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words of wisdom from sara harvey

mathesy — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:07:51 +0000

Making Peace with Stress
Someone once told me that there are only two times when we feel stress – daytime and nighttime. Let’s face it. Stress is part of our everyday life. We experience some level of stress every time our needs are not met. In today’s meditation, we are going to transform our relationship with stress, learning to let it go and cultivate more peace, joy, and calm in its place.

What Is Stress?
Stress has been part of human life since our earliest days on the planet. Although we no longer experience the stress of living in cold, dark caves and fighting off saber-tooth cats, we do experience emotional turmoil in our relationships, challenges balancing our daily lives, and a multitude of physical health concerns. When we encounter situations that we interpret as stressful, our body has the same reactions our ancestors had tens of thousands of years ago. Our blood pressure rises, we begin to perspire, our breath becomes shallow, and our blood platelets become sticky. Our body activates its fight-or-flight response, and it takes at least twenty-four hours for the body to recover its equilibrium. Many people live in a state of chronic stress and imbalance, which contributes to emotional and physical dis-ease.

Through the practice of meditation, we can activate a different response, one of restful awareness, intuitiveness, and creativity. Meditation takes our body and our mind from a place of hyperactivity, fear, unrest, and uneasiness to a state of inner calm, peace, and silence.

In meditation, as we cultivate the ability to witness the activity of the mind, we spontaneously make more conscious choices. We’re able to access the response that best supports our own health and wellbeing. Stress then becomes something that we can observe and release.

The 5-5-5 Series, final results

ilona — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:26:38 +0000

Now that I’ve completed the 5-5-5 Mini-Facelift Series and see my face, I am glad that Mathesy suggested taking before and after pictures! Did you see the results?

Over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself looking forward to my Wednesday-afternoon rejuvenating spa therapies. Half the time, I was so relaxed while receiving them that I fell asleep. Whenever possible, I upgraded my treatments to include a leg/foot massage and Reiki. Then for a few days afterward, I felt so good it was like I was walking on air.

In thinking about the changes I’ve experienced from this program, I’m noticing that not only does my face look more youthful, but my whole body feels stronger and more energized. I’m sure the Acupuncture part of these services helped because in addition to the facial points, Dr. Glenda also worked on other areas of my body that needed a little TLC.

Regarding the two facial treatments, I received those from Gabriella, Stella and Gloria. All of them are excellent and use the same method for the treatments, but each has a different energy and touch.

At home, I used the Timexpert C+ Pure C Essence Serum and the Timexpert Rides x.cel Retinage Filler Serum in addition to the rest of my Germaine de Capuccini facial home care program.

Moving forward to maintain my results, I will get one set of the facial program treatments (Cosmetic Facelift Treatment, Lumi Microcurrent Lifting Treatment and Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Treatment) and then six months later, repeat the entire 5-5-5 Series. My goal is to try and look as good as possible without going under the knife!

The following are pictures from before my very first 5-5-5 treament compared to a picture taken after my very last treatment. I’m also including some shots taken from inside the room as I was receiving the services. As usual, PLEASE CLICK ON EACH PHOTO YOU’D LIKE TO ENLARGE. In the before and after images below, you’ll be able to view them side-by-side.

words of wisdom from christine hassler

mathesy — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:23:08 +0000

When you were born you were totally aware of these Truths:

You are whole and complete.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you.
You are worthy and deserving.
You are a spiritual being having a human experience.
You can trust the Universe.
All there is and all that matters is Love.
You are love.

And then you got older.
And things happened.
And you started to forget the Truth.
You started moving out of the awareness of love and into fear, doubt, and judgment.
Someone told you that you did something wrong and you started to believe that something is wrong with you.
Someone in your life left or wasn’t really there for you and you began to question whether or not you are lovable.

You saw or heard people yelling at each other and you got scared.
You got yelled at for something you said and you decided it was better to stop speaking your truth.
You got hurt or saw someone get hurt and you stopped trusting.
Your heart got broken so you thought it would be safer to build some walls around it.
You began to doubt love.

People called you a mean name and you believed them.
And now you call yourself that.
People said your dreams were impossible and you believed them.
And now you don’t dream anymore.
You got left out of something.
You felt isolated or separate and now you still feel like you are living on the sidelines of life because you mistakenly believe that’s where you belong.
You experienced rejection and now you are afraid to go after what you want.
You began to believe that you are alone and have to do it all on your own. Perhaps you even concluded that asking for help is weak.

You did not do as well at something as you wanted and you judged yourself as a failure.
Some label or diagnosis got thrown on you and you started to confuse it for who you are.
You looked at other people and thought they were smarter, more attractive, and better in some way and now you work hard to make yourself more like others.
Not only did you stop liking you, you stopped being you.

You got disappointed and you stopped believing in magic and miracles.
Life felt unfair and you questioned God.
You began to look to the outside world for validation and forgot that your worth has nothing to do with what you do, what you have or who you are with.
As time has gone on you have gotten farther from the Truth.
And you know it.
You feel an inner call to stop believing the lies.
There is sense of urgency emerging …

IT’S TIME TO START REMEMBERING THE TRUTH!

You didn’t do anything wrong.
You are not broken.
There is nothing you need to do or be in order to be loved.
You are safe.
It is safe to trust.

You are not alone.
There is no one any better or worse than you.
You are uniquely you and you are absolutely perfect at being you.
You belong.
You are worthy and deserving.
You are not what you have been labeled as.

People were mean to you because they didn’t know any better.
People leaving or not being there for you had nothing to do with you.
It is not weak to ask for help.
Support is available to you.
You are not alone and you never have been.

It’s impossible for your heart to truly break.
It is unbreakable and full of unconditional love and compassion.
Everything in your life that you have experienced is for your learning and growth.

Stop asking, “Why did this happen?”
and start asking, “What can I learn from what’s happened?”
Trust that all those times you didn’t get what you wanted are what you truly needed.

I’m sorry that the people you wanted to hear “I’m sorry” from did not say it to you.
You can forgive even what you think is unforgivable.
Forgiveness is not about condoning what happened, it’s about your freedom.
As soon as you truly accept yourself, your fear of rejection will vaporize.
You have never really failed.
You have always done the best you could. Seriously.

The Universe is for you. Are you for you?
You do not need to learn how to love yourself, you already know.
Love is your essence.
You have just forgotten that Truth.

Activate your memory by reducing the time and energy you spend on thoughts and actions that reinforce your forgetfulness.
Stop expecting anything or anyone else to do it for you.
There is nothing you have to find, simply recognize what is already there.

Your purpose in life is not to do something grand or achieve some goal.

Your purpose is to return to where you began: Love.

Louise Hay’s 12 Commandments to help you learn how to love yourself

mathesy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:22:18 +0000

Stop All Criticism.
Criticism never changes a thing. Refuse to criticize yourself. Accept yourself exactly as you are. Everybody changes. When you criticize yourself, your changes are negative. When you approve of yourself, your changes are positive.

Forgive Yourself.
Let the past go. You did the best you could at the time with the understanding, awareness, and knowledge that you had. Now you are growing and changing, and you will live life differently.

Don’t Scare Yourself.
Stop terrorizing yourself with your thoughts. It’s a dreadful way to live. Find a mental image that gives you pleasure, and immediately switch your scary thought to a pleasure thought.

Be Gentle and Kind and Patient.
Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself as you learn the new ways of thinking. Treat yourself as you would someone you really loved.

Be Kind to Your Mind.
Self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Don’t hate yourself for having the thoughts. Gently change your thoughts.

Praise Yourself.
Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. Praise yourself as much as you can. Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing.

Support Yourself.
Find ways to support yourself. Reach out to friends and allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it.

Be Loving to Your Negatives.
Acknowledge that you created them to fulfill a need. Now you are finding new, positive ways to fulfill those needs. So lovingly release the old negative patterns.

Take Care of Your Body.
Learn about nutrition. What kind of fuel does your body need in order to have optimum energy and vitality? Learn about exercise. What kind of exercise do you enjoy? Cherish and revere the temple you live in.

Do Mirror Work.
Look into your eyes often. Express this growing sense of love you have for yourself. Forgive yourself while looking into the mirror. Talk to your parents while looking into the mirror. Forgive them, too. At least once a day, say, “I love you, I really love you!”

Love Yourself… Do It Now.
Don’t wait until you get well, or lose the weight, or get the new job, or find the new relationship. Begin now—and do the best you can.

Have Fun.
Remember the things that gave you joy as a child. Incorporate them into your life now. Find a way to have fun with everything you do. Let yourself express the joy of living. Smile. Laugh. Rejoice, and the Universe rejoices with you!

acupuncture can help adhd

mathesy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:51:24 +0000

Dr. Glenda says, “Acupuncture can be a great alternative to dangerous medications in the treatment of ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). This story was recently published in the Tampa Bay Times:” http://www.scrippsnews.com/content/one-boys-parents-say-acupuncture-has-alleviated-his-adhd

My experiences with the 5-5-5 Series, Weeks 1 – 3

ilona — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:25:15 +0000

Now that I’ve recovered from my illness, I wanted to tell you about what I’ve been experiencing during the 5-5-5 Series! Please forgive the retrospective comments but without further ado, here they are:

Week 1

After my first set of treatments, my face was not only glowing, but it felt tighter and as you can see, the lines are less deep.

I am not fond of needles so thankfully, Acupuncture is not painful, even when done on the face. I couldn’t even feel most of the applications. Generally speaking, I am really in need of more Acupuncture so I boosted my Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture session to include other points on the body. As Dr. Glenda said, the pulses for my lung and spleen energy meridians were weak and also I need help regulating my stress levels.

During the Lumi Microcurrent Lifting Treatment, I requested a leg and foot massage. Between that and the balancing effects of the Acupuncture, I definitely got a good night’s sleep that night and couldn’t wait to get on the treatment bed the following week!

Week 2

Unfortunately, somehow I got the flu or some viral infection. We need to postpone my treatments for a few days, but will begin again once I’m back on my feet. Believe me, now I REALLY can’t wait for these services! My aching body needs a circulation boost and a little joy from a few pairs of warm hands.

Week 3

I just got off my treatment bed at Harmonia. After having the flu, these services were just what I needed. My aches are now gone and I just feel relaxed and energized. The acupuncture is still absolutely painless.

I still need to examine my face in the photos. Hopefully I’m looking better than in the ones after Week 1’s treatments, but you can be the judge of that! Please see below for the comparisons between the Before pictures (taken prior to my first set of treatments) and the After pictures (taken after my treatments in Week 3).

KINDLY CLICK ON EACH PHOTO YOU’D LIKE TO ENLARGE.

Dr. David Simon

mathesy — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:56:17 +0000

Our beloved teacher, Dr. David Simon, passed away today. This special being had such a huge impact on me and changed my life forever. I’ll always remember him and his teachings: http://www.chopra.com/files/rememberingdavid.html

Obama’s Closing Remarks: Appeal to Unity

mathesy — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:36:53 +0000

Those of us who’ve been sent here to serve can learn a thing or two from the service of our troops. When you put on that uniform, it doesn’t matter if you’re black or white; Asian, Latino, Native American; conservative, liberal; rich, poor; gay, straight. When you’re marching into battle, you look out for the person next to you, or the mission fails. When you’re in the thick of the fight, you rise or fall as one unit, serving one nation, leaving no one behind.

One of my proudest possessions is the flag that the SEAL Team took with them on the mission to get bin Laden. On it are each of their names. Some may be Democrats. Some may be Republicans. But that doesn’t matter. Just like it didn’t matter that day in the Situation Room, when I sat next to Bob Gates — a man who was George Bush’s defense secretary — and Hillary Clinton — a woman who ran against me for president.

All that mattered that day was the mission. No one thought about politics. No one thought about themselves. One of the young men involved in the raid later told me that he didn’t deserve credit for the mission. It only succeeded, he said, because every single member of that unit did their job — the pilot who landed the helicopter that spun out of control; the translator who kept others from entering the compound; the troops who separated the women and children from the fight; the SEALs who charged up the stairs. More than that, the mission only succeeded because every member of that unit trusted each other — because you can’t charge up those stairs, into darkness and danger, unless you know that there’s somebody behind you, watching your back.

So it is with America. Each time I look at that flag, I’m reminded that our destiny is stitched together like those 50 stars and those 13 stripes. No one built this country on their own. This nation is great because we built it together. This nation is great because we worked as a team. This nation is great because we get each other’s backs. And if we hold fast to that truth, in this moment of trial, there is no challenge too great; no mission too hard. As long as we are joined in common purpose, as long as we maintain our common resolve, our journey moves forward, and our future is hopeful, and the state of our Union will always be strong. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.