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Do you feel exhausted today?

Friday, August 6th, 2010

I am sure you have heard about the natural remedies, that can help restore your body by giving you vibrant life! Exposure to a safe level of sunlight, drinking water also considering a healthy fluid level, exercise such as walking or some other kind of exercise age appropriate, good nutrition,adequate rest, relaxation, trust in divine power, a power higher than oneself, perhaps you can think of other elements.

When our lifestyle is such that is requiring constant peak performance,  we can get very frustrated in various ways. We can extremely tax our body, therefore causing further imbalances at a mental and emotional level due to stress. Depending on our personality type we are able to respond to situations that come our way.I am referring to the well known A and B personality Types. A Type personality, competitive, aggressive, ambitious, impatient and also restless , not very good listener. B Type personality  more laid back.

My suggestion to you and to me is to sit down and analyse which is your dominant personality, perhaps you have both types.  Regardless of your personality type, you are responsible for your life and health, you have to come up with a plan that will work for you. Find a way to revitalize your system.   My humble suggestion is to sit down and place your right hand on your forehead and your left on the back of your head, take deep cleansing breaths for about 3 minutes, you will be amazed at the results. If you have a friend or a partner to do this for you is even more pleasant.

Good bye exhaustion!

Be willing to make mistakes!

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Learning a new language is an opportunity to make mistakes that are  not costly, however it will pay dividends later in life. At first glance, learning a new language may seem a bit intimidating because of all the new words, tenses, verbs, and grammar that you must learn in order to be fluent. Learning that unfamiliar language does not have to be intimidating, remember one basic fact, every language whether it be Spanish, Japanese, German, Arabic, and even English has grammatical patterns. Find those patterns and you will be well on your way to learning and speaking a new language. The best way to do that is to get a grammar book for the particular language, because grammar is an important component, when you are interested in the writing element. At second glance, if you already speak  another language closely related to the one you wish to learn, for instance, Spanish, and if you know its grammar, learning a third or fourth language such as Portuguese, or Italian, will increase your learning ability, since the three have a common root : Latin.

Latin was the spoken language of the Romans. Spanish, Portuguese, Italian have similar grammatical structure. Be encouraged, by the facts that your brain is amazing and you can learn a new language. Learning a new language does not have to be intimidating, look for the language  patterns and be willing to make mistakes. Love learning.

Dyslexia, the young and the old…

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

In the end experiences are  all you have. That is all there is. It is what it is. You can not change it, you can not live it again, you can live it only once, however no one can take that experience away from you.
Your brain is a mysterious computer, it is actually “brains”, multiple lobes.
Your brains, can capture images, and at the same time store those images in their memory bank. These memories turn to be precious treasures that contribute and are counted as responsible for your sense of identity, who you are and how you connect to other people around you. Your experiences in life are a key catalyst in making you who you are.

Look in the mirror at your eyes and pretend you can see behind your eyes, and underneath the temples, that is the place of memory and image storage. All these memories and images air you and help you define your sense of self.
Just think of those memories and images, they give you your joys and your sorrows. They play a great role in every action you undertake.
Use your brain effectively, read, expand your horizons, exercise your brains, pay attention when you read, so you can remember what you have read. If you are having trouble reading and can not understand what you have read, seek help from a professional, DYSLEXIA could be the culprit, there is help. Dyslexia can be inherited also. Do not sit still, look for someone to help you.

Safety and Hot weather!

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

We need to practice summer safety, it is not safe to leave children in a car during any time of the year. Part of parenting is to make sure our children are safe, at all times. How can you live with yourself if your child dies because of your negligence? When the body dies no one can bring it back to life, it is that simple. There is a plethora of terrible true stories about children left in a hot car by their parent, during a triple digit weather, where the end of the story is tragic and undeniable loss of the child. The best advise to avoid this problem is a simple one. Do not do it, do not leave your child in the car, it is a safety issue and a love issue. Love your child, keep him or her safe, keep them where you can see them all the time. Children are a precious gift, and a blessing from God. We must take good care of them. Let us be responsible, loving, careful, jealous in the good sense of the word, compassionate, patient, take our children with us wherever we go as long as is appropriate. If you must leave them, leave them with someone trustworthy and with good common sense, to at all cost avoid harm.

Hot weather and dehydration!

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

We must be vigilant when the summer temperature increases and reaches dangerous high levels. The children and the elderly are most vulnerable to extreme temperatures, they are both our treasures, therefore if we want to help keep them intact take special care.
Our hydration is important, the human body is 45% to 75% water. It is important to maintain our body’s fluid balance.The percentage varies from person to person, it mainly depends on the body fat and age of the individual. Since fat is mainly water free, thin individuals tend to have more body water than someone with extra fatty layers, in proportion to body weight. Age is also a factor, young children have more water in proportion to their body weight. A man has about 65% of body water, a woman 55% due to the fat that she carries around, which is more than the fat that an average man carries. Age is also a factor, as we age our body water decreases. We must keep in mind the importance of keeping ourselves hydrated. Drinking water, ingesting liquids is very key, normally drinking to quench our thirst is good . Drinking 8-10 glasses of water is ideal. We have to be cognizant about the dangers of drinking excessive amounts of water. Too much water is not good for anyone, a person can die from too much water intake. Another thing to consider is that drinking beer while working outdoors is the worse thing, this action keeps you dehydrated, because of the alcohol. If you live with diabetes take special care, avoid extreme temperatures and keep hydrated,eat a balanced diet, do not drink alcohol, it makes your sugar levels increase.
If you are pregnant it is imperative that you keep hydrated any time, during the summer you are more prone to dehydration, this is a problem for your unborn baby, if you are dehydrated you can go into early or preterm labor. Your body knows and warns you, you need to drink fluids, avoid getting dehydrated. Love your body, feed it and water it appropriately daily.

Are you stressed right now?

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

The first step to help yourself with your own stress is to accept that you are under stress. You must do that first. Now, you have acknowledge your stress, think of what is giving you the most stress, sit down and hold your forehead with one hand and the back of your head with the other hand, taking 6 slow and deep cleansing breaths while you do this, do it for about 3 minutes if you have the opportunity. You will be amazed at the results. Another thing you may try is placing your fingers, starting with your thumbs on your temples, put the rest of your fingers in the middle of your forehead, right above the bridge of the nose. Apply light pressure pulling the skin as if stretching it. Taking 6 slow and deep cleansing breaths repeat the process if you find it relaxing and healing. You should be feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Another thing you may want to do is find the pressure point between your ring finger and your pinkie, apply pressure for about 15 seconds then release, make sure you do it to both hands.
Tapping joy into your body, can be done. This sounds a little strange but it does work; just tap with your fingers in the middle of your forehead, for about 15 seconds. This will give you a tingling sensation and it will bring joy to your whole being.

Your uniqueness is your ticket to success!

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

God made us unique, in a way sort of like the snowflakes. Not a single  snowflake is identical.  As we learn about ourselves, our , likes, dislikes, what makes us tick, what annoys us, what makes us happy, what drives us, what keeps us getting up in the morning to take the challenges of the day, when we are able to see the big picture about ourselves, we can then and only then channel our energies in the right direction, knowing our strengths is pivotal to everything we do.

 Fructity is the result  of using your strengths to fulfill your life”s dreams.Play your strengths, use them in your everyday activities, at work, at play, etc. Everyone benefits when  you play your strengths, without a doubt! Especially you. You are born with certain strengths, if you pay close attention to how children act at different times, you can start to see what their strengths are, those strengths are the same  when they become adults. People really do not change, they just grow older. 

When you are born, you are who you are, you were born with strengths, your parents are to train you in the way that you should go, enabeling your strengths  to develope and grow so you continue to become more of what you already are.

Your strengths come from God, you must stay connected to him, seek his face, you will only get stronger. Only success can come from your strength connection with him.

Efficient communication best remedy part 2

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Efficient communication is a lifesaver, it makes the difference between having a good relationship and loosing a good relationship. If you want to have a successful relationship you must invest some time acquiring the skills required to be a better communicator. Good relationships are priceless, good investments for life. When you invest yourself and prepare yourself, searching for the best ways to communicate with those around you, the results are amazing. You can not help but attract positive people, and positive events and things happening to you. Remember that whatsoever things are lovely and good and worthy  you must think  on those things, keep these good thoughts in mind and in your heart, thus only good things can emanate   from  your mouth, good words, good expressions,  from your heart good intentions, good deeds. Seek to understand the other person’s concerns, let the other person know that you acknowledge his or her concerns, if necessary gather more information, so you can make an informed decision when choosing your words.

As a good communicator you empower yourself and also empower the other person, this makes for a better relationship. If you are trying to teach something to your children, finding the right moment, not any moment will do, finding  those teachable moments  is essential, so that listening can take place thus clear communication.

Forgiveness can change your life! Part 2

Monday, July 5th, 2010

You can acquire internal peace as you decide to forgive. Perhaps the person who has hurt you or has done you wrong has long passed away. Forgiveness does at this point only affect you in a good way, because the other person does not know anything anymore, does not have a chance to talk to you to ask for your forgiveness. If you want to live in peace, with inner contentment, serenity, abundant peace of mind, you must let go of the hostile, vitriol, caustic and bitter feelings you are presently hosting in your heart towards this person . These feelings can only cause you to shorten your life. As you relate and fellowship with others, your bitterness comes across, negativity is conveyed dwarfing your relationships.
Take baby steps and make a decision to forgive today, we can not really forget what has occur to us, because anything that happens to us is part of our life learning experiences, and we should take it as such. God has ask us to forgive, we should forgive however, we need to be wise and know that forgiveness does not mean we have to always reconcile. For instance if someone has done a horrible act to us, we must not reconcile with that person even though we have forgiven him or her. Forgiveness does not call for reconciliation, we must stay away from that person because we do not deserve to be hurt over and over.

Forgiveness can change your life!

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

“Bloom where you are planted”, I take it as an invitation to do the best I can wherever I go, wherever I am, making use of the resources available to me. What does blooming where you are planted have to do with forgiveness? It is very simple, really. The moment you do not forgive, you stop growing. If someone has done something you perceive as invasive, annoying, inappropriate, even obscene, unpleasant, disgusting, in some way offensive to you, and you  find it difficult to forgive, or unforgivable in your eyes, keeping lists of the things that “someone has done to me”, and holding grudges, unhealthy chemical reactions start taking place in your body. God knows what is good for your body that is why he said to forbear and forgive  one another.  When you truly forgive, you come to have the peace and understanding that can only come from God. No body else can give you that peace. You then, can continue to peacefully live with yourself because you had releasedthe unhealthy grudges that can only drag you down, making you a prisoner of  your own unforgiving heart. You have created your own unpleasant environment, by choosing not to forgive,  relationships can not develop, friendships are at a stand still. Love has to be a part of your life, mind and soul, so you can forgive and forbear those who had done you wrong. Forgiving  is the secret to living a full and joyous life.