Love Or Fear? Life's Two Choices - How to Tell Which One You Live Your Life By
By Tiffany Snow
Is your life happy, are you living it to the fullest? Do you have emotional peace and calm? Do you wake up each morning anticipating the joy of the adventure of the day ahead? Do you feel secure about your future and the future of your loved ones? Can you actually feel a Divine hand upon your life and the warmth of personal guidance? Do you have a sense of purpose? Are you attaining your biggest dreams? If you do not have these things, what is holding you back? You know that you are unique, and have the potential to do much more than you are presently. But, what has been holding you back? This is nothing you can blame on your job, your family, your mate, your level of education or social standing. This is placed square on your own shoulders and influences every day of your life, which has a ripple effect on every day after it. Let's look closer at life's two choices and honestly see which one you are living your life by, and why.
There are only two choices in life. Love or the opposite of love; and the opposite of love is not hate, but fear. Love always moves us forward, fear stagnates and freezes us. This is a simple yardstick to help us recognize any place of stagnation in our lives and to make new choices. When we see what has been the true motivating factor behind our decisions, it gives us the power to change things and make it better. And something else takes place.
When we consistently choose love over fear, an incredible transformation occurs around us, because light and darkness can't be in the same place together. They simply cannot exist jointly as one; they are of two different natures. So when we make choices governed by love, a great shifting occurs in our lives, for the better. And conversely, where we see any stagnation in our lives, we will find that was a place where our initial choices were made out of fear, and that no forward movement occurs there, or is very slow and tedious.
What is a choice for love? Let's say you are looking for a job. There is a job listing for your dream job - you would be doing something that you've always wanted to, and even getting paid for it. But the pay is weak, and you are afraid it wouldn't be enough, and there is no guarantee to know if and when the pay would go up. So you continue to look and find a job listing that will give you above the pay you want, but the hours and location are all wrong, and the job itself is just a job, nothing to be really excited about. Now which one are you going to circle? If your main motivation is fear, you are going to stagnate in a job you don't like, that no amount of money can make up for. Whereas if you choose the job you love, your joy will be shining through not only in your home life but in your job too.
And in an employer's eyes, who would be more likely to get a raise, the person who tolerates their job or the one who is actually happy to be there? Also, on the spiritual side, God looks to bless those who bravely step out in faith, and all kinds of wonderful and not-so-coincidental opportunities come from that.
With every choice that we make for love, we move ahead on our journey and become brighter. And if darkness tries to move toward light, it either has to transform into light to be near us, or move away even to exist. Nothing harmful is able to stay near us. Nothing. Think of it this way, when we bring a lit candle into a darkened room, look what happens to the room - the entire area transforms, and the area closest to the flame is the brightest. Now, do we have to be afraid that the darkness will overwhelm and put out the candle? No, it doesn't matter how dark the room is, the darkness can never put out the candle. But, the candle can put itself out. In human terms, this happens when we buy into the ideas of unworthiness, separation and doubt, the ugliness that the darkness tries to convince us that we are part of. But we are not of the darkness, we were created of light, and when we remember this our flame will never go out. It does not matter what darkness tries to imply or manipulate us into thinking. We were created of light and love. And when we remember our true nature it doesn't matter if we are accepted or rejected by others, because we remember who we are in the eyes of God, at a spirit level. That is where that desire for acceptance and oneness comes from, because we have felt it before we were born, and we want to experience it again, even while we are doing silly human things.
Knowing yourself, remembering who you are, is about remembering you are Divinely created, accepted and unconditionally loved every moment of every day.
When we always choose love, it creates a great and vibrant shift around us in our jobs, relationships, even in our personal health. As we have seen, everything has to be positive and loving to be near us or it has to transform or move away. And since our physical health cannot move away from us, every time we make a choice motivated by love we make a choice for good health. Perhaps you have heard of spiritually adept people throughout the world who have exceptionally vibrant and healthy lives well into old age - now you know one reason why.
So how have you been making your life choices? What kind of child were you in elementary school? What about high school? Do you hate some of the memories that come up? Do you blame other people for things that happened to you? Your parents, teachers, friends or bullies? And are you still blaming people now? No matter what choices other people make and what part of their ripple effect we have been in, we can choose to love, forgive, survive, grow and thrive. And we can choose the ripple effect of our own choices to be better than those we have formerly been a part of. When we do this, an active transformation takes place, which is another part of the multi-facets of love. Blame, hate, unforgiveness - all of the negative emotions - are all part of fear. 'There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.' (1 John 4:18)
When we always choose love, we actively choose our God-given birthright to how our lives are supposed to be, and we feel this deeply in our soul. It is our true and full potential to embrace loving and long-term relationships, financial abundance, and effervescent physical and mental health. With the expanded clarity that comes from advancing in love, we can also more easily identify further opportunities of light around us. This helps us make better decisions by recognizing the Divine interventions of love placed before us, choosing these, and then fully following through with them.
Now in regard to everything else, we must realize that the shifting around us that happens when we always choose love can be initially difficult to witness. Yet, it is for our soul's greater and highest good, and all those connected with us. When we discern this, it helps us trust and accept the changes taking place. Love is always the better way. That is why trust, bravery and faith is essential to advance forward in love, for fear limits our ability to allow or follow through with changes. Making new choices of love may mean leaving behind our old job, old friends or relationships. Often we yearn for how things should be, and not what they actually were. Many times people stay in situations that are not good for them simply because it is familiar, not because it is good for them. Trusting in love helps us actively step outside of our comfort zone onto new, higher ground. That new ground is where the new world awaits, with new opportunities; and like any explorer traveling to new lands, faith is needed to leave the old things behind. 'Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see.' (Hebrews 11:1)
In that new world that we find ourselves in, we also find that we are a new person as well, a joyous and more connected and loving one. And we will never find ourselves alone. Our relationships, jobs and everything else around us will be brighter and healthier for us too, for we actively discern the healthier opportunities placed before us - and better yet, even follow through on taking them.
And as we continue to expand in light, we become more aware of living a joyous life fully guided by love, and the larger positive ripple effect our interactions have with others. We become aware of our spiritual need. We become aware of prayer. And we become aware that much of what we might have been traditionally taught doesn't ring true with the essence of our spirit anymore. What then? When you know Love, you know the heart of God. So, like so many saints, philosophers and poets before you, you may be mocked or even persecuted for having your own ideas about love, but if you fearlessly keep yourself on the path of love, nothing thrown at you will matter at all. Plus, your inner peace and confidence will grow, because 'God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.' (1 John 4:16)
About the Author: Tiffany Snow carries the 5 marks of the Holy stigmata, and is a documented miracle healer, award-winning author, NDEr and public speaker. Her latest book: 'God's Workbook - Shifting into the Light' is available on Amazon.com. Distant healing, deliverances, classes, live teleconferences and more articles are offered through the websites.
This article may be reprinted and shared in any form without permission: please list websites - http://www.TiffanySnow.com, 800-535-5474 God's L.A.W. Love Always Wins!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tiffany_Snow"
29 April 2009
The Power is Within YOU!
These following videos that l have posted today, helped me to lift my spirits today...
Thank you...
Thank you...
When you believe...
Featuring mariah carey
Many nights we prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hope for a song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know theres much to fear
We were moving mountains
Long before we knew we could, whoa, yes
There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
Its hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe somehow you will
You will when you believe
[mmmmmmmmmyeah]
Mmmyeah
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer bird
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now Im standing here
My hearts so full, I cant explain
Seeking faith and speakin words
I never thought Id say
There can be miracles
When you believe (when you believe)
Though hope is frail
Its hard to kill (mmm)
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve (you can achieve)
When you believe somehow you will
You will when you believe
[hey]
[ooh]
They dont always happen when you ask
And its easy to give in to your fears
But when youre blinded by your pain
Cant see the way, get through the rain
A small but still, resilient voice
Says hope is very near, oh [oh]
There can be miracles (miracles)
When you believe (boy, when you believe, yeah) [though hope is frail]
Though hope is frail [its hard]
Its hard to kill (hard to kill, oh, yeah)
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve (you can achieve, oh)
When you believe somehow you will (somehow, somehow, somehow)
Somehow you will (I know, I know, know)
You will when you believe [when you]
(ohoh)
[you will when you]
(you will when you believe)
[oohoohooh]
[oh...oh]
[when you believe]
[when you believe]
Sometimes Love Hurts by Chris Walker
Sometimes love hurts.
Sometimes love is so beautiful you feel like you are going to burst. You want to make love over and over. Just to make some feeble effort to show how much it aches. Your lover is happy. They dreamed of being loved like this. They dreamed that one day, someone would love them Like this.
It hurts you ache. They don’t understand. You become sensitive, you become hyper. All emotional and reactive. Strength and stability are sucked from your core. You can’t be yourself. Fragile, you want to make them happy, but it turns into advice. And you blow it. They shut to your love.
You want to love them, and there comes a destruction of their friendships and lifestyle. You want more of them, you want more and more. You are even more in love, it hurts, you do everything to relieve the pain, you try, but nothing can make this easy. You love, and the more you love, the more you hurt, crazy, madness, you just can't understand. They don’t get it and you struggle, and change and try to cope. You hurt because you love. You try every angle, every idea, nothing helps, hopeless, you're in love.
Yesterday you were fine, friends and family, they even liked you, understood you. But now you are different, pathetic, not yourself. Not the one you thought you were. Vulnerable, it’s impossible, you can’t live with yourself. You want to marry and merge and hibernate, yet, they don’t understand, they think it’s about them, they think you are in love with them, they think it’s about them, but they are wrong, this is not the case. You are in love with the two, the couple, the pair, the twins. It's not them, it's us.
You want them to become an us. The We. Our. Not me and mine, or yours and you. You want to get lost in them, and them in you. No them. No you. Be consumed. But they don’t understand and you die. You fight yourself because you blew it. You lost yourself. And they didn't loose themselves. You are a fool, you think. Now you can’t find yourself. You threw it away to create we – a we. But they don’t understand, they think you are in love with them – about them, their self. And so, they start to cry why don’t you love me like before? And you cannot say But I do!
You cannot say that you still love them because there is no we. There is no us. There is just a me, and a you. They don’t understand. There was never an us. There was only them. And they didn’t understand, they simply didn’t turn up. They thought your love was for them but it wasn’t just that, it was more, much more, it was two not one, and they could turn up.
And now, you are the accused. Liar, thief, cheat, and their heart is broken because they thought you would be there, no matter what. They say you never loved them and you try to explain that you loved us, not just them. But they just don’t understand They thought your love was for them. They thought your love was a sacrifice for them. They thought you put them on an alter, but you wanted to put us on that alter. They thought they were the object of your love. It was not true It was an “us” we loved. We. Our. Us. Not a “U” And they just never showed up. They didn’t understand, or just weren’t ready. For an “US” more important than “U”
It wasn’t wrong that it didn't last, you were not wrong, there are no victims. You were not wrong, they just don't understand. They think your love is for them, because
that's all they know, them. You just showed up and fell in love with the US. And they couldn’t show up. There’s nothing to change in you. It hurts to love. Now, simply go back and do it again and know that one day someone will know how to love the US, more than they love the U. Your love for an US is divine and sacred.
Can you see.
We think it’s all about me.
But love is not about me, I, you, they, them.
Love is about an us.
To love an US people must let go of the ME< MY
In love there is no me.
In love there is no you.
To fall in love is to fall from the I.
And work for the two
Live with Spirit
Chris Walker is a world leading change agent, an environmentalist and author of more than 20 books. Born and bred in Australia, he consults to people and organisations throughout the world on improved relationships, health and lifestyle through the application of the Universal laws of Nature. The result he offers is that we stay balanced, share loving relationships, work with passion, enjoy success, and live our personal truth. To learn more about Chris’s work and journeys to Nepal, visit http://www.innerwealth.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_J_Walker"
Sometimes love is so beautiful you feel like you are going to burst. You want to make love over and over. Just to make some feeble effort to show how much it aches. Your lover is happy. They dreamed of being loved like this. They dreamed that one day, someone would love them Like this.
It hurts you ache. They don’t understand. You become sensitive, you become hyper. All emotional and reactive. Strength and stability are sucked from your core. You can’t be yourself. Fragile, you want to make them happy, but it turns into advice. And you blow it. They shut to your love.
You want to love them, and there comes a destruction of their friendships and lifestyle. You want more of them, you want more and more. You are even more in love, it hurts, you do everything to relieve the pain, you try, but nothing can make this easy. You love, and the more you love, the more you hurt, crazy, madness, you just can't understand. They don’t get it and you struggle, and change and try to cope. You hurt because you love. You try every angle, every idea, nothing helps, hopeless, you're in love.
Yesterday you were fine, friends and family, they even liked you, understood you. But now you are different, pathetic, not yourself. Not the one you thought you were. Vulnerable, it’s impossible, you can’t live with yourself. You want to marry and merge and hibernate, yet, they don’t understand, they think it’s about them, they think you are in love with them, they think it’s about them, but they are wrong, this is not the case. You are in love with the two, the couple, the pair, the twins. It's not them, it's us.
You want them to become an us. The We. Our. Not me and mine, or yours and you. You want to get lost in them, and them in you. No them. No you. Be consumed. But they don’t understand and you die. You fight yourself because you blew it. You lost yourself. And they didn't loose themselves. You are a fool, you think. Now you can’t find yourself. You threw it away to create we – a we. But they don’t understand, they think you are in love with them – about them, their self. And so, they start to cry why don’t you love me like before? And you cannot say But I do!
You cannot say that you still love them because there is no we. There is no us. There is just a me, and a you. They don’t understand. There was never an us. There was only them. And they didn’t understand, they simply didn’t turn up. They thought your love was for them but it wasn’t just that, it was more, much more, it was two not one, and they could turn up.
And now, you are the accused. Liar, thief, cheat, and their heart is broken because they thought you would be there, no matter what. They say you never loved them and you try to explain that you loved us, not just them. But they just don’t understand They thought your love was for them. They thought your love was a sacrifice for them. They thought you put them on an alter, but you wanted to put us on that alter. They thought they were the object of your love. It was not true It was an “us” we loved. We. Our. Us. Not a “U” And they just never showed up. They didn’t understand, or just weren’t ready. For an “US” more important than “U”
It wasn’t wrong that it didn't last, you were not wrong, there are no victims. You were not wrong, they just don't understand. They think your love is for them, because
that's all they know, them. You just showed up and fell in love with the US. And they couldn’t show up. There’s nothing to change in you. It hurts to love. Now, simply go back and do it again and know that one day someone will know how to love the US, more than they love the U. Your love for an US is divine and sacred.
Can you see.
We think it’s all about me.
But love is not about me, I, you, they, them.
Love is about an us.
To love an US people must let go of the ME< MY
In love there is no me.
In love there is no you.
To fall in love is to fall from the I.
And work for the two
Live with Spirit
Chris Walker is a world leading change agent, an environmentalist and author of more than 20 books. Born and bred in Australia, he consults to people and organisations throughout the world on improved relationships, health and lifestyle through the application of the Universal laws of Nature. The result he offers is that we stay balanced, share loving relationships, work with passion, enjoy success, and live our personal truth. To learn more about Chris’s work and journeys to Nepal, visit http://www.innerwealth.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_J_Walker"
Voila! By Francoise Hardy
A beautiful spring morning, have been singing this song since I woke up so i will post it here and share it with you!!! Voila!
Why does it hurt...
so much when friends let you down?
Those are the times that I feel disconnected and confused...
When you try to reach out and communicate what you feel and they dont hear you?
They either dont want to or just are not able to listen to what you are trying to tell them.
Just that gap there, causes the pain.
Of not even trying to see my world,hear my words, feel what I feel,just for a little while, BE WITH ME...
But I guess sometimes people are too caught up in their own drama and therefore not able too deal with someone elses...
Still, even though knowing all this, I just feel sad and lonely those times. Like now.
But even this shall pass...
Feel blessed to have a close friend who did hear me tonight and was there for me,
everyday wonders like that are blessings!THANK YOU!!!
Well,that said,here is a song with a message that ROCKS....
For my dear friend... :-)
LET LOVE RULE Y'ALL!!!!
Those are the times that I feel disconnected and confused...
When you try to reach out and communicate what you feel and they dont hear you?
They either dont want to or just are not able to listen to what you are trying to tell them.
Just that gap there, causes the pain.
Of not even trying to see my world,hear my words, feel what I feel,just for a little while, BE WITH ME...
But I guess sometimes people are too caught up in their own drama and therefore not able too deal with someone elses...
Still, even though knowing all this, I just feel sad and lonely those times. Like now.
But even this shall pass...
Feel blessed to have a close friend who did hear me tonight and was there for me,
everyday wonders like that are blessings!THANK YOU!!!
Well,that said,here is a song with a message that ROCKS....
For my dear friend... :-)
LET LOVE RULE Y'ALL!!!!
28 April 2009
The Brand New Day by LesA47
At dawn, through my opened window,
I gazed upon a breathless,
And heart-stopping sight.
On the horizon in front of me,
Appeared an aurora of mystical lights,
Reflecting deep into the cavities and,
Ridges of the surrounding mountains.
Before me shown the early light,
Penetrating the morning mist,
As it caused perpetual golden rays
To illuminate through the highest
Mountain peaks,
Awakening the earth below.
As I peered closely,
Brilliant colors of light
Stretched upward,
Like fingers on a hand
Into the yet, dawning sky.
Oh, as I gazed at this precious sight,
Time itself seemed to be waiting,
And wanting to grasp hold of
The first beams, that would burst forth
From the East and to witness,
The suns smile beckoning
'The Brand New Day.'
I gazed upon a breathless,
And heart-stopping sight.
On the horizon in front of me,
Appeared an aurora of mystical lights,
Reflecting deep into the cavities and,
Ridges of the surrounding mountains.
Before me shown the early light,
Penetrating the morning mist,
As it caused perpetual golden rays
To illuminate through the highest
Mountain peaks,
Awakening the earth below.
As I peered closely,
Brilliant colors of light
Stretched upward,
Like fingers on a hand
Into the yet, dawning sky.
Oh, as I gazed at this precious sight,
Time itself seemed to be waiting,
And wanting to grasp hold of
The first beams, that would burst forth
From the East and to witness,
The suns smile beckoning
'The Brand New Day.'
Peace of Mind
Duality is an illusion...
Beautiful video made by "BetterWorld4YouAndForMe" with an important message.
Beautiful video made by "BetterWorld4YouAndForMe" with an important message.
Hopi Prophecy in the End Times by Dorothy K Daigle
"The Hopi Native Americans are a people of peace. They carry a very special mission from Creator during these end times. It would be wise for us to listen to them.
We are now apparently living in the end times. The Hopi have a prophecy that a Great Purification will take place before the end of this era. This prophecy may have ties to several other prophecies, both biblical and those of the Hopi.
The Hopi were told about the coming of 'three.' These three were related to three symbols including the Sun symbol, the Moha symbol (swastika), and the Red symbol.
I have been led to believe that the Sun symbol symbolizes Creator, the Moha symbol symbolizes the four forces of nature set in motion including earth, water, fire and air, and the Red symbol symbolizes the 'Walking the Red Road' spiritual path I was directed to write, which is included in the last section of the book, 'Red Hat Speaks.'
I believe the Hopi prophecy that told them Pahana will bring them a new religion, that is not really new, is fulfilled by the seven steps of Walking the Red Road. This is the actuality of the Red symbol. Those Hopi who choose to walk the Red Road will be judged righteous, i.e they will be purified by the Red Force. (According to Malachi, chapter 4, the wicked will be burned up and the righteous will walk on the ashes of the wicked. Apparently the Hopi prophecy says that the Red Force will cut off the heads of the wicked, and maybe that is because those who walk the Red Road will be deemed righteous and the others wicked, and the wicked will perish. In which case, the Red Force will cut off the heads of the wicked, i.e. destroy them.)
The new religion Pahana is to bring will join all faiths into one religion and establish a spirit of universal brotherhood. Walking the Red Road will do this. It will join all major religions in spiritual brotherhood. Walking the Red Road is equivalent to walking the high level spiritual path of our beloved Patriarch, Abraham, through whom all families of the earth will be blessed.
The Hopi have been sharing their spiritual truths with the rest of us. Their truths are in harmony with the spiritual aspect of the Torah. They are in harmony with the spiritual truths taught by Jesus.
We can choose to walk any path we want, and even try to justify the path we have chosen, however, in the end the truly righteous will still be separated from the wicked no matter what we think or believe. We may convince ourselves and our peers that our walk is righteous, but is God convinced? We must each search our own heart to see if there is any resident evil intent there, and remove it if we want to please our heavenly Father.
Only unconditional love in our hearts will create a oneness with our heavenly Father, who is unconditional love. And according to the Law of Attraction like attracts like, therefore, unconditional love, i.e. God, will attract all those who carry unconditional love in their hearts.
That is how we find our way to God. That is how we become part of our heavenly Father's Kingdom and spend eternity with Him. It is automatic and logical. It is the universal Law of Attraction.
Spiritual teachings of unconditional love leading to eternal life in the presence of our heavenly Father, and teachings about the return of Pahana of Hopi prophecy are taught in the books Red Hat Speaks, and Red Hat's Wisdom by Dorothy K. Daigle. These books can be ordered from any bookstore or online from http://www.iuniverse.com. Let's not wait too long. When the time is up, the place of our eternal destiny will be sealed.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dorothy_K_Daigle"
We are now apparently living in the end times. The Hopi have a prophecy that a Great Purification will take place before the end of this era. This prophecy may have ties to several other prophecies, both biblical and those of the Hopi.
The Hopi were told about the coming of 'three.' These three were related to three symbols including the Sun symbol, the Moha symbol (swastika), and the Red symbol.
I have been led to believe that the Sun symbol symbolizes Creator, the Moha symbol symbolizes the four forces of nature set in motion including earth, water, fire and air, and the Red symbol symbolizes the 'Walking the Red Road' spiritual path I was directed to write, which is included in the last section of the book, 'Red Hat Speaks.'
I believe the Hopi prophecy that told them Pahana will bring them a new religion, that is not really new, is fulfilled by the seven steps of Walking the Red Road. This is the actuality of the Red symbol. Those Hopi who choose to walk the Red Road will be judged righteous, i.e they will be purified by the Red Force. (According to Malachi, chapter 4, the wicked will be burned up and the righteous will walk on the ashes of the wicked. Apparently the Hopi prophecy says that the Red Force will cut off the heads of the wicked, and maybe that is because those who walk the Red Road will be deemed righteous and the others wicked, and the wicked will perish. In which case, the Red Force will cut off the heads of the wicked, i.e. destroy them.)
The new religion Pahana is to bring will join all faiths into one religion and establish a spirit of universal brotherhood. Walking the Red Road will do this. It will join all major religions in spiritual brotherhood. Walking the Red Road is equivalent to walking the high level spiritual path of our beloved Patriarch, Abraham, through whom all families of the earth will be blessed.
The Hopi have been sharing their spiritual truths with the rest of us. Their truths are in harmony with the spiritual aspect of the Torah. They are in harmony with the spiritual truths taught by Jesus.
We can choose to walk any path we want, and even try to justify the path we have chosen, however, in the end the truly righteous will still be separated from the wicked no matter what we think or believe. We may convince ourselves and our peers that our walk is righteous, but is God convinced? We must each search our own heart to see if there is any resident evil intent there, and remove it if we want to please our heavenly Father.
Only unconditional love in our hearts will create a oneness with our heavenly Father, who is unconditional love. And according to the Law of Attraction like attracts like, therefore, unconditional love, i.e. God, will attract all those who carry unconditional love in their hearts.
That is how we find our way to God. That is how we become part of our heavenly Father's Kingdom and spend eternity with Him. It is automatic and logical. It is the universal Law of Attraction.
Spiritual teachings of unconditional love leading to eternal life in the presence of our heavenly Father, and teachings about the return of Pahana of Hopi prophecy are taught in the books Red Hat Speaks, and Red Hat's Wisdom by Dorothy K. Daigle. These books can be ordered from any bookstore or online from http://www.iuniverse.com. Let's not wait too long. When the time is up, the place of our eternal destiny will be sealed.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dorothy_K_Daigle"
The Eleventh Hour, Hopi Wisdom
"You have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour, now you must go back
and tell the people that this is the Hour.
And there are things to be considered...
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader."
Then he clasped his hands together,
smiled, and said,
"This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing now very fast.
It is so great and swift that there
are those who will be afraid.
They will try to hold on to the shore.
They will feel they are being torn apart
and will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination.
The elders say we must let
go of the shore, push off
into the middle of the river, keep our
eyes open, and our heads above the water.
And I say, see who is in there
with you and celebrate.
At this time in history,
we are to take nothing personally.
Least of all, ourselves.
For the moment that we do,
our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over.
Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from
your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that we do now
must be done in a sacred manner
and in celebration.
We are the ones we've been waiting for."
Hopi Nation
-Oraibi, Arizona
What Can One Do?
PRACTICE INTENTIONAL ACTS OF
EVOLUTIONARY KINDNESS
and tell the people that this is the Hour.
And there are things to be considered...
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your garden.
It is time to speak your Truth.
Create your community.
Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader."
Then he clasped his hands together,
smiled, and said,
"This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing now very fast.
It is so great and swift that there
are those who will be afraid.
They will try to hold on to the shore.
They will feel they are being torn apart
and will suffer greatly.
Know the river has its destination.
The elders say we must let
go of the shore, push off
into the middle of the river, keep our
eyes open, and our heads above the water.
And I say, see who is in there
with you and celebrate.
At this time in history,
we are to take nothing personally.
Least of all, ourselves.
For the moment that we do,
our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over.
Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from
your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that we do now
must be done in a sacred manner
and in celebration.
We are the ones we've been waiting for."
Hopi Nation
-Oraibi, Arizona
What Can One Do?
PRACTICE INTENTIONAL ACTS OF
EVOLUTIONARY KINDNESS
RAIN
Love the sound of rain...
And the smell, the magic and wonders of nature...
I love taking long walks in the rain, lift my face towards the sky, feel the raindrops in my face...
I am happy when it rains!!!!
Then walk home, make myself a big cup of tea, light candles everywhere and put some soft music on.
Curling up in my sofa listening to the rain, the music and just...be...
And the smell, the magic and wonders of nature...
I love taking long walks in the rain, lift my face towards the sky, feel the raindrops in my face...
I am happy when it rains!!!!
Then walk home, make myself a big cup of tea, light candles everywhere and put some soft music on.
Curling up in my sofa listening to the rain, the music and just...be...
27 April 2009
Temps de l'Amour by Francoise Hardy
These songs are the ones I grew up with and loved to sing along to...
Although I did not understand french, somehow in my heart I knew what "The Beautiful Lady" , as I called her, sang about...
This song has always been my favourite!
Although I did not understand french, somehow in my heart I knew what "The Beautiful Lady" , as I called her, sang about...
This song has always been my favourite!
Tous les garcons et les filles,Francoise Hardy
LYRICS:
tous les gar�ons et les filles de mon �ge
se prom�nent dans la rue deux par deux
tous les gar�ons et les filles de mon �ge
savent bien ce que c'est d'�tre heureux
et les yeux dans les yeux et la main dans la main
ils s'en vont amoureux sans peur du lendemain
oui mais moi, je vais seule par les rues, l'�me en peine
oui mais moi, je vais seule, car personne ne m'aime
mes jours comme mes nuits
sont en tous points pareils
sans joies et pleins d'ennuis
personne ne murmure "je t'aime" � mon oreille
tous les gar�ons et les filles de mon �ge
font ensemble des projets d'avenir
tous les gar�ons et les filles de mon �ge
savent tr�s bien ce qu'aimer veut dire
et les yeux dans les yeux et la main dans la main
ils s'en vont amoureux sans peur du lendemain
oui mais moi, je vais seule par les rues, l'�me en peine
oui mais moi, je vais seule, car personne ne m'aime
mes jours comme mes nuits
sont en tous points pareils
sans joies et pleins d'ennuis
oh! quand donc pour moi brillera le soleil?
comme les gar�ons et les filles de mon �ge
conna�trais-je bient�t ce qu'est l'amour?
comme les gar�ons et les filles de mon �ge
je me demande quand viendra le jour
o� les yeux dans ses yeux et la main dans sa main
j'aurai le coeur heureux sans peur du lendemain
le jour o� je n'aurai plus du tout l'�me en peine
le jour o� moi aussi j'aurai quelqu'un qui m'aime
and translated in englais:
Find Me A Boy
so many friends that I happen to see
have been steadily falling in love
oh how I wish it could happen to me
and I'm asking the stars up above
won't you find me a boy, just a nice looking boy
who will show me the way, who will teach me to say
"I love you, yes I do", and who'll promise me too
that he'll always be true, so that I'll never be blue
I just wish for a gentle boy
someone who's sweet and kind
just a nice sentimental boy
that's all that I'm really longing to find
so many friends that I happen to see
have been telling me all about love
oh how I wish it could happen to me
is the only thing I'm thinking of
so I'll find me a boy, just a nice looking boy
who will show me the way, who will teach me to say
"I love you, yes I do", and who'll promise me too
that he'll always be true, so that I'll never be blue
so I'll find me a boy, just a nice looking boy
who will show me the way, who will teach me to say
"I love you, yes I do", and who'll promise me too
that he'll always be true, so that I'll never be blue
Angel Poem
The Angels
May angels rest beside your door,
May you hear their voices sing.
May you feel their loving care for you,
May you hear their peace bells ring.
May angels always care for you,
And not let you trip and fall,
May they bear you up on angel's wings,
May they keep you standing tall.
May they whisper wisdom in your ear,
May they touch you when you need,
May they remove from you each trace of fear,
May they keep you from feeling greed.
May they fill you with their presence,
May they show you love untold,
May they always stand beside you
And make you ever bold.
May they teach you what you need to know
About life here and here-after.
May they fill you always with their love
And give you the gift of laughter
"Unknown"
May angels rest beside your door,
May you hear their voices sing.
May you feel their loving care for you,
May you hear their peace bells ring.
May angels always care for you,
And not let you trip and fall,
May they bear you up on angel's wings,
May they keep you standing tall.
May they whisper wisdom in your ear,
May they touch you when you need,
May they remove from you each trace of fear,
May they keep you from feeling greed.
May they fill you with their presence,
May they show you love untold,
May they always stand beside you
And make you ever bold.
May they teach you what you need to know
About life here and here-after.
May they fill you always with their love
And give you the gift of laughter
"Unknown"
Science of the Heart, IHM Research Center,MUSIC RESERCH
MUSIC RESERCH.
Studies summarized thus far in this Overview, taken together, have painted a picture of the profound favorable effects that mental/emotional balance and heart-focused positive feeling states have on the body and psyche-from promoting increased autonomic balance and greater coherence in cardiac and brain function, to boosting natural immunity and DHEA levels, to significantly reducing stress and negative affect and increasing positive affect. Understanding the significance of this impressive range of effects, as well as the power of music as a universal mode of expression, Doc Childre, as a composer, sought to scientifically design music for the specific purpose of promoting mental and emotional balance in listeners, facilitating the experience of heart-focused positive feeling states and the use of the HeartMath tools. Through several years of research in IHM’s 24-track recording studio, Childre created two musical works which integrate specific rhythmic patterns, tone textures, chord progressions and harmonic resonances to produce their intended effects. The results of the research studies reviewed in this section clearly demonstrate this music to elicit specific beneficial responses in listeners’ physiological, mental and emotional systems.
Music that Enhances Emotional Balance and Mental Clarity
Doc’s first release, Heart Zones, spent 50 consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Adult Alternative chart and introduced a new musical genre: ’designer music,’ a term used to describe music that is intentionally designed to affect the listener in specific ways. Heart Zones was specifically designed to facilitate stress reduction, boost vitality and increase buoyancy and clarity. The music has been described as a mental and emotional workout’ and is intended to produce a ’calm yet energetic alertness’ in the listener. Childre’s second designer music release, entitled Speed of Balance – A Musical Adventure for Mental and Emotional Regeneration, was composed with the intent to facilitate mental and emotional balance in listeners, enabling people to experience clearer and more positive perceptions. Among the intended effects of Speed of Balance are to energize the listener, enhance creativity and improve clear decision making.
Numerous studies have shown that music affects emotions and mood states and can also modify physiological responses. It is well recognized, as demonstrated in many of the papers summarized in this overview, that changes in mental and emotional activity alter autonomic nervous system function. The ANS, in turn, regulates cardiovascular, neuroendocrine and immune system activity. Thus, it is postulated that since music alters mood and emotional state, the immune, hormonal, cardiovascular and other physiological changes observed after people listen to music are likely to be mediated by the ANS.
The studies presented below provide evidence that it is through this mechanism that Childre’s designer music exerts its effects on listeners. In the first study, Heart Zones, in contrast to other types of music tested, is shown to produce significant increases in listeners’ secretory IgA levels, accompanied by corresponding increases in total autonomic activity. The second study demonstrates that Speed of Balance significantly affects listeners’ mood and emotions, producing significantly greater increases in positive affect and decreases in negative affect than any other form of music tested. It appears that it is these profound favorable shifts in emotional state that directly impact the ANS, giving rise to the beneficial physiological repercussions of the music. This is further supported by the results seen when the music is used in conjunction with the HeartMath techniques. While research shows that simply casually listening to Heart Zones and Speed of Balance produces significant beneficial psychological and physiological effects, both pieces of music were designed to be maximally effective when used to facilitate the practice of the HeartMath emotional management interventions. Both studies below demonstrate that when people listen to Heart Zones or Speed of Balance while sustaining a sincere, heart-focused state of appreciation through the Heart Lock-In technique, significantly larger positive emotional, mental and physiological shifts are experienced as compared to listening to the music alone.
While the two studies reviewed below were specifically designed to examine the effects of the music, Childre’s music was also used in conjunction with the Heart Lock-In and Cut-Thru interventions in a number of other studies described in this Overview.
TO READ MORE AND SEE THE DIAGRAMS PLEASE VISIT;
http://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart-music-research.html
Studies summarized thus far in this Overview, taken together, have painted a picture of the profound favorable effects that mental/emotional balance and heart-focused positive feeling states have on the body and psyche-from promoting increased autonomic balance and greater coherence in cardiac and brain function, to boosting natural immunity and DHEA levels, to significantly reducing stress and negative affect and increasing positive affect. Understanding the significance of this impressive range of effects, as well as the power of music as a universal mode of expression, Doc Childre, as a composer, sought to scientifically design music for the specific purpose of promoting mental and emotional balance in listeners, facilitating the experience of heart-focused positive feeling states and the use of the HeartMath tools. Through several years of research in IHM’s 24-track recording studio, Childre created two musical works which integrate specific rhythmic patterns, tone textures, chord progressions and harmonic resonances to produce their intended effects. The results of the research studies reviewed in this section clearly demonstrate this music to elicit specific beneficial responses in listeners’ physiological, mental and emotional systems.
Music that Enhances Emotional Balance and Mental Clarity
Doc’s first release, Heart Zones, spent 50 consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Adult Alternative chart and introduced a new musical genre: ’designer music,’ a term used to describe music that is intentionally designed to affect the listener in specific ways. Heart Zones was specifically designed to facilitate stress reduction, boost vitality and increase buoyancy and clarity. The music has been described as a mental and emotional workout’ and is intended to produce a ’calm yet energetic alertness’ in the listener. Childre’s second designer music release, entitled Speed of Balance – A Musical Adventure for Mental and Emotional Regeneration, was composed with the intent to facilitate mental and emotional balance in listeners, enabling people to experience clearer and more positive perceptions. Among the intended effects of Speed of Balance are to energize the listener, enhance creativity and improve clear decision making.
Numerous studies have shown that music affects emotions and mood states and can also modify physiological responses. It is well recognized, as demonstrated in many of the papers summarized in this overview, that changes in mental and emotional activity alter autonomic nervous system function. The ANS, in turn, regulates cardiovascular, neuroendocrine and immune system activity. Thus, it is postulated that since music alters mood and emotional state, the immune, hormonal, cardiovascular and other physiological changes observed after people listen to music are likely to be mediated by the ANS.
The studies presented below provide evidence that it is through this mechanism that Childre’s designer music exerts its effects on listeners. In the first study, Heart Zones, in contrast to other types of music tested, is shown to produce significant increases in listeners’ secretory IgA levels, accompanied by corresponding increases in total autonomic activity. The second study demonstrates that Speed of Balance significantly affects listeners’ mood and emotions, producing significantly greater increases in positive affect and decreases in negative affect than any other form of music tested. It appears that it is these profound favorable shifts in emotional state that directly impact the ANS, giving rise to the beneficial physiological repercussions of the music. This is further supported by the results seen when the music is used in conjunction with the HeartMath techniques. While research shows that simply casually listening to Heart Zones and Speed of Balance produces significant beneficial psychological and physiological effects, both pieces of music were designed to be maximally effective when used to facilitate the practice of the HeartMath emotional management interventions. Both studies below demonstrate that when people listen to Heart Zones or Speed of Balance while sustaining a sincere, heart-focused state of appreciation through the Heart Lock-In technique, significantly larger positive emotional, mental and physiological shifts are experienced as compared to listening to the music alone.
While the two studies reviewed below were specifically designed to examine the effects of the music, Childre’s music was also used in conjunction with the Heart Lock-In and Cut-Thru interventions in a number of other studies described in this Overview.
TO READ MORE AND SEE THE DIAGRAMS PLEASE VISIT;
http://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart-music-research.html
26 April 2009
The Illustrated Guide to Free Hugs by the creator Juan Mann
The Free Hugs Campaign is an international kindness initiative, that has spread to over 80 countries around the world, founded on the simple principle of offering a stranger a hug.
The Free Hugs Campaign began on Wednesday June 30th, 2004 in an effort to cheer up one person’s day. Mine.
The Free Hugs Campaign is about many things, like making someone’s day a little brighter, meeting people and showing the world that strangers aren’t so bad after all. It’s also about bringing people together and sharing a happy moment before heading back out into the world feeling a little lighter.
The Free Hugs Campaign is all about people being there for each other.
When you’re feeling sad and alone in the world, it helps to talk to people, to share a laugh with someone, to see someone smile at you, to have somebody wrap their arms around you and reassure you that everything will be alright.
What about those people who don’t have somebody? Whose families live far away? Whose friends just don’t understand?
Once upon a time that was me.
I’d been living in London when my world turned upside down and I’d had to come home. By the time my plane landed back in Sydney, all I had left was a carry on bag full of clothes and a world of troubles. No one to welcome me back, no place to call home. I was a tourist in my hometown.
Standing there in the arrivals terminal, watching other passengers meeting their waiting friends and family, with open arms and smiling faces, hugging and laughing together, I wanted someone out there to be waiting for me. To be happy to see me. To smile at me. To hug me.
So I got some cardboard and a marker and made a sign. I found the busiest pedestrian intersection in the city and held that sign aloft, with the words “Free Hugs�" on bothsides.
And for 15 minutes, people just stared right through me. The first person who stopped, tapped me on the shoulder and told me how her dog had just died that morning. How that morning had been the one year anniversary of her only daughter dying in a car accident. How what she needed now, when she felt most alone in the world, was a hug. I got down on one knee, we put our arms around each other and when we parted, she was smiling.
Everyone has problems and for sure mine haven’t compared. But to see someone who was once frowning, smile even for a moment, is worth it every time.
This is copied from
www.juanmann.com
please visit this page form more info on FREE HUGS :-)
The Free Hugs Campaign began on Wednesday June 30th, 2004 in an effort to cheer up one person’s day. Mine.
The Free Hugs Campaign is about many things, like making someone’s day a little brighter, meeting people and showing the world that strangers aren’t so bad after all. It’s also about bringing people together and sharing a happy moment before heading back out into the world feeling a little lighter.
The Free Hugs Campaign is all about people being there for each other.
When you’re feeling sad and alone in the world, it helps to talk to people, to share a laugh with someone, to see someone smile at you, to have somebody wrap their arms around you and reassure you that everything will be alright.
What about those people who don’t have somebody? Whose families live far away? Whose friends just don’t understand?
Once upon a time that was me.
I’d been living in London when my world turned upside down and I’d had to come home. By the time my plane landed back in Sydney, all I had left was a carry on bag full of clothes and a world of troubles. No one to welcome me back, no place to call home. I was a tourist in my hometown.
Standing there in the arrivals terminal, watching other passengers meeting their waiting friends and family, with open arms and smiling faces, hugging and laughing together, I wanted someone out there to be waiting for me. To be happy to see me. To smile at me. To hug me.
So I got some cardboard and a marker and made a sign. I found the busiest pedestrian intersection in the city and held that sign aloft, with the words “Free Hugs�" on bothsides.
And for 15 minutes, people just stared right through me. The first person who stopped, tapped me on the shoulder and told me how her dog had just died that morning. How that morning had been the one year anniversary of her only daughter dying in a car accident. How what she needed now, when she felt most alone in the world, was a hug. I got down on one knee, we put our arms around each other and when we parted, she was smiling.
Everyone has problems and for sure mine haven’t compared. But to see someone who was once frowning, smile even for a moment, is worth it every time.
This is copied from
www.juanmann.com
please visit this page form more info on FREE HUGS :-)
Who is Brian Piergrossi, the man behind the book "The Big Glow"?
Info taken from his website, www.thebigglow.com
Life Coach, author, spiritual teacher, speaker, poet, musician, singer...
At the age of 20 years old, Brian was suddenly struck by a mysterious, debilitating illness,
later labeled chronic fatigue syndrome, that lasted for years, leaving him in intense, daily,
physical pain and too weak to effectively function in society. When no medical or other
authority figure could explain the suffering that was happening to him, Brian made it his life
commitment to inquire into human suffering.
What began was over 12 years of committed, serious inquiry, study and personal
application into the fields of spirituality, religion, psychology, sociology, cosmology,
ecology, health, arts, science, yoga, as well as the core of the enlightenment and
self-realization teachings.
After leading a quiet, simple life for over a decade, Brian now feels a passionate calling to
share his straight forward, timeless, spiritual truths in a modern context with those who are
ready and interested.
Brian has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. He leads life changing
retreats and workshops on both coasts. He works one on one, with life coaching clients
from all over the world. His Big Glow Blog, featuring "Wisdom Wednesdays", is on
Myspace's list of most popular blogs. His highly acclaimed first book, The Big Glow:
Insight, Inspiration, Peace and Passion and its poem 'Love is the New Religion' have
touched the hearts of readers around the world.
And it's just the beginning...
Life Coach, author, spiritual teacher, speaker, poet, musician, singer...
At the age of 20 years old, Brian was suddenly struck by a mysterious, debilitating illness,
later labeled chronic fatigue syndrome, that lasted for years, leaving him in intense, daily,
physical pain and too weak to effectively function in society. When no medical or other
authority figure could explain the suffering that was happening to him, Brian made it his life
commitment to inquire into human suffering.
What began was over 12 years of committed, serious inquiry, study and personal
application into the fields of spirituality, religion, psychology, sociology, cosmology,
ecology, health, arts, science, yoga, as well as the core of the enlightenment and
self-realization teachings.
After leading a quiet, simple life for over a decade, Brian now feels a passionate calling to
share his straight forward, timeless, spiritual truths in a modern context with those who are
ready and interested.
Brian has appeared on numerous radio and television programs. He leads life changing
retreats and workshops on both coasts. He works one on one, with life coaching clients
from all over the world. His Big Glow Blog, featuring "Wisdom Wednesdays", is on
Myspace's list of most popular blogs. His highly acclaimed first book, The Big Glow:
Insight, Inspiration, Peace and Passion and its poem 'Love is the New Religion' have
touched the hearts of readers around the world.
And it's just the beginning...
IT'S ONLY NATURAL poem by Brian Piergrossi
It's Only Natural
Nature is the most powerful force in the universe
It is energy undivided
Remember the messages of our ancient Sages,
Those incarnated as both male and female,
Through out all cultures, places, and times
You ARE nature!
And the same energy that courses through the solar system
Makes the rain fall
The green grass grow
Strong winds blow
And volcanoes erupt
Also courses through your veins
Has been intimately involved in the evolution of your brain
The feelings in your heart
And every single thought you think
It masquerades as the one who wrote these words as well as the one
who is reading this sentence right now
You,
Whoever you are,
And whatever you have or have not done,
Are always and forever
One with this energy
And nothing you can do, bad or good,
Will ever change that
This is the Good News
The true salvation
And the ultimate enlightenment
This moment,
The power and flow of nature resides inside you and all around you
And all things are possible
Look up into the sky tonight and see yourself twinkling
Are you starting to understand why I say you are beautiful?
-Brian Piergrossi (From the book, "The Big Glow")
Nature is the most powerful force in the universe
It is energy undivided
Remember the messages of our ancient Sages,
Those incarnated as both male and female,
Through out all cultures, places, and times
You ARE nature!
And the same energy that courses through the solar system
Makes the rain fall
The green grass grow
Strong winds blow
And volcanoes erupt
Also courses through your veins
Has been intimately involved in the evolution of your brain
The feelings in your heart
And every single thought you think
It masquerades as the one who wrote these words as well as the one
who is reading this sentence right now
You,
Whoever you are,
And whatever you have or have not done,
Are always and forever
One with this energy
And nothing you can do, bad or good,
Will ever change that
This is the Good News
The true salvation
And the ultimate enlightenment
This moment,
The power and flow of nature resides inside you and all around you
And all things are possible
Look up into the sky tonight and see yourself twinkling
Are you starting to understand why I say you are beautiful?
-Brian Piergrossi (From the book, "The Big Glow")
LOVE IS THE NEW RELIGION poem by Brian Piergrossi
Neale Donald's Walsh's website, humanitysteam.org, has translated this
poem into Spanish and French so that it can travel even further.
The Oneness Love Foundation has also created a youtube video.
Enjoy the poem that continues to be forwarded online around the world.
-Brian Piergrossi
In English:
Love Is The New Religion
On the surface of the world right now there is war and violence and things
seem dark
But calmly and quietly, at the same time, something else is happening
underground
An inner revolution is taking place and certain individuals are being called
to a higher light
It is a silent revolution
From the inside out
From the ground up
It is time for me to reveal myself
I am an embedded agent of an secret, undercover
Clandestine
Global operation
A spiritual conspiracy
We have sleeper cells in every nation on the planet
You won't see us on the T.V.
You won't read about us in the newspaper
You won't hear about us on the radio
We don't seek any glory
We don't wear any uniform
We come in all shapes and sizes
Colors and styles
Most of us work anonymously
We are quietly working behind the scenes in every country and culture of
the world
Cities big and small, mountains and valleys, in farms and villages, tribes
and remote islands
You could pass by one of us on the street and not even notice
We go undercover
We remain behind the scenes
It is of no concern to us who takes the final credit
But simply that the work gets done
Occasionally we spot each other in the street
We give a quiet nod and continue on our way so no one will notice
During the day many of us pretend we have normal jobs
But behind the false storefront at night is where the real work takes place
Some call us the "Conscious Army"
We are slowly creating a new world with the power of our minds and hearts
We follow, with passion and joy
Our orders from the Central Command
The Spiritual Intelligence Agency
We are dropping soft, secret love bombs when no ones is looking
Poems
Hugs
Music
Photography
Movies
Kind words
Smiles
Meditation and prayer
Dance
Social activism
Websites
Blogs
Random acts of kindness
We each express ourselves in our own unique ways with our own unique
gifts and talents
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
That is the motto that fills our hearts
We know it is the only way real transformation takes place
We know that quietly and humbly we have the power of all the oceans
combined
Our work is slow and meticulous
Like the formation of mountains
It is not even visible at first glance
And yet with it entire tectonic plates shall be moved in the centuries to
come
Love is the new religion of the 21st century
You don't have to be a highly educated person
Or have any exceptional knowledge to understand it
It comes from the intelligence of the heart
Embedded in the timeless evolutionary pulse of all human beings
Be the change you want to see in the world
Nobody else can do it for you
We are now recruiting
Perhaps you will join us
Or already have....
All are welcome...
The door is open
-Brian Piergrossi
(From the book "The Big Glow")
poem into Spanish and French so that it can travel even further.
The Oneness Love Foundation has also created a youtube video.
Enjoy the poem that continues to be forwarded online around the world.
-Brian Piergrossi
In English:
Love Is The New Religion
On the surface of the world right now there is war and violence and things
seem dark
But calmly and quietly, at the same time, something else is happening
underground
An inner revolution is taking place and certain individuals are being called
to a higher light
It is a silent revolution
From the inside out
From the ground up
It is time for me to reveal myself
I am an embedded agent of an secret, undercover
Clandestine
Global operation
A spiritual conspiracy
We have sleeper cells in every nation on the planet
You won't see us on the T.V.
You won't read about us in the newspaper
You won't hear about us on the radio
We don't seek any glory
We don't wear any uniform
We come in all shapes and sizes
Colors and styles
Most of us work anonymously
We are quietly working behind the scenes in every country and culture of
the world
Cities big and small, mountains and valleys, in farms and villages, tribes
and remote islands
You could pass by one of us on the street and not even notice
We go undercover
We remain behind the scenes
It is of no concern to us who takes the final credit
But simply that the work gets done
Occasionally we spot each other in the street
We give a quiet nod and continue on our way so no one will notice
During the day many of us pretend we have normal jobs
But behind the false storefront at night is where the real work takes place
Some call us the "Conscious Army"
We are slowly creating a new world with the power of our minds and hearts
We follow, with passion and joy
Our orders from the Central Command
The Spiritual Intelligence Agency
We are dropping soft, secret love bombs when no ones is looking
Poems
Hugs
Music
Photography
Movies
Kind words
Smiles
Meditation and prayer
Dance
Social activism
Websites
Blogs
Random acts of kindness
We each express ourselves in our own unique ways with our own unique
gifts and talents
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
That is the motto that fills our hearts
We know it is the only way real transformation takes place
We know that quietly and humbly we have the power of all the oceans
combined
Our work is slow and meticulous
Like the formation of mountains
It is not even visible at first glance
And yet with it entire tectonic plates shall be moved in the centuries to
come
Love is the new religion of the 21st century
You don't have to be a highly educated person
Or have any exceptional knowledge to understand it
It comes from the intelligence of the heart
Embedded in the timeless evolutionary pulse of all human beings
Be the change you want to see in the world
Nobody else can do it for you
We are now recruiting
Perhaps you will join us
Or already have....
All are welcome...
The door is open
-Brian Piergrossi
(From the book "The Big Glow")
Poem by Thich Nhat Hahn
Walk and touch peace every moment.
Walk and touch happiness every moment.
Each step brings a fresh breeze.
Each step makes a flower bloom.
Kiss the Earth with your feet.
Bring the Earth your love and happiness.
The Earth will be safe
when we feel safe in ourselves.
What is your Love personality? from Love-Sessions.com
"What is your Love Personality?
Personal advice from Love-Sessions
It is an obvious fact that we can learn and know what true love is. What we are often not aware of though, is that there are different love trends. Does it even matter if we understand love trends? If we are in a happy relationship, then that means it is all fine, right? Yes and No. Although, your love with your partner might run smoothly for a while, it can take a turn we often never expect. This is why knowing about love trends is helpful.
What may have turned you or your partner on at first, might not be a turn on later. How is this possible if they seemed so crazy over certain things before? The reason is quite simple and reasonable. When we first get involved with people, the attraction and lust is so strong (not that it would not be later), that the way one seduces the other is not truly focused on, but simply instantly appreciated, since they are so drawn to one another.
Considering and accepting our partner�s different trend of love is extremely important to do. If you do not, it will seems like you are just determined to have the romance in your relationship to go your way, by your trend. This will definitely cause unhappiness and have a very high possibility for your mate to back away from romance with you, because he or she will feel that there is lack of attention towards their needs and trends concerning romancing. So remember to be considerate and learn to adapt to their ways too.
It feels fabulous when our lover is being considerate of our trend, respecting it, following it with us often. You cannot be the one always being considered however. You will then become what is called a Constant Receiver. Constant Receivers are always on the look out for themselves. They never look beyond their trend and the needs that are involved with it. They always observe whether or not they are getting what they need and want from their lovers, and if they feel they could be getting more, they grab more. What about your partner? What are his or her needs? Have you even considered what their trend is about and how you can compromise and follow theirs sometimes? Never let these questions go unnoticed. If you find yourself being a constant receiver, it does not mean you are a bad person, but that you have been a little careless. When you realize this, stop yourself and look deep down. You will probably realize that you are aware of your over receiving, and have been so flattered by it that you got carried away. Once you have sorted this out, you can start returning the favor back to your partner.
It also has its down side. Yes, you would be always pleasing your partner, but what about you? Is having your trend considered not important? Of course it is! Do not be too furious with your mate if this happens. Just remember what you just learned about Constant Receivers. Your mate most likely did not ignore your trend needs on purpose, but just got carried away with being pampered. After all, you did you create this situation when you were over giving! So many people fall under this category of giving too much. This is because most people believe it is more important to please their lovers than having their own needs and wants fulfilled. Caring about pleasing your partner is good, but disowning your own romantic identity and needs, is not. Get back on track by getting your guilt in order first. Know that you should not feel guilty for wanting or needing something from your partner. You are entitled to having those needs fulfilled. You also should not look at giving as the good thing, while receiving is the bad thing. They are both good when equally exchanged. Start bringing your romantic trend and needs to your mate�s attention. You can do this by bringing up a good movie that is coming out and letting them know that you really want to see it. Re-teach them that they should give too, instead of always receiving from you.
Just highlight the fact that there are different love trends and that they are all unique and deserve to be followed and participated in. As a couple, you will not only please each other, but learn more about the other as well! As long as you do not forget this and understand the importance of an equal share between giving and receiving, your combination of love personalities will live in a content environment.
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Personal advice from Love-Sessions
It is an obvious fact that we can learn and know what true love is. What we are often not aware of though, is that there are different love trends. Does it even matter if we understand love trends? If we are in a happy relationship, then that means it is all fine, right? Yes and No. Although, your love with your partner might run smoothly for a while, it can take a turn we often never expect. This is why knowing about love trends is helpful.
What may have turned you or your partner on at first, might not be a turn on later. How is this possible if they seemed so crazy over certain things before? The reason is quite simple and reasonable. When we first get involved with people, the attraction and lust is so strong (not that it would not be later), that the way one seduces the other is not truly focused on, but simply instantly appreciated, since they are so drawn to one another.
Considering and accepting our partner�s different trend of love is extremely important to do. If you do not, it will seems like you are just determined to have the romance in your relationship to go your way, by your trend. This will definitely cause unhappiness and have a very high possibility for your mate to back away from romance with you, because he or she will feel that there is lack of attention towards their needs and trends concerning romancing. So remember to be considerate and learn to adapt to their ways too.
It feels fabulous when our lover is being considerate of our trend, respecting it, following it with us often. You cannot be the one always being considered however. You will then become what is called a Constant Receiver. Constant Receivers are always on the look out for themselves. They never look beyond their trend and the needs that are involved with it. They always observe whether or not they are getting what they need and want from their lovers, and if they feel they could be getting more, they grab more. What about your partner? What are his or her needs? Have you even considered what their trend is about and how you can compromise and follow theirs sometimes? Never let these questions go unnoticed. If you find yourself being a constant receiver, it does not mean you are a bad person, but that you have been a little careless. When you realize this, stop yourself and look deep down. You will probably realize that you are aware of your over receiving, and have been so flattered by it that you got carried away. Once you have sorted this out, you can start returning the favor back to your partner.
It also has its down side. Yes, you would be always pleasing your partner, but what about you? Is having your trend considered not important? Of course it is! Do not be too furious with your mate if this happens. Just remember what you just learned about Constant Receivers. Your mate most likely did not ignore your trend needs on purpose, but just got carried away with being pampered. After all, you did you create this situation when you were over giving! So many people fall under this category of giving too much. This is because most people believe it is more important to please their lovers than having their own needs and wants fulfilled. Caring about pleasing your partner is good, but disowning your own romantic identity and needs, is not. Get back on track by getting your guilt in order first. Know that you should not feel guilty for wanting or needing something from your partner. You are entitled to having those needs fulfilled. You also should not look at giving as the good thing, while receiving is the bad thing. They are both good when equally exchanged. Start bringing your romantic trend and needs to your mate�s attention. You can do this by bringing up a good movie that is coming out and letting them know that you really want to see it. Re-teach them that they should give too, instead of always receiving from you.
Just highlight the fact that there are different love trends and that they are all unique and deserve to be followed and participated in. As a couple, you will not only please each other, but learn more about the other as well! As long as you do not forget this and understand the importance of an equal share between giving and receiving, your combination of love personalities will live in a content environment.
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What is Love from Love sessions
What is love?
It is one of the most difficult questions for the mankind. Centuries have passed by, relationships have bloomed and so has love. But no one can give the proper definition of love. To some Love is friendship set on fire for others Maybe love is like luck. You have to go all the way to find it. No matter how you define it or feel it, love is the eternal truth in the history of mankind.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It has no envy, nor it boasts itself and it is never proud. It rejoices over the evil and is the truth seeker. Love protects; preserves and hopes for the positive aspect of life. Always stand steadfast in love, not fall into it. It is like the dream of your matter of affection coming true. Love can occur between two or more individuals. It bonds them and connects them in a unified link of trust, intimacy and interdependence. It enhances the relationship and comforts the soul. Love should be experienced and not just felt. The depth of love can not be measured. Look at the relationship between a mother and a child. The mother loves the child unconditionally and it can not be measured at all. A different dimension can be attained between any relationships with the magic of love. Love can be created. You just need to focus on the goodness of the other person. If this can be done easily, then you can also love easily. And remember we all have some positive aspect in us, no matter how bad our deeds maybe. And as God said �Love all�
Depending on context, love can be of different varieties. Romantic love is a deep, intense and unending. It shared on a very intimate and interpersonal and sexual relationship. The term Platonic love, familial love and religious love are also matter of great affection. It is more of desire, preference and feelings. The meaning of love will change with each different relationship and depends more on its concept of depth, versatility, and complexity. But at times the very existence of love is questioned. Some say it is false and meaningless. It says that it never exist, because there has been many instances of hatred and brutality in relationships. The history of our world has witnessed many such events. There has been hatred between brothers, parents and children, sibling rivalry and spouses have failed each other. Friends have betrayed each other; the son has killed his parents for the throne, the count is endless. Even the modern generation is also facing with such dilemmas everyday. But �love� is not responsible for that. It is us, the people, who have forgotten the meaning of love and have undertaken such gruesome apathy.
In the past the study of philosophy and religion has done many speculations on the phenomenon of love. But love has always ruled, in music, poetry, paintings, sculptor and literature. Psychology has also done lot of dissection to the essence of love, just like what biology, anthropology and neuroscience has also done to it.
Psychology portrays love as a cognitive phenomenon with a social cause. It is said to have three components in the book of psychology: Intimacy, Commitment, and Passion. Also, in an ancient proverb love is defined as a high form of tolerance. And this view has been accepted and advocated by both philosophers and scholars. Love also includes compatibility. But it is more of journey to the unknown when the concept of compatibility comes into picture. Maybe the person whom we see in front of us, may be least compatible than the person who is miles away. We might talk to each other and portray that we love each other, but practically we do not end up into any relationship. Also in compatibility, the key is to think about the long term successful relationship, not a short journey. We need to understand each other and must always remember that no body is perfect.
Be together, share your joy and sorrow, understand each other, provide space to each other, but always be there for each others need. And surely love will blossom to strengthen your relationship with your matter of affection."
VISIT;
http://www.love-sessions.com/whatislove.htm
FOR MORE ARTICLES IN THE SUBJECT OF LOVE.
It is one of the most difficult questions for the mankind. Centuries have passed by, relationships have bloomed and so has love. But no one can give the proper definition of love. To some Love is friendship set on fire for others Maybe love is like luck. You have to go all the way to find it. No matter how you define it or feel it, love is the eternal truth in the history of mankind.
"Love is patient, love is kind. It has no envy, nor it boasts itself and it is never proud. It rejoices over the evil and is the truth seeker. Love protects; preserves and hopes for the positive aspect of life. Always stand steadfast in love, not fall into it. It is like the dream of your matter of affection coming true. Love can occur between two or more individuals. It bonds them and connects them in a unified link of trust, intimacy and interdependence. It enhances the relationship and comforts the soul. Love should be experienced and not just felt. The depth of love can not be measured. Look at the relationship between a mother and a child. The mother loves the child unconditionally and it can not be measured at all. A different dimension can be attained between any relationships with the magic of love. Love can be created. You just need to focus on the goodness of the other person. If this can be done easily, then you can also love easily. And remember we all have some positive aspect in us, no matter how bad our deeds maybe. And as God said �Love all�
Depending on context, love can be of different varieties. Romantic love is a deep, intense and unending. It shared on a very intimate and interpersonal and sexual relationship. The term Platonic love, familial love and religious love are also matter of great affection. It is more of desire, preference and feelings. The meaning of love will change with each different relationship and depends more on its concept of depth, versatility, and complexity. But at times the very existence of love is questioned. Some say it is false and meaningless. It says that it never exist, because there has been many instances of hatred and brutality in relationships. The history of our world has witnessed many such events. There has been hatred between brothers, parents and children, sibling rivalry and spouses have failed each other. Friends have betrayed each other; the son has killed his parents for the throne, the count is endless. Even the modern generation is also facing with such dilemmas everyday. But �love� is not responsible for that. It is us, the people, who have forgotten the meaning of love and have undertaken such gruesome apathy.
In the past the study of philosophy and religion has done many speculations on the phenomenon of love. But love has always ruled, in music, poetry, paintings, sculptor and literature. Psychology has also done lot of dissection to the essence of love, just like what biology, anthropology and neuroscience has also done to it.
Psychology portrays love as a cognitive phenomenon with a social cause. It is said to have three components in the book of psychology: Intimacy, Commitment, and Passion. Also, in an ancient proverb love is defined as a high form of tolerance. And this view has been accepted and advocated by both philosophers and scholars. Love also includes compatibility. But it is more of journey to the unknown when the concept of compatibility comes into picture. Maybe the person whom we see in front of us, may be least compatible than the person who is miles away. We might talk to each other and portray that we love each other, but practically we do not end up into any relationship. Also in compatibility, the key is to think about the long term successful relationship, not a short journey. We need to understand each other and must always remember that no body is perfect.
Be together, share your joy and sorrow, understand each other, provide space to each other, but always be there for each others need. And surely love will blossom to strengthen your relationship with your matter of affection."
VISIT;
http://www.love-sessions.com/whatislove.htm
FOR MORE ARTICLES IN THE SUBJECT OF LOVE.
Prayer for Expressing Gratitude
MORNING PRAYER FOR GRATITUDE.
"Gracious God, in the busy-ness of my day, I sometimes forget to stop to thank you for all that is good in my life.
My blessings are many and my heart is filled with gratefulness for the gift of living, for the ability to love and be loved, for the opportunity to see the everyday wonders of creation, for sleep and water, for a mind that thinks and a body that feels.
I thank you, too, for those things in my life that are less than I would hope them to be. Things that seem challenging, unfair, or difficult. When my heart feels stretched and empty, and pools of tears form in my weary eyes, still I rejoice that you are as near to me as my next breath and that in the midst of turbulence, I am growing and learning.
In the silence of my soul, I thank you most of all for your unconditional and eternal love.Amen"
"Gracious God, in the busy-ness of my day, I sometimes forget to stop to thank you for all that is good in my life.
My blessings are many and my heart is filled with gratefulness for the gift of living, for the ability to love and be loved, for the opportunity to see the everyday wonders of creation, for sleep and water, for a mind that thinks and a body that feels.
I thank you, too, for those things in my life that are less than I would hope them to be. Things that seem challenging, unfair, or difficult. When my heart feels stretched and empty, and pools of tears form in my weary eyes, still I rejoice that you are as near to me as my next breath and that in the midst of turbulence, I am growing and learning.
In the silence of my soul, I thank you most of all for your unconditional and eternal love.Amen"
25 April 2009
Before we go to bed and fall asleep...
...it is good to remember what a wonderous and magnificent creation our bodies are!!!
And give it a little thought and remember to be thankful.
Show some gratitude to your body. To yourself. To the people around you.
And to life...
Sweet Dreams...
And give it a little thought and remember to be thankful.
Show some gratitude to your body. To yourself. To the people around you.
And to life...
Sweet Dreams...
Science of the Heart, IHM Research Center
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EMOTIONAL BALANCE AND HEALTH
Science of the Heart, IHM Research Center: "The studies reviewed in this section continue to illustrate the direct and profound impact that emotions exercise on overall health. They also provide data demonstrating how emotional management and intentional shifts to sincere positive feeling states achieved via HeartMath techniques can cause substantial favorable changes in a number of key indicators of physiological and psychological well-being.
Several important physiological parameters were measured in these investigations. The first study examines the impact of different emotions on secretory immunoglobulin A (S-IgA). S-IgA is the predominant antibody class found in mucosal secretions and is the first line of defense against pathogens in the upper respiratory tract, the gastrointestinal system and the urinary tract. Because cells that produce this antibody (B-lymphocytes) are a major component of the immune system, S-IgA levels are also viewed as an indicator of overall immune function.
"Another study in this section assesses changes in the levels of two essential hormones, DHEA and cortisol, in a group of people who practiced a HeartMath emotional management intervention over one month’s time. DHEA, known as the 'anti-aging hormone,' is the precursor to the human sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. Its varied physiological effects include enhancing the immune system, stimulating bone deposition, lowering cholesterol levels and building muscle mass. DHEA has been found to be deficient in individuals who suffer from many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, Alzheimer’s, immune deficiency, coronary artery disease and various autoimmune disorders. Cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone, is involved in protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism and is widely known as the 'stress hormone' because it is secreted in excessive amounts when people are under stress."
"Separate studies showed that the risk of developing heart disease is significantly increased for people who impulsively vent their anger as well as for those who tend to repress angry feelings.
A. Siegman et al. J Behav Med. 1998; 21(4) D. Carroll et al. J Epidemiol Comm Health. 1998; Sept."
"In a groundbreaking study of 1,200 people at high risk of poor health,those who learned to alter unhealthy mental and emotional attitudes through self-regulation training were more than four times more likely to be alive 13 years later than an equal-sized control group.
R. Grossarth-Maticek & H. Eysenck. Behav Res Ther. 1991; 29(1)
"'We are coming to understand health not as the absence of disease,but rather as the process by which individuals maintain their sense of coherence (i.e. sense that life is comprehensible,manageable,and meaningful) and ability to function in the face of changes in themselves and their relationships with their environment.
"In recent years a number of investigators have proposed the DHEA/cortisol ratio to be an important biological marker of stress and aging. When individuals are under prolonged stress, a divergence in this ratio results, as cortisol levels continue to rise while DHEA levels decrease significantly. The effects of DHEA/cortisol imbalance can be severe, and may include elevated blood sugar levels, increased bone loss, compromised immune function, decreased skin repair and regeneration, increased fat accumulation and brain cell destruction.
That effective emotional management can have such profound positive effects on the cardiovascular, immune, hormonal and autonomic nervous systems may provide a basis for the improved physical health and vitality reported by many individuals who regularly use the HeartMath tools. These effects may also help explain the health improvements and symptom reduction experienced by individuals suffering from diverse diseases and disorders after using the techniques (results described in Clinical Research section)
"Key findings: Heart-focused, sincere, positive feeling states boost the immune system, while negative emotions may suppress the immune response for up to six hours following the emotional experience.
"Summary: Secretory IgA (measured from saliva samples), heart rate and mood were measured in thirty individuals before and after experiencing the emotional states of either care and compassion or anger and frustration. Two methods of inducing the emotional states were compared: self-induction versus external induction via video tapes. Anger produced a significant increase in total mood disturbance and heart rate but not in S-IgA levels. On the other hand, sincere positive feeling states of care and compassion, self-induced via the Freeze-Frame technique, produced a significant decrease in total mood disturbance and a significant increase in S-IgA levels. Examining the effects over a 6-hour period, we observed that a 5-minute experience of anger produced a significant inhibition of S-IgA from one to five hours after the emotional experience. In contrast, a tendency toward increased S-IgA levels was observed over the six hours following a 5-minute experience of care (Figure 21).
"Results indicate that self-induction of positive emotional states using Freeze-Frame is more effective in stimulating S-IgA levels than previously used external methods. In a previous study, 'The effects of emotions on short-term power spectral analysis of heart rate variability' (Entrainment, Coherence and Autonomic Balance section), we observed that feelings of appreciation self-generated by the Freeze-Frame technique shift autonomic nervous system balance towards increased parasympathetic activity. As salivary secretion is primarily activated by parasympathetic nerves, autonomic regulation offers a possible mechanism to explain the immediate increases in S-IgA following the experience of positive emotions. The results of this study indicate that the Freeze-Frame technique may be an effective method to improve mood and minimize the long-term immunosuppressive effects of negative emotions.
"The Impact of a New Emotional Self-Management Program on Stress, Emotions, Heart-Rate Variability, DHEA and Cortisol
"Summary: This study examined the effects on healthy adults of a new stress reduction and emotional management program consisting of two key techniques, Cut-Thru and the Heart Lock-In. These techniques are designed to create and sustain shifts in dispositional orientation toward stressors by changing interpretive styles, breaking negative thought loops and extinguishing unhealthy emotional patterns. It is postulated that recurring negative emotional patterns may lead to adverse effects on physiology and well-being through unnecessary and inappropriate activation of the autonomic nervous system and glucocorticoid secretions. This research therefore examined the effects of the Cut-Thru and Heart Lock-In techniques on participants’ emotions, stress, cortisol/ DHEA levels and autonomic nervous system balance.
"Forty-five healthy adults participated in the study, fifteen of whom acted as controls. DHEA and cortisol levels were measured from saliva samples, autonomic nervous system balance was assessed by heart rate variability analysis, and emotions were measured with a psychological questionnaire. Individuals in the experimental group were assessed before and four weeks after receiving training in the stress management techniques. To facilitate the heart focus and emotional shifts, participants practiced the Cut-Thru technique during a Heart Lock-In with the music Speed of Balance five times a week during the study period. Participants also used Cut-Thru any time they felt out of balance emotionally.
After one month, the experimental group experienced significant increases in Caring and Vigor and significant decreases in Guilt, Hostility, Burnout, Anxiety and Stress Effects, while no significant changes were seen in the control group. There was a mean 23% reduction in cortisol and a 100% increase in DHEA levels in the experimental group. A positive shift in autonomic nervous system balance was measured in 80% of the sample during the use of the techniques. Some of the participants developed the entrainment mode of heart function while using the Cut-Thru technique during a Heart Lock-In (Figure 23).
"DHEA and cortisol values before and after subjects were trained in and practiced the Cut-Thru technique for one month. There was a 100% average increase in DHEA and a 23% decrease in cortisol.
"The significant increase in subjects’ DHEA/cortisol ratio was in accordance with the psychological results, which showed a significant reduction in stress, burnout and negative emotion experienced by participants as a result of using the techniques. Reduced stress diminishes the system’s cortisol demand, and can result in the diversion of pregnenolone, a common precursor of DHEA and cortisol, from cortisol production into DHEA synthesis. Additionally, the entrainment mode achieved by many of the participants during the use of the techniques is characterized by increased baroreceptor activity. Baroreceptor stimulation has been demonstrated to cause a reflex decrease in plasma cortisol levels, believed to be due to inhibition of ACTH at the pituitary gland. Given that the normal physiological variability of DHEA and cortisol levels from month to month is nonsignificant, the exceptional average increase in subjects’ DHEA/cortisol ratio measured after one month of practice of Cut-Thru is noteworthy and consistent with our hypothesis that Cut-Thru facilitates the release and reprogramming of draining mental and emotional memory traces at the level of the brain’s neural circuitry.
"This study advances our understanding of stress and emotional responses in several ways. First, it establishes that interpretive styles associated with stress and negative emotions can be changed within a short period of time. Second, it illustrates that these changed perspectives do influence stress, emotions and key physiological parameters. The substantial changes observed in the neuroendocrine measures support the concept that perceptions and emotions can affect health, as these hormones are significantly correlated to health outcomes. Finally, results suggest that people have greater control over their health than previously recognized, as participants who learned to ’reprogram’ their conditioned emotional responses experienced significantly lower stress levels, less negative emotion and increased positive emotion, all vital building blocks to a healthier lifestyle."
http://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart-emotional-balance.html
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EMOTIONAL BALANCE AND HEALTH
Science of the Heart, IHM Research Center: "The studies reviewed in this section continue to illustrate the direct and profound impact that emotions exercise on overall health. They also provide data demonstrating how emotional management and intentional shifts to sincere positive feeling states achieved via HeartMath techniques can cause substantial favorable changes in a number of key indicators of physiological and psychological well-being.
Several important physiological parameters were measured in these investigations. The first study examines the impact of different emotions on secretory immunoglobulin A (S-IgA). S-IgA is the predominant antibody class found in mucosal secretions and is the first line of defense against pathogens in the upper respiratory tract, the gastrointestinal system and the urinary tract. Because cells that produce this antibody (B-lymphocytes) are a major component of the immune system, S-IgA levels are also viewed as an indicator of overall immune function.
"Another study in this section assesses changes in the levels of two essential hormones, DHEA and cortisol, in a group of people who practiced a HeartMath emotional management intervention over one month’s time. DHEA, known as the 'anti-aging hormone,' is the precursor to the human sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. Its varied physiological effects include enhancing the immune system, stimulating bone deposition, lowering cholesterol levels and building muscle mass. DHEA has been found to be deficient in individuals who suffer from many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, Alzheimer’s, immune deficiency, coronary artery disease and various autoimmune disorders. Cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone, is involved in protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism and is widely known as the 'stress hormone' because it is secreted in excessive amounts when people are under stress."
"Separate studies showed that the risk of developing heart disease is significantly increased for people who impulsively vent their anger as well as for those who tend to repress angry feelings.
A. Siegman et al. J Behav Med. 1998; 21(4) D. Carroll et al. J Epidemiol Comm Health. 1998; Sept."
"In a groundbreaking study of 1,200 people at high risk of poor health,those who learned to alter unhealthy mental and emotional attitudes through self-regulation training were more than four times more likely to be alive 13 years later than an equal-sized control group.
R. Grossarth-Maticek & H. Eysenck. Behav Res Ther. 1991; 29(1)
"'We are coming to understand health not as the absence of disease,but rather as the process by which individuals maintain their sense of coherence (i.e. sense that life is comprehensible,manageable,and meaningful) and ability to function in the face of changes in themselves and their relationships with their environment.
"In recent years a number of investigators have proposed the DHEA/cortisol ratio to be an important biological marker of stress and aging. When individuals are under prolonged stress, a divergence in this ratio results, as cortisol levels continue to rise while DHEA levels decrease significantly. The effects of DHEA/cortisol imbalance can be severe, and may include elevated blood sugar levels, increased bone loss, compromised immune function, decreased skin repair and regeneration, increased fat accumulation and brain cell destruction.
That effective emotional management can have such profound positive effects on the cardiovascular, immune, hormonal and autonomic nervous systems may provide a basis for the improved physical health and vitality reported by many individuals who regularly use the HeartMath tools. These effects may also help explain the health improvements and symptom reduction experienced by individuals suffering from diverse diseases and disorders after using the techniques (results described in Clinical Research section)
"Key findings: Heart-focused, sincere, positive feeling states boost the immune system, while negative emotions may suppress the immune response for up to six hours following the emotional experience.
"Summary: Secretory IgA (measured from saliva samples), heart rate and mood were measured in thirty individuals before and after experiencing the emotional states of either care and compassion or anger and frustration. Two methods of inducing the emotional states were compared: self-induction versus external induction via video tapes. Anger produced a significant increase in total mood disturbance and heart rate but not in S-IgA levels. On the other hand, sincere positive feeling states of care and compassion, self-induced via the Freeze-Frame technique, produced a significant decrease in total mood disturbance and a significant increase in S-IgA levels. Examining the effects over a 6-hour period, we observed that a 5-minute experience of anger produced a significant inhibition of S-IgA from one to five hours after the emotional experience. In contrast, a tendency toward increased S-IgA levels was observed over the six hours following a 5-minute experience of care (Figure 21).
"Results indicate that self-induction of positive emotional states using Freeze-Frame is more effective in stimulating S-IgA levels than previously used external methods. In a previous study, 'The effects of emotions on short-term power spectral analysis of heart rate variability' (Entrainment, Coherence and Autonomic Balance section), we observed that feelings of appreciation self-generated by the Freeze-Frame technique shift autonomic nervous system balance towards increased parasympathetic activity. As salivary secretion is primarily activated by parasympathetic nerves, autonomic regulation offers a possible mechanism to explain the immediate increases in S-IgA following the experience of positive emotions. The results of this study indicate that the Freeze-Frame technique may be an effective method to improve mood and minimize the long-term immunosuppressive effects of negative emotions.
"The Impact of a New Emotional Self-Management Program on Stress, Emotions, Heart-Rate Variability, DHEA and Cortisol
"Summary: This study examined the effects on healthy adults of a new stress reduction and emotional management program consisting of two key techniques, Cut-Thru and the Heart Lock-In. These techniques are designed to create and sustain shifts in dispositional orientation toward stressors by changing interpretive styles, breaking negative thought loops and extinguishing unhealthy emotional patterns. It is postulated that recurring negative emotional patterns may lead to adverse effects on physiology and well-being through unnecessary and inappropriate activation of the autonomic nervous system and glucocorticoid secretions. This research therefore examined the effects of the Cut-Thru and Heart Lock-In techniques on participants’ emotions, stress, cortisol/ DHEA levels and autonomic nervous system balance.
"Forty-five healthy adults participated in the study, fifteen of whom acted as controls. DHEA and cortisol levels were measured from saliva samples, autonomic nervous system balance was assessed by heart rate variability analysis, and emotions were measured with a psychological questionnaire. Individuals in the experimental group were assessed before and four weeks after receiving training in the stress management techniques. To facilitate the heart focus and emotional shifts, participants practiced the Cut-Thru technique during a Heart Lock-In with the music Speed of Balance five times a week during the study period. Participants also used Cut-Thru any time they felt out of balance emotionally.
After one month, the experimental group experienced significant increases in Caring and Vigor and significant decreases in Guilt, Hostility, Burnout, Anxiety and Stress Effects, while no significant changes were seen in the control group. There was a mean 23% reduction in cortisol and a 100% increase in DHEA levels in the experimental group. A positive shift in autonomic nervous system balance was measured in 80% of the sample during the use of the techniques. Some of the participants developed the entrainment mode of heart function while using the Cut-Thru technique during a Heart Lock-In (Figure 23).
"DHEA and cortisol values before and after subjects were trained in and practiced the Cut-Thru technique for one month. There was a 100% average increase in DHEA and a 23% decrease in cortisol.
"The significant increase in subjects’ DHEA/cortisol ratio was in accordance with the psychological results, which showed a significant reduction in stress, burnout and negative emotion experienced by participants as a result of using the techniques. Reduced stress diminishes the system’s cortisol demand, and can result in the diversion of pregnenolone, a common precursor of DHEA and cortisol, from cortisol production into DHEA synthesis. Additionally, the entrainment mode achieved by many of the participants during the use of the techniques is characterized by increased baroreceptor activity. Baroreceptor stimulation has been demonstrated to cause a reflex decrease in plasma cortisol levels, believed to be due to inhibition of ACTH at the pituitary gland. Given that the normal physiological variability of DHEA and cortisol levels from month to month is nonsignificant, the exceptional average increase in subjects’ DHEA/cortisol ratio measured after one month of practice of Cut-Thru is noteworthy and consistent with our hypothesis that Cut-Thru facilitates the release and reprogramming of draining mental and emotional memory traces at the level of the brain’s neural circuitry.
"This study advances our understanding of stress and emotional responses in several ways. First, it establishes that interpretive styles associated with stress and negative emotions can be changed within a short period of time. Second, it illustrates that these changed perspectives do influence stress, emotions and key physiological parameters. The substantial changes observed in the neuroendocrine measures support the concept that perceptions and emotions can affect health, as these hormones are significantly correlated to health outcomes. Finally, results suggest that people have greater control over their health than previously recognized, as participants who learned to ’reprogram’ their conditioned emotional responses experienced significantly lower stress levels, less negative emotion and increased positive emotion, all vital building blocks to a healthier lifestyle."
http://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart-emotional-balance.html
This is how powerful Your heart is...
Lectures by Gregg Braden,
PART 1.
PART 2.
PART 3.
PART 4.
PART 5.
PART 6.
PART 7.
PART 1.
PART 2.
PART 3.
PART 4.
PART 5.
PART 6.
PART 7.
Affirmations
are very powerful and using them is a fast and amazing way to transform your life.
Here is a video that will give you some positive affirmations to focus on today!!!
Here is a video that will give you some positive affirmations to focus on today!!!
What does my heart want today?
Every morning before you jump out of bed and rush into all the ordinary morning routines, stay in bed for a few more minutes, put your hand on your heart and ask
"What does my heart want today?"
You'll be surprised that the answers are not what you think is your hearts desire.
It might just be "sing and dance today".
Try to follow your hearts wish.
It is longing to be heard, to be taken cared of, to be open, again.
Many of us have closed our hearts, in order to survive ,we tell ourselves.
We have been lied to, cheated upon and the pain it caused was so overwhelming, so devastating that we tell ourselves that it's better to close out hearts, become coldhearted because that is the way of this world and we need to be strong and look after ourselves...
But we dont do that by closing our hearts...
Then we are denying ourselves the joy of life,
the joy of loving.
Yes we do get hurt and there are no guarantees that we wont be hurt again.
But our past experience have taught us something about ourselves, and we realise That we need to look after ourselves first, make "me" feel good and safe before I can be that in a relationship again.
We need time to reflect, to feel, to listen to our souls, our hearts calling.
How do we do that?
Well, there are many different ways to open your heart again.
Mediatation is one way.
I found a beautiful Healing your Heart meditaion on youtube that I have been using and still use!
This is a good way of starting you day...
Give yourself the 10 minutes this takes...
"What does my heart want today?"
You'll be surprised that the answers are not what you think is your hearts desire.
It might just be "sing and dance today".
Try to follow your hearts wish.
It is longing to be heard, to be taken cared of, to be open, again.
Many of us have closed our hearts, in order to survive ,we tell ourselves.
We have been lied to, cheated upon and the pain it caused was so overwhelming, so devastating that we tell ourselves that it's better to close out hearts, become coldhearted because that is the way of this world and we need to be strong and look after ourselves...
But we dont do that by closing our hearts...
Then we are denying ourselves the joy of life,
the joy of loving.
Yes we do get hurt and there are no guarantees that we wont be hurt again.
But our past experience have taught us something about ourselves, and we realise That we need to look after ourselves first, make "me" feel good and safe before I can be that in a relationship again.
We need time to reflect, to feel, to listen to our souls, our hearts calling.
How do we do that?
Well, there are many different ways to open your heart again.
Mediatation is one way.
I found a beautiful Healing your Heart meditaion on youtube that I have been using and still use!
This is a good way of starting you day...
Give yourself the 10 minutes this takes...
Spring,
What a wonderful season it is...
Everything is suddenly bursting out into bloom.
The trees that have been bare and gray for so long are now green and blossoming.
People come out of their homes and their shells.
I end up having conversations about the wonders of nature with complete strangers and it's a good feeling, we find common ground and realise we are not that different from each other after all.
There is anticipation and hope in the air!
Vivaldi's spring is such a perfect and beautiful piece of music I would like to share with you this morning!
Enjoy...
Everything is suddenly bursting out into bloom.
The trees that have been bare and gray for so long are now green and blossoming.
People come out of their homes and their shells.
I end up having conversations about the wonders of nature with complete strangers and it's a good feeling, we find common ground and realise we are not that different from each other after all.
There is anticipation and hope in the air!
Vivaldi's spring is such a perfect and beautiful piece of music I would like to share with you this morning!
Enjoy...
A new morning, a new day...
Endless possibilities...
The sun is shining, spring is here!
You feel it in the air, the warm sunrays on your face, on your skin.
You feel a change coming, from within.
I remember reading a poem by a swedish poet, Karin Boye, that describes this feeling so well.
It is translated to english bY Jenny Dunn and it is called
But of Course it Hurts :
Of course it hurts when buds burst.
Otherwise why would spring hesitate?
Why would all our fervent longing
be bound in the frozen bitter haze?
The bud was the casing all winter.
What is this new thing, which consumes and bursts?
Of course it hurts when buds burst,
pain for that which grows
and for that which envelops.
Of course it is hard when drops fall.
Trembling with fear they hang heavy,
clammer on the branch, swell and slide -
the weight pulls them down, how they cling.
Hard to be uncertain, afraid and divided,
hard to feel the deep pulling and calling,
yet sit there and just quiver -
hard to want to stay
and to want to fall.
Then, at the point of agony and when all is beyond
help,
the tree's buds burst as if in jubilation,
then, when fear no longer exists,
the branch's drops tumble in a shimmer,
forgetting that they were afraid of the new,
forgetting that they were fearful of the journey -
feeling for a second their greatest security,
resting in the trust
that creates the world.
The sun is shining, spring is here!
You feel it in the air, the warm sunrays on your face, on your skin.
You feel a change coming, from within.
I remember reading a poem by a swedish poet, Karin Boye, that describes this feeling so well.
It is translated to english bY Jenny Dunn and it is called
But of Course it Hurts :
Of course it hurts when buds burst.
Otherwise why would spring hesitate?
Why would all our fervent longing
be bound in the frozen bitter haze?
The bud was the casing all winter.
What is this new thing, which consumes and bursts?
Of course it hurts when buds burst,
pain for that which grows
and for that which envelops.
Of course it is hard when drops fall.
Trembling with fear they hang heavy,
clammer on the branch, swell and slide -
the weight pulls them down, how they cling.
Hard to be uncertain, afraid and divided,
hard to feel the deep pulling and calling,
yet sit there and just quiver -
hard to want to stay
and to want to fall.
Then, at the point of agony and when all is beyond
help,
the tree's buds burst as if in jubilation,
then, when fear no longer exists,
the branch's drops tumble in a shimmer,
forgetting that they were afraid of the new,
forgetting that they were fearful of the journey -
feeling for a second their greatest security,
resting in the trust
that creates the world.
Sleepless...
..and finding comfort in this beautiful old song...
By Francoise Hardy.
Love this video...
All Over the World.
By Francoise Hardy.
Love this video...
All Over the World.
24 April 2009
We are One lyrics :
As you go through life you'll see
There is so much that we
Don't understand
And the only thing we know
Is things don't always go
The way we planned
But you'll see every day
That we'll never turn away
When it seems all your dreams come undone
We will stand by your side
Filled with hope and filled with pride
We are more than we are
We are one
If there's so much I must be
Can I still just be me
The way I am?
Can I trust in my own heart
Or am I just one part
Of some big plan?
Even those who are gone
Are with us as we go on
Your journey has only begun
Tears of pain, tears of joy
One thing nothing can destroy
Is our pride, deep inside
We are one
We are one, you and I
We are like the earth and sky
One family under the sun
All the wisdom to lead
All the courage that you need
You will find when you see
We are one
There is so much that we
Don't understand
And the only thing we know
Is things don't always go
The way we planned
But you'll see every day
That we'll never turn away
When it seems all your dreams come undone
We will stand by your side
Filled with hope and filled with pride
We are more than we are
We are one
If there's so much I must be
Can I still just be me
The way I am?
Can I trust in my own heart
Or am I just one part
Of some big plan?
Even those who are gone
Are with us as we go on
Your journey has only begun
Tears of pain, tears of joy
One thing nothing can destroy
Is our pride, deep inside
We are one
We are one, you and I
We are like the earth and sky
One family under the sun
All the wisdom to lead
All the courage that you need
You will find when you see
We are one
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