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		<title>Energy Healing 101: Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki</title>
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Hypnosis:
You have probably come across exotic-sounding terms such as “chakra”, “prana”, “aura”, and “tantra” in your course of reading books on spirituality, sex, and healing in the New Age literature section of the bookstore. But what’s the real scoop behind these exotic vocabularies?
Are All Energy Healings the Same?
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<p>Hypnosis:</p>
<p>You have probably come across exotic-sounding terms such as “chakra”, “prana”, “aura”, and “tantra” in your course of reading books on spirituality, sex, and healing in the New Age literature section of the bookstore. But what’s the real scoop behind these exotic vocabularies?</p>
<p>Are All Energy Healings the Same?</p>
<p>Chakra or energy center is a term used in Pranic healing, an ancient Hindu system of energy healing. “Prana” means life energy. “Aura” is another terminology traced to Pranic healing. Aura is a non-physical body that consists of energy, which exists along with our physical body. The aura that covers our body is said to have seven layers pertaining to the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual as manifested by energy. Studying the color and thickness of auras give ideas on the state of health of individuals. Six colors are associated with aura and interpreted into six personalities. These colors are all present in an individual but one or two are more pronounced.<br />
 Green – ambitious achiever<br />
 Blue – spiritual peacemaker<br />
 White – unconventional chameleon<br />
 Red – activist<br />
 Orange – creative communicator<br />
 Violet &#8211; psychic</p>
<p>Although Tantra is popularly associated with the peculiar practice of sex and spirituality, it is another method of energy healing. It comes from the word “tan” which means to spread or expand. The concept of connectedness is a recurring theme in Tantric writings on sex and spirituality. As a method of healing, spirituality and sex figure prominently. It is presupposed that the union of man and woman can reach spiritual levels during orgasm, which removes the body and mind off collected impurities. These impurities being negative energies can in turn manifest as physical illnesses.</p>
<p>Unlike Pranic and Tantric healings, which have Hindu origins, Reiki originated from Japan. It is relatively younger than Pranic and Tantric healings having been rediscovered in the early 1900’s. Reiki stands for universal energy, an energy brought forth by higher intelligence. Students of Reiki are taught how to tap this energy to heal physical, emotional, and mental illnesses.</p>
<p>Although Pranic, Tantra, and Reiki are all systems of energy healing, they differ in the type of energy tapped for healing: life energy, sexual energy, and universal energy respectively.</p>
<p>The concepts of the connectedness of mind, body, and spirit; the connection of individuals to all living and nonliving things around them and to the universe; and how energy impacts physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are some of the salient similarities of these three healing methods.</p>
<p>Why Do People Turn to Energy Healing?</p>
<p>Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki are considered alternative methods of healing. In spite of the availability and relative accessibility of modern medicine, how come more and more people are being drawned to them? Here are some possible reasons:<br />
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· Energy healing worked where modern medicine failed.</p>
<p>For several reasons both explainable and unexplainable, modern medical treatment failed to heal ailments and conditions in several if not many persons. Research or data may not be able to support this statement. But for the families of the dying as well as for the dying patient, they would take the risk of using alternative methods ranging from herbals and organics, faith healers, witch doctors, and New Age healing techniques just to be get well.</p>
<p>· People perceive modern medicine to be isolating.</p>
<p>Medical treatments are oftentimes focused on the disease and its causative agent, which can make a patient feel isolated and treated like a mere host of the disease. Although recent developments in hospital practice are gradually promoting the holistic treatment of a patient, the perception still persists. Unlike in energy healing, since energy and spirituality are intimately linked, the patient feels that all aspects of his health are being attended to.<br />
· Energy healing is non-obtrusive and natural thus it is safer.</p>
<p>Repeated surgical procedures are physically and emotionally traumatic for most patients. It is but a logical and attractive option to both patient and families to look for less stressful health interventions. Moreover, with the rising popularity of New Age religions, going natural is the way to go.<br />
· Energy healing is a good way of relieving stress.</p>
<p>Meditation is part and parcel of energy healing methods and this is an added come-on for highly stressed people. Moreover, sophisticated equipment is not required thus it becomes all the more convenient for students and future students of energy healing.</p>
<p>The battle between alternative healing and mainstream medicine continues as both present the benefits of their approach. But in the final analysis, what matters is the restoration of good health.</p>
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		<title>The Powers of a Positive Attitude</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative?
Now let&#8217;s say you are walking down the street with these thoughts. Do you think anyone who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative?</p>
<p>Now let&#8217;s say you are walking down the street with these thoughts. Do you think anyone who would meet you would be able to tell you what’s on your mind?</p>
<p>The answer to number one is up to you. But, the answer number two can be pretty generic. Although people will not be able to tell you exactly what you think, they will more or less have an idea of how you are feeling.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s another question. When you enter a party filled with friends, do they all fall silent as if something terrible had happened? Or does everybody there perk up as if waiting for something exciting to happen?</p>
<p>You know what? The answer to all these depends on your frame of mind.</p>
<p>Thoughts are very powerful. They affect your general attitude. The attitude you carry reflects on your appearance, too – unless, of course, you are a great actor.</p>
<p>And it doesn&#8217;t end there. Your attitude can also affect people around you.</p>
<p>The type of attitude you carry depends on you. It can be either positive or negative.</p>
<p>Positive thoughts have a filling effect. They are admittedly invigorating. Plus, the people around the person carrying positive thoughts are usually energized by this type of attitude.</p>
<p>Negative thoughts on the other hand have a sapping effect on other people. Aside from making you look gloomy and sad, negative thoughts can turn a festive gathering into a funeral wake.</p>
<p>A positive attitude attracts people, while a negative attitude repels them. People tend to shy away from those who carry a negative attitude.</p>
<p>We can also define attitude as the way of looking at the world. If you choose to focus on the negative things in the world, more or less you have a negative attitude brewing up. However, if you choose to focus on the positive things, you are more likely carry a positive attitude.</p>
<p>You have much to gain from a very positive attitude. For one, studies have shown that a positive attitude promotes better health. Those with this kind of attitude also have more friends. projecting a positive attitude also helps one to handle stress and problems better than those who have a negative attitude.</p>
<p>A positive attitude begins with a healthy self-image. If you will love the way you are and are satisfied, confident, and self-assured, you also make others are around feel the same way.</p>
<p>A negative attitude, on the other hand, has, of course, an opposite effect. So, carrying a negative attitude has a twofold drawback. You feel bad about yourself, and you make others feel the same way.</p>
<p>If you want to have a positive attitude, you have to feature healthy thoughts. This is probably very hard to do nowadays since, all around us, the media feeds us nothing but negative thoughts. A study shows that for every 14 things a parent says to his or her child, only one is positive. This is truly a saddening thought.</p>
<p>If you want a healthier outlook in life, you need to think happy thoughts, and you have to hear positive things as well. So, what can you do? Well, for starters, you could see a funny movie, you could play with children, spend some time telling jokes with friends. All these activities fill you with positive stimuli, which in turn promotes positive attitude.</p>
<p>Although it is impossible to keep ourselves from the negative things around us, you can still carry a positive attitude by focusing on the good things, the positive things in life.</p>
<p>And this positive attitude you now carry can be of benefit to other people. Sometimes when other people feel down, the thing people mostly do is try to give them advice. But sometimes, all they need is somebody to sit by them, and listen to them. If you have a positive attitude you may be able to cheer them up without even having to say anything.</p>
<p>If positive attitude is really great, why do people choose to adopt a negative attitude instead? One who carries a negative attitude may be actually sending a signal for attention. Before you get me wrong, feeling sad, angry, or gloomy is not wrong itself. But dwelling on these thoughts for far too long is not healthy either. There is a time to mourn.</p>
<p>As always, if you are beset by troubles, even in your darkest hour, focus on the good things in life, you will always have hope. Problems become something you can overcome.</p>
<p>You do not have much to lose by adopting a healthy, positive attitude. Studies show that such an attitude actually retards aging, makes you healthier, helps you develop a better stress coping mechanism, and has a very positive effect on all the people you meet every day. So, what&#8217;s not to like about a positive attitude? Adopt one today.</p>
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		<title>&#8220;Who&#8217;s the Boss?&#8221; 10 ways to start taking control (time management, goal setting, record tracking)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:26:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage those challenges and move forward.</p>
<p>Practicing positive thinking allows people with ADD to focus on our strengths and accomplishments, which increases happiness and motivation. This, in turn, allows us to spend more time making progress, and less time feeling down and stuck. The following tips provide practical suggestions that you can use to help you shift into more positive thinking patterns:</p>
<p>1. Take Good Care of Yourself<br />
It&#8217;s much easier to be positive when you are eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.</p>
<p>2. Remind Yourself of the Things You Are Grateful For<br />
Stresses and challenges don&#8217;t seem quite as bad when you are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are right in life. Taking just 60 seconds a day to stop and appreciate the good things will make a huge difference.</p>
<p>3. Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions<br />
A fear of not being liked or accepted sometimes leads us to assume that we know what others are thinking, but our fears are usually not reality. If you have a fear that a friend or family member&#8217;s bad mood is due to something you did, or that your co-workers are secretly gossiping about you when you turn your back, speak up and ask them. Don&#8217;t waste time worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.</p>
<p>4. Refrain from Using Absolutes<br />
Have you ever told a partner &#8220;You&#8217;re ALWAYS late!&#8221; or complained to a friend &#8220;You NEVER call me!&#8221;? Thinking and speaking in absolutes like &#8216;always&#8217; and &#8216;never&#8217; makes the situation seem worse than it is, and programs your brain into believing that certain people are incapable of delivering.</p>
<p>5. Detach From Negative Thoughts<br />
Your thoughts can&#8217;t hold any power over you if you don&#8217;t judge them. If you notice yourself having a negative thought, detach from it, witness it, and don&#8217;t follow it.</p>
<p>6. Squash the &#8220;ANTs&#8221;<br />
In his book &#8220;Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,&#8221; Dr. Daniel Amen talks about &#8220;ANTs&#8221; &#8211; Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like &#8220;Those people are laughing, they must be talking about me,&#8221; or &#8220;The boss wants to see me? It must be bad!&#8221; When you notice these thoughts, realize that they are nothing more than ANTs and squash them!</p>
<p>7. Practice Lovin&#8217;, Touchin&#8217; &amp; Squeezin&#8217; (Your Friends and Family)<br />
You don&#8217;t have to be an expert to know the benefits of a good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up. One research study on this subject had a waitress touch some of her customers on the arm as she handed them their checks. She received higher tips from these customers than from the ones she didn&#8217;t touch!</p>
<p>8. Increase Your Social Activity<br />
By increasing social activity, you decrease loneliness. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!</p>
<p>9. Volunteer for an Organization, or Help another Person<br />
Everyone feels good after helping. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources. The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more you will receive in return.</p>
<p>10. Use Pattern Interrupts to Combat Rumination<br />
If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do something completely different. Rumination is like hyper-focus on something negative. It&#8217;s never productive, because it&#8217;s not rational or solution-oriented, it&#8217;s just excessive worry. Try changing your physical environment &#8211; go for a walk or sit outside. You could also call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music.</p>
<p>When it comes to the corporate world, protocol is pretty much the religion. To know the things needed to do are the basics of productivity, but interaction and having a steady mind makes up the entire thing to true productivity. There are those who seem to work well even under pressure, but they&#8217;re uncommon ones and we are human and imperfect. To get these little things like stress under our skins won&#8217;t solve our problems. Sometimes it takes a bit of courage to admit that we&#8217;re turning to be workaholics than tell ourselves that we&#8217;re not doing our best.</p>
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		<title>Your Recommended Daily Allowance for Relaxation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds.
Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds.</p>
<p>Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax.</p>
<p>Watching television may be a form of relaxation for some, but is not a recommended method by experts. When we watch TV we are bombarded with commercials, ads, sounds and images. So how do we achieve relaxation? If there are thousands of ways we can get stressed, one of them is not meeting deadlines, there are also many ways we can relax.</p>
<p>In recent studies, experts have determined that heart disease is linked to anger and irritability is linked to mental stress. Too much stress brings about ischemia that can lead to or cause a heart attack. Relaxation takes on added importance in light of this matter. Managing your anger and attitude is significant to heart health, and relaxation can help you manage stress.</p>
<p>One way of relaxation is transcendental meditation. Recent studies have also shown that this method might reduce artery blockage, which is a major cause for heart attack and stroke. People practice transcendental meditation by repeating uttering soothing sounds while meditating, this is to achieve total relaxation. The researchers found that practitioners of transcendental meditation significantly reduced the thickness of their arterial wall compared with those who didn&#8217;t practice transcendental meditation.</p>
<p>Another study on another method of relaxation, acupuncture, seems to reduce high blood pressure by initiating several body functions for the brain to release chemical compounds known as endorphins. Endorphin helps to relax muscles, ease panic, decrease pain, and reduce anxiety.</p>
<p>Yoga is also another method for relaxation and may also have similar effects like acupuncture. In another study, participants were subjected to several minutes of mental stress. Then they were subjected to various relaxation techniques, such as listening to nature sounds or classical music. Only those who did Yoga significantly reduced the time it took for their blood pressures to go back to normal. Yoga is a form of progressive relaxation.</p>
<p>Breathing is one of the easiest methods to relax. Breathing influences alamost all aspects of us, it affects our mind, our moods and our body. Simply focus on your breathing, after some time you can feel its effects right away.</p>
<p>There are several breathing techniques that can help you reduce stress.</p>
<p>Another easy way to achieve relaxation is exercise. If you feel irritated a simple half-hour of exercise will often settle things down. Although exercise is a great way to lose weight, it does not show you how to manage stress appropriately. Exercise should also be used in conjunction with other exercise method.</p>
<p>One great way of relaxation is getting a massage. To gain full relaxation, you need to totally surrender to the handling and touch of a professional therapist.</p>
<p>There are several types of massages that also give different levels of relaxation.</p>
<p>Another method of relaxation is Biofeedback. The usual biofeedback-training program includes a 10-hour sessions that is often spaced one week apart.</p>
<p>Hypnosis is one controversial relaxation technique. It is a good alternative for people who think that they have no idea what it feels like to be relaxed. It is also a good alternative for people with stress related health problems.</p>
<p>Drugs are extreme alternatives to relaxation. They are sometimes not safe and are not effective like the other relaxation methods. This method is only used by trained medical professionals on their patients.</p>
<p>These relaxation techniques are just some of the ways you can achieve relaxation.  Another reason why we need to relax, aside from lowering blood pressure in people and decreasing the chances of a stroke or a heart attack, is because stress produces hormones that suppress the immune system, relaxation gives the immune system time to recover and in doing so function more efficiently.</p>
<p>Relaxation lowers the activities within the brains&#8217; limbic system; this is the emotional center of our brain.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the brain has a periodic need for a more pronounced activity on the right-hemisphere. Relaxation is one way of achieving this.</p>
<p>Relaxation can really be of good use once a relaxation technique is regularly built into your lifestyle. Choose a technique that you believe you can do regularly.</p>
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		<title>More than One Way to Skin a Cat: Adventures in Creative Thinking</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times have you caught yourself saying that there could be no other solution to a problem – and that that problem leads to a dead end? How many times have you felt stumped knowing that the problem laying before you is one you cannot solve. No leads.  No options.  No solutions. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How many times have you caught yourself saying that there could be no other solution to a problem – and that that problem leads to a dead end? How many times have you felt stumped knowing that the problem laying before you is one you cannot solve. No leads.  No options.  No solutions. </p>
<p>Did it feel like you had exhausted all possible options and yet are still before the mountain – large, unconquerable, and impregnable? When encountering such enormous problems, you may feel like you&#8217;re hammering against a steel mountain. The pressure of having to solve such a problem may be overwhelming.</p>
<p>But rejoice! There might be some hope yet!</p>
<p>With some creative problem-solving techniques you may be able to look at your problem in a different light. And that light might just be the end of the tunnel that leads to possible solutions.</p>
<p>First of all, in the light of creative problem-solving, you must be open-minded to the fact that there may be more than just one solution to the problem. And, you must be open to the fact that there may be solutions to problems you thought were unsolvable.</p>
<p>Now, with this optimistic mindset, we can try to be a little bit more creative in solving our problems.</p>
<p>Number one; maybe the reason we cannot solve our problems is that we have not really taken a hard look at what the problem is. Here, trying to understanding the problem and having a concrete understanding of its workings is integral solving the problem. If you know how it works, what the problem is, then you have a better foundation towards solving the problem.</p>
<p>Not trying to make the simple statement of what problem is. Try to identify the participating entities and what their relationships with one another are. Take note of the things you stand to gain any stand to lose from the current problem. Now you have a simple statement of what the problem is.</p>
<p>Number two; try to take note of all of the constraints and assumptions you have the words of problem. Sometimes it is these assumptions that obstruct our view of possible solutions. You have to identify which assumptions are valid, in which assumptions need to be addressed.</p>
<p>Number three; try to solve the problem by parts. Solve it going from general view towards the more detailed parts of the problem. This is called the top-down approach. Write down the question, and then come up with a one-sentence solution to that from them. The solution should be a general statement of what will solve the problem. From here you can develop the solution further, and increase its complexity little by little.</p>
<p>Number four; although it helps to have critical thinking aboard as you solve a problem, you must also keep a creative, analytical voice at the back of your head. When someone comes up with a prospective solution, tried to think how you could make that solution work. Try to be creative. At the same time, look for chinks in the armor of that solution.</p>
<p>Number five; it pays to remember that there may be more than just one solution being developed at one time. Try to keep track of all the solutions and their developments. Remember, there may be more than just one solution to the problem.</p>
<p>Number six; remember that old adage,&#8221; two heads are better than one.&#8221; That one is truer than it sounds. Always be open to new ideas. You can only benefit from listening to all the ideas each person has. This is especially true when the person you&#8217;re talking to has had experience solving problems similar to yours.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a gung-ho, solo hero to solve the problem. If you can organize collective thought on the subject, it would be much better.</p>
<p>Number seven; be patient. As long as you persevere, there is always a chance that a solution will present itself. Remember that no one was able to create an invention the first time around.</p>
<p>Creative thinking exercises can also help you in your quest be a more creative problems solver.</p>
<p>Here is one example.</p>
<p>Take a piece of paper and write any word that comes to mind at the center. Now look at that word then write the first two words that come to your mind. This can go on until you can build a tree of related words. This helps you build analogical skills, and fortify your creative processes.</p>
<p>So, next time you see a problem you think you can not solve, think again. The solution might just be staring you right in the face. All it takes is just a little creative thinking, some planning, and a whole lot of work.</p>
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		<title>Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused.  Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused.  Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.</p>
<p>Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines.  However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits.  And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it.  You could even try it in your own living room!</p>
<p>Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same.  The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus.  This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity.</p>
<p>The negative thoughts you have – those of noisy neighbors, bossy officemates, that parking ticket you got, and unwanted spam– are said to contribute to the ‘polluting’ of the mind, and shutting them out is allows for the ‘cleansing’ of the mind so that it may focus on deeper, more meaningful thoughts.</p>
<p>Some practitioners even shut out all sensory input – no sights, no sounds, and nothing to touch – and try to detach themselves from the commotion around them.  You may now focus on a deep, profound thought if this is your goal.  It may seem deafening at first, since we are all too accustomed to constantly hearing and seeing things, but as you continue this exercise you will find yourself becoming more aware of everything around you.</p>
<p>If you find the meditating positions you see on television threatening – those with impossibly arched backs, and painful-looking contortions – you need not worry.  The principle here is to be in a comfortable position conducive to concentration.  This may be while sitting cross-legged, standing, lying down, and even walking.</p>
<p>If the position allows you to relax and focus, then that would be a good starting point.  While sitting or standing, the back should be straight, but not tense or tight.  In other positions, the only no-no is slouching and falling asleep.</p>
<p>Loose, comfortable clothes help a lot in the process since tight fitting clothes have a tendency to choke you up and make you feel tense.</p>
<p>The place you perform meditation should have a soothing atmosphere.  It may be in your living room, or bedroom, or any place that you feel comfortable in.  You might want an exercise mat if you plan to take on the more challenging positions (if you feel more focused doing so, and if the contortionist in you is screaming for release).  You may want to have the place arranged so that it is soothing to your senses.</p>
<p>Silence helps most people relax and meditate, so you may want a quiet, isolated area far from the ringing of the phone or the humming of the washing machine.  Pleasing scents also help in that regard, so stocking up on aromatic candles isn’t such a bad idea either.</p>
<p>The monks you see on television making those monotonous sounds are actually performing their mantra.  This, in simple terms, is a short creed, a simple sound which, for these practitioners, holds a mystic value.</p>
<p>You do not need to perform such; however, it would pay to note that focusing on repeated actions such as breathing, and humming help the practitioner enter a higher state of consciousness.</p>
<p>The principle here is focus.  You could also try focusing on a certain object or thought, or even, while keeping your eyes open, focus on a single sight.</p>
<p>One sample routine would be to – while in a meditative state – silently name every part of you body and focusing your consciousness on that part. While doing this you should be aware of any tension on any part of your body.  Mentally visualize releasing this tension.  It works wonders.</p>
<p>In all, meditation is a relatively risk-free practice and its benefits are well worth the effort (or non-effort – remember we’re relaxing).</p>
<p>Studies have shown that meditation does bring about beneficial physiologic effects to the body.  And there has been a growing consensus in the medical community to further study the effects of such.  So in the near future, who knows, that mystical, esoteric thing we call meditation might become a science itself!</p>
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		<title>Power through the people</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you come across a person who is so naturally friendly that when you put him inside a room of strangers, he&#8217;ll be friends with almost everyone in no time? We call such a people-person, someone unbelievably nice and charismatic that he can charm anyone into doing anything.
A socially-empowered person achieves so much greatness, basically [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you come across a person who is so naturally friendly that when you put him inside a room of strangers, he&#8217;ll be friends with almost everyone in no time? We call such a people-person, someone unbelievably nice and charismatic that he can charm anyone into doing anything.</p>
<p>A socially-empowered person achieves so much greatness, basically because of the people that catapult him to success. He earns the trust and all-out support of the people, whom he had helped before. He never runs out of help. He can do anything with the plethora of people behind him. All because he knows he maximizes his social potential!</p>
<p>See, if you know your social skills and you make use of them, you will reach self-empowerment. Self-empowerment is making a general overhaul in your life and turning yourself into a happier and more successful person.If you can be one of those people-persons, then I can&#8217;t see any reason why you will not succeed. You just have to know how to start.</p>
<p>1. Be genuine.</p>
<p>Hypocrisy will just bring you all the way down. Be genuinely nice and interested to people. Once they perceive that you are Mr. Hypocrite with selfish intentions, you might as well say goodbye to self-empowerment.</p>
<p>2. Be the greatest listener that you can be.</p>
<p>To earn the love and trust of the people, listen to their problems and sympathize with them. Do not just hear them out, listen to them with your heart. Make eye contact when the person talks to you. Listen as if every word matters, and it does. Brownie points when they find out that there is a confidante in you.</p>
<p>3. Laugh out loud.</p>
<p>I do not mean that you force yourself to laugh for every joke cracked by someone, albeit you do not find it funny at all.This means finding humor in things and not being too darn serious. A person oozing with an awesome sense of humor attracts crowds and eventually, attracts success.</p>
<p>4. Don&#8217;t forget yourself.</p>
<p>In the process of fluttering around like a social butterfly, you might forget yourself, allowing everyone to push you over. Remember, love and value yourself before anyone else. If you deem yourself respectable and worthy of affection, people will flock to you and not trample on you.</p>
<p>5. Do random acts of kindness.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to do a John Rockefeller and blow your savings to charity. Little acts of kindness matters the most, and this can be as simple as giving someone a surprise you-take-care card or helping an elderly cross the street. When we were kindergarten students, kindness was taught to us and greatly practiced. Now is the time to revive the good deeds and this time, let them stay for good.</p>
<p>6. Contact your old friends.</p>
<p>Sad how some friendships are destined to goodbye, but thanks to technology, you can do something about it. Relive the good old days by flipping your yearbook and look for the great people whom you want to communicate with again. Adding these old friends to your roster of support peers will surely make you feel good all over.</p>
<p>7. Develop your personality.</p>
<p>Are you grouchy, grumpy and generally morose? Whoa, you can&#8217;t go through life with those. Get rid of the bad traits and habits that perpetually hamper your growth. And really, who wants a grouchy friend anyway?</p>
<p>8. Be confident.</p>
<p>Be able to stride to the other corner of the room and introduce yourself to people with that winning smile of yours. Just remember: be confident, not arrogant.</p>
<p>9. Practice control.</p>
<p>When angry, don&#8217;t snap at anyone. Never throw a tantrum. Stay calm and collected. Be adult enough to take control of situation and transform your anger into something more productive and passive. As soon as people think your anger goes to volcanic proportions easily, they will find it hard to come to you.</p>
<p>10. Keep nurturing your relationships.</p>
<p>Your relationship with your family, friends and significant others is too precious that you must not neglect it whatever happens. Go out and have fun with them. Do things together. Happiness will never fly from your side as long as the people who matter the most are close to you.</p>
<p>In the end, using people for self-empowerment means becoming a better and more lovable person. It&#8217;s a win-win situation: the people know they can turn to you anytime and vice versa.</p>
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		<title>Self Hypnosis practices &#8211; Ideas for Personal Hypnosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:23:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Personal hypnotherapy should be something you can actually naturally be able to carry out. Through getting to grips with selected easy to understand things you could hypnotize yourself Most of these personal hypnosis methods concentrate on taking full charge of one&#8217;s own thoughts. There are several important things which might be employed for you. Remember [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personal hypnotherapy should be something you can actually naturally be able to carry out. Through getting to grips with selected easy to understand things you could hypnotize yourself Most of these personal hypnosis methods concentrate on taking full charge of one&#8217;s own thoughts. There are several important things which might be employed for you. Remember when you are sending hints to your subconscious it is critical that you implement it with proper care.</p>
<p>One will first really need to determine is undoubtedly the exact function for your hypnosis. Exactly what are you aiming to realise? You need to be able to continue to keep the particular aim in mind any time you&#8217;re doing self hypnosis. It is best to exclusively work with one desire for every hypnosis treatment. Your agenda should end up being straightforward but also focus around everything good. Find primarily good words and phrases to duck having adverse feelings</p>
<p>Each and every suggestion needs to be easy to remember. You need to jot it down with simple steps which will let you fulfill this important intent. Every time you articulate each saying your subconscious will likely boost the desired intent. The individual concepts must be to the point, simple and furthermore, appropriate. When you&#8217;re endeavoring to stop smoking chances are you&#8217;ll claim, I truly do not smoke cigarettes.</p>
<p>In the event you practice do it yourself hypnotherapy do it within a safe, out of harm&#8217;s way and quiet place. To successfully go into an hypnotic space you must be able to relax completely. Sitting down is recommended when you start so you do not fall asleep.</p>
<p>You can concentrate your attention on a specific spot, and take some deep breaths while you relax. As you breathe out feel you are discarding all of youchosenrns. Once you have reached your hypnotic state justrecapyour hint or word in your mind. When your session is ended you can returnto your natural state.</p>
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		<title>Self Hypnosis methods &#8211; Ideas to help with Do-it-yourself Hypnosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:22:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do-it-yourself hypnotherapy will be a thing you will come to easily be able to achieve. By just understanding the concepts of some very simple tasks you can actually hypnotize yourself. A lot of these personal hypnosis procedures concentrate on taking all-embracing power over your mind. There are a few straightforward ways that could be useful [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do-it-yourself hypnotherapy will be a thing you will come to easily be able to achieve. By just understanding the concepts of some very simple tasks you can actually hypnotize yourself. A lot of these personal hypnosis procedures concentrate on taking all-embracing power over your mind. There are a few straightforward ways that could be useful for you. When you find yourself delivering ideas meant for subconscious it is important for you to do this with due care.</p>
<p>Primarily you will need to pinpoint definitely what is the exact purpose for your hypnosis. What precisely are you aiming to make happen? You need to continue to keep your primary intention in brain any time you are carrying out do-it-yourself hypnosis. You need to exclusively work towards one single aim for each hypnosis session. Your course of action should be specific and additionally focus on everything good.  Definitely go with using only confident words to keep clear of setting up detrimental emotions</p>
<p>Every different suggestion ought to be memorable. You need to definitely write it down along with points that are able to help you achieve this specific intent. Each and every time you repeat the particular statement your subconscious probably will enhance that intent. Those pointers ought to be to the point, short and quite appropriate. Should you be attempting to give up smoking there&#8217;s a chance you may decide to claim, I truly do not smoke.</p>
<p>In the event you do do-it-yourself hypnotherapy you will want to practice it within a safe setting, out of harm&#8217;s way and quiet. To successfully go into an hypnotic space you must be able to relax completely. Sitting down is recommended when you start in the event you fall asleep.</p>
<p>You concentrate your attention on a specific spot, and take some deep breaths while you relax. As you breathe out feel you are discarding all of your problems. Once you have reached your hypnotic state just keep recapping on your hint or word in your mind. When your session is ended you can return to your natural state.</p>
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		<title>Self Hypnosis routines &#8211; Ideas for Do-it-yourself Hypnosis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Personal hypnotherapy is without a doubt something you’re able to quite simply discover ways to achieve. Just by becoming educated with a number of easy tasks you can actually hypnotize yourself All of these self hypnotherapy procedures concentrate on acquiring all-embracing charge of one&#8217;s thoughts. There are a couple of straight forward processes that could [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personal hypnotherapy is without a doubt something you’re able to quite simply discover ways to achieve. Just by becoming educated with a number of easy tasks you can actually hypnotize yourself All of these self hypnotherapy procedures concentrate on acquiring all-embracing charge of one&#8217;s thoughts. There are a couple of straight forward processes that could be useful for you. When you are making propositions to your subconscious it is critical that you really do so with caution.</p>
<p>The individual first would be smart to establish is almost certainly the actual aim for your hypnosis. Precisely what are you planning to realize? It&#8217;s essential to continue to keep your ultimate intention in brain while doing self hypnosis. I suggest you exclusively work towards an individual reason for each hypnosis session. Your complete approach should always be very very clear and additionally center around everything optimistic. Opt for definitely positive words and phrases to refrain from building unhelpful thoughts</p>
<p>Each and every suggestion ought to be memorable. You might want to write it down in addition to steps which often can assist you achieve this kind of desire. Each and every time you say these types of affirmation your subconscious is most likely going to enhance the desired purpose. These pointers ought to be to the point, simple and quite specific. If you are thinking of attempting to quit smoking you might consider proclaim, I actually do not smoke cigarettes.</p>
<p>At the time you undertake do it yourself hypnotherapy practice it within a protected, out of harm&#8217;s way and quiet place. To successfully go into an hypnotic space you must be able to relax completely. Sitting down is recommended when you start so you do not fall asleep.</p>
<p>You can concentrate your attention on a specific spot, and take some deep breaths while you relax. As you breathe out feel you are discarding all of youchosenrns. Once you have reached your hypnotic state justrecapyour hint or word in your mind. When your session is ended you can returnto your natural state.</p>
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