Lesson on Courage

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Today I'd like to finish up our lesson on Courage. Mark Twain once said, "Courage is not the lack of fear. It is acting in spite of it." And this quote essentially summarizes exactly what we are going for in this final lesson. Fear cannot be eliminated entirely, and if it were we would lose a very valuable asset. But courage is our ability to master this fear and act past it in order to live a more fulfilled and free life.



The act of being afraid is not the same as allowing the things we fear to control us. Fear can be extremely useful, in fact. If we see something we want to avoid often this avoidance will manifest emotionally within us in the form of fear. But what if something we want is just beyond the things we fear? What if you know you must overcome your fear if you are to lead a more fulfilled life or achieve your goals?



Often this same courage is essential when it comes to self preservation. No one wants to be caught in a situation where they need to overcome their fears to survive, but many people find themselves in situations just like that. During a fire, for example, many firefighters discover groups of people who perish simply because they were overcome with fear rather than the drive to save themselves. In the name of self preservation many people would have ordinarily been afraid of fire, but as this and many other examples demonstrate, overcoming this fear could have actually saved the people involved. The same could be said for many aspects of life including birth. Many parents encounter a moment of fear just as a baby is about to be born. Of course they must overcome this fear (or be crippled by it) through bolstering their own courage. Of course our entrainment therapy is most effective at helping you push through obstacles that you would ordinarily be afraid of. You can find it at http://www.store.unexplainable.net/products/courage.php



To tell the difference between courage and a simple lack of fear, we must first understand that fear is the overcoming of an obstacle that stands in our way. People fear many things, but perhaps the most common fear people feel is the crippling fear about the uncertainty of life. So many elements of our lives are uncertain that we naturally seem to spend a lot of time wondering about the uncertain elements. Many people never overcome this fear and spend their lives isolating themselves from the outside world. Courage is most important to those who suffer from this form of social isolation.



And of course there is very good reason to be concerned about too much fear. In addition to isolation, and inaction in an emergency, uncontrolled fear also manifests by generally reducing the quality of life for all those afflicted by it.



But why is it important to understand this difference? Now that we have a better understanding of the difference between a lack of fear and courage, it's easier to take a very important step forward: recognizing the courage within yourself. When you act courageously while still afraid it's important to recognize this. By recognizing the courage that resides within you, you can get that much closer to properly forming a self image where you reliably have the ability to overcome this fear. Our entrainment therapy is also designed to help with this process as well. By recognizing yourself as a brave individual, you help yourself get that extra boost when trying to overcome adversity in the future. If you're ready to stop living in fear, you can find our courage entrainment therapy at http://www.store.unexplainable.net/products/courage.php



I hope you found our guide on courage helpful. Fear is often a dangerous limiting force that keeps us from living fulfilling lives. By mastering our fears we get that much closer to becoming the people we truly want to be.



Have a safe and enlightened journey!


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Balanced Life

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with your life? I know that feeling when life gets out of hand and you feel almost paralyzed because of all the choices, options and things that you have to deal with.




Making choices in life should be easy. However it seems that everywhere we are bombarded with a huge Overwhelm Monster that is constantly out to get us. There is too much of everything: stuff, tasks, responsibilities and definitely not enough space or time for it.



The worst thing is that somehow we always want more. Did you ever dream about having 48 hours in a day so that you could cram more activities in it? Did you wish you had a bigger house, or even closet or attic to store all your stuff?



But sometimes when we become overwhelmed with everything that we already have on our plate we realize that we crave basic, even primal simplicity. However it is so difficult to simplify life when you do not even know where to start.



I always imagine a deer that jumps out in front of a car and gets completely startled by the headlights. The poor thing has no idea what is going on and what it should do next. This is the exact feeling that I have when I face the Mountain of Too Much.



But thankfully there are 10 simple steps that you can make to bring balanced simplicity into your life. I’ve tried them and I guarantee that they work.



1.Set Priorities. If you do not know where to start then first you have to figure out what is really important in your life. At different stages of our lives we can have different priorities. Analyze what is important to you now. Do you spend enough time on this priority? Do you spend more time on things that have no connection at all with your main priorities?

2.Organize your day. Once you have figured out what is important to you, start going through your daily activities. Is there anything that you can eliminate? Is there something that you can delegate? (You know, it’s okay to ask somebody for help or to pay somebody for this help. We are not super humans after all.)

3.Declutter your house. Start with the room where you spend the most time. Put away things that you do not use, throw away things that you do not need, give away something as well. Start with just one shelf or drawer at a time and spend at least 15 minutes a day organizing one tiny part of your house. These baby steps will slowly but surely bring your house into order.

4.Find “me” time. So often we focus on everything else in the world but completely forget about our personal time. This time is vitally important to our emotional and physical balance. Make sure that every day you have at least 15 minutes for yourself. Spend this time meditating, praying, reading a book, writing in your journal or doing any other activity that brings your inner world into balance.

5.Declutter your digital world. Information can be even more cluttering than actual stuff. Make sure that you get rid of any email subscriptions that you do not need. Stop spending your time on Social Media websites (just pick up a phone and talk to your friends personally.)Organize information in your computer (start by getting rid of all the unnecessary shortcuts on your desktop) and get rid of any unnecessary gadgets.

6.Eat a simple and balanced diet. Food that you put in your body should give you balance and energy.

■Choose natural foods (basically anything without preservatives, artificial flavors and weird-sounding chemicals),

■Get rid of junk food in your diet (anything from soda to chips and fries),

■Cook from scratch as many of your meals as possible,

■Use a wide variety of ingredients focusing on lean protein, produce (organic if possible), whole grains and healthy fats.

7.Exercise. Exercise is an essential part of any balanced lifestyle. You can keep your workouts as simple (like walking or biking) or as complex as you want. Make sure that every day you have at least 30 minutes of physical activity (it can be broken down into three 10-minute workouts during the day.) Sedentary lifestyle can be called the #1 killer in the world today because it aggravates and dramatically increases your chances of developing every possible life-threatening condition.

8.Declutter your inner world. The heaviest baggage that we carry around is our memories and emotions. Positive ones definitely motivate us and inspire. However more often than not we focus on negative experiences. Talk about stuff that bothers you, write it down, let it go, forgive. There is no point in living in the past because there is no way of changing it or relive it. A present and bright future is the only things that should really matter to you.

9.Don’t take the simplicity road yourself. If you have a family it is important to talk to your loved ones about simplifying your lifestyle. Make sure that everyone understands and supports your motives. Sometimes it may take time for your loved ones to embrace simplicity, so don’t push them. Start with the things they are comfortable with (making changes to the diet or making sure that each of you has enough “me” time) and then gradually move to more complicated areas. Make an attempt to understand them because we all have different ways of looking at things.

10.Learn to live with less. When you make a transition from living for stuff to living for experiences you make room in your life for more. Spend more time with your family, more time pursuing your hobby or passion as well as more time growing spiritually. More time enjoying and taking in every day of your life. Now, this is true life balance in my opinion – having enough time and energy for things that truly matter.

The Tradition of Herb People

In recent centuries the progress of scientific medical research
and the discovery of so many reliable cures for man's various
ailments by dedicated doctors, have largely supplanted, among
modern people, the general need tor widespread knowledge of
herb medicines.

One of the few remaining places where I have had the

opportunity to observe a lingering interest in herb medicines

and similarly useful plants, is the desert regions of the

southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Here, in spite

of our space-age advancement and miraculous medicines, the

native people continue to display a proud knowledge of their

flora and its many practical uses.



In Mexico particularly the outdoor people such as ranchers, miners, and

fishermen of lonely coastal waters, early inherit a superb

education in the use of herbs and plants; then they proceed to

expand upon that knowledge throughout their lifetime.

I know nothing of the science of botany and very little about

herbs. It is the people — those who display a fascination for the

flora which surrounds them and who possess a keen knowledge

of the medicinal, structural, or nutritional values of this plant

life — who command my attention and respect. My interest in

this subject, therefore, stems not at all from the desire to

become an authority on herbs and shrubs and vines, but

mainly from the enjoyment of recalling the pleasant memories

I hold of nightly visits around late campfires with my friends

of Mexican and Indian descent. Now, almost every useful plant

I recognize in the Southwest serves to remind me of a certain

instance when my Mother give me lecture on its particular virtues.

The manner in which certain herbs and plants are invariably

used identically as remedies for sickness, as tonics, or for other

practical purposes, regardless of distances or different

languages involved, has to me become the object of fascinated

reflection. In the many Indian dialects of southern California,

for example, a single herb may have half a dozen different

names, as well as one in Spanish and two or three in English;

yet always it is used in an identical manner and for identical

reasons.


My friend David form Mexico is a outstanding hunter and tracker and knows mining, timbering,

and a lot about the sawmill business. His knowledge of herbs

and useful plans is encyclopedic.

Angel Lopez, formerly of Ixclan, Nyarit, is also a man of selfreliance

and unusal capabilities. He attributes the cure of his

stomach ulcers, shortly after he came to the United States, to

the herb teas he took while he was working as a section hand on

the railroad. He now has a few head of milk cows, some poultry,

and a good many beehives from which he derives his principal

income. He is the gentlest person with livestock I believe I have

ever seen and is so considerate of his bees that his actions seem

to border on the ridiculous.   I have watched him hunting  about his place on cold,

spring evenings, carefully gathering up those bees too

chilled and too heavily laden with pollen to fly.

He gently puts them in his old felt hat,

and after searching until he's sure that none will be left

out to suffer further from the cold, he carries them to

his car and closes them in for the night. He is an

enthusiastic student of  natural things and a man of

infinite patience. I once  visited with him as he dug a

colony of ants out of the  ground near his house, put

them all in a fruit jar, and  transplanted them several miles away,

rather than exterminate them, that's how ancient people exterminate lot's of plagues.

That's the kind of relationship with nature I admire.

My own great grandfather, my grandfather, Great grandmother, my Grandmother, My Mother.
 All showed and passed along a respect for Nature and not so much by words.
As a child all this seem really natural, until I left home and I realize not  everybody act that way. I think I never watched a lot of TV or movies, so I was a little bit naive.
Today I am so proud of them and my heritage.

That is may be the reason why I couldn't get ride of the chili plant my  neighbour gave me last summer when it got a plague "the white fly' which is impossible to get ride of (Is that what the general opinion says). I was attached to the chili plant, I couln't get ride of it. I took care of it, and today still alive.. no plague.
That's why I celebrate the science behind the Univera products I get for my family, because it share the same vision about nature and it powerful propeties with the same respect and enjoyment I learned from my ancestors

Power to Influence Others Rather than control Them

I am reading this great book,
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After go get  the book I am reading right now, is called "The Vortex" by Esther and Jerry Hicks
It is amazing and I am impressed by it in so many levels.
 I just want to post something that I read today about the Power to Influence Others Rather Than Control Them:
"When someone seeks control over another person, or over a situation, they never achieve it, because in the attitude of control there is such a big component of knowing what you don't want that your vibration and point of attraction are working in opposition to your actual desire".The Vortex: Where the Law of Attraction Assembles All Cooperative Relationships
Tell me what do you think...

Make a good impression

Relax.

Just play it cool. Don't panic and try to be yourself. People are perceived as more attractive when they are having a good time.

Smile

Remember a smiling face is what people want to see. A serious face gives all the wrong impressions, so keep smiling.

Don't knock yourself out trying to be clever.

Whatever you do please don't try to hard to show something that you are not. You might just be making a fool of yourself.

Be less-than perfect.

Don't try to show that you are Miss Perfect. Be careful not to praise your many virtues to the point of boredom, or even suspicion. No one can be that perfect. Your minor faults and charming inconsistencies make you human, interesting and approachable.

Avoid sending up red flags.

Don't whine, complain or drivel on about any problems in your life. Refrain from casting yourself in the role of the victim or the depressed soul. Be positive and optimistic. Chaos, depression and drama aren't attractive attributes.


The eyes have it.

As they say "The eyes are the window to the soul". While you are talking to the person in front of you look into his eyes while talking and listen deeply and intensely. Pay attention to person in front of you and don't look off to the side or at another person.


Say it with style.

What you say may not be as important as how you say it. Play with language. Be smart and creative.


Use the magic touch.

A slight touch of the hand conveys a lot. So when you shake hands make the grip firm and confident. It's also fine to reach out and give a casual pat on the first date. If he is interested in you he will also touch you back.


Slouch not.

Just as good posture shows confidence, slouching or standing with your arms folded across your chest sends an insecure message. Arms that are out and away from you convey that you are interested.


Be yourself.

This is most important. Don't say you're a vegetarian if you really eat meat. Don't try to do something just because you want to impress your date. Be sincere and truthful.


Close with confidence.

Lastly make the other person feel that you had a great time. Offer your hand for a shake and say with assurance, "It's been nice talking to you." This will definitely leave your audience wanting for more.

Holiday's stress

I read that the main causes of stress according to the report which surveyed 1,382 people aged 18 and over were said to be difficulties at work and financial stress. So presumably if we could afford to have more holidays we'd all feel much better!.... Talking of holidays. Of course we can be stressed out exactly because we can't take holidays...but keep reading...

During holidays you laugh and smile more, life is more fun. Why does this happen? Being on a relaxing holiday allows your your sympathetic nervous system  to quieten, and it increases output by your parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes feelings of ease and emotional balance.

So the question is: can we switch this mechanism on without needing a passport and a flight to "Disneyland" or a tropical island? Can we give ourselves and our nervous systems a regular mini-holiday. The answer is: Of course you can!!!... and if you read on I'll give you several tools you can start on today that will make a profound difference to the way you feel. The first of these is the breath.


Breathe


If you regularly feel stressed and want to transcend an anxiety-ridden existence, I encourage you to give the following tip a try:



Every hour, or even more frequently if possible (like Stephen Chernisky recomends: every red light), close your eyes and breathe deeply for a full minute. Do your best to focus on nothing but your breathing. Feel your abdomen go in and out as air enters and leaves the deepest corners of your lungs. This get your body alcaline...but that's another topic (stay tuned")

This simple exercise has a powerful effect on your nervous system. If you keep your eyes closed as you focus on deep breathing it works much better as the less stimulation your nervous system has to process the quicker you relax.
This tip is simple and free, which means that most people are likely to underestimate the effect that it can have on their health over the short and long term. If necessary, post highly visible reminders around your work and/or living spaces that will help make this breathing and relaxation exercise an unbreakable habit in your daily routine.

Rest When you body is upright your nervous system is relatively alert, when you're horizontal your nervous system prepares itself to go into stand-by mode. So lying down increases the effectiveness of most relaxation tools, except if you want to prevent going to sleep.
If you are tired, and if you're stressed its likely you are also suffering from some level of exhaustion, so its probable you will fall asleep as you begin to relax.
 Over time as you continue to make time for a daily period of relaxation you will find you can stay in the delightful in-between state of deep relaxation that comes before sleep. The two best times of the day for resting are lunch time or when you first get home from work.

 If you do fall asleep try setting an alarm for 30 minutes for a very effective power nap.
Sleep Talking of sleep, your sleep is an excellent barometer of the health of your nervous system. If you can fall to sleep easily and stay soundly asleep during the night then you already have a huge advantage in tackling stress. If on the other hand you lie awake for an hour or two, thinking about the day you've had or worrying about the next day; or if you are woken frequently during the night then the time when your body should doing its repair and revilalising is being lost.

Seek Help: Our bodies are designed to have regular periods of relaxation and long periods of sleep, however many of us have allowed our nervous systems to become chronically overstimulated. Like a run away train, an overstimulated nervous system is takes some slowing down. Symptoms of exhaustion, tension, anxiety, depression and anger are just a few possibilities.
At this point I would suggest taking the folowing actions in addition to the hourly breathing exercise described above: begin a daily relaxation practice of at least 20 to 30 minutes. .

Practice this technique lying down for enhanced effectiveness. begin taking professionally prescribed herbal remedies to nourish and support the nervous system therby making it much more able to switch off.
I recomend products from the Univera company because had help me and you can get them in this link, http://www.zwyssig.myunivera.com/ but there are more good products, just make sure to research the science behind.

 Have weekly sessions of acupuncture to retrain your body and mind in how to relax. One suggestion is to check out: http://www.the11forgottenlaws.com/?p=2895.  I hope you find these tips on stress and relaxation helpful, as always I love to hear your thoughts.

Simple Basics to Meditate

Colibri's eye


Meditation requires practice. To get the most from meditation you need to do it every day. This requires a place and time where you will not be disturbed.


1.Sit with a straight back. Don't try to meditate lying down because you are likely to fall asleep. Meditation brings relaxation and peace but at the same time this is a dynamic peace. Meditation is quite different than the relaxation of sleep. When we really meditate, we are fully alert and conscious. Our sense of awareness is heightened. Afterwards you'll have a positive feeling for the world and a renewed sense of dynamism.

2.Don't eat before meditating. After a heavy meal your body will be lethargic with digestion.

3.It is not necessary to mediate in the lotus posture. It is fine to meditate in a chair, as long as the back is straight.

4.Burning incense and having a candle are not necessary, but they can add a little extra inspiration.

5.It is good to meditate early in the morning. It is said the best time is 3am, although.