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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Spiritual Aspect Of Healthcare
Silence, happiness, love and blessings are important aspects. Happiness leads to good health. It is only you who can give this medicine to yourself. Some bring illness to themselves through anger, greed, unfullfilled desires, expectations, suppression of feelings and relationships not based on true love. Look in your heart, you will know where your illness comes from. There are three ingredients for a long and healthy life: live with attention but without worry; use time in a worthwhile way; keep your thoughts pure, positive and filled with strength.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Families
Families are the Compass that guides us,
They are the Inspiration to reach great heights
and our comfort when we occasionally falter.
~Brad Henry~
It is within my own family that I have received the greatest Joy
AND the greatest sorrow I have ever known.
~Janice Genessy~
They are the Inspiration to reach great heights
and our comfort when we occasionally falter.
~Brad Henry~
It is within my own family that I have received the greatest Joy
AND the greatest sorrow I have ever known.
~Janice Genessy~
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
5 TRUTHS TO SHARE:
1. Prayer prevents panic.
2. Count your blessings to forget your problems.
3. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
4. There is no "Key" to happiness. The Door is already open.
5. Fear God who saves your Soul, not those who can harm your Body.
GOD BLESS US ALL TODAY ♥ ♥ ♥
2. Count your blessings to forget your problems.
3. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
4. There is no "Key" to happiness. The Door is already open.
5. Fear God who saves your Soul, not those who can harm your Body.
GOD BLESS US ALL TODAY ♥ ♥ ♥
Thursday, September 22, 2011
There Comes A Time
"There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living. Being alive is a gift, living life happy is a choice" ~ ♥ ~
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Evil and Hell
Do not be OVERCOME by evil BUT OVERCOME evil.
If you are going through hell, Keep On going.
If you are going through hell, Keep On going.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Circles
He drew a circle that shut me out —
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.
But Love and I had the wit to win:
We drew a circle that took him in.
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.
But Love and I had the wit to win:
We drew a circle that took him in.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
ANXIETY
The Beginning of ANXIETY is the END of FAITH
The Beginning of true FAITH is the END of ANXIETY
The Beginning of true FAITH is the END of ANXIETY
Monday, July 18, 2011
TEN LESSONS FROM THE BAMBOO
TEN LESSONS FROM THE BAMBOO
(1) Remember: What looks weak is strong
The body ofeven the largest type ofbamboo is not large compared to the other much larger trees in the forest. But the plants endure cold winters and extremely hot summers and are some times the only trees left standing in the aftermath of a storm. We must be careful not to underestimate others or ourselves based only on old notions of what is weak and what is strong. You do not have to be big and imposing to be strong. You may not be from the biggest company or the product of the most famous school, but like the bamboo, stand tall, believe in your own strengths, and know that you are as strong as you need to be. Remember too that there is strength in the light, in openness and transparency. There is strength in kindness, compassion, and cooperation.
(2) Bend but don't break.
One of the most impressive things about the bamboo is how it sways with the breeze. This gentle swaying movement is a symbol of humility. The foundation of the bamboo is solid, yet it moves and sways harmoniously with the wind, never fighting against it. In time, even the strongest wind tires itself out, but the bamboo remains standing tall and still. A bend-but-don't-break or go-with-the-natural-flow attitude is one of the secrets for success whether we're talking about bamboo trees, answering tough questions in a Q&A session, or just dealing with the everyday vagaries of life.
(3) Be deeply rooted yet flexible
The bamboo is remarkable for its incredible flexibility. This flexibility is made possible in part due to the bamboo's complex root structure which is said to make the ground around a bamboo forest very stable. Roots are important, yet in an increasingly mobile world many individuals and families do not take the time or effort to establish roots in their own communities. The challenge, then, for many of us is to remain the mobile, flexible, international travelers and busy professionals that we are while at the same time making the effort and taking the time to become involved and deeply rooted in the local community right outside our door.
(4) Slow down your busy mind
We have far more information available than ever before and most of us live at a very fast pace. Even if most of our work life is on-line, life itself can seem quite hectic, and at times chaotic. Often it is difficult to see the signal through all the noise. In this kind of environment, it seems all the more important to take the time to slow down, to calm your busy mind so that you may see things more clearly.
(5) Be always ready
As the great Aikido master Kensho Furuya says inKodo: Ancient Ways,"The warrior, like bamboo, is ever ready for action." In presentation or other professional activities too, through training and practice we can develop in our own way a state of being ever ready. Through study and practice we can at least do our best to be ready for any situation.
(6) Find wisdom in emptiness
It is said that in order to learn, the first step is to empty ourselves of our preconceived notions. One can not fill a cup which is already full. The hollow insides of the bamboo reminds us that we are often too full of ourselves and our own conclusions; we have no space for anything else. In order to receive knowledge and wisdom from both nature and people, we have to be open to that which is new and different. When you empty your mind of your prejudices and pride and fear, you become open to the possibilities.
(7) Commit yourself to growth & renewal
Bamboo are among the fastest-growing plants in the world. It does not matter who you are — or where you are — today, you have amazing potential for growth. We usually speak of Kaizen or continuous improvement that is more steady and incremental, where big leaps and bounds are not necessary. Yet even with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, our growth — like the growth of the bamboo — can be quite remarkable when we look back at what or where we used to be. You may at times become discouraged and feel that you are not improving at all. Do not be discouraged by what you perceive as your lack of growth or improvement. If you have not given up, then you are growing, you just may not see it until much later. How fast or how slow is not our main concern, only that we're moving forward.
(8) Express usefulness through simplicity
"The bamboo in its simplicity expresses its usefulness. Man should do the same." Indeed, we spend a lot of our time trying to show how smart we are, perhaps to convince others — and ourselves — that we are worthy of their attention and praise. Often we complicate the simple to impress and we fail to simplify the complex out of fear that others may know what we know. Life and work are complicated enough without our interjecting the superfluous. If we could lose our fear, perhaps we could be more creative and find simpler solutions to even complex problems that ultimately provide the greatest usefulness for our audiences, customers, patients, or students.
(9) Unleash your power to spring back
Bamboo is a symbol of good luck and one of the symbols of the New Year celebrations in Japan. The important image of snow-covered bamboo represents the ability to spring back after experiencing adversity. In winter the heavy snow bends the bamboo back and back until one day the snow becomes too heavy, begins to fall, and the bamboo snaps back up tall again, brushing aside all the snow. The bamboo endured the heavy burden of the snow, but in the end it had to power to spring back as if to say "I will not be defeated."
(10) Smile, laugh, play
. It is said that bamboo has a strong association with laughter, perhaps because of the sound that the bamboo leaves make on a windy day. If you use your imagination I guess it does sound a bit like the forest laughing; it is a soothing sound. Bamboo itself also has a connection with playfulness as it has been used for generations in traditional Japanese kite making and in arts and crafts such as traditional doll making. We have known intuitively for generations of the importance of smiling, laughing, and playing, now modern science shows evidence that these elements play a real and important role in one's mental and physical health as well.
These are just ten lessons from the bamboo; one could easily come up with dozens more. These are not things that we do not all ready know, of course. Yet like many a good sensei, the bamboo simply reminds us of what we already know but may have forgotten. Then it is up to us to put these lessons (or reminders) of resilience into daily use through persistence and practice. You do not need to be perfect. You need only to be resilient. This is the greatest lesson from the bamboo.
(1) Remember: What looks weak is strong
The body ofeven the largest type ofbamboo is not large compared to the other much larger trees in the forest. But the plants endure cold winters and extremely hot summers and are some times the only trees left standing in the aftermath of a storm. We must be careful not to underestimate others or ourselves based only on old notions of what is weak and what is strong. You do not have to be big and imposing to be strong. You may not be from the biggest company or the product of the most famous school, but like the bamboo, stand tall, believe in your own strengths, and know that you are as strong as you need to be. Remember too that there is strength in the light, in openness and transparency. There is strength in kindness, compassion, and cooperation.
(2) Bend but don't break.
One of the most impressive things about the bamboo is how it sways with the breeze. This gentle swaying movement is a symbol of humility. The foundation of the bamboo is solid, yet it moves and sways harmoniously with the wind, never fighting against it. In time, even the strongest wind tires itself out, but the bamboo remains standing tall and still. A bend-but-don't-break or go-with-the-natural-flow attitude is one of the secrets for success whether we're talking about bamboo trees, answering tough questions in a Q&A session, or just dealing with the everyday vagaries of life.
(3) Be deeply rooted yet flexible
The bamboo is remarkable for its incredible flexibility. This flexibility is made possible in part due to the bamboo's complex root structure which is said to make the ground around a bamboo forest very stable. Roots are important, yet in an increasingly mobile world many individuals and families do not take the time or effort to establish roots in their own communities. The challenge, then, for many of us is to remain the mobile, flexible, international travelers and busy professionals that we are while at the same time making the effort and taking the time to become involved and deeply rooted in the local community right outside our door.
(4) Slow down your busy mind
We have far more information available than ever before and most of us live at a very fast pace. Even if most of our work life is on-line, life itself can seem quite hectic, and at times chaotic. Often it is difficult to see the signal through all the noise. In this kind of environment, it seems all the more important to take the time to slow down, to calm your busy mind so that you may see things more clearly.
(5) Be always ready
As the great Aikido master Kensho Furuya says inKodo: Ancient Ways,"The warrior, like bamboo, is ever ready for action." In presentation or other professional activities too, through training and practice we can develop in our own way a state of being ever ready. Through study and practice we can at least do our best to be ready for any situation.
(6) Find wisdom in emptiness
It is said that in order to learn, the first step is to empty ourselves of our preconceived notions. One can not fill a cup which is already full. The hollow insides of the bamboo reminds us that we are often too full of ourselves and our own conclusions; we have no space for anything else. In order to receive knowledge and wisdom from both nature and people, we have to be open to that which is new and different. When you empty your mind of your prejudices and pride and fear, you become open to the possibilities.
(7) Commit yourself to growth & renewal
Bamboo are among the fastest-growing plants in the world. It does not matter who you are — or where you are — today, you have amazing potential for growth. We usually speak of Kaizen or continuous improvement that is more steady and incremental, where big leaps and bounds are not necessary. Yet even with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, our growth — like the growth of the bamboo — can be quite remarkable when we look back at what or where we used to be. You may at times become discouraged and feel that you are not improving at all. Do not be discouraged by what you perceive as your lack of growth or improvement. If you have not given up, then you are growing, you just may not see it until much later. How fast or how slow is not our main concern, only that we're moving forward.
(8) Express usefulness through simplicity
"The bamboo in its simplicity expresses its usefulness. Man should do the same." Indeed, we spend a lot of our time trying to show how smart we are, perhaps to convince others — and ourselves — that we are worthy of their attention and praise. Often we complicate the simple to impress and we fail to simplify the complex out of fear that others may know what we know. Life and work are complicated enough without our interjecting the superfluous. If we could lose our fear, perhaps we could be more creative and find simpler solutions to even complex problems that ultimately provide the greatest usefulness for our audiences, customers, patients, or students.
(9) Unleash your power to spring back
Bamboo is a symbol of good luck and one of the symbols of the New Year celebrations in Japan. The important image of snow-covered bamboo represents the ability to spring back after experiencing adversity. In winter the heavy snow bends the bamboo back and back until one day the snow becomes too heavy, begins to fall, and the bamboo snaps back up tall again, brushing aside all the snow. The bamboo endured the heavy burden of the snow, but in the end it had to power to spring back as if to say "I will not be defeated."
(10) Smile, laugh, play
. It is said that bamboo has a strong association with laughter, perhaps because of the sound that the bamboo leaves make on a windy day. If you use your imagination I guess it does sound a bit like the forest laughing; it is a soothing sound. Bamboo itself also has a connection with playfulness as it has been used for generations in traditional Japanese kite making and in arts and crafts such as traditional doll making. We have known intuitively for generations of the importance of smiling, laughing, and playing, now modern science shows evidence that these elements play a real and important role in one's mental and physical health as well.
These are just ten lessons from the bamboo; one could easily come up with dozens more. These are not things that we do not all ready know, of course. Yet like many a good sensei, the bamboo simply reminds us of what we already know but may have forgotten. Then it is up to us to put these lessons (or reminders) of resilience into daily use through persistence and practice. You do not need to be perfect. You need only to be resilient. This is the greatest lesson from the bamboo.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Karma
Karma looks not for names...but rather actions....who we are is defined by what we do and the choices we make....
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
BEST POEM IN THE WORLD
BEST POEM IN THE WORLD
I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.
But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp--
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.
There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.
Bob, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.
I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
God must've made a mistake.
'And why is everyone so quiet,
So somber - give me a clue.'
'Hush, child,' He said,
'they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you.'
JUDGE NOT!!
Remember...Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than
standing in your garage makes you a car.
Every saint has a PAST...
Every sinner has a FUTURE!
Now it's your turn... Share this poem.
Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil...
It has no point!
I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.
But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp--
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.
There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.
Bob, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.
I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
God must've made a mistake.
'And why is everyone so quiet,
So somber - give me a clue.'
'Hush, child,' He said,
'they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you.'
JUDGE NOT!!
Remember...Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than
standing in your garage makes you a car.
Every saint has a PAST...
Every sinner has a FUTURE!
Now it's your turn... Share this poem.
Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil...
It has no point!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
How to Face Fears and Cope with Anxiety
How to Face Fears and Cope with Anxiety
By Susan Gregg
What is your usual way for dealing with fear?
One of the most useful ways I deal with fear is to pause, take a deep breath, and relax. I am much more likely to remember that I am surrounded by a host of non-physical helpers. As soon as I ask for assistance, the angels are there for me.
Try these seven ways angels can help you overcome fear.
Have Faith in God
Fear is an illusion; only love is real. When I am experiencing fear, it helps when I remind myself that fear is simply the absence of faith. When I began my spiritual journey, one of my mentors told me either god was or god wasn't. The idea that god wasn't didn't make any sense, so when fear rears its ugly head, I remind myself to have faith.
Trust the Process
There is a perfection to all of life. If you changed any part of your past, you wouldn't be who you are right now. When my mom died, I thought it was an incredible tragedy--and it was. Yet if she had lived, I would never have moved to California, met [my mentors] Sarita and Miguel, or be living in Hawaii now. The less I listen to fear, the easier it is to trust the process
Love Yourself
Emotions are energy in motion. Energetically, love expands and fear contracts. The more you love yourself, the less effect fear has on you. Spend some time each day doing loving things for yourself. Look directly at yourself in the mirror and say, "I love myself just the way I am." Do this every day for a month and see what happens to your fear
Take Action to Conquer Fear
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "The only thing to fear is fear itself." When we are afraid of our fear, it only gets bigger. When we face our fear and take action, it diminishes. So when you feel fear, ask yourself what actions you can take. The action can be unrelated to the fear; it can be as simple as calling a friend or writing a letter to your guardian angel. Whatever it is, take it and then allow yourself to feel good about doing it
Realize Fear Is Your Friend
There is an old Hawaiian proverb that says success requires you to stick your neck out. For many years, I had a policy that if an action engendered fear, I would take it on because I knew there would be a sense of freedom on the other side [of fear]. When my fear said go left, I would go right and when my fear said don't go right, I would go right no matter what.
Pray About Your Fear
I think of praying as having a conversation with God. I find talking to God comforting. When I pray about my fear, I not only feel comforted, but I often get a sense of direction or a feeling about what to do next.
Call on the Angels
You are always surrounded by the love and protection of angels. They are more than willing to help you as soon as you ask for their assistance. Since you have free will, they can't help unless you ask. I was having nightmares for a while after my father died. Before I went to sleep, I would ask the angels to hold me in their arms and help me feel safe. As soon as I did, the nightmares stopped. Whenever you feel fear, ask the angels to help you feel safe, and then allow yourself to feel their love.

By Susan Gregg
What is your usual way for dealing with fear?
One of the most useful ways I deal with fear is to pause, take a deep breath, and relax. I am much more likely to remember that I am surrounded by a host of non-physical helpers. As soon as I ask for assistance, the angels are there for me.
Try these seven ways angels can help you overcome fear.
Have Faith in God
Fear is an illusion; only love is real. When I am experiencing fear, it helps when I remind myself that fear is simply the absence of faith. When I began my spiritual journey, one of my mentors told me either god was or god wasn't. The idea that god wasn't didn't make any sense, so when fear rears its ugly head, I remind myself to have faith.
Trust the Process
There is a perfection to all of life. If you changed any part of your past, you wouldn't be who you are right now. When my mom died, I thought it was an incredible tragedy--and it was. Yet if she had lived, I would never have moved to California, met [my mentors] Sarita and Miguel, or be living in Hawaii now. The less I listen to fear, the easier it is to trust the process
Love Yourself
Emotions are energy in motion. Energetically, love expands and fear contracts. The more you love yourself, the less effect fear has on you. Spend some time each day doing loving things for yourself. Look directly at yourself in the mirror and say, "I love myself just the way I am." Do this every day for a month and see what happens to your fear
Take Action to Conquer Fear
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "The only thing to fear is fear itself." When we are afraid of our fear, it only gets bigger. When we face our fear and take action, it diminishes. So when you feel fear, ask yourself what actions you can take. The action can be unrelated to the fear; it can be as simple as calling a friend or writing a letter to your guardian angel. Whatever it is, take it and then allow yourself to feel good about doing it
Realize Fear Is Your Friend
There is an old Hawaiian proverb that says success requires you to stick your neck out. For many years, I had a policy that if an action engendered fear, I would take it on because I knew there would be a sense of freedom on the other side [of fear]. When my fear said go left, I would go right and when my fear said don't go right, I would go right no matter what.
Pray About Your Fear
I think of praying as having a conversation with God. I find talking to God comforting. When I pray about my fear, I not only feel comforted, but I often get a sense of direction or a feeling about what to do next.
Call on the Angels
You are always surrounded by the love and protection of angels. They are more than willing to help you as soon as you ask for their assistance. Since you have free will, they can't help unless you ask. I was having nightmares for a while after my father died. Before I went to sleep, I would ask the angels to hold me in their arms and help me feel safe. As soon as I did, the nightmares stopped. Whenever you feel fear, ask the angels to help you feel safe, and then allow yourself to feel their love.

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