This is from a recent horoscope but the philosophy I think is appropriate to all...
Running out of time? Or patience? These are self-replenishing commodities.
Just as we never run out of reasons to feel agitated, irritated or annoyed, so we never run out of potential reasons to forgive, forget, be kind and be tolerant.
Life's too dull if all we ever do is act like model citizens. It's too unhappy if we let resentments or anxieties dominate our thoughts and feelings.
Life's is short: enjoy every moment.
Source: www.cainer.com
Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
The straw that broke the camel's back
Once upon a time in a land far, far away, a merchant needed a camel to transport straw to another city. Since each piece of straw weighed no more than a feather, the merchant did not anticipate the rest of the story. As each piece of straw was put on the camel's back, the camel never complained. The camel said to his master, "I can handle this. I have lots of energy. I am strong, and after all, it is my responsibility to carry the straw."
Well, we all know what happened. The camel never complained, it did what camels are suppose to do, and the addition of one final blade of straw buckled the knees of the camel, broke its back, and he slumped to the desert floor. This is a famous story which fits into many of the themes on our stress blog. Some of the themes which I derive from the story are as follows.
The camel, like many of us, never learns to say "no." He did what he was supposed to do as do many of us and it took its toll on his health and well-being.
The camel, like many of us, did not know its limits. We only have so much strength, we only have so much time, and we only have so much energy. If we continue to say "yes" to everything, we are set up for the same fate as the camel.
The camel did not strike a compromise with his master. There were no discussions of limits; there were no discussions of dividing up the burden to use other camels; there was no attempt to negotiate with the master a better way to deliver the product or to complete the task.
So, what other lessons do you find in the power walk of the camel? In a sense, each of us is a camel with responsibilities and tasks and very clear limits. What have some of us learned so that we do not go down the same road as our camel brethren?
Resource: By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Published on 2/7/08 at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-blog/MY00152
Well, we all know what happened. The camel never complained, it did what camels are suppose to do, and the addition of one final blade of straw buckled the knees of the camel, broke its back, and he slumped to the desert floor. This is a famous story which fits into many of the themes on our stress blog. Some of the themes which I derive from the story are as follows.
The camel, like many of us, never learns to say "no." He did what he was supposed to do as do many of us and it took its toll on his health and well-being.
The camel, like many of us, did not know its limits. We only have so much strength, we only have so much time, and we only have so much energy. If we continue to say "yes" to everything, we are set up for the same fate as the camel.
The camel did not strike a compromise with his master. There were no discussions of limits; there were no discussions of dividing up the burden to use other camels; there was no attempt to negotiate with the master a better way to deliver the product or to complete the task.
So, what other lessons do you find in the power walk of the camel? In a sense, each of us is a camel with responsibilities and tasks and very clear limits. What have some of us learned so that we do not go down the same road as our camel brethren?
Resource: By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Published on 2/7/08 at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-blog/MY00152
Friday, July 11, 2008
New Location!
I've said good-bye to Sydney and am settling in nicely to east Lake Macquarie and, as of this morning, have a clinic to work from! Details are:
Location Address:
Wellness Massage
Shop 10, Swansea Arcade
172 Pacific Hwy
Swansea NSW 2281
it's located behind the Amcal Chemist, opposite the Post Office and there's a carpark out the back. All very handy.
Phone: 0419447224
or book online at
Operating hours for massage and reiki:
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri - 12noon – 7pm (earlier appointments available by request)
Saturday – 9am – 2pm
Wednesday – mobile appointments only 9am – 12 noon
Sunday – closed
Rates:
30 minutes - $40
45 minutes - $50
60 minutes - $60
90 minutes - $80
EFTPOS & Credit card (Visa, Mastercard only) available
10% pensioner discount available, please advise at time of booking and bring your pensioner ID to your appointment.
Of course my long-standing referral and loyalty fee will still operate, with only a little change. I'm now offering:
* 10% discount off your session when someone you refer to me has taken a session: this is accruable if you wish; and
* Purchase and pay for a block of five sessions to be taken within a six month period and you get 10% off the total value.
I look forward to seeing you at the clinic soon.
Location Address:
Wellness Massage
Shop 10, Swansea Arcade
172 Pacific Hwy
Swansea NSW 2281
it's located behind the Amcal Chemist, opposite the Post Office and there's a carpark out the back. All very handy.
Phone: 0419447224
or book online at
Operating hours for massage and reiki:
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri - 12noon – 7pm (earlier appointments available by request)
Saturday – 9am – 2pm
Wednesday – mobile appointments only 9am – 12 noon
Sunday – closed
Rates:
30 minutes - $40
45 minutes - $50
60 minutes - $60
90 minutes - $80
EFTPOS & Credit card (Visa, Mastercard only) available
10% pensioner discount available, please advise at time of booking and bring your pensioner ID to your appointment.
Of course my long-standing referral and loyalty fee will still operate, with only a little change. I'm now offering:
* 10% discount off your session when someone you refer to me has taken a session: this is accruable if you wish; and
* Purchase and pay for a block of five sessions to be taken within a six month period and you get 10% off the total value.
I look forward to seeing you at the clinic soon.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
On the shores of Lake Macquarie
... well, sort of. Lovely view from my driveway at least!
The flat is functional, rather pre-loved but will comfortably fill the gap for awhile.
I'm getting myself organised and have the option of space at the local Chiropractors plus seeing another clinic option in Swansea on Thursday, so hope to be working next week, which my bank account will be pleased with. Not having to spend much on food mind you: Mum's gourmet cooking brings a smile to anyone's face.
Here are some pics of my new place:
View from the driveway -
Sunset
Twilight
Lounge
Bedroom
there's a second bedroom, bathroom and kitchen of course!
Will be back soon with more health topics.
The flat is functional, rather pre-loved but will comfortably fill the gap for awhile.
I'm getting myself organised and have the option of space at the local Chiropractors plus seeing another clinic option in Swansea on Thursday, so hope to be working next week, which my bank account will be pleased with. Not having to spend much on food mind you: Mum's gourmet cooking brings a smile to anyone's face.
Here are some pics of my new place:
View from the driveway -
Sunset
Twilight
Lounge
Bedroom
there's a second bedroom, bathroom and kitchen of course!
Will be back soon with more health topics.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Smiggins Holes 2010
I'm on the hunt and hoping you can help, or may know of someone that can help.
I'm wanting to get hold of "Smiggins Holes 2010" campaign merchandise, as promoted by Roy & HG on the "Ice Dream" at recent Winter Olympics telecasts.
I'll consider all merchandise but am specifically looking for women's medium top. Prefer unused but will consider "as new". Or, if you have the t-shirt and can't bear to part with it, could you scan it for me so I can mock-up a tshirt?
This is for a farewell gift for a friend and I've tried every avenue and failed, so I'm hoping someone in cyberspace is listening.
I'm wanting to get hold of "Smiggins Holes 2010" campaign merchandise, as promoted by Roy & HG on the "Ice Dream" at recent Winter Olympics telecasts.
I'll consider all merchandise but am specifically looking for women's medium top. Prefer unused but will consider "as new". Or, if you have the t-shirt and can't bear to part with it, could you scan it for me so I can mock-up a tshirt?
This is for a farewell gift for a friend and I've tried every avenue and failed, so I'm hoping someone in cyberspace is listening.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tears Can Provide Powerful Pain Relief
If you suffer with chronic pain from any source, crying about it may offer a fast route to temporary relief.
You'd be surprised to see how many people cut themselves off from their emotions and refuse to cry. It's easy to understand this of men who grow up hearing "Big boys don't cry!" so steel themselves against tears, even during excruciating pain.
But it's also common in women, especially women who held jobs with managerial responsibility. That's because women who run their own business or have management positions in corporations often feel the same pressures men do to suppress honest emotions.
Suppressing emotions can cause problems-especially for people with chronic pain. Stress builds up. Muscles tighten. And pain increases. Cry, and the stress is released. "Tears," said author Albert Richard Smith, "are the safety valve of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it."
But don't brush this off by saying it's "just" stress relief. Crying is one of the systems nature gives us for reducing pain and the way it does it is so multifaceted as to seem almost magical.
The human brain is capable of releasing uncounted numbers of chemicals, and to release them in combinations that may number into the thousands. Crying is one of the signals that tell the brain it's time to begin releasing chemical compounds. And the compounds it chooses to release actually depend on the reason you are crying!
That's right-tears of joy actually have a different chemical composition then tears of pain.
Tears of pain induce the brain to release chemicals that help us relax, reduce stress and decrease our sensitivity to pain. That's why we often feel so much better after we cry.
There's a reason children sit down and sob when they cut a finger or scrape a knee. Children, still unshaped by social pressure, do what comes naturally. It's only as adults that we learn to let our conscious minds stand in the way of our unconscious and very instinctive abilities to heal ourselves.
Next time you feel the grip of pain, or feel overwhelmed by the havoc that pain has brought to your life, sit down and let yourself cry. Nature wants you to.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bonnie_Boots
You'd be surprised to see how many people cut themselves off from their emotions and refuse to cry. It's easy to understand this of men who grow up hearing "Big boys don't cry!" so steel themselves against tears, even during excruciating pain.
But it's also common in women, especially women who held jobs with managerial responsibility. That's because women who run their own business or have management positions in corporations often feel the same pressures men do to suppress honest emotions.
Suppressing emotions can cause problems-especially for people with chronic pain. Stress builds up. Muscles tighten. And pain increases. Cry, and the stress is released. "Tears," said author Albert Richard Smith, "are the safety valve of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it."
But don't brush this off by saying it's "just" stress relief. Crying is one of the systems nature gives us for reducing pain and the way it does it is so multifaceted as to seem almost magical.
The human brain is capable of releasing uncounted numbers of chemicals, and to release them in combinations that may number into the thousands. Crying is one of the signals that tell the brain it's time to begin releasing chemical compounds. And the compounds it chooses to release actually depend on the reason you are crying!
That's right-tears of joy actually have a different chemical composition then tears of pain.
Tears of pain induce the brain to release chemicals that help us relax, reduce stress and decrease our sensitivity to pain. That's why we often feel so much better after we cry.
There's a reason children sit down and sob when they cut a finger or scrape a knee. Children, still unshaped by social pressure, do what comes naturally. It's only as adults that we learn to let our conscious minds stand in the way of our unconscious and very instinctive abilities to heal ourselves.
Next time you feel the grip of pain, or feel overwhelmed by the havoc that pain has brought to your life, sit down and let yourself cry. Nature wants you to.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bonnie_Boots
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Cold n Flu Fighters
Obviously eating well, exercising every day and getting enough sleep is integral to staying healthy, but what should you do when you're "under attack" with a cold or the dreaded flu? Here are some tips:
Supplement Your Diet
Vitamin C helps increase the production of disease-fighting white blood cells and antibodies.
Vitamin E also helps immunity cells produce antibodies.
Echinacea fires up your immune system to help prevent/treat attack.
Beta-Carotene converts in the body into Vitamin A and helps in the production of infection-fighting cells.
Zinc increases the ability of white blood cells to fight infection.
Selenium helps prevent cellular damage by free radicals.
Exercise is great to reduce stress, improve sleep and aid weight management HOWEVER if you've got a "bug" is best to cut out or cut back on exercise until your immune system has recovered (physical activity causes a level of stress on the body). "Soldiering On" is NOT the way to quickly recover - if you're unwell, treat your body nicely and let it rest.
Sleep rejuvenates your body and helps your immune system function. Deep sleep stimulates the thymus gland to produce T-cells which help reject foregin substances and produces antibodies to fight infection. Aim to get 7-8 hours quality sleep a night. Sleeping helps you de-stress...
Stress triggers the release of adrenaline and cortisol hormones that will reduce your boyd's ability to produce antibodies - that's why highly-stressed people offers get more colds and suffer digestive upsets.
Resource: 'liveitup' Winter 08 magazine, published by Blackmores. Information supplied by Andrew Cate, Nutritionist.
Supplement Your Diet
Vitamin C helps increase the production of disease-fighting white blood cells and antibodies.
Vitamin E also helps immunity cells produce antibodies.
Echinacea fires up your immune system to help prevent/treat attack.
Beta-Carotene converts in the body into Vitamin A and helps in the production of infection-fighting cells.
Zinc increases the ability of white blood cells to fight infection.
Selenium helps prevent cellular damage by free radicals.
Exercise is great to reduce stress, improve sleep and aid weight management HOWEVER if you've got a "bug" is best to cut out or cut back on exercise until your immune system has recovered (physical activity causes a level of stress on the body). "Soldiering On" is NOT the way to quickly recover - if you're unwell, treat your body nicely and let it rest.
Sleep rejuvenates your body and helps your immune system function. Deep sleep stimulates the thymus gland to produce T-cells which help reject foregin substances and produces antibodies to fight infection. Aim to get 7-8 hours quality sleep a night. Sleeping helps you de-stress...
Stress triggers the release of adrenaline and cortisol hormones that will reduce your boyd's ability to produce antibodies - that's why highly-stressed people offers get more colds and suffer digestive upsets.
Resource: 'liveitup' Winter 08 magazine, published by Blackmores. Information supplied by Andrew Cate, Nutritionist.
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