ONLY live in the present moment

• You connect instantly to the divine access to abundance of knowledge and wisdom.

• You want to do more for humanity as you want to serve (service)

• You have reach the conclusion that everything that exist is only a maze of mirrors, but not real, a Hologram, a matrix. Finally you become aware … that LOVE is the primeval substance of all that is.

REMEMBER the above are my personal experiences, as I mentioned everyone’s experience is unique ... so go find true self and experience the BLISS.

Your true self is like a mirror ... The mirror never changes, but everybody who looks at it sees something different ... Be conscious of what you are reflecting

“Your power lies in how you respond to the circumstances which have been created in your life. “

Most of us walk around with a story. This is the story of who we are. Then there is another story…the story of who we want to be. Most of us have trouble believing the story of who we want to be because of the discomfort caused by who we think we are presently and an unwillingness or inability to face our own thoughts and beliefs about ourselves.

Remember that if "bad" circumstances are affecting you, it is often not because of some "bad" way that you thought or behaved in the past, but it may be because you planned your life so that it would present certain challenges. How you respond to those challenges is the whole point of the exercise. The strongest steel is that which is quenched from great heat and the most compassionate heart is one which has seen great suffering in the world.

You reap what you sow, but most people apply this to circumstances that usually have a negative consequence, it has a far broader meaning than people know or want to admit. It is so broad, as a matter of fact, that if people really thought about it they might find the implications frightening, and yet, on the other hand, it is also a key to unlocking everything you could ever want.

In a nutshell here is the key to life, the universe is a perfect mirror reflecting back to you precisely and exactly what you have been holding at the deepest levels of your consciousness. That sounds so simple, but most people don’t ever think about it, or live their lives as if it were true. The very nature of the universe is that it has to give you what you ask for. This is why people of all faiths praying to God by different names still works. If a call goes out with faith, belief, and knowing that there is a God who will answer, the sincerity, belief and conviction of the intention causes the universe to respond. This is the way everything has been set up. It is the perfect system of justice.

So the reason people often don't have or get what they consciously want is because they have counter programs running deeply within them that put out the opposite intention into the universe. The forces of our feelings and beliefs from the past create the currents that orchestrate circumstances in our life today. This is essentially one of the ways karma works. Whatever we have energized in the past will manifest in our present and future unless we do something to change it.

When you finally realize that the universe is a perfect mirror, reflecting back to you precisely and exactly what you have been holding in consciousness at the deepest levels, your life will change. For one thing if you really pursue what this means you will do a deep soul searching, and begin to see how you have created your reality and how to create other realities.

Being aware of the mirror universe also causes you to become much more mindful through the day because you will find you are in the process of creation all the time. This is perhaps the most important and profound understanding you can have about life, because it affects literally every experience you have.

This understanding reduces everything down to a very basic process that is phenomenal. If something in your life is not working you don't have to waste your time looking outside of yourself for the cause, because it isn't there. You just look inside and even if you don't know what the cause is, as long as you get in touch with the feeling it creates you can clear the cause. This is most profound in it's simplicity.

Everything emerges from thoughts, words, actions, beliefs and feelings we have energized in the past. We live in a field of potentiality that creates and forms itself according to our deepest thoughts and patterns we have set in motion. And yet there is no will or consciousness other than your own making decisions for you. It is totally your will, beliefs, intentions and desires that impel creation and therefore your experiences.

Although, thinking of what your life can be is a good start, you must have the idea and vision of where you want to go if you ever expect to get there. If you don't have that focus then rather than being self-determined you will be subject to the patterns of your past or the whims of others.

You can either make a determination for love and harmony, or one of discord and pain. It is only when you start to awaken to deeper truths than what the 5 senses tell you that you realize how you arrived at where you find yourself today.

Everything you think and do everyday is feeding into the stories which you are scripting and then live by. The stories you tell yourself today are the scripts that will manifest tomorrow. When you understand how this works it will definitely give you a motivation to make you more mindful about what you think, say and do.

The trick is finding out what you are doing that is creating what you don't want and discovering what you can do to create what you do want. Start by becoming quiet and still and take your attention away from what you don't want, and place your attention on what you wish to experience. Once you decide what you want believe you can have it, believe you deserve it, believe it's possible for you and believe it is manifesting in your life now.

When the voice, vision and belief on the inside become more profound and clear than the opinions on the outside, then you have mastered your life.

Whenever you change the way you view life, the universe, just like a mirror, reflects your new view of reality. This may not occur instantaneously as, often, circumstances do not allow the new reflection to immediately manifest. In this case, the new reality is held, like a pressure within the aura of your body's subtle magnetic field. You then walk around in life, surrounded by this magnetic potential, your "karmic pattern," as it influences your circumstances to adapt into a form where the new reality will be able to manifest and operate.

Reluctance, sooner or later, produces manifestation. Therefore, if you don't like something in your life, the most powerful way to change it is to discover how, consciously or subconsciously, you have generated that reflection. Then change your point of view - the beliefs, viewpoints and energies that you put into your life - so that the reflection is changed.

How did judgment start? Its started from the day you had awareness of your actions and when your actions caused a reaction in your parents. We heard and absorbed our parents’ judgments as we grew up and then began forming our own as our fear of rejection developed. Then we became judgmental not only with ourselves but with others too.

We commonly use judgment to soothe the ego by justifying our own thoughts, actions and opinions, cultivating the perception that we are right and good while others are wrong and bad. Judgment is a way of conforming to what is commonly accepted, making it more likely that we ourselves will fit in and be accepted, or in essence, loved. People who annoy us are usually just reflecting that which we are trying to reject in ourselves.

Judgmental attitude creates feelings of likes and dislikes which give rise to negative emotions like hatred, jealousy, anxiety etc. If we get driven away by these emotions, we will not be able to settle in our own Self, our true nature is the Absolute Bliss

Judgment robs us of the ability to hear our inner guide. Once you let go of your attachments to being right (which could a set of beliefs /habits) you will see you mind will suddenly open up more and you will be able to benefit from the unique viewpoint of others without being crippled by your own judgment

In order to experience reality as it truly is with all its vastness and richness, we need to let go of judging others, situations, and ourselves. Many of us on the spiritual path to awakening know it isn’t helpful to judge; yet we do it anyway, and then we judge ourselves for doing it

As we let go of judgment we move out of the head and into the experience of our higher selves. This is a rich, clear, present space from which to experience reality as it truly is.

How many people have you come across in your life can you say have truly been 100% honest??

Have you been honest? What is honesty?

How can we be honest to others when we are not honest to ourselves, we play many roles in this lifetime and each role comes with beliefs, values and rules that we set for ourselves? Each role we play we change our ways to fit into that role, we sometimes have to hide the truth of who we truly are by not being our true self or sometimes even throwing in some white lies because of the circumstances we are put in.

Having integrity and being honest are fundamental requirements if you want to grow spiritually and follow your true destination of personal development. It’s not simply about being honest with people. Whilst that will make you a better person and a more accepted one it’s more importantly about being honest with yourself.

When we stop fearing who we truly are that’s when we can be 100% honest with others and ourselves. If we’re honest in all that we do and say, it means we are genuine, real and true whereas dishonesty symbolizes all that is fake, fictitious and unreal. Living your life honestly and with integrity means that you’ve decided to live openly and to show your true self to others and that you can be relied upon to be genuine.

Of course, being brutally honest all of the time can also backfire on you. There may be situations where telling the whole truth causes you to inflict a lot of pain and distress on somebody else, the compromises you might wish to make with regards to your total honesty have to be clearly thought through. Some may even say that it’s better to be brutally honest all of the time than to be indecisive in what you say or do which could make matters worse.

However, in taking the decision that you are going to live your life honestly and openly, you will find that your life becomes enriched as a result as you reveal your true self which in turn will be reciprocated in the respect and honesty you’ll receive from others.

4 key reasons why honesty can guide to enlightenment

• Face Your Weaknesses: We all have weaknesses and shortcomings. No one is exempt from this reality.

• Face Reality: How is your life really?

• Drop False Personalities (your different roles): If you watch your ego in action carefully, you will notice that you spend enormous amounts of energy building and sustaining false images of yourself

• Honesty In Meditation: When you sit down to meditate, and start to watch your thoughts, you will realize how deceptive the mind is.

The need for honesty and sincerity cannot be over-emphasized. In the early stages it is recommended, to break the habit of unconscious lying and self-deception, that even white lies and diplomacy ought to be abandoned and complete forthrightness be embraced. Once accomplished, simple honesty will go a long way to helping you evolve to your highest spiritual potential.

“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” –Albert Einstein

Intuition refers to the ability to understand something immediately without the application of conscious reasoning. The word comes from the Latin word 'intueri' which means to look inside or to contemplate. Since intuition is not justifiable, it is studied in psychology and has been a subject of interest linked to the supernatural.

What is often called the sixth sense, intuition can be defined as "the ability to sense or know immediately without reasoning". We all have hunches, gut feelings, or intuitive insight. The feeling one gets when first hearing about something or someone, or the first impression when we meet someone new...these are all simply our intuition.

Intuition is often considered the ability to synthesize and deduce from all of our accumulated unconscious experiences. Therefore, we "know" much more than we realize. It is also through the perception of our (other) five senses, which, allows us to "tune in" to our intuition. Those who pay attention, can find intuition a useful tool in their lives.

Intuition is a commonly tossed around term, but I think many people don't have a full-grasp on what it is and what it isn't. It's also essential to the spiritual path. As you walk deeper and deeper into the path, you find that rational reasoning is extraordinarily limited. You also find that your greater awareness is operating outside the tiny circumscribed area that is the purview of rationality. This is where intuition comes in to guide you to your deepest truths.

Keeping the Radio Clear of Chatter

The mental noise that quickly over-runs an intuition. Your mind is too small to accept a slightly out-of-the-box suggestion. It's too caught up in reasoning to trust the guidance, so it blocks it out, stops it from integrating into you, and then transforming into the action of going into the store. I've found that following these simple little intuitions gives me a deeper sense of being on track with my life, and pretty soon, other things and opportunities begin to pop up. The intuition typically comes of its own will without any thought. Thought usually is a problem as it blocks out intuitions. Hence, meditation and any other healthful practice to clear your mind are really key to getting clear intuitions.

Having Faith in Your Intuitions

In many ways, intuitions are your direct communications from your spirit, your guides, God, the universe, or whatever energy/inspiration source seems to be present in your life. Subsequently, you need to cultivate a sense of faith to allow them to come freely to you. Too much doubt (typically driven by fear) will stop you from receiving well or stop you from acting on the intuition. Acting upon an intuition is essential because it helps you to realize, manifest, and embody the spiritual communication. The further you go on the path, the more intuition becomes the golden chain link of sanity that helps pull you through the ups and downs of the path.

But I'm So Confused

It takes years of practice for many people to get the clarity they need to hear their intuitions clearly. If you haven't practiced trusting your intuitions, start small. Do it with what food you feel you should eat or where to go with a friend tonight to hang out. It doesn't have to be a big thing. Usually, intuitions are small things anyway that build up to big things over time. In many respects a big intuition is called a revelation, and too many of those things completely shake up and change your life anyway. You don't need that yet if you're still working through a lot of confusion. You simply need to start carving out a little space of trust so that intuitions can start to grow unimpeded. Pretty soon you'll start to see a little clearer and feel a little closer to where you want to be.

Intuitive messages range from an inkling to a strong sign or message.

Your inner self is persistent and consistent. It will keep trying to get your attention until you receive the message. An “inkling” is like a glimmer or fleeting thought that comes from somewhere inside that you can’t quite put your finger on. A “hunch” is a bit stronger in that you may feel a certain knowing about something. Intuitive urges are accurate information from a higher intelligence. An intuitive message ranges from hearing actual words, seeing a clear picture, or a deep inner knowing. Some people experience intuition as a feeling, others a gut reaction, some experience intuition as thoughts, others see images or have a dream, while some hear an actual message. Become familiar with how your inner self communicates with you. Then you will easily recognize it and begin trusting your intuition.

The best ways to cultivate your intuition are:

1. Be Quiet Practice taking time out every day to experience silence. Calm your mind with traditional or active meditation. Release your need to think, analyze, and know everything. Listen.

2. Be Open to the gift of intuition and accept what is has to tell you. Many times, our rational mind thinks it has it “all figured out,” and that keeps us from reaching our true potential and experiencing new opportunities.

3. Be Creative Creativity comes in many forms: painting, writing, dancing, design, cooking. Do something that helps you get into the “flow,” that place where time seems to fly by and the work is leading you. Creativity is an expression of your spirit and goes hand-in-hand with intuitive guidance.

4. Be Curious When you ask yourself questions, you gain additional insight and clarity. When you ask a question like, “What is the next step I need to take?” Know that you already know what you need to know and the answer will be revealed.

5. Journal While writing, you tap into thoughts, feelings, ideas and direction that you are not consciously aware of. Writing allows the truth to come forth and is an easy way to unleash and gain insight from your inner self.

Have fun with this and trust yourself. Once you become aware of how powerful your intuition really is and trust it, it will become your sixth sense—as trustworthy and commonplace as your other five senses!

The Magic of Stress Relief

Sun, 31 May 2020 15:05:13 GMT

Your guide to stress relief - when you gain back control, you gain back your health...

It's hard to avoid stress, but learning how to recognise the causes of tension in your life will help you to manage tasks more effectively.

Believe it or not, some stress is good for you. It provides you with energy and motivation, improves your performance, so that you are more likely to achieve your goals, and gives you satisfaction when you have achieved them.

Recognising stress in your life ...

Prolonged stress can have negative effects on your health, however. It drains you of energy and leads to stress-related symptoms, such as headaches and indigestion. Long-term stress raises your blood pressure, increasing your risk of heart disease and having a stroke, and may effect your immunity.

In this blog, you'll start to recognise stress, spot the warning signs, understand the causes, and learn how to reduce your anxiety levels. We will cover different forms of stress relief, including relaxation techniques and complementary therapies.

Try not to let stress build up during the day. Every time you feel stressed, take a 10-minutes break to unwind, remember your health is your wealth.

CONTENTS IN THIS BLOG

Recognising Stress in you Life
How do you spot the signs of stress?
Further causes of everyday stress
Stress Test - take the test to see how stressed you are
Your simple 10 minutes De-stresser exercise
Reduce stress with good communication
Simple ways to de-stress at work
Reduce stress with good planning
Build immunity to avoid stress
Reduce stress in relationships
Reduce stress by facing phobias
The stress-relieving power of music
A day in the life of stress: your morning

The benefits of stress relief

Stress hormones constrict blood vessels, inhibit the production of endorphins, (natural painkillers) and lower immunity. With the lowering of your stress levels, therefore, you may notice some of the following changes, as your body reverts back to its normal, healthy state:

1. Your heart rate will slow down, your blood pressure will fall and your circulation will improve.

2. Tension in your muscles will ease and you will sleep better. You'll also feel fewer nagging aches and pains.

3. You'll breathe more easily and will be less susceptible to illnesses, such as colds and flu.

4. Your concentration will improve, and you will have more patience for people around you.

Your guide to stress relief

In this blog, you will discover ways in which to avoid and relieve unnecessary stress, improving your quality of life.

1. Planning your stress-free life

One of the keys to reducing stress levels is learning how to manage your time more efficiently and taking firmer control of your life. By better prioritising your time, you will be able to set yourself more realistic goals, freeing up essential time for leisure and relaxation. Ways to achieve this might include setting up helpful routines, for example, tidying up your desk at work at the end of each day, so that you will be more organised for the following morning

2. Learning to relax and unwind

Another important part of keeping stress under control is taking regular timeout to relax. You will learn the importance of splitting your time between work and leisure, so that you get the balance right and learn to prioritise and delegate tasks. You will also discover mew ways to rest and unwind with complementary therapies and exercises.

3. Building confidence

One way to cope better in stressful situations is to feel more confident and positive about yourself, particularly during conflict with others. Find out how you can be more assertive, allowing you to be effectively challenge the demands made to you by others and deal with difficult situations in a more relaxed manner. This will help you to build on your own strengths and improve on your weaknesses and hopefully, you won't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. In addition, because you'll be more aware of other people's needs as well as your own, your professional and personal relationships will run more smoothly.

4. Laughing out loud

Not only do we laugh when we feel good, the reverse is also true - laughing make us feel good! Laughter causes your body to release endorphins, producing a natural high, boosting your immune system and combating the effects of stress. What's more, learning to lighten up and see the funny side of things will help you to put your problems into perspective.

5. Feeling great

Before long, you'll notice the physical benefits of tackling the stress in your life. You'll feel healthier and more relaxed as you benefit from a better quality of sleep, more energy and even better sex life. Other benefits you are likely to experience include a stronger immune system, more efficient digestive system and lower blood pressure, reducing your risk of many long-term illnesses. You'll also see the psychological benefits of lowering your stress levels, as you'll feel less anxious and more confident.

By learning how to control the stress in your life and finding ways to relax, you will notice a number of positive changes in your physical and mental health.

HOW DO YOU SPOT SIGNS OF STRESS?

Sometimes it can seem that stress is an inevitable part of everyday life, but there are ways to minimise its affects on your health.

Stress is a symptom of the disruption of your physical, mental or emotional well-being. All of us experience stress during our lives. In fact, it can often help us to perform beyond our normal capability. Stress is sometimes described as the body's 'fight or flight' response. When you have a stressful experience, your brain stimulates the production of adrenaline, increasing your heart and breathing rate and readying your muscle for action.

The effects of stress

During periods of prolonged stress, your hormones and energy levels will become depleted and your immune system weakened. Too much stress can cause depression, panic attacks, mood swings and phobias.

There is no formula for a stress-free life, but once you acknowledge that you are stressed, you can learn strategies to manage it and work towards a more relaxed lifestyle.

Once you understand the causes of stress, you can being to minimise its influences on your life.

Many of us, from all over the world and from all walks of life, are having to deal with financial stress and uncertainty at this difficult time.

Whether your problems stem from a loss of work, escalating debt, unexpected expenses, or a combination of factors, financial worry is one of the most common stressors in modern life.

But there are ways to get through these tough economic times, ease stress and anxiety, and regain control of your finances.

Checkout AYU-OK Emotional and Physical therapies

The cause of stress in your life

Stress can be caused in every area of your life, from work to relationships.

IN DAILY LIFE

Life is now busier than ever, and when new technologies breaks down, it aggravates a stressful situation. Fitting too much into a day leads to disorganisation and stress.

AT WORK

Situations at work such as an unmanageable workload, conflicts with colleagues or lack of support can make work very unpleasant. Whatever your ambitions or work demands, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the damaging effects of stress, improve your job satisfaction, and bolster your well-being in and out of the workplace.

AT HOME

Your home is supposed to be a retreat from the stress of the outside world, but sometimes it can cause you even more stress. Relationship problems, moving to a new house, noisy neighbours or even a leaking sink can increase stress levels.

TRYING TO FIT TOO MUCH INTO YOUR DAY IS A COMMON CAUSE OF STRESS

Here are some of the most common causes of stress with solutions and strategies on how to overcome them.

Not having enough time. ...

Unhealthy lifestyle. ...

Taking on too much. ...

Conflicts in the workplace or at home. ...

Inability to accept things as they are. ...

Failure to take time out and relax. ...

Non-work-related issues.

Stress Symptoms, Signs, and Causes

In today’s fast-paced world, chronic stress is common, but your mind and body can pay a high price. Learn to recognise overwhelming stress—and what you can do about it.

Fight-or-flight response: what happens in the body

When you feel threatened, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which rouse the body for emergency action. Your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper. These physical changes increase your strength and stamina, speed up your reaction time, and enhance your focus—preparing you to either fight or flee from the danger at hand.

The effects of chronic stress

Your nervous system isn’t very good at distinguishing between emotional and physical threats. If you’re super stressed over an argument with a friend, a work deadline, or a mountain of bills, your body can react just as strongly as if you’re facing a true life-or-death situation. And the more your emergency stress system is activated, the easier it becomes to trigger, making it harder to shut off.

If you tend to get stressed out frequently, like many of us in today’s demanding world, your body may exist in a heightened state of stress most of the time. And that can lead to serious health problems. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can suppress your immune system, upset your digestive and reproductive systems, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, and speed up the ageing process. It can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.

Health problems caused or exacerbated by stress include:

Depression and anxiety
Pain of any kind
Sleep problems
Autoimmune diseases
Digestive problems
Skin conditions, such as eczema
Heart disease
Weight problems
Reproductive issues
Thinking and memory problems

COMMON STRESS SYMPTOMS

If you are suffering from some of these physical, mental or emotional symptoms, you probably are stressed.

EXPLORE YOUR FEELINGS

If you are experiencing more than three of the symptoms in each of the boxes below, chances are you are suffering from stress. You may have been ignoring these feelings and conditions and assuming them to be part of everyday life, but now is the time to examine them more closely and get to the root cause.

EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS

The mental and emotional symptoms of stress can be extremely serious and should be dealt with immediately:

Depression and mood swings
Anger, irritability and tearfulness
Anxiety, panic attacks and irrational fears
Loss of concentration
Decreased confidence and inability to make decisions
Addictions such as alcoholism or drug dependency

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

Physical symptoms of stress can become debilitating and worrying, and you should treat your stress before it incapacitates you:

Migraine or headaches
Insomnia, disturbed sleep or nightmares
Dry mouth, clenching jaw or grinding teeth
Muscle tension in neck, shoulder and back
Frequent colds, flu and infections
High blood pressure
Increased susceptibility to asthma attacks
Nausea, constipation or diarrhoea
Changes in eating habits and gastric ulcers
Irregular menstrual cycle
Reduced sex drive
Fatigue or exhaustion

FURTHER CAUSES OF EVERYDAY STRESS

Major events such as bereavement or illness are obviously stressful. Yet happy occasions, such as getting married or moving house. can also put you under a lot of pressure.

Some pressure in life is necessary, as lack of stimulation is likely to leave you bored. Too much pressure, however, may leave you struggling to cope and developing signs of stress. Reactions to stress vary between individuals and the way in which you deal with it can vary according to the time in your life.

The effects of change

Stress is often related to change - rapid changes are most taxing, as they are hard to control. Slow changes at least give you time to adjust and make preparations but you are at your most vulnerable when several changes occur in a short period of time.

Anything can trigger stress, but often it's the daily grind that affects people the most. Timing is a critical factor in how you cope; some women, for example, cope better with stress after a period, when they are feeling more cheerful, than in the week before it, when they are irritable and tense.

The key to maintaining your health and happiness lies in recognising and dealing with the cause of stress.

Fight or flight instincts

The 'fight or flight' reaction to stress is triggered by adrenaline. Without this hormone, you wouldn't experience stress and would actually be less able to cope with the trials of life. Stress triggers the release of adrenaline from your adrenal glands (above each kidney) into your bloodstream.

ADRENALINE HELPS YOU TO REACT TO CAUSES OF STRESS

RED ALERT

Adrenaline causes your whole body to go into red alert. Your pulse, blood pressure and heart rate increase supplying more blood to your muscles and brain and less blood to your intestines. Your muscles become tensed and ready for action, and you breathe more deeply, preparing your body for combat or escape. At the same time, your body also produces a hormone called noradrenaline, which lowers your blood pressure and gradually helps your body return to normal.

The 10 TOP causes of stress

The major causes of stress can be found in all aspects of your life, and the most common triggers are circumstances and listed below:

Bereavement - is devastating experience that changes your whole life and can release a while host of emotions such as guilt, regret and anger
Divorce or marital separation - The breakdown of a relationship can be a time of immense change - moving home, changing your finances, explaining the circumstances to your children, and so on.
Illness or injury - If you are indisposed due to an accident or long-term illness or after surgery, you may feel emotionally low. Worrying about the diagnosis and treatment and later how you will cope with the recovery period, can be extremely stressful.
Getting married - What should be one of the most exciting days of your life can also be one of the most stressful, due to all the planning involved. The wedding day also feel like an anticlimax after the build-up of the past six months or year.
Redundancy - Losing your job can knock your self-esteem, as well as cause financial and relationship problems.
Financial Problems - Financial problems are present in the most families and are often the key cause of arguments between couples.
Caring for the infirm & elderly - Caring for others can be very rewarding, but it is also physically and emotionally draining. As a carer you may ignore your needs and feel guilty about time out.
Pressure at work - Every job has its own pressures, including poor time management, a lack of communication or support, bullying and office politics.
Moving House - Moving house can cause stress and the process of moving can be a constant worry, including finding your home and all the financial implications involved.
Family Gathering - Family gatherings can be a very trying time, especially if you are not used to being in such close proximity to your relatives.. There can be a lot of pressure to meet expectations, and it is common for people to reach boiling point over issues that seem trivial and small.

STRESS TEST - How Stressed are you ?

If you are used to experiencing stress then the chances are you don't realise the effect it's having on you. Use this simple test to see if you are stressed out.

Sometimes it's very difficult to work out whether you are suffering from the effects of stress. If you experience the symptoms frequently enough then you'll eventually convince yourself that these are normal feelings, which is dangerous because you will be less likely to ever deal with them if you don't see them as harmful.

Monitoring your stress

A good way to gauge your personal stress levels is to take the test. If your results prove positive, however, then the last thing you should do is stress about it! Now that you realise what you're suffering from you can work out a plan to address the problem and look forward to a stress-free lifestyle.

Here are some initial tips on how to maintain stress-free living:

Manage your time better
Improve your communication skills so that you can express what you feel
Learn to say 'no'

YOU CAN BE SO CAUGHT UP IN YOUR DAILY LIFE THAT YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE EFFECTS THAT STRESS IS HAVING ON YOU.

Alternative healing for stress-relief

Many alternative healing therapies target the symptoms and the underlying cause of a problem such as stress.

Prescribed medicines are not always the best treatments available.

MODERN MEDICINE

Very often we turn to prescribed drugs to treat our conditions, but some of these medications have nasty side-effects and they tend to ignore the root of the problem, whether it be physical or emotional.

You should try and explore some of these alternative therapies to see how they affect your stress levels: hypnosis, herbalism, homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, osteopathy or shiatsu massage.

Breathing is the only autonomic nervous function that we can consciously have control over. When a person is very stressed they may even stop breathing, and they faint. The subconscious mind then kicks in and picks up the breathing task and the person comes back to a conscious state.

HELPING YOURSELF BATTLE STRESS

Take the stress test to work out your stress levels and then see the stress relievers section to see how you can combat the problem.

STRESS TEST - Do you know how stressed you are? Take this quick stress quiz to find out, and check your scores in the table below.

RESPONSE - 1.Never; 2.Sometime; 3.Often; 4. Always

1. I find it hard to get up in the morning and goto work ? {1} {2} {3} {4}

2. I bottle up my feelings until I want to explode? {1} {2} {3} {4}

3. I tend to overreact to the slightest setback or cry easily? {1} {2} {3} {4}

4. I am tired all the time? {1} {2} {3} {4}

5. I feel as though my work/family life is worthless? {1} {2} {3} {4}

6. I am busy all the time, but I don't seem to get much done? {1} {2} {3} {4}

7. I find it hard to sit and read or take time to relax and pursue my hobbies?

{1} {2} {3} {4}

8. I tend to try to avoid confrontations or resolving difficult situations at work or at home? {1} {2} {3} {4}

9. I find it hard to say no to people's requests? {1} {2} {3} {4}

10. I regularly get colds, headaches or other illnesses? {1} {2} {3} {4}

STRESS ANALYSIS RESULTS (add the numbers together)

10 - 20 - When new or challenging situations arise, you take them in your stride. You manage stress well and don't let it get the better of you. But remember that too little stress can be unstimulating.

21-30 - You get stressed, but its not causing and major health or lifestyle problems. Prevent future problems by adopting some stress strategies.

31-40 - Your stress levels are dangerously high and your health is suffering. Reassesses what's important to you. Reduce stress in your life and use some stress strategies to get calm and healthy.

STRESS RELIEVERS

AROMATHERAPY - Enjoy the relaxing, uplifting effects of essential oils by adding them to an oil burner, massage oil or a warm bath. The best oils for de-stressing are lavender, bergamot, clary sage, German chamomile, rosewood or sandalwood.

SELF-MASSAGE - Give yourself a massage with blended oil using a bath mitt or brush. Swap massages with your partner or a good friend. Gentle massage relaxes tense muscles and relieves pain. It also re-balances the nervous system, helping you feel calm and regain perspective.

MEDITATION - By meditating you focus your mind on one relaxing thought for a period of time. You can focus on your own breathing, an object such as a candle flame, a sound you make or a pleasant image you can conjure in your mind. Sit or lie in a quiet place in order to meditate effectively.

HOLISTIC THERAPIES - Sound healing, energy healing, looking at your diet, health and lifestyle to check the nutrition in your body all these therapies also help lower stress levels as well as counselling, EFT and coaching. Check out AYU-OK THERAPIES

YOUR SIMPLE 10 MINUTES DE-STRESS PLAN

- Its hard to avoid stress in this modern world, but you can only need 10 minutes to shrug off the worst of its effects, whether you're at home or at work.

Stress is hard to avoid in the fast-moving modern world, but there are many ways to deal with it. One of the most important rules is to make sure you don't let small stresses build up into something much more serious. Always ensure that you take a 10-minute break between one stressful task and the next - at home, work or even in your spare time. This will give your mind and body a chance to unwind before you launch into the next potential cause of stress build-up.

Take 10 to unwind

If you're feeling particularly frazzled, try carrying out the simple 10-minute stress relieving exercise we will show you over in this blog. You can carry this out anywhere, at any time - on the crowded journey home, in your workplace, or even in a supermarket queue. You'll be amazed at how quickly in helps you to feel much better.

Try not to let stress build up during the day. Every time you feel stressed, take a 10-minute break to unwind,

PREPARING TO DE-STRESS

Before you start your de-stress exercise, find a suitable area and try to distract your mind from the stresses around you.

FRESH AIR - If you can, pop outside and find a quiet spot in the fresh air. If you can't, just opening a window will make a difference, even on a bus or train.

AROMATHERAPY - Flowers with strong scent such as geranium and lavender are good for easing anxiety; place a pot plant on your window sill or desk and let the breeze from outside waft its scent around the room. Place a few drops of essential oil on a hankie and breathe in the scent to help you relax.

SOOTHING SOUNDS - Play soothing and melodic music; listening to it through personal stereo headphones is fine, or just imagine it in your mind. The gentle sounds of the sea or harmonious instrumental music with few words are best.

DE-STRESS IN 10 MINUTES

1. Gentle breathing (1 minute)

Sit comfortably on a chair, with your back straight and both feet on the ground. If you can't sit down stand as straight as possible without slouching or leaning against anything. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Try to let thoughts pass by, rather than pondering on them or daydreaming.

TENSE AND RELAX (4 minutes)

Make a fist with your right hand and tense all your muscles in your forearm. Hold the tension for five seconds and then exhale out of your mouth and relax your muscles for about 10 seconds. Now do the same on thing for each part of your body. Tighten each group of muscles, hold the release exhaling out of the mouth, then relax fully by closing your eyes and focusing on the natural breathe.

VISUALISE (3 minutes)

Next, try to recall a place or time where you felt content and relaxed, Use your imagination to reconstruct the place and how you felt when you were there. It might have been a beach holiday or mountains where you went hiking, Let yourself become totally immersed in the scene.

LET GO (1 minute)

Once your mind and body are completely relaxed, let go of your stress. Visualise a stream of light or energy pouring through your body and washing your stress away, or imagine the stress leaving your body with each breath out. Picture yourself getting through the rest of the day without stress by trying to anticipate and potentially difficult situations. Thinking about how you can get through them calmly will help you to put this into practice.

STRETCH (1 minute)

Keep your eyes closed and breathe in and out deeply. Enjoy the feeling of relaxation and rest. Move your fingers and toes playfully. Then breathe in and stretch your arms up over your head. Stretch your legs out in front of you. Now open your eyes.

PRACTICE RELAXING -The more often you do this 10-minutes stress relief plan, the better. You may be surprised at how relaxed and confident you start to feel, and how relaxed and confident you start to feel, and how the challenging parts of your life no longer feel nearly so daunting and stressful.

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REDUCE STRESS WITH GOOD COMMUNICATION

At work and at home, the ability to communicate effectively can improve your relationships and resolve conflicts that cause stress

Good communication is crucial for reducing your stress levels. When we are misunderstood or criticised, we are misunderstood or criticised, we feel isolated and defensive. When conflict arises at home or work and we cannot discuss it in a constructive way, we often feel stressed and angry.

In any situation, let the other person know you are listening by nodding and making eye contact. Respond regularly by saying 'yes' or 'uhuh' and don't be afraid to ask for an explanation if you don't understand.

Dealing with conflict

Remember that constructive criticism in the best way to deal with any conflict. Always refer to the person's actions and behaviours, not to be person, for example 'I disagree with the way you handle your child', not 'You're a bad parent'. Equally, if someone is criticising you, try to listen without becoming defensive.

Clear communication with others will reduce confusion and conflict, as well as lower your stress levels

10 TIPS FOR BETTER COMMUNICATION

1. Talk face to face when possible, to encourage good work relationships

2. Write faxes and emails early in the day, as your communications skills deteriorate as you get tired

3. Listen to what others say even if you don't agree

4. Criticise constructively and try to be specific

5. Try to resolve problems without losing control of your emotions

6. Try not to avoid conflict or touchy subjects - its better to talk in through

7. Try to put yourself in the other persons shoes and listen to what they are saying

8. Express your opinions even if other people don't share them

9. Try not to get upset when someone disagrees with you

10. Admit when you are wrong or angry

EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS - Its not always possible to avoid stress, but you can learn to cope with it better. Expressing your feelings can dramatically reduce stress levels and enhance your send of well-being.

Explore your feelings

Get in touch with your feelings. Being aware of how you feel - whether its anxious, depressed o angry - is the first step to dealing with stressful problems. This means taking time out from work and family to be alone. Keep a journal, take a walk on the beach or go and see a counsellor or therapist. Be honest with yourself.

Confide in a friend

At time of stress, we all need support from friends and family. If you feel overwhelmed by events, its good to get a new perspective on the problem. Share your feelings with people you trust, so you don't end up feeling exposed and even more stressed. But remember, friends may have their own problems so be prepared to listen as well as talk.

Time is right

Choose a time when the other person can listen - not when they are rushing out of the door. If your friend is too busy, let them know you have a problem and ask if they can set aside some time in the near future for you to talk.

Say what you mean

Never be afraid to say what you think, fell and believe. If you disagree with someone, try to a so. This can be hard if you are afraid they will be upset or angry, but in the long run communicating clearly will lead to better relationships and lower stress levels.

Keep to the facts

Under stress it's easy to distort problems, exaggerate the significance of an event or make sweeping generalisations. When explaining a problem to someone, always be as specific, realistic and objective as you can.

It's okay to cry

Cry when you feel hurt or grief. These feelings are the natural result of change and loss and a good cry can get them off your chest. Make time to honour and express your feelings. Perform a simple ritual like lightening a candle. Not giving yourself time to grieve can cause long -term stress and damage your health.

Saying sorry

Take responsibility for your mistakes and feelings of remorse or guilt,. Making amends will relieve your stress and improve your relationships. Write a card if you cant say it face to face. Once you have righted any wrongs , you'll be able to move on and leave your feelings of guilt behind.

Be kind to yourself

Give yourself time to feel happy! Stressed people often don't take time to laugh and feel pleasure and pride in their own achievements. Tell a friend why you're proud of yourself. Go out and celebrate, or buy yourself a present.

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EIGHT STEPS TO WELL-EXPRESSED ANGER

1. Never shout at or hit another person when they are angry

2. Be direct and assertive. Don't express anger in passive ways such as the 'silent treatment'

3. Discharge aggression by hitting pillows or screaming - by yourself. Or do some strenuous exercise

4. Put your anger into words. Before you approach the person, write down 'I am sorry because ...'

5. Tell the person why you are angry in as calm and reasonable tone as possible

6. If you become furious again, ask if you can leave the conversation and come back when you feel calmer and can express your thoughts more clearly

7. Give the other person time to respond. Remember that many people find anger frightening

8 Be brave - expressing anger doesn't have to mean being out of control.

SIMPLE WAYS TO DE-STRESS AT WORK

Even if you love your job, it can still leave you feeling stressed. Many causes of work-related stress can be anticipated however, enabling you to enjoy a more relaxed day.

STRESS in the OFFICE builds up when you have a heavy workload, long hours and tight deadlines, conflicts with colleagues or your boss, or lack of support and advice. Unpleasant working conditions such as crowding, constant interruptions, noise pollution or not enough natural light, may also contribute to work-related stress.

Recognising the problem

Its often hard to accept that our own attitudes can contribute to stress at work. If you're an over-achiever, you may have a calendar crammed for too full of activities. If you find it hard to say "no", you may be over-extended and overwhelmed. If you are perfectionist you may find it difficult to delegate work to another person. These sources of stress can be overcome by managing your time better, being more assertive and improving your communication skills

If you tend to worry or criticise yourself, you may be stressed about your job performance and work far too hard.

SIMPLE WORK STRESS - BUSTERS

No matter how much work you have to do, its always good to take a five-minute break between tasks. This gives you the chance to wind down and literally catch your breath. A stress-relieving tonic tea can also ease frazzled nerves

A tonic tea helps to lessen anxiety levels in workplace

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PLANNING YOUR STRESS -FREE WORK DAY

The best way to ensure you enjoy a stress-free day is to plan your time carefully. Don't rush things - and make sure you leave yourself enough time to relax.

1, HAVE A STRESS-FREE START

Make sure you start the day in the right frame of mind. Get up early and give yourself plenty of time to get ready. Running for the bus at the last minute, trying to fix your make-up en route and arriving 30 seconds before that vital meeting starts, are all sure-fire ways to begin the day feeling flustered.

2. KEEP YOUR TASKS IN PERSPECTIVE

Break your day into as series of manageable tasks. Instead of thinking of the day as a whole, look at it as 10 separate tasks, and place the in order of importance. If you complete nine of them, not having time to complete the last one probably won't matter

3. BE HONEST ABOUT YOUR CAPABILITIES

Learn to say "no". Be assertive about your needs and don't be afraid t ask for help when you need it. Your colleagues may not realise how much work you have - if you really don't have time to take on another task, they will understand. Don't be afraid to delegate if you don't have time to deal with everything yourself.

4. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE YOUR BREAKS

Have a proper lunch break - away from your desk. Eating health food rather than junk snacks will help keep your stress levels down. Also, taking a break allows you to step back from any problems and will perhaps enable you to see a new way of dealing with them.

5. ADMIT TO YOUR MISTAKES

Take responsibility for your errors and admit them as soon as they happen. There's nothing more stressful than worrying about when your boss is going to find out about your slip up. Being honest about it will go a long way to making amends

6. TIDY YOUR DESK

At the end of each day, take five minutes to tidy your desk. That way you'll know exactly where everything is in the morning and won't waste time trying to remember where you left that vital memo.

7. TAKE CREDIT WHEN IT'S DUE

You have a right to feel happy and proud of yourself sometimes. Stressed people often don't take the time to feel pride and pleasure in their own achievements. Tell your colleagues when you're proud of yourself, and invite them out to celebrate

8. DO THE 10-MINUTE STRESS-RELIEF PLAN

If things do start to get on top of you, remember that you can always do the 10 minute stress-relief (as above)

REDUCE STRESS WITH GOOD PLANNING

Managing your time better puts you in control of your life. Its also gives you a chance to relax, exercise and de-stress.

Most people spend about 80% of their effort on 20% of their results. Better planning would mean that they could achieve just as much in a fraction of the time! Assess hoe you really spend your time and when you are most productive by keeping an activity log for a few days. Schedule tasks that need energy or creativity for the times of the day when you are most alert.

Don't be afraid to delegate! - Always focus on your priorities. This will highlight the tasks tat have to be done, those that can be delegated and tasks tat can be dropped. Create more time for yourself by saying 'no' to unwanted for unnecessary jobs - this will reduce distractions that take up time you had planned to spend on something else. Turn away unwanted visitors and let people know if you really don't want to be disturbed.

Juggling different tasks can be stressful, but you must accept that you can't work on all of them an once.

TOP 10 TIPS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT

1. Prioritise - Decide which are the most essential jobs

2. Plan ahead - so that jobs are done properly and efficiently

3. Learn to say 'no' - say no to unnecessary or unwanted jobs.

Don't rush email replies, respond properly when you have time.

4. Set deadlines - especially if you tend to procrastinate or leave jobs until the last minute

5. Delegate - to others tasks you don't have time to do yourself. Getting others to help when it's needed is not being lazy!

6. Use email - respond to non urgent queries by email

7. Divert your calls - divert or screen phone calls when you are busy

8. Don't be rushed - into making hasty decisions

9. Accept changes - be flexible, objectives and priorities can change

10. Don't overwork! - ensure that you always take your breaks.

Don't be afraid to say 'no'

Bring more assertive lets you take control of your own life. Saying 'no' sometimes the best way to protect yourself from stress - after all, no one can say 'yes' to everything.

1. LEARN TO SAY 'NO'

We all know what tit feels like to have too much on our plate. Learning to be more assertive about your needs and saying 'no' to extra work can remove the stressful feeling of being overwhelmed. It makes us feel more in control of our lives. How can you expect other people to realise how bus you are unless you tell them?

2. LISTEN TO YOUR INNER VOICE

Notice the times when you want to set your limits and say 'no' but decide not to. Are you afraid of making the other person angry, or of putting your job or relationship at risk? You may be surprised at how many people will respect you for taking care of yourself. It's better to risk an angry reaction than take on too much and do a shoddy job.

3. PRACTICE SAYING 'NO

Keep a log of your positive and negative experiences in setting your own limits. During the week, find two situations in which you can say 'no'. Start small and work up!

4. ASK YOURSELF QUESTIONS

What happened when you say 'no'? How did you say it? What response did you get? Then what did you do? How do you feel about the interaction? Is there anything you still need to do? What you would do differently next time?

Be assertive without saying a word!

EYE CONTACT

Look directly at the person you're speaking to. This conveys a sense of openness and self-assurance. Starting is defensive and looking away or down seems uncertain.

BODY MOVEMENTS

When speaking, move your hands and body fluidly. Keep your movements moderate and not intrusive. Sudden or rapid movements suggest tension and chaos.

POSTURE

Sit or stand your posture open , to send a message of confidence and cooperation. Relax your arms by your sides or on the arms of the chair. Plant both feet firmly on the ground and stand or sit up straight.

PERSONAL SPACE

Everyone has a sense of appropriate personal space and feels uncomfortable when others come too close. To communicate assertively, don't stand too close, but don't back off either. Stand your own ground!

THE ROLE OF NUTRITION IN STRESS RELIEF

Constant stress can deplete your body's store of nutrients and leave you less able to cope with a busy lifestyle. The nutrients most affected by stress are the vitamins B, C and E and the minerals magnesium, zinc, potassium and sodium.

A healthy diet is crucial for helping your body to combat stress.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight damaging molecules called 'free radicals'. It is depleted when you are stressed, so increase your intake of fresh vegetables and fruits.

Vitamin E , another antioxidant is found in seeds and nuts.

B-Group vitamins are among the best known stress-fighting nutrients, particularly B5. These help support the adrenal glands in times of stress. B-group vitamins are found in whole-grains, green leafy vegetables, shellfish and brown rice.

Magnesium, zinc, potassium and calcium help combat the confusion and exhaustion caused by stress. Eat whole-grains leafy vegetables and nuts.

BUILD IMMUNITY TO AVOID STRESS

Improving your health by eating well, avoiding toxins and getting enough rest will go on a long way towards reducing the stress in your life.

Stress is frequently used as a blanket term to describe the pressures, tensions and ill-effects you may suffer as a result of a hectic lifestyle. Everyone is subject to stress and while a little can spur you on towards your goals, it is important to recognise your limits. When you are under too much pressure, you can start to feel tired and overwhelmed, but such nervous exhaustion can be avoided by keeping both your body and mind healthy and in balance.

Reduce exposure to toxins

A surprisingly large amount of the stress you experience day-to-day is caused by the toxins you consume or exposed to. Reducing the level of toxins your body has to process will strengthen your immunity to stress. Try to avoid the toxins in cigarettes, alcohol and processed foods and aim for 6 to 8 hours sleep.

Avoid the physical and mental effects of everyday stress by attempting to keep your body and mind in balance.

PLANNING YOUR RELAXING LIFESTYLE

Finding the time to relax, so you can recover from stress before you are bombarded with any more, is essential. Relaxation and exercise will give your mind and body time to recuperate.

1. MAKE TIME TO RELAX

Make a conscious effort to remain calm and prevent tension from building while you are at work. You are legally entitled to breaks on even the busiest days, so make sure you take them. If you're extremely busy, it's better to take breaks during the day and work late rather than work non-stop to ensure you leave on time. Try not to take work home with you and, instead, make time for family, holidays, outing with friends and time alone.

2 GET REGULAR EXERCISE

Regular exercise is the best way to reduce stress. It relieves muscular tension, improves your health, gives you a feeling of well-being and helps you to sleep. You should always see exercise as fun rather than a chore, so choose something you enjoy. If you working hours are unpredictable, take up an activity that doesn't have set times, such as swimming or open classes. This way you wont get stressed if you're late, or feel guilty if you miss a day or two.

3. TAKE A HOBBY

Combat stress by taking up a hobby, such as painting, reading or making furniture. A hobby can calm your emotions and boost your self-esteem. The key factor is to pick an activity that you really enjoy, and only do it when you feel it.

4. PLAN AN ANTI-STRESS DAY

Do your batteries need recharging? Take a day off work and plan it as you like. Sleep in as late as you want to get up and go shopping, have lunch with a friend or play tennis. In the evening, avoid watching the news - read a novel or go to the movies. Enjoy a scented bubble bath before bed.

A STRESS DIARY - Writing a diary is very effective way of 'exorcising' stressful thoughts from your mind. Try to find a least 10 minutes in the evening to write about the events of your day and how they made you feel. Be completely honest and never edit your words!

REDUCING STRESS IN A RELATIONSHIPS

Your relationships with friends and loved one can support you in a stressful times; they can also cause your greatest distress

One of the main causes of stress in relationships is communication breakdown. Unresolved conflict, bottling up your feelings or believing you are not loved, respected, listened to or understood can make you feel isolated, angry and frustrated. Learning to communicate better and express your feelings is essential for stress-free relationships.

Cutting out the stress

Differing attitudes to money can be stressful, particularly in marriage. Honesty and realistic goal-setting will help you to work together. Take your holidays when you earn them and don't work anymore than you must. Make time for your partner, children and friends. Divorce or the death of someone you care about can be tremendously stressful. Allow yourself to be angry, grieve or commemorate the end of your relationship in whatever way feels right.

Human interaction is one of the joys of life, but friends, family, colleagues and strangers can also cause great stress.

RELATIONSHIP STRESS - BUSTERS

1. Dedicate more time to being with your partner, family and friends

2. Buy your favourite person a bunch of fresh flowers

3 Share your feelings, thoughts and beliefs as much as possible.

4. Assert your own needs, even if you are afraid of rejection.

5. Express anger assertively - not with overt or passive aggression as this is never interpreted in a good light

6. Be clear about money and financial arrangements form the outset.

7. Don't avoid conflict or touchy subject. Discuss problems openly.

8. Take time out for yourself; take some private time

9. Keep your promises to yourself and others

10. Laugh a lot; it's the best medicine to keep you healthy.

YOUR GUILD TO LESS STRESS - Practice the three C's communication, compromise and co-operation. They are the keys you need to create harmonious, stress-free relationships...

1. COMMUNICATION - Increase the communication with your partner to decrease the stress levels; make an appointment with each other and keep it. Sit down together and take turns to have your say, allow your partner 20 uninterrupted minutes to express current feelings about your relationship, bite your tongue if you are tempted to interject. The you speak for 20 minutes. By listening, you may just discover that at least one of your preconceptions abut your partner's behaviours (or your own) is wrong.

2. CUT OUT CONFRONTATION - Remember that communication is about moving forward, not confrontation. This is true of all your personal relationships - with partners, with family and with friends. If attempts to say what you feel turn into a row, you won't be easing stress, you'll be sending it soaring.

3. COMPROMISE - is another of the keys to sharing your life harmoniously. There are many common problems that can cause deep rifts and a lot of stress; for example, a dislike of the in-laws. With a little give and take, based on the understanding that one person's in-law is the other's parent, the situation will be eased and a stress flash-point eliminated.

4. CO-OPERATION - will help ease stress. Fighting over every detail of your life together is not only tiring and stressful, it is also extremely destructive. Make a real effort to identify what does matter and, more significantly, what doesn't then let it go.

5. CREATING HARMONY - never forget the best relationship stress-buster of the lot. The best part of breaking up may be making up, but don't let it get to that. Take time out from everyday life, make time for each other and make love. By rediscovering your pleasure in one another, you'll re-energise your lives together and put the stress-inducing aspects firmly in their place.

PRACTISING RELAXING

If a relationship is persistently causing you stress then you should walk away from it. It's much better to accept that you're simply not suite to one another than to continue to make each other's lives a misery.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF STRESS: REDUCING MORNING STRESS

Removing stress from your mornings is all a matter of organisation. Just remember the motto 'Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today'

Organising your morning to be as stress-free as possible is truly the best start to the day. It will help you to feel more in control and save your vital minutes

The mood you are in when you awake if often linked to the way you were feeling when you went to sleep. If you had issues that were unresolved before you turned in, then you will have a bad nights sleep leaving you feeling physically and emotionally drained when you wake.

The morning grind

It is a familiar scenario in every household: your alarm failed to wake you on time so you are already feeling anxious. As your mental clarity returns, the worries that you experienced last night have returned, making your stomach ache. You push it and get up to go to the bathroom, but someone has beaten you to it! Eventually, you're ready to head downstairs for breakfast, but there's no coffee/tea/cereal/toast for you as someone has beaten you yet again and finished the last of it. Getting out of the house is turning into a trial and your day has only just begun.

Getting up and out of your house can send your stress levels soaring

A GOOD NIGHT'S REST

People suffering from stress often have trouble falling asleep and wake feeling unrefreshed. Eight hours of sleep is the standard, but it us the quality of sleep that is most important. Insomnia is often fuelled by symptoms of stress, which produce high levels of adrenaline causing disturbed sleep patterns.

IMMUNE RESPONSE - Al lack of sleep can have devastating effects on your health. How can your body recover and heal when it is fighting to simple keep you awake? Research shows that a lack of sleep is bad for your immune system and this who experience stressful times and lose sleep are more susceptible to illnesses, which will only serve to further exacerbate feelings of stress.

THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT

Getting a good nights sleep is vital to ensuring that you wake up in the morning feeling revived. To create a restful sleep environment, ensure that the bedroom is kept cool; sleeping in a room that is too hot can leave you feeling groggy the next morning. Ensure the lighting is dim and that your bed is as comfortable as possible. During your lifetime, you will spend a large amount of time in bed so make sure the mattress you sleep on is comfortable and never more than 10 years old. You could also try burning an essential oil with relaxing properties such as lavender, an hour or so before you go to bed.

CLOTHES PREPARATION

Another way to save time is by sorting out the clothes you will wear tomorrow, today! This means that you will have one less decision to make in the chaos of the morning rush. If you have young children, then doing the same for them is a sure way to avoid getting yourself behind schedule.

DO IT THE DAY BEFORE

Where children are concerned, establishing a routine is essential to a hassle-free morning. Try to organise their lunches before you go to bed the day before. If they need to take items with them to school such as a P.E kit, school bag or permission slips for school excursions, try to sort these out the night before.

LOST GOODS

Try to fix in your house where you can leave the house and car keys, letters that you need to post and your bag, and so on. Not having to hunt around for these items will save you precious minutes when you need them the most in the morning, and removed the stress that this inevitably causes.

SORTING OUT YOUR MEALS

Scrambling around the kitchen for breakfast in not a pleasant activity but there are ways to save time here as well. Maybe you can set up a rota so that people take in turns to set breakfast out. This takes the pressure off you and shares the responsibility. A handy tip is to have a pin board with a pad on it for food items should write it on the list, that way part of your shopping list is already compiled.

AN UNRUSHED CONCLUSION

With all these points, the essence is to give yourself time enough not to rush. Establishing a routine or putting structures in place can help everyone to get out of the house with everything they need and without causing delay. By implementing these points and planning ahead, you can help minimise any confusion created first thing in the morning.

REDUCE STRESS BY FACING PHOBIAS

When you know what you fear, you are one step closer to overcoming its effects, but it's harder when you harbour a genuine phobia

Phobias seriously effect about one in 10 people, but many more of us claim that we have them. Phobias are intense, irrational fears that fall into three categories: specific phobias, where the fear is linked to a particular object or animal, such as dogs; social phobia, where the sufferer has a fear of being humiliated or embarrassed in front of other people; and agoraphobia, a fear of being alone in a situation from which they can't escape this includes fear of crowds.

Symptoms of irrational fear

People who suffer from phobia report panic symptoms including feeling od terror, light-headed, a pounding heart, shortness of breath and an overwhelming desire to run away. Most people with phobias recognise that the terror they experience is out of proportion to the actual danger posed (that their fear is, in fact, irrational), yet they may find that the fear is so deep-rooted that it dramatically affects their ability to conduct a normal life.

Phobias can become all consuming and will take a prominent position in your life if they are not tackled.

The most common phobias

There are hundreds of phobias, but the most common ones are:

Heights (acrophobia)
Spiders (arachnophobia)
Darkness (nyctophobia)
Snakes ( opitophobia)
Flying (aerophobia)
Dentist (dentophobia)
Public speaking (glossophobia)
Injections (trypanphobia)
Blood (haemophobia)

Common phobia may relate to a genuine threat but are extreme reactions .

BASED IN REALITY

Phobias frequently relate to objects or situations that can pose a genuine danger, for example snakes or deep water. Often, phobias can be traced back to childhood.

You may have been influenced by someone else's fear, for example, you may have 'learned' your mother's fear of dogs. Sometimes a phobia may be traced back to a single frightening incident, such as being bitten by a dog. When a phobia becomes so overwhelming as to make you change your behavior, it's time to face your fears.

Overcoming your fear

Use this step-by-step guide as often as necessary to begin conquering your fears. Small efforts will lead to big changes when you start taking action against your phobia.

1. ASSESS YOU PHOBIA - Think about what makes you feel panicky and scared. Once you have determined exactly which situations cause you to fear you can start to take steps to overcome your phobia.

2. FACE YOUR FEAR - Some phobias, such as a phobia of snakes, don't affect your daily life, but if someone has to avoid dogs, cats, lifts or crowds it can be more difficult. Avoiding fear often reinforces it and makes future encounters worse. Start to desensitise yourself to the fear before you face the real thing. For example, if you have a phobia of spiders, start by looking at pictures of them for a few seconds, and graduate on to the real when you're ready.

3. CONTROL YOUR BREATHING - The simplest way of staying calm is to control your breathing. Breathe in slowly and deeply to the count of eight, then breathe out slowly to the count of six. Measure your breathing so that your mind is concentrating on your inhalations and exhalations rather than on your fear.

4. STATE AFFIRMATIONS - Create affirmations to match your phobia. Repeat reassuring statements such as 'This dog isn't going to hurt me'. A rational approach to your fear will help you to overcome the feelings of panic.

5. BOOST SELF-ESTEEM - When phobias aren't serious enough to warrant medical treatment there are ways that you can help yourself. Boost your self-esteem and general confidence by enrolling in course such as public speaking or simulate flying to clear the fear.

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Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP - aims to change the though pattern that holds the phobia in place, helping you to gain control over your mind.

Hypnotherapy - In an hypnotic state you can hear and respond but aren't fully conscious. The origins of the fear are identified and negative thoughts are changed into positive ones by suggestions.

Though Field Technique (TFT) - Based on the the theory that fears are hels within the body, FTF uses a pre-determined series of gentle finger tap on acupuncture points to remove anxiety also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Therapy).

TH E STRESS-RELIEVING POWER OF MUSIC

The soothing qualities of music make it am ideal tool for stress relief. Music can help to improve energy flow and balance fraught emotions

From the moment life begins, it plays out to a backdrop of music - the steady, rhythmic beat of a mother's heart and the gentle rush of blood through her veins. A 17th-century poet said that "music has charm to soothe a savage beast". However, the history of music as a therapeutic medium can be traced far further back, and its power to heal extend beyond "the savage beast".

Developing the theory

Our relationship with music can be traced back to the Neanderthals, who made simple flutes, but it appears to have been ancient Greeks who first made a connection between music and healing. declaring that "music is an art imbued with power to penetrate into the very depths of the soul". Formal use of music as therapy began when it was discovered to have a positive effect on injured soldiers returning from WW II, and it now helps to treat many conditions, from anxiety to autism.

Music has long been recognised to have healing qualities and is now widely used as a complementary medicine.

MUSIC THERAPY AROUND THE WORLD

The sounds may differ and the instruments be unfamiliar, but music of all sorts has been used through the ages to heal and rebalance. In Tibet, it made by bells, chimes and singing bowls in Bali by the gong and the drum. Common to almost every major culture is chanting, to harmonise body and soul using the vibrations of sound.

DRUMS - The insistent beat of the drum is used worldwide - in West Africa, dance is combined with drumming to correct the irregular rhythm believed to block energy flow.

DIDGERIDOO - Using sound to alter the body's energy field is also the principle behind the Aboriginal didgeridoo, a unique instrument whose sound induces a trance-life state in listeners.

HOW MUSIC AFFECTS THE BODY

One theory about how music works to heal the body is that, because music is processed only by the right side of the brain, it helps to suppress the left side, where anxiety and disease reside. It is also believed that music stimulates the brain to produce serotonin, without which we often feel low, and melatonin, which helps us to sleep.

STRESS RELIEF

Linked to this is stress reduction. Stress is believed to be a factor in the majority of disease, and it has been discovered that music has a part of play in stress reduction, too biofeedback researchers have found that drumming in the tomes to our won heartbeat for just 15 minutes can make a significant difference to stress levels.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

These positive effects are now used increasingly to help with pain management and stress-related conditions, for example in childbirth, and to improve post-operative recovery times.

Music can be used to reduce stress which, in turn, helps with pain management and recovery times.

How are you coping with COVID-19 Isolation

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:55:35 GMT

WORLD PANDEMIC - How do we survive through this? What does the future look like?

The coronavirus has turned life upside down, and when it’s over—which seems far off and even worse, indeterminate—our lives will be changed permanently. That’s always the case after an economic crisis like the Great Recession of 2008-2009 or the stock market crash of 1987. It’s even more true following major turning points in history like 9/11, World War II/the atomic bomb and the Great Depression.

The bigger the cause, the greater the effect.

Coronavirus mapped: which countries have the most cases and deaths?

In a few months, the Covid-19 coronavirus has spread all around the world, sending billions of people into lockdown, as health services struggle to cope. Find out which countries are experiencing the steepest growth in cases and where the virus has been most deadly.

What is a coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause disease in animals. Seven, including the new virus, have made the jump to humans, but most just cause cold-like symptoms.

Covid-19 is closely related to severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) which swept around the world in 2002 to 2003. That virus infected around 8,000 people and killed about 800 but it soon ran itself out, largely because most of those infected were seriously ill so it was easier to control.

Another coronavirus is Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers), cases of which have been occurring sporadically since it first emerged in 2012 - there have been around 2,500 cases and nearly 900 deaths.

Covid-19 is different to these two other coronaviruses in that the spectrum of disease is broad, with around 80 per cent of cases leading to a mild infection. There may also be many people carrying the disease and displaying no symptoms, making it even harder to control.

How did the outbreak start?

The source of the coronavirus is believed to be a "wet market" in Wuhan which sold both dead and live animals including fish and birds.

Such markets pose a heightened risk of viruses jumping from animals to humans because hygiene standards are difficult to maintain if live animals are being kept and butchered on site. Typically, they are also densely packed allowing disease to spread from species to species.

The animal source of Covid-19 has not yet been identified, but the original host is thought to be bats. Bats were not sold at the Wuhan market but may have infected live chickens or other animals sold there.

Is there a cure for the coronavirus?

There is no specific treatment, although doctors are trialling existing drugs for viruses such as Ebola, malaria and HIV. Early results seem promising but, until full clinical trials have been concluded, doctors cannot be certain that the drugs are effective.

Work to develop a vaccine is accelerating but it is unlikely to be available until next year.

Coronavirus by 23rd March UK was going into lockdown

COVID 19 Facts and Fears: How Dangerous is it?

As with other respiratory illnesses, infection with COVID 19 can cause mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever.

It can be more severe for some persons and can lead to pneumonia or breathing difficulties.

More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as, diabetes and heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

29th March 2020 - According to tracking from Johns Hopkins 29/03 there are more than 700,000 coronavirus cases and 33,000 deaths worldwide.

I started this blog to provide a space where we can help each other - COVID-19 community support forum. Today all we hear each and everyday is how the virus is still taking so many lives, how many countries are still in isolation / lockdown even curfew. How government hospitals are coping (the front line). With all this going on we are glued to the news listening to bad news after bad new and this is taking an affect on the conscious and subconscious mind. We may not feel it yet, however months in the future we will feel the side effect of this on a mental and physical well-being.

So much information everywhere on COVID-19 for keeping ourselves safe, jobs, homes, food, doctors, government, stock markets, taxes and what many are talking about 5G.

Over the weeks and months I will be adding more and more information to this blog, also collecting your inputs and journey to this blog. A place where we can help support each other with information that can help us mentally and physically. Links to government and company supported schemes, mental well-being checks, physical well-being checks, children education, relationships, money matters, conspiracy theories and how we manage ourselves over the next year getting through this.

Here is one useful link to help keep you safe for now - guidelines.

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

LIFE is at stillness for many. So many glued to the TV their minds are being taken over by the pandemic, so many news feeds on social media ... Do you realise the side affects of all this?. I was driving to the studio today and the roads here in Surrey were very empty, hardly anyone outside. Each day the world is being filled with fear and this is and will cause mental and physical breakdown and will impact your immunity where the COVID-19 lives. Your mind is being fed subliminal messages and the conscious cannot tell the difference between fiction / non fiction... yes agree stay home and stay safe, but don't let the social media take over your mind and life. Do something you been meaning to do, draw, write, decorate, declutter, study, read so much more to be done during this lockdown.

What Is Subliminal Messaging?

Subliminal messages are visual or auditory stimuli that the conscious mind cannot perceive, often inserted into other media such as news. This kind of messaging can be used to strengthen or heighten the persuasiveness of the issues/pandemics, or to convey an altogether different message entirely.

True subliminal messages cannot be observed or discovered by the conscious mind, even if you’re actively looking for them. This is because stimuli to which we respond every day – the things we see and hear around us – are above the threshold of conscious perception, unlike subliminal messages, which are below this threshold.

What makes subliminal messaging so insidious is that even though we’re utterly unaware of the message hidden in whatever we’re watching or listening to, part of our subconscious mind cannot help but respond to this concealed stimuli – it happens entirely without our knowledge or consent. be conscious of what you are feeding your subconscious, once these are in the subconscious and you start feeding this an emotion it will then take resident in the body and cause your physical and mental problems.

Subliminal Messages Influence Our Experience of Pain / Fear / Anxiety / Excitement (positive or negative, subliminal messages do impact our brain)

The brain can learn to associate certain images with more or less pain, even if the images never reach our awareness
People have believed in subliminal influences for hundreds of years—but the last few decades have taken a far more scientific look at these ideas
For some, subliminal messages are synonymous with mind control: a form of insidious mental manipulation designed to alter our behaviour so that we’ll buy a certain product, vote for a certain political candidate, or become socially re-engineered in some way without our consent or even our knowledge.
But others take a more positive stance, claiming that subliminal messages can be used as self-development tools to reprogram the subconscious mind for success or to change a specific habit that’s holding you back

30th March 2020

Please note: these are government figures on numbers of confirmed cases - some people who report symptoms are not being tested, and are not included in these counts. WORLDWIDE @ 30th March 2020 Coronavirus updates: Confirmed cases 724,201 | Deaths 34,025 | Recovered 146,740

Stillness / Isolation - How do I feel?

Today I was walking around Richmond Park (London) and witnessed how people kept the social distancing of 2 meters, whilst walking people would walk into the road to keep the distance, while shopping and paying at the cashier the staff with masks and gloves on and stepping away and having a shield between me and them even though I am 2 meters distant from them. I would say I felt very strange, felt like I was diseased or outcast-ed, however I know everyone is going through this and we will have to follow these guidelines now and the months to come to be safe for self and others. I did feel very strange and came back to the studio to write, work and as I was, I was thinking of all those souls who are actually already vulnerable with mental health issues.

How are they dealing with this isolation and social distancing?

Think about it, I will leave this with you to think about ? What could you do to help, you may know someone who is going through mental health?

I was speaking to a friend earlier on a call and this is what we discussed and then she went onto saying that 'One morning I got up and felt weak and a sore throat and immediately I thought that's it, I am also one of those whose affected as on the news, and then I had a headache and felt feverish and the more I was going down the downward spiral the more I was feeling ill. Then I paused and made my self a herbal remedy and said to myself no I can fix this like any other time I have had flu symptoms'. Guess what she did, she made full recovery in a few days, however had she entertained the symptoms and bought in more and more fear what would have happened ? Immediately her immune system would have been under attack. Your fear weakens your immunity and you lose the power over the virus. Stay connected to yourself, do not overdo it with listening to the news 24/7. Take a walk, eat healthy drink loads of clean water, herbal teas (ginger, lemon, tulsi) stay topped up with Vitamin c (you can find more on the COVID-19 Advice page )

This is why its important right NOW to use this time to sort out the things you been putting to a side ... connect back to your hobbies, keep your mind active, draw, play music, create a game, do a jigsaw, de-clutter, decorate, studying, cooking, reading the list is endless their are so many things you can be doing even if it is working from home.

31st March 2020 - So many theories !!!

I am getting flooded with news on COVID-19 conspiracy theories, we know this virus is not nature actions, its a man-made virus. CORONAVIRUS conspiracy theories have flooded the internet, with people bizarrely claiming COVID-19 is a man-made bioweapon and proof of the apocalypse.

The coronavirus has killed more than 36,000 people since November while infecting nearly 800,000 people globally. The virus appeared without warning in China's Hubei province, prompting many to question its origin.

Their have been many conspiracies even the chip being inserted in the back of everyone's hand, cashless society, governments at war, so much however 5G came at the top of it all.I personally myself am not backing any theory however regardless where 5g is a contributor its radiation still is bad and this has been known for years before COVID-19.

Is the coronavirus disease more severe than the flu? - COVID-19 causes more severe disease than seasonal influenza.

While many people globally have built up immunity to seasonal flu strains, COVID-19 is a new virus to which no one has immunity. That means more people are susceptible to infection, and some will suffer severe disease.

Globally, about 3.4% of reported COVID-19 cases have died. By comparison, seasonal flu generally kills far fewer than 1% of those infected.

Many scientist have claimed the health risks associated to 5g. This virus is - THE WAR BETWEEN 5G and HUMAN BEINGS.

Over 180 scientists and doctors in almost 40 countries are warning the world about 5G health risks. 5G will substantially increase exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) and has been proved to be harmful for humans, bird, bees and environment.

A MUST WATCH - https://youtu.be/-T2R2htAaqg

Let me tell you a story, 23 years ago when I was working in the IT industry we use to work on those big boxes on your desk 486, pentium etc. We were told that every 20 minutes we need to move away from our desk and take a walk as the radiation from the PC's is not good for our health. What we doing today? We are carrying phones in our pockets, wearing iwatches (I have seen kids wearing these and that scares me) and we work with our ipad/laptops/tablets on our laps. Another story over 30 years ago I was sat on bus on my way home from college, I was sat on the top deck, I remember not many people on the bus I sat in the middle section. After a while an African guy, I still remember his face came towards me in a panic showing me some documents he had in his hands, shouting "in the future technology is going to kill us, they going to insert chips at the back of our hands". To this day I think about that and today more so how right he was.

Now I ask you a question, health as been deteriorating at speed with technology evolving at speed. We have seen mental health on the rise, cancer, infertility, autoimmune disease, you goto the doctors with issues that have been manifested by radiation and then you are given toxic medicine / vaccines and BOOM your health gets worse. Its a vicious circle. As an Ayurveda practitioner, counsellor and nutritionist I am witnessing more and more how vaccines, dental, technology is impacting peoples mental and physical health. I will talk about this more as the days and weeks pass, I get many emails and clients coming to see me who are suicidal and alot of them are on medicine (sleeping tablets, depression tablets, psychotic injections), so many severe cases all worsen my medicine, messaging and incorrect diets. Today doctors are hardly spending time with clients maximum 10 minutes, where is a person suppose to go with severe mind conditions ? What are they given? right antidepressants. I have many seekers who have knocked on many door of doctors etc and find themselves at the door of AYU-OK. We do what we can to help and we will see you through the whole journey of regaining your life and giving you back the power. We need to start gaining back our power and not give it to others, you have one life, wake up and take control. More to be discussed on this.

I have phones, laptops etc and I sometimes I do spend more time than I should as I work in the IT industry. However I am monitoring daily what the side effect I am getting from longer use of technology. I never bring the phone to my ear, why? each time I bring the phone to my ear, the left side of my brain reacts and same if I am under a phone tower again my left brain reacts. Those of you sensitive should start monitoring your health against the amount of time you are using your devices.

I carry a orgonite with me to protect myself now from radiation - Made from crystals, metals, and resin, orgonite is an energy healing device. ... While orgonite does not actually reduce EMF, it does protect your body from the damaging effects of electromagnetic radiation. Usually, these come from your cell phone, TV, computer, laptop, microwave oven, fridge, power outlets etc. You should definitely have a few in your house.

I won't carry on this subject as their is so much you can find on the internet just be careful of your source as alot of news online is fake. However it is true humans, animals and the environment have all been at risk for years. While 3G and 4G was bad enough, 5G takes the game to a whole new level of insanity.

MUST WATCH THE TRUTH - https://youtu.be/ol3tAxnNccY

When 5G is launched which has been since last year and more so now, with this pandemic it will be the first actual test on human beings ever performed and many lives will be lost. 5G plans have been going on for years and the time has arrived, the use of it will only be for Government, Federals and darknet. We need to wake up to this more and more what our environments is about and do our part to sustain mother earth well-being, whe she is in balance so are we.

You need to understand when we train our mind for over 21 days to do something is start to bring that change in and it gets instilled, please do not allow this fear of what is going on in the world allow the fear to be instilled. You then will be the victim of controlled vaccines and microchips.

I tell you, if I am not taken down for saying what I have, if we do not stand up for our lives, the world be divided for those who want to live in a world of control with chips in the back of their hands, controlled by 5G technology and the government conspiracies. The other world will be outcast-ed as we do not want to be controlled or chipped we will be stripped of our belongings and life and removed from the society they creating. In decades to come this will start happening, newborn will be chipped and this be mandatory. LIFE IN THE FUTURE will not be yours, so wake up now before its too late.

You may hear some people use the words nuclear weapon war, its a silent war for sure. Many conspiracies who is behind it and as I say you will find alot of information online. One thing for sure and this is my own experience, when I am at home during this isolation I am fine, however I have observed and witnessed each time I have taken long walk by the evening I get severe headaches and suffer insomnia and in the morning I have severe nausea and my ears hurt, I know this is not a flu symptoms, I am very healthy no health issues (vegetarian diet and use herbs), I never suffer insomnia or these headaches with nausea and ear ache these have only happened in the last months. So what's going on.....

1st April 2020 - According to tracking from Johns Hopkins, there are more than 875,000 coronavirus cases and 43,000 deaths worldwide.

Why is it everyday they only give you the bad news and not the good news of how many people have healed. I know many people who have healed and I have been busy sending out AYU-OK antioxidant & immune boosting herbs as well as the self-care herbal , many many people have recovered in few days.

I have many subjects I want to cover over the days, Job (I have been given notice on my Job.) Money, relationships, and our mental status, how it is now starting to affect the body. For many it has been weeks staying inside (maybe with no garden or a busy household) and now the cracks are becoming more and more visible in people.

How can I tell ! well I'm getting flooded with emails on mental and physical health and major concerns about their future, how will they be able to sustain themselves. I will take topic at a time and go through this over the days and give you some technique and tools you can use to bring yourself back inward and ground yourself. Remember you are not alone we are all in this together, this is where now compassion hits mankind as we are one.

A story of today and my prediction journey I like to share before we dive in to the subject above. Today I am back in Richmond went down the high street, I need to go to the post office to post some AYU-OK herbs for some clients who are going through the virus. As I was walking to the post office today the roads did feel very sad, like a ghost town, it felt sad to see so many business shut down with notices on their shops. I am not sure how the economy will survive from this, I see many business closing down and many high street in UK with empty boarded shops.

Well, as I walked up to the post office today my eyes were noticing strange things, and my mind engaging with - what is going on out here, people wearing all different size, shapes and colour face masks, some wearing latex gloves (blue/white), some wearing posh white cotton gloves. People even walking more at distant, I thought I was in a horror movie, what the hell is going on.

When I arrived at the post office the queue was long as you have the two meter distance (the yellow and black lines on the floor). I queued for 40 mins, even when I got inside a queue, the saddest part of this queue was no one looked at you or smiled, all staying at distant.

This so is not good for mental health, we are going to have a mental health crisis in the months to come. I need to explain to you all again. It takes over 21 days to change the patterns in your mind and to instil a condition, do you see what is going to happen?

We will now dive deeper into your mind health check and how you can cope with

Job / Work
Relationships
Health
Money

PREDICTIONS

Since a child I have been gifted with connecting deeper to my psychic, I have always been connected to a deeper existence within and to higher self. Even though I lived a life of going university, working for some of the top FTSE 100 corporate companies I always maintained a balance with my true being within, connecting to a much higher vibration. ( I have travelled deep inner and outer, staying in caves, living in mountains with the minimum, deep inner meditation practises. I have been fortunate to have met many masters and learned alot from them. I say the above as I want to share some secrets I shared with a few of my close soul in my circle.

I have somehow channelled many predictions that have come true, even I don't know how they came about and their are many that can confirm this. However the point why I am sharing this with you is, earlier in 2019 I was saying to many in my circle that in 2020 their is a virus coming that will take the lives of millions, economy crashing and earthquakes. This year when this started happening I was not surprised, although the virus I saw was much severe, this one is man-made.

I picked up one of my old books few days ago of Nostradamus his prediction have been somewhat accurate. Mention of a major global conflict breaking out is supposedly hidden in a quatrain Nostradamus penned in 1555.

The prophet wrote: “Twice put up and twice cast down,

“The East will also weaken the West.

“Its adversary after several battles chased by sea will fail at time of need.”

Conspiracy theorists believe this passage references a war between the US and North Korea or the US and Russia.

Asteroid impact will decimate humanity - After the death and horror of World War 3 ravages the planet, humanity might have to brace itself for a major asteroid impact.

According to conspiracy YouTube channel, Skywatch Media News, the cataclysm will coincide with nuclear war and disasters.

A video interpreting Nostradamus’ quatrains says: “A moment of great violence will coincide with the appearance of a comet in the sky. Nuclear terrorism and natural catastrophes will destroy our planet.”

2nd April 2020 - According to tracking from Johns Hopkins, there are more than 956,000 coronavirus cases and 48,000 deaths worldwide.

Today I see the news that we have had the biggest hike in UK - Coronavirus: UK deaths rise 569 in highest daily hike yet to 2,921. I am not sure how these numbers are reached. I also see we had a few celebrities or known faces to the world lose their lives today ( every death is sad news and as important).

I don't watch the news daily, just take a small peek to see whats going on and I did also read that now the experts are advising that we should wear masks all the time (I personally do not wear a mask, I just cover my mouth and nose with a scarf when I am out, it looks less daunting). They also now suggesting maybe we should be 8m distant.

We are going through a severe pandemic and I realise this when I take peek of the news when I do, otherwise when I am not I am getting on with working from home, listening to music, meditating and daily participating in world healing. For the last 11 days we initiated a group of lightworks / masters / healers worldwide in all corners of the world (whatsapp group) and we carry out world healing daily you can see our other blog we update daily. We are also carrying out powerful yagja - fire ceremonies daily for world healing and peace, its a time now where we all need to come together and raise our vibration.

I was talking to a friend while I was taking a walk in Richmond park exactly about that, we need to raise our vibration to bring healing to self (building a shield around us) and healing to the world. How do we do this?

I was explaining to her how important our aura is at this time, if all this pandemic is because of 5g or even this contagious virus we need to strengthen our shields and aura, not only do you protect yourself and to protect others around you,

We can only do this if we truly believe in our inner master, our higher self and have faith that their is a much more powerful source of energy and you can call it whatever you want many people refer to it as god, divine power etc etc.

LETS GO THROUGH A FEW TECHNIQUES HOW YOU CAN SHIELD YOURSELF FROM NEGATIVE ENERGY, RADIATION AND STRESS.

I get many clients who suffer from insomnia and their are many reasons for this and I always find when I give them some techniques with regards to radiation shielding and protection they seem to have sound sleep and less pains in their bodies.

Have you ever been around someone or in an environment where you feel completely drained after you see the person or leave a situation? Do you ever attend meetings or have conversations that are high emotionally charged and leave the meeting feeling anxious but you don’t know why? These are examples of times when shielding yourself from negative energy is beneficial for your energetic, emotional and physical health.

An energy shield is an imaginary shield created by your intention. An energy shield provides some protection from negative energy and can help keep you maintain balance. To create an energy shield you must use the power of your mind combined with your belief. Mentally envision a purple/lavender shield completely surrounding your body, as if you were inside a helium balloon. Instruct the shield mentally with its purpose. For example, “I am shielded from all psychic attack. I am shielded from all negative energy. I am shielded from all harm. This shield will remain in place for 12 hours. It is internally permeable (this means energy can get out from inside the shield but energy outside the shield cannot get in) and unbreakable.” Remember to visualise the shield as you are instructing it.

I have a daily practise in the morning, I never start my day without a body, mind scan, cleanse and protection. I spend 1 hour or more in the morning in a deep meditation and then in the evening before I go to bed. Find time daily and make it the same time everyday. Check in on your aura, go through all your body parts and the systems within. Its takes as little as 21 minutes to power and protect your body.

When I lay in bed before going to sleep I scan my body from head to toe sending each part healing and then I go through my systems in the body, nervous system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, circulation, digestive system, sending healing and asking the energy to regenerate and rejuvenating each system. Most importantly I thank the mind and body for the day and all body systems, functions and senses. How much time in a day to you spend thanking yourself unconditionally? It only takes a few seconds??

Their are many many self-healing techniques we teach and how to protect your aura. https://www.ayuok.com/one-day-workshops

We can also use sage to burn daily cleansing our self and our environment. We can check in on our energy centres and connect to the ones that need more self-healing and how would you know, well, when we tune in more and more to our inner self we will discover where we are depleted the most.

I get many clients who come to me who have had psychic attack ( yes this exists) the more and more we understand our environments inner and outer the more we become channels of energy.

HERE IS ANOTHER TECHNIQUE - WHITE LIGHT AURA PROTECTION - you will find many techniques online to protect self.

4 steps to wrap yourself in white light energy

step 1. sit with your feet firmly planted on the floor

Ground yourself by putting your feet on the ground or imagining tree roots coming from your feet. You may even want to repeat the mantra, I Am Light, a few times to prime your body and get ready to bring white light in. Then ask mother to allow the soles of your feet to be firmly rooted to the core of the earth - healing every part of your body.

step 2. relax your physical body

Place your palms up on your lap, roll your shoulders back, and close your eyes.
Relax your body completely scanning the body head to toes relaxing each part with your breathe, You may roll your shoulders or your ankles, you may sway from side to side. Just relax your physical body.

step 3. take 3-deep breaths

Taking nice long deep inhalations and exhalation (you can exhale out of your mouth for the first 3 times, then from nose for the next 3 times) this will assist your mind-body to go from physical, outward-focused to inward,

Once you feel centred and ground, now it's time to visualise.

step 4. white light wrap visualisation - T he visualisation begins below:

Imagine that as you inhale, you are breathing in a swirl of white light that is all around you.
As you exhale, this swirl of light wraps around your body, it falls and begins to settle down by your feet.
Each time you inhale, imagine swirling light coming in. Each time you exhale, imagine the swirling light gently falling to your seat, between your hips, as white snowflakes all around you.
After a few inhalations and exhalations, imagine the clouds of the sky parting above you.
Then imagine a stream of light revealing itself, travelling through the sky to meet the top of your head. As you notice this light, this stream of light now meets the crown of your head. This light is the source of your protective shield.
How thick is this stream of light? Covering a mile of the skyline, or peaking through the clouds like a flashlight?
Watch the colour of this stream of light change now, to become a glittery white and watch as it beams and wraps all around your body, forming an egg shape.
Now, draw your attention to your crown, where the Spiritual Light touches and begins to meet your body.
Notice this light draping over you and around you, like a cloak.
Imagine this colour completely coating you from the top of your crown, along the curves on the sides of your energetic boundary, and enveloping the energy boundary underneath your feet.
Make it thicker over your heart area and scan yourself and see where your white light boundary is more abundant in parts.
When you’re ready, open your eyes.
Feel this shield and notice any differences. If the energy of this shield starts to penetrate your aura, allow it to soak in, embrace your healing light, as you too may need its properties.

congratulations! you are now protected with white light.

BEFORE WE MOVE ONTO the subjects or Money / Job / Relationships / Health I would also like to speak about children. What about children? Well many things are coming to mind for example what are they thinking of all this? How are they coping? I am sure at some point they will get fed up of looking at their tablets / laptops / phones and will understand what boredom is? They cannot go out to get takeaways etc, so what are they going through. What are you going through for those of you with children?

This is the time we now awaken the creativity in children, just like the kids did before technology came and took over our minds. How did the children keep themselves occupied, you never heard them say 'I AM BORED' - what did the kids in the 70s and 80s do?

Like any other virus, (COVID-19) has a low vibration with a closed electromagnetic circuit structure, with a resonance frequency of approximately 5,5 Hz-14,5 Hz.

In the highest ranges it is not active and, starting with the ranges

of 25,5 Hz and above, the virus dies....

For a person who lives in high vibes, i.e. in the Soul, is no longer dangerous than acute respiratory infections, because a healthy man's body "vibrates" in the highest ranges.., only occasionally, for various reasons, slips into vibes lower.

The reasons for this can be various disorders in the energy balance... (fatigue, emotional breakdown, hypothermia, chronic diseases, nervous tension, etc. )....

The virus in nature, that is outside the body, is not resistant...

Earth's total average frequency resonance is now 27,4 Hz, and therefore it would be destructive to the virus, but there are places where this frequency is lowered, i.e. geopathic areas created naturally or artificially... (hospitals, prisons, Power lines, subway and public electric vehicles, malls, offices, drinking spaces, etc. ) Where vibes drop to levels below 20 Hz...

FOR IN-HUMANS AT LOW VIBRATION THIS VIRUS IS DANGEROUS...

• Pain gives vibration - from 0,1 to 2 Hz;

• FEAR-0,2 to 2,2 Hz ;!!!

• resentment - 0,6 to 3,3 Hz;

• irritation - 0,9 to 3,8 Hz;

• Disorder - 0,6 to 1,9 Hz;

• Hot temperament-0,9 Hz;

• Flash of fury-0,5 Hz;

• rage-1,4 Hz;

• pride-0,8 Hz;

• pride (megalomania)-3,1 Hz;

• abandonment-1,5 Hz;

• superiority-1,9 Hz;

BUT:

• generosity-95 Hz;

• thank you (thank you)-45 Hz;

• thank you very much - from 140 Hz and above;

• a sense of unity with other people-144 Hz and beyond;

• compassion - from 150 Hz and above (but mercy is only 3 Hz);

• Love (as they say with their head, that is when a person understands that love is a good, bright and strong feeling, but has not yet learned to love with his heart) vibration-50 Hz;

• the love that a person generates with their heart for all people without exceptions and all living beings - from 150 Hz and beyond;

• unconditional, sacrificial, universal love - from 205 Hz and beyond.

For millennia, the frequency of our planet has been 7,6 Hz. Physicists call it Schumann's MRI and it's due to the lightning beating in the crawl space between the earth and the ionosphere, which acts as a wave guide and resonator

3rd April 2020 - According to tracking from Johns Hopkins University, there are more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases and 58,000 deaths worldwide.

WOW, that number is alot right? I am not sure how these numbers are being counted and how we counting for all those vulnerable lives who live in much more deprived villages, slums and rural spaces. I guess not, it saddens me what is happening in many countries where governments enforced curfews and not taking into account those most vulnerable labor worker and families who depend on a daily income to survive.

Last night when I was doing my deep meditation practise I saw many many more deaths that will happen and more bugs flying around especially in slums and poorer villages as social distancing is very very difficult and many elderly with health conditions already. The future is not good if we do not contain this virus. Its important everyone starts to raise their vibrations and to start self healing. We are daily doing our 4:30pm UK time 9:30pm Nepal time carrying out a yagya fire ceremony to heal the world, More can be found on our world heal blog https://www.ayuok.com/covid19-worldheal-ayuok . You can see above the stats of the frequency when we change our vibration with our thought patterns.

Today I was at the studio and again had to goto the post office, wow I had to wait 1 hour in the queue it was a mile long and most queue were for the other super markets. Maybe its Friday and people are use to Friday shop, so today I saw many people outside and I am sure this will not be good for the numbers of cases tomorrow. It is going to be hard as now we just come into spring and the sun is out. I myself was out in Richmond park for my walk, which I do every other day to keep movement of body and mind. I saw many people outside in the park, or sitting on the benches not sure what will happen over the weekend if it is hot. I say this as many people in Richmond for certain are working from home in the week and now the weekend is here and if the sun is out many more will be out in the Green spaces. I heard today that we maybe in lockdown until end of May, this is going to have such severe mental crisis I am certain of this. Many relationship breakup, many mental breakdown, many health breakdown the list is endless. I hear for many people, their jobs are at risk, many have been told to take a pay cut, some been told to take sabbatical and many told they will not have a job. We are going into a economy that is going to crash for sure, we have never been able to come out of recession and now we go in deeper and from this I see many deaths (ill health, suicides etc, its not going to be good if this isolation drags on).

This brings us to JOBS, I was told that my contract will need to be ended as they cannot keep me on with what is going on, I totally understand this as we are all going through this together. I also tried to find out if I would get any help from a small business relief and again its such a long process and be months before you know. I also called my mortgage company to ask if I can put my mortgage on the 3 months holiday what the government announced and the reply I got back was, "miss can you go online and fill the application and we will let you know if you are eligible". This all disappointed me and didn't feel good. Now I am different at handling stress as I have a deep practise I follow to keep me grounded and not to allow stress in, I was thinking if this was someone who already was vulnerable and all this was said to them how do you think they would have felt and what do you think the mental and physical health would be in few weeks or months to come ??

This is the worst time I have seen in all my life from the 70's to now, I was buying some water from the shop close by to the studio and I was speaking to the guy behind the counter and I asked him how he was and if he was very quiet, he replied "I have never known anything like this, its dead, like we are at cold war", I said replied back " you are right this is cold war".

here is a good site for help with stress and workplace

https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/covid19/financial-difficulty.aspx

https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/guides/uk-lay-off-short-time-working

https://www.unison.org.uk/coronavirus-rights-work/

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/health-wellbeing/workplace-health/support-resources-during-covid-19-outbreak

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/novel-corona-virus-covid-19/coping-with-stress-and-anxiety/

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/covid-19-mental-health/

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak

http://www.workplacementalhealth.org/Employer-Resources/Working-Remotely-During-COVID-19

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-guide-how-to-manage-stress-and-anxiety/2331439/

Self-care

Protecting yourself during COVID-19 public health emergency

In ensuring the ones closest to you are cared for, it’s important to not forget about taking care of yourself. Recognise that feelings such as loneliness, boredom, fear of contracting disease, anxiety, stress, and panic are normal reactions to a stressful situation such as a disease outbreak. Even if your family is isolated or quarantined, realise this will be temporary.

The governments I can see across the globe are helping many businesses to keep their businesses alive and so that they can pay their staff who have no choice to be at home due to COVID-19. However many will lose their jobs as their is no support. This is going to be a difficult time for many and how do we get through this? Their are many forums, government websites and many spaces helping people who are in these crisis some I mentioned above.

In all this we need to make sure we stay above the water level and not to drown in this crisis as we easily can. This time will pass and we are all in it together, wherever you are and whatever circumstances you are in right now you are safe. I have seen many job schemes online also many supermarkets asking for help to take on temporary employees, no job is greater then the other right now as long as it can sustain you, We will pass this pandemic and right now your priority is to stay safe for self and your family.

Everyone in many places is entitled to employment benefits right now.

Their is alot of support around, alot of food banks that are helping just keep a lookout and don't feel you are lone. Seek and you shall be served.

4th April 2020 - Cases are increasing across he globe, the spring is here and everyone is locked in while phone towers are going up.

Well, something is up, I have seen on the news lately ( a little peek, that I do), some of the public in many countries and UK have damaged some of the 5g tower and main news is saying its all fake news about 5g. Whether it is fake or now, I ask one questions why has all 5g references on my FB, Instagram etc been taken down ? I leave that to you to figure out. Clearly we are being controlled and watched as we know we are, because the moment we got smart phones, ipad, tablets etc and joined any social media apps we gave permission to them to take control. I had this weird call to day on my mobile phone from a unknown caller ID and someone shouting down the phone up must follow social distancing and that is all they kept shouting. I follow that strictly as regardless whatever this virus is we need to look after ourselves and not take any cautions.

I take walks for sure every other day to alternate it and I also do some yoga postures in the morning, I meditate and all this keeps me in balance of mind, body and soul. I am making sure my food is healthy plenty of vegetable and alkaline food and staying away from processed foods (which I do not take). Most of all you should stay away from refined foods especially wheat and sugar and this is a topic in itself which I will discuss one day.

This takes us into the other topic I wanted to discuss with you and that is HEALTH. Before I start on the subject how are you feeling its been two weeks of lockdown (UK) for other countries much more and we are entering into another week. How are you feeling? I can say I had had moments of up and downs also felt a sensation of anxiety and I do not suffer this, however clearly it is their, why ? because of the unknown hearing all sort longer lockdown, economy crashes, job loses. I know we all should just remain in the NOW right now as no one can throw you out of your accommodation and their are food banks that are helping. I can see help is at hand, however something their in the back on the mind still stirring up these questions, what is the future like??

All this will take a toll on your health for sure, when our mind goes into overdrive the first point of attack is your adrenal glands and releasing different types of hormones that go into flight or fight and depending on how much reserve you have you may last for a while, however if not this will start to impact you both mentally and physically. Many of our health issues start from MIND, yes their are many also with food, lack of movement, dental, vaccines and side affect of medicine, the list is endless, we will only look at the MIND for now.

I feel like I’m going mad. What’s going on in my head? - I will be going through some mind techniques you can apply to your day to day life and only take max 10-20 minutes a day. In this I will also cover food and health what its doing to you, certain food, especially now being at home and the binge , not good for sure not for the waistline and for many health reasons too.

5th April 2020 - The news as daunting it is and sad I am still not sure where the numbers are coming from and I am daily sending healing and light to all to heal from this - NEWS TODAY Coronavirus: Another 621 patients die - UK total now 4,934, Another 621 hospital patients have died after contracting coronavirus - taking the UK's total to 4,934. Public Health England reported an extra 555 deaths, Public Health Wales recorded 12 and the Public Health Agency said there had been seven in Northern Ireland.

We have had some cases of some young people and children who were lost to this virus, their are many reason for this too, although young children have more melatonin to protect their lungs, some that have lost their lives could be to underlying health issues too. Many theories, It remains one of the biggest puzzles of the Covid-19 pandemic. The disease generally causes serious problems only in older people or those with underlying health problems. But occasionally it strikes down young, apparently fit individuals, including medical staff exposed to patients with the virus.

In some cases, previously undiagnosed conditions are later revealed but in others no such explanations are available, leaving scientists struggling to find reasons for the behaviour of the coronavirus.

It is very possible some of us could have a particular genetic make-up that makes it more likely we will respond badly - Michael Skinner, ICL

Several theories have been proposed. Some researchers believe the amount of virus that infects an individual may have crucial outcomes. Get a huge dose and your outcome may be worse. Others argue that genetic susceptibility may be involved: in other words, that there are individuals whose genetic makeup leaves them more vulnerable to the virus as it spreads through their bodies.

We need to be more and more careful making sure we are building our immunity more so and also a strong mind. When you mind weakens this will automatically attack your immune system.

So let now talk about MIND, HEALTH and IMMUNITY.

The immune system protects us from disease caused by bacteria, viruses and toxins, and helps remove foreign bodies and malignant cells from our system. In addition, the immune system is responsible for down-regulating immune responses against external harmless triggers such as food, or against the bodies' own tissue. This is why our self-care herbs focuses very much on immunity and digestion.

The immune system is a complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection. The immune system keeps a record of every germ (microbe) it has ever defeated so it can recognise and destroy the microbe quickly if it enters the body again

Therefore during this time with this virus pandemic it is very important to stay topped up with good vitamin C (lemons, Grapefruits, Oranges good quality, Amla - Indian gooseberry has the most vitamin C). When our immune system is weak then pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to thrive on this. A strong immune system works to limit these microbes' access to the body and prevent them from growing and causing illness.

Healthy ways to strengthen your immune system (some tips)

Don't smoke.
Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
Exercise regularly.
Maintain a healthy weight.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
Get adequate sleep.
Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.

What foods provide vitamin C? (The ones I have already mentioned above and the following):

Citrus fruits (such as oranges and grapefruit) and their juices, as well as red and green pepper and kiwifruit, which have a lot of vitamin C.
Other fruits and vegetables—such as broccoli, strawberries, cantaloupe, baked potatoes, and tomatoes—which also have vitamin C.

3 Vitamins That Are Best for Boosting Your Immunity

Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system boosters of all. In fact, a lack of vitamin C can even make you more prone to getting sick. ...
Vitamin B6 is vital to supporting biochemical reactions in the immune system. ...
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body fight off infection.

6th April 2020 - The death tolls are going up in the world and UK PM is in intensive care any one who is getting seriously ill from this is very saddening and I send them a lot of healing. In our daily healing practise this is what we are doing sending loads of healing to all the kingdoms of mother earth and especially every human on this planet that is suffering in some way. If its not the corona-virus it could be anxiety of job, in some places it could be because not enough food can be bought due to daily income stopped, many reasons, we are all in this together and we should be compassionate to all.

I am still getting the unknown caller ID call, screaming down the phone saying "you must isolate yourself and stay at home", I can understand why this message went out from Sunday, because of the number of people that were out in Richmond. However the voice down the phone is scary it wants you to quickly put the phone down and you wonder who is watching you. I have a reason to be in Richmond I am a solo worker providing service to key / care workers or anyone with mental health. I am in a space where their is no one coming in and out apart from self, so I was shocked I got the call. I did turn off my location and siri as this did freak me out wondering what is going on.

So I want to focus abit more on the MIND today - what we feed it we become is a fact. When I heard those messages I could feel the stress my body immediately was going through and the fear of who is watching me.

I want to continue the focus on immune system and how it is linked to the mind. The communication pathways that link the brain to the immune system are normally activated by signals from the immune system, and they serve to regulate immune responses. These signals originate from accessory immune cells such as monocytes and macrophages and they are represented mainly by proinflammatory cytokines. More to come in the next coming days, your immune system is key to your well being and the functioning of your body. More and more science and doctors are realising the power of nutrition and here at AYU-OK this is our main focus. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT... find out more as I write more diving deeper into this topic.

7th April 2020 - Full Moon today - There are over 1.3 million cases of the coronavirus worldwide, according to tracking from Johns Hopkins University. The number of global fatalities has passed 75,000. You can see that is alot of cases worldwide, The U.S. leads the world with more than 368,000 reported cases. The death toll has surpassed 10,000. Today the news on UK PM was:

Boris Johnson breathing without a ventilator in intensive care

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is breathing without a ventilator and has not been diagnosed with pneumonia, Downing Street has said. His spokesperson said the PM was stable overnight and remains in good spirits. Mr. Johnson spent the night in intensive care after his symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, worsened and he suffered breathing difficulties.

The power of governments across the globe are being witnessed and you can see from the streets more and more people are now isolating. I think in the UK since Boris has been in hospital the roads have become much quieter and I see that here in Richmond, less people on the road and the park. Some countries have tougher restrictions where they enforce police onto you and as we know in some countries police use alot of force.

I am still feeling something is much more than this virus,each time I go out and by the time I come home my head is hurting and my ears are popping and this has never happened before I am not convinced this is just the virus.

Their are so many stories many doctors, scientists etc coming forward explaining the conspiracies, alot of people are being shut down and it is all over the news aht we should not listen to rumours, The phone mast that they supposedly said was vandalism it was not as it seems like the tower caught fire and if you look at pictures properly and cctv it obvious as many other masts around the same tower however only one box catches fire.

Then their is all this news about Bill Gates and is vaccines he wants to world to have and it would be mandatory, I would rather leave this planet then get injected by something that they want to control you with. Already we are living in a society who has been fed so much fear and more so now. Technology has its benefits and equally it does not when control and manipulation is enforced through it. The world still needs to wake up, however its gone into a deeper state of fear and sleep.

We are a ticking time bomb that eventually will burst if we do not gain back our consciousness and control.

8th April 2020 - I walk the streets of Richmond and the queues outside some of the stores (Tesco, Postoffice, Boots, M&S) are just getting longer and longer. Many people are now wearing masks and gloves. The news is getting more and more frightening, I mean I do not watch it, however I have friends emailing me to give me the news. The fear is becoming more and more embedded into people and I hate to think what the future will be like. You can start to see the frustration in people with this lockdown and again this is going to get worse with people breakdowns.

How social media affects anxiety?

Constant use of social networking sites may increase stress—especially if you feel the need to be constantly connected to the online world. ... Staying up late to use social media could lead to problems falling asleep—and lack of sleep may lead to worsened feelings of anxiety or even depression

How does social media affect relationships negatively?

It could lead to distance in a relationship, infidelity, or even addictions to social media. If used too much, social media could also lead to depression and anxiety, which will affect a person's relationships with those around them

9th April 2020 - I have been coming to the studio everyday this week, I am a solo worker and safe as this is key we need to make sure we are safe for self. The roads are so quiet nice to drive so much parking space, I do my 30 mins walk outside daily (when I am at studio) and then I am back safely in the space. Working and taking calls for those who are going through mental breakdown. I am offering a free service to key workers and carers at this time. They are key to society right now and they always should have been seen as important contributors to society, I hope the governments in all the countries see this. These key workers (nurses, doctors and carers) should be on the highest salaries and those who are on high salaries locked up in their homes and not sharing the millions should be learn something from this.

Key workers are not just the nurses and doctors its all those who are providing a service

Delivery Drivers
Lorries getting supplies to places
Nurses/Doctors
Carers
Mental Health supporters
Cleaners
Super markets / shop providing service
and all those essential resources we need to be safe at home many utility providers.

10th April 2020 - Coronavirus deaths in England increase by 866 to 8,114 - Globally, cases have now passed 1.5 million, while deaths have reached over 95,000 and recoveries have passed more than 350,000.

Boris Johnson is out of intensive care and back in a ward at St Thomas’ Hospital after spending three nights in intensive care there.
The prime minister went in after his coronavirus symptoms worsened and he was given oxygen to help his breathing.
He was said to be in “extremely good spirits” but his father, Stanley Johnson, warned that he would need time to recover and could not leap back into decision making ~ good to hear he is recovering he is also a human being, someone son, partner and father, we are all in it together.

So much going on in all the countries and somehow Trump is always on the firing line for anything he does or says. Regardless of what he is during the pandemic he is doing what he can. I am usually just on my laptop working away or writing and all I see most of the time is an alert news regarding Trump. This man is the centre of all focus and his decisions, mistakes, comments are all being magnified, I also see the news with already finding blame for china. I saw some pictures of the mass grave in New York being prepared and similar in China, those who are losing their lives at this time is very sad as their family/friends cannot see them.

As the death rate climbs from COVID-19, what happens to the bodies of those who’ve died will become an increasingly pressing issue. People who have lost loved ones will have to contend with the additional trauma of not being able to give them a proper “send off”, as funerals change dramatically in the short-term.

The Coronavirus Act 2020 is the emergency legislation passed by the UK parliament to deal with an outbreak that could affect up to 80% of the UK population. The act introduces a range of sweeping powers that allow public bodies to respond to the pandemic.

Images have emerged of coffins being buried in a mass grave in New York City, as the death toll from the coronavirus continues to rise. Workers in hazmat outfits were seen stacking wooden coffins in deep trenches in Hart Island.

Officials say burials are being ramped up at site, which has long been used for people with no next-of-kin or families who cannot afford a funeral.

New York state now has more coronavirus cases than any single country.

The state's confirmed caseload of Covid-19 is almost 162,000, of whom 7,067 have died, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Spain has recorded about 157,000 cases and Italy 143,600, while China, where the virus emerged last year, has declared 82,000 cases.

The US as a whole has recorded 466,000 cases and nearly 16,700 deaths. Globally there are 1.6 million cases and 97,000 deaths. NOTE: we do not know how old this image is as Italy put a image up of mass coffins and it was a image from 2007.

SO I STRESS AGAIN HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO BUILD YOU IMMUNE SYSTEM AND FOR YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES

A normal, healthy immune system is a wonderful phenomenon of nature. Programmed into an immune system is an innate ability to recognize which cells belong to its body and which are foreigners that must be destroyed. It detects foreign cells because of antigens, substances that generate a biochemical response from the immune system.

At every moment of your life, your immune system is on the alert. Some cells are on patrol, travelling the length and breadth of your body through the bloodstream. Others hover around the lymph nodes and work from a base of operations. In a healthy body, every part of the immune system performs its role with matchless efficiency.

Our body is a remarkable healing mechanism, and we should daily acknowledge this to ourselves. We are all genetically different, this goes without saying. And there is no single universally accepted technique for measuring the strength of an individual’s immune system. But we do know from years of research that the brain is a presence in the immune system. And students of mind powers know that what we think and focus upon, we manifest. This being the case, a daily dose of acknowledging and appreciating our immune system is a wonderful health tonic.

14th APRIL 2020

I come back to this BLOG after a few days now, it was Easter weekend here in UK and I took myself offline and stayed at home, doing much more deeper inner meditation, de-clutter and cleaning the house and spending time studying. This is very important that sometimes we take ourselves off the radar and dive inwards and check in on yourself.

I have found since the COVID-19 and especially lockdown across the globe the energies have changed much more, my sleep is disturbed by many powerful energies. It is not a bad thing, this just makes me realise the frequency that is rising during this pandemic and also how Mother Earth is healing.

I like the following what I read

'There is a great difference between panic and awareness. With awareness there is responsibility, a respect for the scale of the problem, and a calm consciousness of what needs to be done.

One can be aware of the coronavirus, aware of what needs to be done to minimise its spread – and we must do those things. But one should not make the situation worse with the negative imagination that is fear. For, like fire, imagination can create or it can destroy. It can make us act from our worst selves. That is what panic does. Panic is fear on steroids. With panic, sanity is lost. Ever since the virus entered our mental culture, it has become omnipresent. We have been engulfed in its world, in its fearsome power.' {By Ben Okri}

Here is an excellent video to learn more about COVID-19 vs Immune system. Learn everything you need to know about Coronavirus: what it is, the symptoms, how it affects your immune system and what you can do to support your own body's defence system. Discover what dietary and lifestyle measures you can take to boost your immune system and avoid getting sick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psemrQGaSr8

Emotional & Spiritual Support in Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As we navigate the changes that come with COVID-19, recall that times of uncertainty can be stressful. Everyone reacts differently, and that’s okay! Honor your experience and find support.

In this time, some reactions may include:

Fears, worry, and anxiety about your own health and wellness of loved ones
Concerns about access to care
Changes in sleep or eating patterns
Difficulty making decisions and concentrating
Sadness and feeling powerless
Worsening of chronic health conditions
Social anxiety
Increased stress due to impacted resources, functioning of systems, and messaging
Disbelief and shock
Headaches, back pain, and stomach problems
Concerns about the future
Emotional numbing and apathy
Nightmares and reoccurring thoughts
Irritability and anger
Challenges navigating disruptions in your calendar or planned events

Consider: How is it Going with Your Body?

Drink water and get some rest.
Reflect: Is it time for some athletic activity? A walk outside? Yoga?
Recall the healing power of taking breaks for your body. Embrace the healing nature of mind-body-spirit awareness to bring some release and peace to your experience.
Consider limiting time on social media and the Internet. It’s okay to keep informed, and it's okay to take breaks.
Connect with friends, family, community members, and neighbours online, by phone/video, or in small groups.
Talk about what is on your heart and mind with a trusted mentor, friend, religious/spiritual care provider, or mental health care provider.

20th April 2020 - Why COVID-19 is Hitting Men Harder Than Women

Several studies have shown that more men are dying from COVID-19 than women.

Experts say part of the reason is women tend to have stronger immune systems than men.

They add that men also tend to engage in more risky behaviour such as ignoring physical distancing, and they don’t take symptoms as seriously.

More men are dying from COVID-19 worldwide than women, and the potential reasons run the gamut from biology to bad habits.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that 68 percent of deaths related to COVID-19 in Europe have been among men.

A study by the Higher Health Institute of Rome found that among Italians hospitalised for the novel corona-virus, 8 percent of men died compared to 5 percent of women.

In New York City, men have been dying of corona-virus at almost twice the rate of women. The city’s health department reports 43 COVID-19 deaths for every 100,000 men, compared with 23 deaths for every 100,000 women.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently isn’t reporting COVID-19 deaths by gender, but experts see no reason the trend would differ elsewhere in the country.

“Some of the underlying reasons why COVID-19 may be more deadly for men than women may include the fact that heart disease is more common in elderly men than in elderly women,” Dr. Stephen Berger, an infectious disease expert and co-founder of the Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Network (GIDEON), told Healthline. “Studies also find that high blood pressure and liver disease are more prevalent in men and these all contribute to more negative outcomes with COVID-19.”

“Genetics may also play a big role,” Berger said. “Women, because of their extra X chromosome, have a stronger immune system and response to infections than men.”

“You can’t get away from biology and genetics,” agreed Salvatore J. Giorgianni, PharmD, a pharmacist and senior science advisor for the Men’s Health Network, which advocates for the health of men and boys.

Men are actually the ‘weaker sex’

Males are culturally conditioned to think of themselves as strong, Giorgianni told Healthline, but “women are not the ‘weaker sex’ when it comes to immunity.”

Moreover, he noted, men have higher rates in 9 out of 10 of the leading causes of death in the United States.

That means they’re more likely to have preexisting conditions that can make COVID-19 more dangerous.

Behaviors that impact lung health, such as smoking, also may play a role in the disease’s deadly impact on men.

“In China, for example, smoking is largely a male habit, resulting in many men suffering from chronic lung disease,” Berger said. “This puts men at a much greater disadvantage should they get COVID-19.”

The WHO estimatesTrusted Source that air pollution kills more than 4 million people annually by contributing to illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung and heart diseases, and respiratory allergies.

A recent study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Massachusetts reported that people who live in areas with high levels of air pollution are also more likely to die of COVID-19 than those in less polluted areas.

Pollution could also be playing a role in elevated COVID-19 mortality rates among men.

“In most cultures, men are more likely to be engaged in outdoor work, exposing them to conditions associated with extreme climate and pollution,” Berger said. “This could directly impact their response to an infection like COVID-19.”

High-risk occupations deemed “essential” under pandemic emergency orders — notably first responders — also may be “disproportionately jobs men traditionally do,” Derek M. Griffith, PhD, director of the Institute for Research on Men’s Health at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, told Healthline.

Higher rates of death among men in pandemics is not new.

ResearchTrusted Source on the worldwide flu of 1918, for example, found that non-elderly adult males died at a much higher rate than women, possibly because more men had a history of lung-damaging tuberculosis.

Risk taking may play a role

Male behaviour during the pandemic also could be increasing their exposure to the novel corona-virus.

A Gallup poll taken between March 2 and 13 found that women were more concerned about COVID-19 than men were (by a 62 to 58 percent margin).

“It’s possible that men are more at risk because they tend to expose themselves more to larger crowds and social exchanges, including things like handshaking and sporting events,” Berger said.

“There are men with invincibility syndrome that underpins a lot of behaviours, and they tend to be less compliant” with pandemic-related restrictions such as physical distancing, Giorgianni said.

For other men, he said, the issue isn’t so much a cavalier attitude as simply being conditioned “to think of health as ‘not their job.’”

COVID-19 prevention messages aimed at men should focus on these traditional male roles, “not ignore millions of year of biology and natural selection,” Giorgianni said.

“Guys are very concerned for their families, so tell them don’t do it for yourself, do it for those who love you,” he said. “Even if they feel like they’re in good shape and can fight it off, they can still be a carrier can cause the death of their spouse or daughter or their dad.”

Griffith cautioned, however, that much remains unknown about COVID-19, including its different impact on men and women.

“It’s worth considering these factors, but it’s a little premature,” he said. “Most of these statements seem to assume we know more about this disease than we do.”

Taking symptoms seriously

One thing that is well-proven, however, is that men tend to delay seeking healthcare and ignore or dismiss symptoms of illness.

“Many men see self-care as an admission of weakness,” David Ezell, chief executive officer of Darien Wellness, a mental health group in Connecticut, told Healthline. “We are taught to be self-sufficient and there for everyone but ourselves. That results in ignoring telltale symptoms of not only COVID but any life-threatening condition.”

Dr. Deborah Birx, the COVID-19 response coordinator for the Trump administration, noted at an April 9 briefing that 56 percent of people who have been tested for the illness are male compared to 44 percent female.

Of the men who were tested, 23 percent were positive for COVID-19, compared to 16 percent of women.

“It gives you an idea about how men often don’t present in the healthcare delivery system until they have greater symptomatology,” Birx said. “This is to all of our men out there, no matter what age group: If you have symptoms, you should make sure that you are tested.”

WE NOW CALL OUT TO ANY TO NHS STAFF WHO ARE INVOLVED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

ARE YOU A NHS EMPLOYEE? - WHO RIGHT NOW is a Key Worker, Front Line, Carer or Cleaner,

PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU...

https://youtu.be/bI88AFsIZCE

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22nd JUNE 2020 - As lockdown now starts to ease around the globe we are already witnessing the rise of Mental and Physical Health.

IMPORTANT READ - A useful guide about improving mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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World Healing COVID-19 Pandemic

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:56:28 GMT

#Worldwidewebheal | #21day21min

This is what we setup @gnreiki and @ayuoklondon, come and join our journey over the next 21 days - UNITING EARTH HEALING

We started the 21 days for 21 minutes world healing on 23rd March 2020 once UK went into lockdown, this then rippled into the world where many lightworkers and masters joined everyday for world healing. We also carry out a daily fire ritual - these rituals (yagya) is very powerful. We are in a space and time right now where their is a huge cosmic shift, what does this mean?

The human has not realized the significance of the other living world i.e. the plant kingdom around him that how important it is for his survival. One can live without food for few days and water for a few days but cannot live without AIR i.e. oxygen known as PRAN-YAYU.

The greed and wish to accumulate more and more than our needs has caused a severe damage to the plant kingdom which has now become a threat for human survival so much that it has become an issue of GLOBAL concern.

Havan is an ancient ritual which is performed to purify the atmosphere and the environment.

In the physical world we have two basic energy systems first one is heat and second one is sound. In yagna “sound” or “nada” of the Mantras and “Heat” from Yagna, these are combined together to find the desired physical, psychological and spiritual powers.

During yagya, the performer goes into the alpha brainwave state and higher levels of consciousness that opens up other areas of perception. The performer gets deeper relaxation, balanced state of body and mind, creativity is enhanced, immunity is enhanced, increased awareness.

DAY 1 - 21 Days for 21 Minutes Daily World Healing {24th March 2020}

HEALING CIRCLE ⭕️ Time and space to heal and reset

Join us for the next 21 days healing self and Mother Earth ... we sit for a minimum of 21 minutes a day whatever time you can find in your place and environment.

We will observe the powerful changes coming in from the cosmic source healing Mother Earth kingdoms.

When our mother heals we all heal at a fast rate ... pause each day for 21 minutes and listen to the sounds of the kingdoms healing.

Feel the energy flowing through your nervous system healing every part of you and updating your DNA.

This is once in a lifetime reset we many experience where the whole world is in lockdown and we are witnessing the fast healing of Mother Earth ��

@gnreiki @ayuoklondon

Please update us daily with what you feel in your inner and outer worlds and what you feel transforming ... all this experience will live on in history for the future souls to learn from ��⭕️ The Healing �� worldwide circle ⭕️ #update #heal #meditate #mother

Everyday for next 21 days we will share insights #worldwidewenheal #21day21min

DAY 2 {25th March 2020} - �� WORLDWIDE WEB HEALING CIRCLE

#worldwidewebheal #21day21min.

Today we continue healing self and our countries, the globe and all Mother Earth kingdoms we share with other energies.

Today spend more time reflecting on the anim al kingdom and how important it's existence is to human existence.

Spend time learning and connecting and most of all healing this beautiful kingdom animals have played an important role in the development of drugs and lines of treatment for human beings. This is just one example... we must live in love and harmony with all kingdoms on Mother Earth and only use what we have been given and not taking for our greed otherwise every actions has a reaction

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FEEDBACK / COMMENTS

Its is the second day and already our group is growing around the globe - we have a group setup via whatsapp where I alert all when the world healing starts.

Toady I felt the power of the group around me and the energy from the yagya. We all maybe physically sat in different parts of the globe, however and wow the energy felt spiritually is phenomenal. Some of the people wrote back to me from the group telling me the sensations they felt either third -eye or the body making circular movements and some felt heat and subtle energy sensations along their spine. This is the power of group healing as from a cosmic space we are in the one space.

WHEN WILL WE STOP CRUELTY TO OUR ANIMAL KINGDOM JUST SO THAT WE CAN ENTERTAIN OUR TASTE SENSES WHICH ONLY LAST A FEW SECONDS, AS SOON AS THE FOOD ENTERS YOUR ESOPHAGUS (FOOD TUBE), ITS A DIFFERENT STORY

Meat can be a touchy subject. Strict vegans and unrepentant carnivores rarely find any common ground. But whatever your view on the ethics of eating meat, there are some hard facts that should inform any debate.

Billions of animals are slaughtered every year - Humans are easily outnumbered by our farm animals. The combined total of chickens (19 billion), cows (1.5 billion), sheep (1 billion) and pigs (1 billion) living at any one time is three times higher than the number of people, according to the Economist.

But those figures are dwarfed by the number of animals we eat.

An estimated 50 billion chickens are slaughtered for food every year – a figure that excludes male chicks and unproductive hens killed in egg production.
Nearly 1.5 billion pigs are killed to feed the growing appetite for pork, bacon, ham and sausages – a number that has tripled in the last 50 years.
Half a billion sheep are taken to the abattoir every year. The number of goats slaughtered overtook the number of cows eaten during the 1990s, although the figure for cattle excludes the dairy industry.
When it comes to seafood, the number of individual fish and shellfish is almost impossible to calculate. One hundred and fifty million tonnes of seafood were produced for human consumption in 2016 – nearly half from aquaculture (for example trout or shrimp farms) rather than caught in fisheries.

We eat more meat per person than ever - In the last 50 years the number of people on the planet has more than doubled. But the amount of meat we eat has tripled.

Most of this growing demand has come from middle income countries, and particularly China, which became the world’s biggest consumer of meat as its economy boomed. In contrast, the appetite for meat in Europe and North America has stabilized, and even declined.

India, despite rapidly catching up with China in terms of population, still consumes a tiny fraction of the world’s meat.

So you see how much we are taking and how much imbalance we as humans are creating on earth, we know this and yet we carry on. The stats here just covered the animal and sea kingdom, what about the increase in transport (car, planes, trains etc) the pollution we create and from other sources we burn.

The rubbish each household throws out including food wastage - we buy food, it goes off or you not in the mood so it goes in the bin, why because we have convenience at our finger tips. 24 hour supermarkets and takeaway shops.

We want so much that we are taking down forest, mountains and building on sea for what ?

DAY 3 {26th March 2020} - �� WORLDWIDE WEB HEALING CIRCLE

#worldwidewebheal #21day21min.

DO YOU REALISE HOW IMPORTANT OUR PLANT KINGDOM IS ... without it you are non existent...

Plant kingdom provides us so much .... more than we ever know ... food , medicine, clothes, shelter and the list is endless. The plant kingdom has many uses for us. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants convert the solar energy into food (carbohydrates). ... Plants also consume carbon dioxide and generate oxygen. They are the primary supplier of oxygen in the atmosphere and also help in keeping the carbon dioxide concentration in check. Plant kingdom also provides for animals.

Animals cannot produce their own food, so all terrestrial food chains are based on plants. Plants convert solar to chemical energy in organic compounds like sugars; animals exploit this stored energy when they eat plants to find the fuel they need for their own growth. Without plants, there would be no food for any land animals, including humans.

So be mindful how much plant kingdoms can is serving us ��

@ayuoklondon @gnreiki

Just like when your body is fully relaxed and open, breathing calm and deep, mind relaxed and your entire being is fully resting in the state of full openness and surrender, you get recharged quickly, full of freshness, lightness, stillness, inner strength with peace, inner joy and happiness. That is you just caught the flow, that is the state which is totally effortless where everything happens which needs to happen and everything stops which needs to stop and the real healing happens there because you are back on your real track. Other than this you lose the flow, that effortlessness within in which there is always the possibility that the thing which does not need to happen happens and the thing which should happen gets suppressed. One going through for a prolonged period of time out of this real flow starts to develop and grow several type of disorders within their entire system resulting in physical ailments, mental and emotional disorders and the most important one is loses self. The only solution is coming back to self, be with effortlessness.

Similarly, Earth is our collective self, too much going away from self happened specially with the human kingdom which is one of her components which tend to have more higher potentials than rest of the other kingdoms. Animal kingdom and plants kingdom have always been with that flow so are always healing, going closer to them feels nice and healing because they are always with that effortless state. Regardless of having the potential to go higher and uplift the entire system, human kingdom fell down going too much away from self resulting in the great disbalance and to bring the balance back human kingdom seemed to be total blind due to which it needed to be governed from the higher level.

Now, with the different situations and conditions, all are having lockdown stopping most of the external activities, which has already resulted in external calmness, minimized level of pollution and reports have shown that earth's ozone layer which was depleted is already healing very rapidly.

What we mean to say from this is that, the same lost patterns are still functioning and still not able to be in that state of flow from inside which can actually support this process in much more deeper level.

Lots and lots of beautiful souls and masters are doing their best by doing their deep spiritual practices, sending prayers and healing. So, the individuals who have idea about meditation and such practices, be with the practices, be mindful and all of those who have no idea about meditation and such practices then just relax, listen calming music, read inspirational books and do creative things.

DAY 4 {27th March 2020} - �� WORLDWIDE WEB HEALING CIRCLE

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Today We intentionally send healing to the sea kingdom as well as mother earth.

What does the sea kingdom provide us?

It regulates earth's temperature, provides us with oxygen, food, drinking water, energy, raw materials medication and even recreation and culture. All these benefits mankind gets from marine ecosystems like estuaries, coastal lines and open ocean are known as ecosystem services.

Oceans are an important source of food. They host 80 percent of the planet's biodiversity, and are the largest ecosystem on Earth. Fish provide 20 percent of animal protein to about 3 billion people

Oceans provide at least a sixth of the animal protein people eat. Living oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and reduce climate change impacts. The diversity and productivity of the world's oceans is a vital interest for humankind. Our security, our economy, our very survival all require healthy oceans.

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DAY 5 {28th March 2020} - �� WORLDWIDE WEB HEALING CIRCLE

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we are everyday sending healing to mother Earth and her kingdoms (plant, sea, animals, mountains and humans) today we spend more time also focusing on the mountain kingdom

Mountains play a significant role in providing water and food supply to the millions of people in the world. Mountains cover around 22 percent of the surface of the earth and 13 percent of the world's population live in the mountains.

Mountains collect, channel and store freshwater and are essential to the Earth's water cycle. They are also key to regulating the global climate and vital to other ecological cycles of the planet. �� let's spend this time to help Mother Earth and amplify and magnify the energy @gnreiki @ayuoklondon @globalnews @discovery.hd @worldeconomicforum

DAY 6 {29th March 2020} - �� WORLDWIDE WEB HEALING CIRCLE

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Humans are able to create new and complex ideas, and to develop technology, which is unprecedented among other organisms on Earth.

We humans emerged as a species about 200,000 years ago.

In geological time, that is really incredibly recent. Just 10,000 years ago, there were one million of us. By 1800, just over 200 years ago, there were 1 billion of us. By 1960, 50 years ago, there were 3 billion of us. There are now over 7 billion of us. By 2050, your children, or your children's children, will be living on a planet with at least 9 billion other people.

Earth is home to millions of species. Just one dominates it. Us.

Our cleverness, our inventiveness and our activities have modified almost every part of our planet. In fact, we are having a profound impact on it. Indeed, our cleverness, our inventiveness and our activities are now the drivers of every global problem we face. And every one of these problems is accelerating as we continue to grow towards a global population of 10 billion.

There are now more than 7 billion of us on Earth. As our numbers continue to grow, we continue to increase our need for far more water, far more food, far more land, far more transport and far more energy. As a result, we are accelerating the rate at which we're changing our climate. In fact, our activities are not only completely interconnected with but now also interact with, the complex system we live on: Earth. It is important to understand how all this is connected.

Human pressure on nature has soared since the 1970s. We have been using more and more natural resources, and this has come at a cost.

If we lose large portions of the natural world, human quality of life will be severely reduced and the lives of future generations will be threatened unless effective action is taken.

Over the last 50 years, nature's capacity to support us has plummeted. Air and water quality are reducing, soils are depleting, crops are short of pollinators, and coasts are less protected from storms.

It's very important we healing Mother Earth and her kingdoms and remain in balance @gnreiki @ayuoklondon @globalnews

LETS LOVE OUR KINGDOMS - LET'S BECOME ONE - ITS TIME FOR UNITY, COMPASSION AND LOVE

WAKE UP WORLD - STOP THIS DESTRUCTION WE ARE CAUSING FOR OUR GREED... LIVE IN UNITY - I ASK PLEASE WATCH UNITY (by GAIA) ON AMAZON PRIME - PLEASE ITS NOT TOO LATE WAKE UP

DAY 7 {30th March 2020} - �� WORLDWIDE WEB HEALING CIRCLE

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Purifying the Five Elements of Our Being. Everything in nature is made up of five basic elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space. Knowledge of the five elements allows you to understand the laws of nature and to use for self to attain greater health, power, knowledge, wisdom and happiness.

Since the five elements are the basis of body, mind, people, relationships and events, there is a vast and deep body of knowledge related to the 5 elements. But even a basic understanding can transform our way of dealing with our health, our thoughts, our lives.

Five Elements Of Human Body

Earth: Bones and muscles, smell, Sensory organ: NOSE

Water: Blood, taste Sensory organ: TONGUE

Air: Breath, Sensory organ: SKIN

Fire: Heat, Sensory organ: EYES

Space: Ether or ‘aakash’, Sensory organs: EARS

Energies- If any of these elements deprives the body, this will stop functioning. However, for all the elements to function, the body needs energies or the vital force or ‘Pran Shakti’.

These energies are Bioenergy, magnetic energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, and chemical energy. All the energies have their distinct roles in the body. If any of the energy lacks, the body becomes imbalanced and weak. The diseases strike weaker body system in various following ways.

DAY 8 {31st March 2020} �� WORLDWIDE WEB HEALING CIRCLE - SPACE

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We are the laws of nature - space lives within us... we come from the same universe...

we are now on our 8th day for worldwide healing @gnreiki @ayuoklondon #london�� #nepal

Today we continue with world healing and focus on the space element... how important this element is for our existence ... Space is the only element which doesn't not have any limit.

sky has been considered the free space of the universe. “”Word” is the special feature of space and is related to the ears of a human. In various ancient scriptures and vedas, the word, syllable and noise has been considered to be different.

When a person hears a word or a syllable then only he is able to grasp the meaning of it. This is the same concept of space and universe. When the activities in the space take place then only earth is able to receive light, heat, gravity, magnetic fields etc. All these changes in the natural phenomenon affects human life as well. Thus, the significance of space or sky cannot be overlooked at all.

1st April 2020

DAY 09 World Healing ~ Elements AIR

The Element Air

Picture the blue of the sky on a clear day. Nothing is more essentially blue. The sheer brightness of it makes you stand taller, feel larger. Meditation on the wideness of that blue sky, with a white cloud thrown in for good measure, expands your consciousness. The blue isn't a ceiling. The sky isn't a limit. You can expand through it and touch the nearest star. There you can find your truth.

Truth is the first quality of the Air Element. It is about finding your own essential truth, the truth of who you really are. The realisation that we are unique expressions of Spirit is a powerful one. But it also brings responsibilities. We are all called upon to live with integrity. We have to learn to be that expression of Spirit as purely as we can, as purely ourselves as the sky is purely blue.

Realising that truth also means we need ensure that it's possible for others to express themselves freely as well. We have to guard over the freedom of all human beings, and all living things, to find and express their own truth. Justice is the second quality of Air. We should watch over it as carefully as we can.

But the sky can be clouded, too. Dark thoughts and feelings often trouble the human mind. Clarity about our truth, and the strength to hold on to that, can be a great help through most of the troubles Life brings our way. That kind of mental fortitude is another quality of the Air Element.

Elemental Air is also the playful wind. The summer breeze plays with foliage and makes each tree sing its own tune. It plays with my hair and strokes my cheek. Air plays and dances with us. And it carries the scent of sunlight on young foliage, or of trees blossoming. And sometimes the wind can turn destructive. It sweeps clean the Earth, ready for the new season.

Air is associated with thought and language. We receive from it the very breath of life. In return, we can offer it our clear thinking. Each of us must find out our own truth and live by it. But Air is also honoured by storytelling and music, and by any writing you may do to express your personal inspiration. Anything you do to tell your own story and thereby heal your soul also honours Air... ��

2nd April 2020

DAY 10 World Healing ~ Elements FIRE

The Buddha defined the Fire element as “that by which one is warmed, ages, and is consumed, and that by which what is eaten … gets completely digested.” In other words the Fire element within is metabolism. It’s our energy.

The Element of Fire. The element of Fire is both creative and destructive, its qualities are Brightness, Thinness and Motion and its mode is Active. ... To feel the manifestations of this power, go out on sunny day and feel the warmth and light of the Sun, hear the crackling of logs and smell of smoke from a burning fire.

"When desire is silenced and the will comes to rest

the world as idea becomes manifest."

Fire is light, energy moving outward from the source, the energy of inspiration, guidance and connection to spirit. The spirit fire within the heart leads us forward to the things that we are here to express and experience.

Our inner fire is our inner light, our inner spirit and the intuitive knower within. It is the keeper of the life purpose, the clarifying intelligence of love, and the warmth of the heart.

When our inner fire becomes challenged or dimmed we tend to lose our way and feel out of focus and blocked from the creative source. Obscure emotional circumstances can produce undesirable manifestations on all levels, physical, emotional, and mental. A general loss of passion for things, or a depressed monotone way, sets it. To ignite this fire and to revive passion for life brings great benefits across the board.

3rd April 2020

DAY 11 World Healing ~ Elements WATER

POWER OF WATER ELEMENT... Day 11 world healing #worldwidewebheal @gnreiki @ayuoklondon

Water Element represents all forms of water that exists on our earth. Consider the range and transformative properties of water; clouds, rainfall, gentle streams, noisy waterfalls, the stillness of a frozen lake, a mighty river, the vast oceans, and waves. Water is all about our ability to change, to flow and overcome obstacles by eroding them away over long periods or sweeping them away like a tsunami at other times!

The Ancient Chinese determined that the kidneys and urinary bladder, ‘the waterworks,’ and reproductive and sex organs are all connected to the Water element. If the kidneys are out of balance, a person often feels scared, frightened and fearful, they can be hypersensitive, mistrusting and even paranoid.

Kidney blockages and/or weakness can manifest physically as ear, hair and tooth problems, urinary infections, kidney stones, reproductive sexual problems, dull headaches, lower back, leg and knee problems, a lack of willpower and determination and possibly kidney disease.

The negative emotion associated with Water is fear, while the positive emotion is calmness. A balanced Water Element uses resources of energy, time, contacts, and money wisely, rather than hoarding or overspending them. With an excess of this element said to cause indecision and lack of staying power.

Water element also represents a person’s wisdom. A balanced Water indicates a person is wise and intelligent and capable of thinking clearly and acting appropriately. Therefore, when Water element is very weak or missing, a person might be slow-witted, foolish, misguided or irrational in his/her thinking.

4th April 2020

DAY 12 World Healing ~ Elements EARTH

Day 12 - #worldwidewebheal today we are on our 12 day world healing ... earth without her their is no existence of anything around us .... @gnreiki @ayuoklondon

Blessed is the Mother Earth. Blessed is She, Who, in sacrifice, has made a Space Refuge for you all.

– The Master Jesus, 1958

Mother Earth is not just a large inanimate lump of rock, nor even simply alive, she is in fact a great and mighty goddess, vastly more advanced than we are in spiritual evolution. She has provided a home for us for millions of years to enable us to gain the essential experience we need to progress upon our spiritual path towards enlightenment and ascension.

In order for us to live here she has had to dampen her vibrations and hold up her evolution. In other words her material existence is preserved in its current form for our benefit. She is sacrificing herself on our behalf. She could be a far more radiant being, but this would entail us loving and respecting her, all her kingdoms and living in balance and harmony.

Unfortunately mankind as a whole has not paid her the respect and it's not too late for us to act to heal her

DAY 13 - Mother Earth healing #worldwidewebheal @gnreiki @ayuoklondon when Mother Earth heals we heal

We continue to daily come together to mother Earth and all her kingdoms ... Next 7 days we will also focus on Mother Earth energy centres as well as human energy centres.

Why is it necessary to give healing to Mother Earth? It is because the main chakras of Mother Earth makes up for the spiritual body of the world!

We are connected to Mother Earth through the subtle electrical current that runs around the entire planet. These electrical currents are known as “Ley Lines” and are almost like Mother Earth’s veins.

Just like we have veins that flow in and out of the heart, Mother Earth has Ley Lines, which are lines of energy that coil around the earth in a similar fashion as a strand of DNA.

There are many cultures that conceive of an energetic system which runs the body, but the Yogic Chakra System is said to be 4000-5000 years old. Chakra translates loosely to mean “wheel” from Sanskrit, but it more accurately describes a vortex of rotating energy. Some Chakra systems contain twelve primary Chakras, others fewer, but they refer to a map of the energy circulating through the body, primarily through the spinal column. Each Chakra is situated near an endocrine gland that is responsible for regulating hormonal reactions in the body. The Chakras also act as translators of energy. They assimilate energy from surrounding influences, including your own emotions and thoughts and the Chakras of others. In the yogic conceptualization of the Chakra system, there are seven primary energy Chakras.” #chakras

Each Chakra has its own bandwidth of energy, and it governs the perspective of each person at that vibration. The Earth’s Chakras are very similar. They are reflective of the root all the way to the crown.

6th April 2020

DAY 14 ROOT CHAKRA

Today we continue in day 14 and also focus more so on our root chakra and Mother Earth root chakra ... she also needs her foundations to be in balance with all the kingdoms ... when we take down trees and mountains we weaken her foundations ... when we kill her animal and sea kingdom we weaken her foundations... take moments today sending her healing to strengthen her roots ... this will then strengthen your roots ... find strength and foundations with your health, relationships and job all that we know during this pandemic is being affected. The root chakra is comprised of whatever grounds you to stability in your life. This includes your basic needs such as food, water, shelter, safety, as well as your emotional needs of interconnection, and being fearless. During this pandemic time we all need it more and more grounded

7th April 2020

DAY 15 SACRAL CHAKRA {Today all PINK full moon}

DAY 15 - #WORLDWIDEWEBHEAL @gnreiki @ayuoklondon we continue with world healing raising the vibration of Mother Earth and self and today go deeper into healing our sacral chakra ... this energy centre holds our conditioning and limited beliefs and stops us from stepping out of our comfort zone.

Blockage of sacral chakra manifests through general emotional instability or through feeling creatively uninspired, fearing change, feeling depressed or indulging in addiction-like behaviors. Physical manifestations of sacral chakra misalignment include sexual dysfunctions. The sacral chakra is responsible for movement, flow and pleasure.

This energy centre resonates with our need for relationships and our need to control or create the dynamics of our physical world. The second chakra shifts from obeying tribal, family authority, and allows us to discover satisfying relationships and interests of our own

8th April 2020

DAY 16 SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA

DAY 16 #worldwidewebheal @gnreiki @ayuoklondon ... we are now in day 16 and the intense of the healing is being felt ... with special full moon �� yesterday in sync with sacral chakra healing letting go of relationships that no longer serve us today we focus on solar plexus ... opening up to new opportunities and possibilities as you have now created the space .

The solar plexus chakra helps grow your confidence and vitality. This empowers you to follow your true path and create the life you want. When balanced, the solar plexus chakra allows you to seize your personal power, develop your authentic self, and take responsibility for your life.

Radiate your power in the world

9th April 2020

DAY 17 HEART CHAKRA

The heart chakra, or Anahata, deals with unconditional love and emotional power. At its core, this chakra is emotional and propels us to enhance our emotional development. The heart embodies a gentle wisdom that teaches us the ways of love and compassion

Heart Chakra opening can be associated with symptoms such as chest tightness, restlessness, upper back discomfort along with increased sensitivity to both positive and negative emotions.

Heart Chakra Pain and Imbalance. One of the heart chakra pain is connected with having a broken heart, the cause can be let down by somebody you love. Other causes include, abuse, rejection, trauma, grief and loss. These are emotionally painful experiences which leaves an imprint in the heart chakra.

10th April 2020

DAY 18 THROAT

CONTINUE WITH WORLD �� HEALING and also today focus on throat chakra ... OUR VOICE OF TRUTH our courage , our authenticity

This chakra is associated with certain behavioral and psychological characteristics. It represents expression and your ability to speak out and express your truth. It signifies both verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as internal and external communication.

As the center of communication and creativity, the throat chakra allows you to express who you are but also listen deeply to others. When your throat chakra is balanced, it gives you the ability to be inspired, projects your ideas, and align your vision with reality.

The Throat chakra is associated to the pharyngeal and brachial plexi and is connected to the mouth, jaws, tongue, pharynx and palate. It’s is also linked to the shoulders and the neck. The gland associated with the fifth chakra is the thyroid, which regulates the processing of energy in the body through temperature, growth, and in large parts, metabolism.

The Throat chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral characteristics:

Expression, in particular ability to express your truth, to speak out

Communication, whether it’s verbal or non-verbal, external or internal

Connection with the etheric realm, the more subtle realms of spirit and intuitive abilities

Propensity to create, projecting ideas and blueprints into reality

Realizing your vocation, purpose

Good sense of timing

11th April 2020

DAY 19 BROW CHAKRA

We continue with deep world healing for our Mother Earth and her kingdoms ... this really is a time to reflect and awaken to our journey here on Earth and on how we can do better for self, others and our Earth we share with other kingdoms ...

Our BROW chakra is our power to intuition to connect with higher self and better live in this body

Healthy and balanced, the Brow chakra produces illumination, the ability to see things clearly, patience, and insight. The Brow chakra's element is Light, the force that reveals the true nature of all things.

It directs our sight and everyday awareness of the world. Our consciousness is located here. ... The brow chakra interprets the world - our inner world, and the world that comes into the body, primarily through sight.

Here are five signs your third eye is opening:

A dull sensation of pressure between the eyebrows. ...

Increased foresight. ...

Prone to light sensitivity. ...

A feeling of gradual and continual change. ...

Increased headaches.

In addition, it is said that once opened, the Third Eye gives the ability to communicate telepathically with other awakened people, to see the spirits of the dead and even to receive messages directly from higher beings. ... Reduced from its original size, the Third Eye became what is now known as the pineal gland.

wow what an amazing journey with many around the globe who take time each day sending healing to Mother Earth and all those who need healing #covid_19

Today we also focus on CROWN CHAKRA

What's happening is that the opening of the crown chakra is clearing up the blockages in its pathway, creating space for newer positive forces inside your brain. All our life, we hoard emotional insecurities, past traumas, brooding thoughts, and give them the power to deteriorate our mental peace.

The chakras consist of seven key points in the body—vortexes of energy that run through the spine. ... Once you've located the site of instability, you'll have the power and ability to consciously tune and heal the corresponding chakra(s) by stimulating the energy.

The Crown Chakra is our connection with Divinity; it is the portal through which the life energy enters our body. Without this energy, human beings cannot function properly and tend to feel disconnected with self and others.

33 Days Later - we finally came to the end of our world healing journey although we all continue to be the light and bring in the powerful energy and let it radiate into the world. Here are two video of the journey

World healing 33 days global healers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdJDjKNKn-A

What happened during lockdown and world healing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPC2DXKfWaM

22nd JUNE 2020 - As lockdown now starts to ease around the globe we are already witnessing the rise of Mental and Physical Health.

IMPORTANT READ - A useful guide about improving mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Self Transformation - Reclaim Back your POWER

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:48:38 GMT

SELF TRANSFORMATION begins when you start becoming more conscious of who you are ? not what people think you are!!!

Whose eyes do you see yourself from? Yours or others? Who dictates your being, their eyes or yours? We tend to lose ourselves in the eyes of others ... it's only when we connect to our physical and spiritual eye do we really wake up and start connecting to our true essence. This is when the real self transformation begins when we see ourselves with our inner eye, the self that goes on changing is the self that truly is living.

“We cannot change anything unless we accept it,” The first step, therefore, is to acknowledge that a change in our way of life is needed. An easy way to determine how necessary it is for us to change, is to take note of how often we are afflicted by feelings of regret, guilt, anxiety or depression.

We all ask in life 'What is my purpose, what am I doing here' I have done the same and I come up against this question regularly now as I am going through my life purpose. I realised life on earth is a school we 'learn and play' ... life is to be lived. However we get consumed in the material life drama forgetting we are only visitors here on earth experiencing a human journey. We forget we are spiritual beings and we live life accumulating as if we are living forever and forgetting who we are, why is that? because we wear so many masks trying to live for others. With social media on the rise we have forgotten truly how we feel as we are driven now by others life stories fantasies a life like others. Not all social media stories are what they make out to be, behind each story is loneliness, wanting to be part of something, sorrow and no real life essence.

LIFE = It’s a journey that involves uncovering what really motivates you and where your purpose can serve a greater good. Pause and think 'every beginning has a end' so what am I doing to evolve self !!! what have I learnt in this life? what am I here to learn? Make the effort to learn more and grow as a person. Give yourself a big dream and something to strive for that keeps you motivated and driven by a purpose.

One of the biggest reasons why we find it difficult to move forward in life is because we haven’t properly dealt with the things that are holding us back.

Are you holding onto past hurts, past anger or fear, or past incomplete? Releasing these anchors could be the final step you need to complete your past and embrace your future.

At AYU-OK we run many therapies to release the past trauma that is becoming an obstacle in life for us moving forward and transforming ourselves as the trauma is so deeply embedded into the subconscious mind. Do checkout our therapies from counselling, EFT and past life regression http://www.ayuok.com/book-a-session

We must be ready for self transformation any resistant will just hold you back, you must embrace change in order to achieve personal transformation, you must embrace the fact that change is not only necessary, but it is inevitable.

ASK YOURSELF

What’s changing in my life that I’m currently resisting?

Why am I resisting that change?

What am I afraid of with respect to this change?

What am I afraid might happen to me?

What’s the payoff for my keeping things the way they are?

What’s the cost I’m paying for keeping things the way they are?

What benefits might there be in this change?

What’s the next step I could take to cooperate with this change?

When will I take this step?

When you choose to cooperate with change, adapt to it, and benefit from it, you will thrive no matter what life throws your way.

You NEED to START to transform your inner critic into an inner coach

Research indicates that people talk to themselves about 50,000 times a day – and that 80% of that self-talk is negative.

So if you have a voice inside you that says things like, “I shouldn’t have said that… they don’t like me… I’m never going to be able to pull this off… I’m a fraud… I’m so disorganised… I’ll never be good enough…” you are certainly not alone.

The problem with all this negative self-talk is that we actually BELIEVE it. Such thoughts affect our attitude, our motivation to act, our physiology, even our biochemistry. All this chatter from the inner then is reflected in our outre world and we attract exactly that.

So how do you stop them? By realising that YOU are in charge of your own mind. You can choose whether to listen to or agree with any thought that passes through your head. Get into the habit of asking yourself: “Is this thought helping me or hurting me? Is it getting me closer to where I want to go, or taking me further away? Is it motivating me to action, or blocking me with fear and self-doubt?”

If you experience a thought that is having a negative impact on you, make the effort to consciously replace it with a more positive one

"We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done." – Henry Longfellow

This perception you have of yourself is based on the information you have gathered about your values, life roles, goals, skills, and abilities over time. Your self-image comes down to how you see yourself in the present moment. This includes the labels you give yourself about your personality and the beliefs you have about how the external world perceives you. It’s, however, important to note that your self-image isn’t necessarily based on reality. Many times, how people see themselves and how they would like to see themselves doesn’t quite match up. And this is precisely what causes problems and often leads to self-sabotaging behaviour patterns and emotional struggles.

Self transformation starts when you step outside your comfort zone to solve a problem or achieve a goal. Moreover, it influences how you utilise your physiology while confronting challenges, obstacles, and problems. T he questions you typically ask yourself each day, and it affects how you interact with people, how you think about yourself, others, and circumstances.

Putting all this together, your self-transformation effectively determines what you will do or choose not to do at any given moment in time. It, therefore, influences your inherent potential to do, be, have and achieve your desired objectives.

There are a number of forces that shape your self-transformation and, therefore, impact its health and vitality over time.

Internal sources include what you think about yourself and/or others, what you pay attention to, how you interpret the events and circumstances of your life, and how you reframe both failure and success.
External sources include the environment you spend most of your time in, your interactions with others, and how other people tend to label you.

The most important thing to note here is the impact that other people have on your self-transformation.

Your life improves because life always comes down to the emotional experiences we choose to indulge in. When our emotional experiences are of a healthy and positive nature, this improves the quality of our thoughts. And as our thoughts improve so do our choices, decisions, and actions. When we connect spiritually through meditation, yoga or even mindful activities we start to transform for self.

Building a true YOU no doubt takes some work and consistent effort. In fact, it takes time. This isn’t something that you can build or transform overnight. Likewise, it isn’t something that you work through once and then forget about for the rest of your life.

Transforming yourself is something that you need to work on consistently over time. It’s something that must continuously change and evolve as you reach new milestones along your life’s journey. The more you connect with your true self the easier life becomes on earth, you will realise the powers you have within and the power of each moment. You will learn the 'the power of now'; you will start to manifest life they way you want it to. This can only happen when you start seeing yourself with your own EYE's (inner and outer).

Start becoming conscious of your breathe, your environment, your food, your relationships, your sleep, how does getting up to goto work make you feel? how can you change that feeling? What makes you happy inside? Look in the mirror, look deep into your eyes and introduce yourself to yourself and ask how are you today? How easy is it for your to say 'I LOVE YOU' looking into your own eyes without moving your eyes away....

Jess Kaur

(AYU-OK)

Dark Spirit Vs. Divine Light

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:42:45 GMT

Psychic or spiritual attacks aren't always easy to spot. For some people, the attacks are so subtle, or have been going on for so long, that the person isn't aware of the attack.

Some attacks come from people you know. Others may come from people you don't know, at least not in this lifetime, who have bad intentions and are targeting you for any number of reasons.

Depending on the source, there are different approaches for dealing with the attack. There are things you can do for yourself, and there are things you can do to address the attacking entity.

First, understand that nothing can harm you or invade you without your permission

1. Set clear boundaries between yourself and others

2. Taking a shower and scrubbing yourself all over with a combination of sea salt and liquid soap plus dried peppermint and eucalyptus leaves. That can have a very good spiritual clearing effect.

3. Burn Sage & frankincense in all house opening all windows and doors before doing so and sprinkle sea salt water in all corners of each room

4. Set intention and visualise white light all around

5. Call in your prayers in your space even using high vibrational signs

6. Work with certain crystals

7. Clear your aura with white sage or Tibetan incense on a daily basis.

8. Regularly spray your home with Black Tourmaline or Black Obsidian Spray

9. Keep a loving and caring attitude towards others

10. Keep yourself grounded with cords to the center of Mother Earth or use Gem Essences to keep yourself grounded. Amber, Hematite and Zincite Essences and gemstones are powerful for grounding.

11. Include time for prayer and meditation on a daily basis.

12. In your daily spiritual practices, include positive personal affirmations for your overall comfort and safety.

13. On a regular basis, ask an experienced Energy Worker to clear all attachments, markings, or negative rays that have become attached to you. Also ask this person to ensure your chakras are operating at optimum efficiency.

Hard as it is to believe, there are, in fact, some people and spirits who don't have the best of intentions toward other lifeforms. Some of them just haven't ever really developed clear moral and ethical guidelines for themselves, so they are easily influenced by the wrong things—such as a desire for power, or by any number of fears. In fact, fear is a motivating factor in all cases, though the fear may be deeply buried. Always remember that, and remember that you don't need to respond to fear with fear. The higher and more evolved response is love—love for yourself, of course, as well as for others.

When some people die, they don't know where to go or they are afraid to move on. They might not know where to go because in life they had no clear beliefs about an afterlife, or their beliefs about the afterlife are so different from how it actually is that they fail to recognize it. Some people are afraid to move on because they fear they have been so bad or evil that they are going to go to hell (which does not exist as such). So out of fear, they stay here, and they try to take over someone else's body. They can be especially attracted to sympathetic people or people who are psychically sensitive.

Psychic Attacks - What Are They?

Psychic attacks involve the manipulation and movement of different types of dark energies, entities and spirits. They involve the transferring of dark and negative energies into someone's physical and/or energetic bodies. Some of the dark energies and entities that find their way into physical and energetic bodies, and homes are sent without awareness, even though they are sent by humans. Others are sent intentionally to create harm and damage, often to control, manipulate or punish the individual. They can involve ritualistic techniques or ceremonies or use the psychic powers of the mind or a combination of both.

Auras are weakened by repressed emotions, negative emotions, through the regular use of drugs and alcohol, through smoking and a variety of diseases. The physical presence of fungus, parasites, worms, or metal, chemical or atomic poisons can seriously weaken an aura. Therefore the care and protection of your energetic body is as important as the physical body so you can repel psychic attacks and stay strong and healthy.

Dark Spirits and Entities

There are dark spirits and entities that can move into physical bodies and auras affecting what people think, speak, do, desire, and feel. The human who is invaded by these spirits or entities can take on the physical attributes, illnesses and behavior of the spirit or entity occupying the person to such a degree that there appears to be a complete personality change.

Negative Thought Forms

Another major type of dark negative energy that can be sent to others is through negative thinking, anger, wishing harm to others, jealousy, animosity, seeking revenge, vindictiveness, or other forms of thought that are based in anger, rage and fear. These are called thought forms and they can be lodged in a persons body or various layers of their auras causing a wide range of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual difficulties.

Degrees of Strength of Psychic Attacks

Psychic attacks and other dark negative energies, entities and spirits can have a wide range of effect from low to medium to high. The symptoms or changes in health or behavior can also range from low to medium to high. Not all health problems or behavior changes are caused by psychic attacks since there can be so many causes for the same symptoms. Confusion often exists when other physical and emotional difficulties are present in an individual's life. It's important to carefully assess all possible sources for the difficulties including physical factors, energetic factors and emotional factors.

Can We Draw Dark Energies To Ourselves?

We definitely can draw dark energies, entities and spirits into ourselves without any influence whatsoever from external sources. Prolonged states of anger, rage, resentments, bitterness, vindictiveness, and many types of fears, will draw and attract these negative energies. It's normal to get angry or fearful when things happen in our lives. These occurrences do not draw the dark side in to us. It's the long-term and prolonged states that set up the energetic attraction. Ongoing repressed negative emotions can eventually turn into a certain type of entity.

Violence of all types, physical, emotional and mental is a very powerful draw for negative and dark types of energies. The regular use of drugs and alcohol also draws these types of energies. Now one glass of wine is a social habit and does not affect our energy fields. However, when we become drunk, be it from alcohol or drugs, our auras becoming weakened substantially and negative invaders are attracted to the energy set up by this state. Smoking also greatly weakens the energy field and leaves us very vulnerable to negative influences.

Symptoms of Psychic Attacks and Dark Energies

There are many different symptoms that can indicate negative and dark psychic energies, spirits or entities. The following list identifies a few major symptoms. But these symptoms can also indicate other types of health problems and it's important to investigate all possibilities.

Suddenly acting totally out of character

Major changes in behavior for no reason

A loss of memory

Major changes in clarity of thinking or analytical ability

Sudden ongoing fatigue for no apparent reason

A drained feeling

Icy cold feeling on part or all of your body

Hearing someone's voice regularly

Hearing voices

Recurrent or frequent nightmares

Strange or recurring accidents

Feeling someone is watching you

A discomfort or fear in a specific room or area in your home or office

A loss of self-confidence

A sudden loss of energy

Sudden illnesses that elude diagnosis

Sudden illnesses that cannot be explained

Feeling someone touch you or bump into you when nobody is present

Sensing a presence · Sensing a large pair of eyes watching you or following you

Sudden or irrational difficulties with finances or relationships

Imagining monsters, animals or frightening shadows

Sudden depression without an apparent cause · Seeming ongoing bad luck

Visions or hallucinations

Irrational fear, anger or sorrow

A negative obsessive thought, desire or fetish that won't go away

This is not a complete list but should give you a fairly good idea of areas to look at in the physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual areas. Each person who is on the receiving end of psychic attacks or dark energetic forces will have their own indications and effects.

How Do You Pick Up Negative Energies, Entities and Dark Energies ?

Negative entities, spirits, and dark energies can be picked up almost anywhere where negative people, emotions or thoughts exist. They are drawn to negatives. Therefore you can pick these up at meetings, in stores, at any type of gathering, or in your own home. At times when individuals have suffered prolonged pain in a certain place, the energies of this pain can remain there even though a person has left that place.

Negative entities, spirits and dark energies are strongly drawn to individuals who use drugs and alcohol. When people get stoned, their auras get weak and these negative entities and energies can easily penetrate into a persons aura or body. Humans are quite defenseless when they are stoned.

Smoking cigarettes or any other type of drug seriously weakens an individuals aura making them quite vulnerable to the entry of negative entities, spirits, and dark energies. Smoking eventually creates holes in an individuals aura so that their vital energy can seep out making them feel fatigued as well as making them vulnerable to negative energies.

Negative energies can be absorbed or can attach themselves to objects during the process of being made or by resting somewhere where negative energies exist. If you have the opportunity, ask an experienced antique dealer to tell you some of their stories about negative energies in antique furniture.

Sex and Negative Energies, Entities and Spirits

It's important to look at sex as an exchange of energies, entities and potential vulnerability rather than from a moral perspective. When you have sex with another human being you absorb their very essence mixing it with your own essence. You literally absorb their good stuff as well as their bad stuff.

If you have sex with someone who has negative energies, entities or spirits, it is almost guaranteed that some of this negative energy will be transferred into your body and/or aura through the physical act of sex. It's very important to ensure you want to absorb the very essence and energetic elements of the other person before having sex with that person. The more sex partners you have, ensures the greater diffusion of your own very special essence. It amounts to not being quite yourself anymore.

Thanks Mary Buchowski-Kurus is a Canadian Energy Worker

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“Being in the thick of a crush can make us feel sexy and beautiful, and can inspire us to enhance our self-care, which in turn makes us feel more appealing.”

“You may find that your crush serves a purpose you did not predict.”

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2. Remember you are the master of your own happiness.

3. See in yourself what your partner sees in you.

4. Don’t get disheartened when you see your flaws.

5. Forgive yourself for your failings.

6. Remember love is an action, not a feeling.

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