Harness Your Subconscious Mind Power for Greater Success
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| Harness Your Subconscious Mind Power for Greater Success Posted: 04 Jan 2012 01:03 PM PST Article by John Stewart This article is basically a review of Dr Murphy's book on using your subconscious mind power to achieve monetary and social success. It lists the techniques and concepts discussed and talks about the style and presentation of the book with chapters, headings and personal stories. For several of us, facing problems of money management, relationships and issues at work or simply plain modern day existential problems, Dr Murphy's tips in his book The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, on utilizing mind power could lead to great improvements. For those looking for monetary and social success, there are some great tips and techniques here. While we often depend on family, friends, the office boss, or perhaps institutions like religion to find solutions to our problems, we seldom consider the fact that perhaps some of those solutions could actually lie within ourselves. If you find it hard to believe in God or the power of other men to solve your problems then perhaps it's time to use your mind power to take control of your life. Dr Murphy's suggestions are not some new age fad but combine ancient wisdom with scientific advancements in human psychology to suggest effective ways to tap your mind power. The book also provides techniques for using your subconscious mind power. An emphasis on positive thinking helps channel your life onto a path of progress. Becoming aware of the negative thoughts in you is the first step in utilizing your mind power. It is a difficult task for anyone to be constantly aware of his or her thoughts. However, once you manage to do this the next step is to take charge and reverse any negativity in your mind. This requires you to use your subconscious mind power to silence the voices of logic and reason that may be creating these negative thoughts in you. Since the subconscious doesn't differentiate between such things as sarcasm and humor, it is important to frame positive thoughts to give a proper direction. Another technique is the constant �! �feeding ' of the subconscious mind with positive thoughts to reinforce your desires. It is important to calm your mind before you feed it with your prayer or desire to tap your subconscious mind. The time before you sleep is best. Some main concepts influencing subconscious mind power that the book talks about are: the importance of changing your thought, framing positive desires about wealth, success, life, love, health; understanding the harmful effects of negative thought; realizing the importance of giving and the effect of prayer on the lives of those we wish to help. The book is organized in short sections dealing with various aspects of and techniques to use subconscious mind. Each chapter ends with a short summary of main points. If you believe in or are convinced that the power to conquer your life and the world lies within your mind, then take a look at the techniques suggested by Dr Murphy to use your subconscious mind power to give your personality and life a positive thrust. About the AuthorP.S. Find out more effective wealth creation and Subconscious Mind Power strategies like these that will help you become rich and create real wealth for life - sign up NOW for more insider secrets on http://www.millionairemindsetsecrets.com"">Subconscious Mind Power at Millionaire Mindset Secrets for FREE. You'll discover more about personal and business success secrets, wealth building and SSubconscious Mind Power at MillionaireMindsetSecrets.com for FREE. P.P.S. Make sure to grab a copy of the free "7 Secrets of Wealth Creation" eGuide. Just go to MillioniareMindsetSecrets.com Mindfulness Introduction charlotte 
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| Best Diet of 2012 Is the DASH Diet: New Rankings Posted: 04 Jan 2012 01:00 PM PST
The best diet of 2012 is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, according to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. This is the second year in a row the DASH diet, which aims to prevent and lower high blood pressure, has won the category of "best diet overall." "While it may have started as a [blood pressure] lowering diet, it really has incredible nutritional value," said Deborah Enos, a certified nutritionist in Seattle and a MyHealthNewsDaily contributor. Second place was won by the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, which aims to lower cholesterol, and third place went to the Mayo Clinic diet, which focuses on weight loss. "TLC is another example of a wonderful 'medical' type of diet that has gone mainstream," Enos said. But while it's low sodium requirement means it boosts heart health, it may be difficult for some to follow. The U.S. News & World Report description of the diet's strengths and weaknesses noted that "The TLC diet takes work and a certain aptitude for reading nutrition labels." "The easy-to-follow aspect is almost more important than the weight lost on a program," Enos said. Her clients, she said, have a difficult time sticking with diets that are hard to follow. "Now, for my clients who need to lower their cholesterol levels, this is an amazing and necessary diet for them to consider." The rankings were decided by a panel of 22 experts in diet, nutrition, obesity, food psychology, diabetes and heart disease, according to the magazine's website. The experts rated the 25 diets in seven categories: how easy the diets are to follow, their ability to produce short-term and long-term weight loss, nutritional completeness, safety and potential for preventing and managing diabetes and heart disease. The full rankings were published online today (Jan. 4). Best diets for weight loss The top three diets for weight loss are the Weight Watchers diet, the Biggest Loser diet and the Jenny Craig diet, according to the rankings. "The data show that dieters had the best luck with Weight Watchers for both short and long term weight loss," and the diet ranked highly in terms of how easy it was to follow, Enos said. "The Weight Watchers plan is also the diet that people most often return to — it appears in the article, and in my own experience, to be the diet that people really refer back to over their lifetime." The experts rated the Weight Watchers diet as a 3.7 out of 5 in the category of easy to follow, whereas the Biggest Loser diet scored a 2.9 in this category, according to the rankings. The Jenny Craig diet scored a 3.6, but fared less well than Weight Watchers in terms of its ability to produce weight loss. "Let's face the facts of our busy lives, if a program isn't easy to follow, we probably won't," Enos said. Weight Watchers won the category of best commercial diet plan, edging out the Jenny Craig diet, which relied too heavily on packaged meals and came with a high cost, according to the rankings. However, when Consumer Reports released its ratings of commercial diet plans in May, Jenny Craig ranked as the winner. Those raters acknowledged criticisms that the diet is hard to follow, but cited a two-year study of 332 people showing that 92 percent of participants stuck with the diet. That study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2010. Best diets for healthy eating The DASH and TLC diets topped the category of best diets for healthy eating, which emphasized nutrional completeness and safety. The Mediterranean diet ranked third. The data show that the DASH diet offers the best overall nutrition, Enos said. "It has one of the highest levels of B-12 and potassium," she noted, whereas the Weight Watchers plan is low in those nutrients, and recommends that its followers take a multivitamin. The DASH diet prescribes the number of servings of grains, vegetables, dairy and other food types that a person should eat daily, based on their calorie needs. It suggests high amounts of fiber, potassium and magnesium, and keeps sweets to a minimum. The diet caps salt intake to the recommended daily values —1,500 milligrams for people who are age 51 or older, African-American, or have hypertension, diabetes or chronic kidney disease; 2,300 milligrams for everyone else. The DASH diet also won in the category of best diabetes diets, while the Ornish diet, which focuses on low fat intake and emphasizes exercise and stress management, won for best heart-healthy diet. Pass it on: One panel has decided the best diet of 2012 is the DASH diet, which emphasizes consuming lean protein, fruits and vegetables. Follow MyHealthNewsDaily on Twitter @MyHealth_MHND. Find us on Facebook.  Read More @ Source 
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| Health Benefits of Yoga - Both for Body and Mind Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:00 PM PST Article by Peter Hutch Yoga has been practiced by ancient mystics and philosophers for thousands of years. Most people who hear the word yoga immediately think that this particular activity is simply a way to increase flexibility. In reality however, yoga offers so many more health benefits. Aside from its weight loss properties, yoga is also known to offer certain preventative medicine properties. There are different kinds of health benefits of yoga. Usually, the benefits received from a type of yoga depend on the kind of yoga a person is practicing. One of the kinds of yoga that is gaining in popularity thanks to its health benefits is laughter yoga. Yoga is often credited with physical benefits such as better flexibility, stable heart rate, toned muscle and increased stamina. In yoga sessions and class, people are taught to stretch their muscles so that they can be agile and flexible. But for new observers, the benefits of yoga only seem to be physical. Yoga offers more than the benefits to the body. Studies have shown that Yoga also provides key benefits to the mind. Yoga is the coming together and oneness of body and mind. It is the consolidation of the movement (positions) and the breathing that makes the body tense and relax leading to the calmness of mind and spirit. Effectively done, it makes your whole being refreshed and rejuvenated. Yoga also gives you the ability to shut the noises of the world and get yourself into a trance of silence and solitude. One of the most profound benefits of yoga is stress management. Imagine a stressful day at work or at home. The fast-paced environment requires you to be constantly worrying about the next thing. With yoga, you can benefit from relaxed breathing with a reasonable degree of control. Such activity allows your body and muscles to relax and think about peaceful thoughts, diverting your focus on stress. Even flexing activities could help a stressed person by loosening the tight muscles. Often when someone is stressed, the muscles are as well.! M any people feel that practicing yoga on a continual basis helps not only physical well-being, but also mental and psychological well-being. Yoga helps to calm the mind, allowing practitioners to feel a sense of inner peace and balance. Another benefit of yoga is its power to ease muscle and joint pains. Through performing the various poses, you will increase circulation to all of the parts of your body. You will also stretch out tendons and muscles. The combined effect is a decrease in soreness and reduced joint pain. This is especially good for arthritis sufferers and those who suffer from back aches. One of the most profound benefits of yoga that happens is the capability of putting your internal mind as well as your body into a state of harmony, mainly through the use of meditation. Meditation gives you the ability to clear your inner mind and provides much needed inner peace. The meditation aspect of yoga can assist in taking away stress that is unhealthy from both your body and your mind. There are negative aspects of stress that effects your endocrinal, emotional as well as physical systems. About the AuthorRead about Natural Supplements, Herbal Remedies. Also read about Vaginal Discharge and Uterine Bleeding 
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:00 PM PST
Structure is usually very helpful for learning the ropes. All Meditation practices are pragmatic – the main question to bear in mind is 'is this working'? Is it effective in cultivating the quality that it's intended to cultivate? If it is, then it makes sense to continue pursuing this approach as long as it is effective. If not, then it's necessary to review our approach and try another. For example, we may have learned the mindfulness of breathing as a way of settling the mind. If we've never tried anything like meditation before, it's very likely that the first thing we notice is that the mind wants to do anything but settle! Pragmatically speaking, it's often useful to give the thinking mind a simple 'task' to do, so that there's less likelihood of it getting carried away with endless thoughts. Hence, it's often recommended to start the practice using counting of breaths – this can be very effective in keeping the mind from wandering while focussed attention is being paid to the sensations of the breathing itself. Note that we've got two quite distinct things going on here. First, there is the counting, which is a conceptual activity. Second, there is the directing and settling of attention (i.e. awareness) on the sensations of the breathing, which is non-conceptual. Being unclear about this basic distinction is where unhelpful views can appear. For instance, the thinking mind can subtly take over and make it into 'mindfulness of counting' rather than 'mindfulness of breathing'. Or it could 'usurp' the function of awareness so that we are attending to thoughts of the breathing rather than the immediate tactile sensations of the breathing itself. These views may be unhelpful but nevertheless, if we recognise them, they represent a great opportunity to learn something about how the thinking mind functions. It functions by taking over! That's to say, it literally thinks that it is experiencing the breath (and everything else that we experience through our senses). In fact, all the mind can do is abstract from our direct experience. We can think of the taste of a strawberry or an orange and, in imagination at least, there is some 'sense' of what that taste is like. This is presumably how we recognise the particular flavours of those fruits when we eat them. However, the memory of a taste is completely different to the immediate experience of the taste when eating a juicy strawberry or orange right now. Similarly, we can think of the sensation of the breathing without realising that this is just a mental activity and not the actual experience of the breath. Clarifying this distinction between mental activities and immediate sense impressions is crucial to learning to meditate. In fact, it's always crucial, however long we've been practising. Attempting to focus on thoughts won't lead to very much real tranquillity or absorption because thoughts are, ultimately, precisely what underlies our lack of tranquillity. All we have to do is notice the difference – 'this is a sensation' and 'this is thinking'. We don't have to eliminate thinking in order to become more absorbed – all we need to do is to let it fall into the background as we recognise the actual object – the immediate tactile sensations of the breath arising in awareness. Another unhelpful view comes from an attitude of 'should-ism', e.g. 'I've been taught the practice in this particular way, so I should always do it in just this way'. This kind of view can be insidious as there's often a positive basis – e.g. respect for the tradition, method or teacher. 'lf thousands of people have meditated in this way for thousands of years, who am I to do it differently?' Well, if such thoughts do arise, rest assured that the only people who meditate according to exactly the same structure for their whole 'meditation career' are those who give up before very long! And they probably give up because they don't seem to be getting anywhere with their meditation. Structure enables us to learn more effectively, but the implicit question we always have to bear in mind is, as I mentioned above, is this effective? We learn what's effective by doing it, and by making mistakes. 'Mistakes' is a misnomer really because we're simply learning from experience. This experiential and exploratory attitude is fundamental to the Buddha's teaching. According to one sutta (discourse), he tells a group of lay followers not to depend on what they've heard, or on tradition, or revered texts, or views, or reasoning or what seems to work for someone else, or what's said by a respected teacher. Rather, he says, when you know in direct experience that an approach is good, blameless and wise, and leads to benefit and happiness, that's self-evidently how to practice. So, with the mindfulness of breathing (though this applies to any practice), there comes a point sooner or later when it's appropriate to diverge from the way it's been taught. It's not indispensable always to start by counting the breaths. How the practice goes is contingent upon many factors – you might be doing the mindfulness of breathing before or after a busy and hectic day, or you might be doing it in the middle of a meditation retreat. In the first instance, counting breaths is likely to be helpful, in the second, it could well be unnecessary as the mind is already quite settled and tranquil. If your intention is to enter the absorptions (jhanas), any structure will naturally drop away. In fact, if you 'religiously' keep to the structure or cling limpet-like to instructions like 'cultivate one-pointed effort to stay with the breathing continuously', deeper absorption will be prevented from arising even if the conditions are otherwise very supportive. Once the basic structured practice has been explored sufficiently (what is 'sufficient'? Adapt the Buddha's advice above!) you can make it more 'your own' by approaching the various stages you've learned as 'tools' that you can use as appropriate, rather than as an invariable format. Keeping to the basic practice is a bit like a piano player never playing anything but scales – to discover our potential we have become competent at the basics and then be prepared to let go, explore, make 'mistakes', learn, and eventually discover how to improvise, letting go of the form altogether. Related posts:
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| Yoga is Most Beneficial When Everything is Right Posted: 04 Jan 2012 11:00 AM PST Article by steve.last Almost anything you read, watch, or listen to about yoga will tell you to practice often, but one of the yoga tips that sometimes get skipped is that you must practice it right. Meditation can be helpful in establishing a calm and peaceful state of mind. But if discomfort exists the chances are that meditation and relaxation state will suffer. A good meditation yoga mat along with a pillow enables you to sit comfortably in meditation postures, plus some other factors need taking care of. Always practice only the right age and developmentally appropriate yoga poses, breathing exercises, chanting, mantra meditation, and relaxation techniques. Many recently have been talking a great deal about child yoga, and we will say here that if you take your children to lessons, do make sure that the trainer offers a truly child-friendly relationship to the physical and philosophical traditions of yoga. In the right environment your children will grow and experience creativity, self-acceptance, interpersonal skill development, positive thinking, non-attachment, and environmental awareness, but as a parent we must stress that there are good facilities and sometimes bad, as in all walks of life. As we grow older yoga can be especially beneficial. Aging normally brings along several chronic ailments and diseases for most of us. Staying active is the key factor to staying young and slowing the aging process and yoga most definitely will help with that. However, to get it right you must take the advice of your yogi and not push your body to achieve the next stage in the poses by stretching too hard or too fast. Again, in line with yogic practices, many yogis believe that in addition to the physical body, there is a second body comprised of many energy lines. They use the theory to avoid problems as you progress. Listen to the guidance given, and observe it! Get your yoga practice right and many cures have been suggested achievable through yoga. Yoga cures different incurable diseases ! by achie ving balance. Yoga is most important for our body and mind. Yoga cures an individual of a lot of illnesses. One has to practice the postures, breathing techniques, and dietary regulations and incorporate yoga in their lives to attain the benefits. Asana, or posture, is only a small part of the overall system. Asanas help achieve relaxation and control of the muscle groups. When the body relaxes, it becomes comfortable posture and one can maintain it for longer duration, which is the purpose of Yoga. Good sleep is important for the body to replenish itself and for the greatest productivity and enjoyment of the day time. Sleep means total relaxation of body and mind, no activity of mind, no movement in mind. It is the state of unconsciousness as for as outwards moving consciousness is concerned. Many people say that as soon as you start yoga you will find that your sleep improves. This is a remarkable achievement which helps many people. Sleep problems are some of the most common problems that parents face with their kids. Some children may have chronic sleep difficulties, and many children are actually going through their days sleep-deprived. Acne can be helped by yoga. Yogic treatment of acne begins with taking extra care to wash your hands properly with a mild soap many times a day. This will effectively prevent bacteria from entering into the body system. The yogic lifestyle can help prevent and cure cardiovascular heart diseases. Proper life-style and diet play a key role in managing and avoiding heart disease. Asthma can be eased by yoga in some cases. Asthma is thought to be very often caused by a combination of factors, most are physical from the environment around us, but genetic factors feature too. Whatever the cause, asthma is a breathing problem that results due to the sudden constriction of the airways that channel the air to and from the lungs. Although there are many triggers that can set off an asthma attack, those thought most common are those s! uch as d ust and other air borne fragments allergies, cold, humidity, animal hair and so on. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). However, that healthy living and other more specific yogic actions will help, is a theory held by many. Anyone involved in yoga will tell you that yoga cures the person as using the principles of nature, but yoga has to face many obstacles, which if avoided and if you get it right it quite possibly can give almost instant results. So, put simply; Yoga cures impossibilities by some of these simple methodologies connected with postures not known to many. Once you have been trained in these methods and postures, they become very easy and simple, but highly effective. About the AuthorYoga is one of Steve Evan's favourite subjects. We encourage you to go to his Yoga for Children web site where he writes about the kids yoga mats. Shit Yogis Say 
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| Early Morning Stress Reduction Inspiration - 1/4/2011 Posted: 04 Jan 2012 11:00 AM PST  "Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love." ~Lao Tzu  Technorati Tags: Buddha Buddhist Buddhism Meditation Dharma  
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2012 10:10 AM PST Article by Lorraine Jane Mantra for Tibet - Buddhist Monk Chant 1 
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2012 10:00 AM PST To sum up Buddhism we might say: The Buddha invites us to behold our true nature which is clear light and space-like. More importantly, this nature is real and active. It animates our mortal body but is, itself, not mortal—it is immortal (amrita). To realize this immortal nature is nirvana. Sounds easy until we begin to look for this nature or Buddha-nature within the framework of our samsaric body (the Five Aggregates or pañcaskandha). So why so much difficulty? It is because of the karma we have generated. It runs counter to any effort we might undertake to behold our true nature. According to the Mahaparinirvana Sutra:
It takes an extraordinary amount of effort to behold our true nature (Essence of Mind, pure Mind, Unborn Mind, One Mind, Buddha-nature, Suchness, etc.). When in the coils of our karma "reigned over by greed, lust, and anger" (i.e., the Three Poisons) we have to strive lay karma's influence aside, or the same, penetrate through it like an airplane going through heavy fog flying on instruments until we come into the bright sun.
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2012 09:01 AM PST Article by Michele Hébert Did you know that in a typical day you think approximately 60,000 thoughts? What is even more astounding is that 90 percent of those thoughts you thought yesterday. Most of us would like to think we are constantly expressing creative thoughts and ideas, but apparently that is not the case! Psychology reveals that the majority of our thought patterns and beliefs are formed at a very early age and repeat themselves over and over throughout our lives. Your thoughts and emotions are constantly affecting the trillions of cells in your body. When you are in a calm and relaxed state chemical messengers such as serotonin and endorphins are released from the brain into the rest of the system, creating a sense of well-being and harmony. When you are in a state of mental or emotional stress, however, the famous "fight or flight" response kicks in and the entire system prepares to defend itself. WHAT IS MEDITATION? Meditation is often thought of as a mystical practice from the East. The truth is that meditation has been practiced throughout the ages in many cultures and is not necessarily a religious activity. Through practice, we can learn to consciously move into a place of deep peace. The goal of meditation is to achieve union with the essence of who we really are in the deepest part of ourselves - in other words, to achieve "pure awareness," or consciousness. What is this state of pure awareness? Great thinkers, philosophers, psychologists, spiritual teachers and scientists have written volumes and spent lifetimes considering this timeless subject. In the literature, the term most frequently used to describe the essence of our being is spirit, the animating force of life. But where is the spirit? How do we identify with our own spirit? The outer circumstances of daily living seem to hold us on a continual treadmill of endless activity, compounded by that treadmill of our repeating thought patterns formed early in life. PRACTICING MEDITATION The following are thre! e genera l suggestions that will assist you in developing a meditation practice. 1. Seek out a quiet environment for a calming effect that is ideal for meditation. This quiet spot may be in your home, a place of worship, or in nature. 2. Sit with the spine erect. You can sit in a chair or in a simple cross-legged position on the floor or a pillow. 3. Let go of the need to control the experience. A receptive attitude is key to meditation. Preceding meditation, there are several concentration practices that help to quiet the chattering mind and lead to a state of heightened awareness. Three practices that are commonly used and are particularly useful to our modern Western minds include: watching the breathconcentration on an objectreciting a mantraWatching the Breath. This technique is also referred to as mindfulness meditation. Sit quietly observing your nostril breath. Thoughts will move through your mind, but your object of attention is your breath. Follow your breath as it flows in and out make the two breath streams even and equal. When your mind wanders (which is very natural), simply bring it back to the breath. Approach this practice as a calm observer. Watching your breath is a wonderful practice to realize that you are not your thoughts, you are something besides your thoughts.Object Concentration. Focus your steady gaze on an object such as a flower, candle flame or even the ocean. The goal is to bring the mind to one point of focus in the present moment. Mantra Meditation. mantra is a Sanskrit word that means "control of mind." In mantra meditation, you repeat a series of words to help you gain control of the restless mind. The selected mantra does not have to be a foreign sound. I teach mantra using the simple words "peace, harmony, well-being" from the Walt Baptiste Method of Raja Yoga. All of these concentration practices will naturally lead to a meditative state of heightened awareness. The length of each meditation session is up to you. The important thing ! is to es tablish a daily practice. Just as you train the body through a consistent program of exercise, in meditation you train your mind through consistent practice, and you open up to new levels of mental clarity, physical health and spiritual inspiration. About the AuthorMichele Hébert is a Raja Yoga and meditation teacher, wellness educator, natural nutritionist, and motivational speaker. Michele holds the highest degree of yoga teacher mastery offered by Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500) and was awarded the title of Raja Yoga Guide by her teacher Walt Baptiste. She implemented the first meditation-based stress management program at the renowned Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA, teaching mind-body wellness techniques to enhance the immune system. She has authored numerous articles published in industry journals in the area of mind-body health, and was one of the lead teachers in a private fitness video commissioned for H.H. the Dalai Lama. Michele has been associated with Rancho La Puerta Fitness Resort and The Golden Door Spa for 20 years, where she is a frequent presenter and speaker on spirituality and the art of conscious living. Michele and her husband Dr. Mehrad Nazari lead international yoga, health and spiritual retreats to exotic locations such as Esalen Institute, Costa Rica, Rancho la Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, and India. She has recently created the CD education series, "The Inner Practices of Yoga," and teaches The Art of Meditation course at University of California, San Diego. To learn more about Michele and her latest title, The Tenth Door: An Adventure Through the Jungle of Enlightenment, please visit http://www.rajayogis.net Meditate to Lose Weight? Easy 20 Minute Technique by TonyaTko 
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| Study of the Day: The National Pride That Brings Happiness Posted: 04 Jan 2012 09:00 AM PST Nationalism that's rooted in respect for laws and institutions, not race or religion, makes citizens the happiest, according to new research.
PROBLEM: Previous research has shown that national pride makes people feel good about their own lives. But does what you're proud of matter too? 
METHODOLOGY: Tim Reeskens, a sociologist from Catholic University in Belgium, and Matthew Wright, a political scientist at American University, categorized national pride into "ethnic nationalism," which is tied to ancestry and religious beliefs, and "civic nationalism," which prioritizes respect for a country's institutions and laws. They analyzed the responses of 40,677 people from 31 countries to questions that related to happiness and national pride in the 2008 wave of the European Values Study, and controlled for various demographic variables, including gender, work status, and per capita GDP. RESULTS: Though national pride correlates with personal well-being, civic nationalists were generally the happiest. The joy of even the proudest ethnic nationalists barely surpassed that of people with the least civic pride. CONCLUSION: Nationalism makes people feel good. But the kind that makes citizens the happiest is rooted in respect for policies and institutions, not race or religion. SOURCE: The full study, "Subjective Well-Being and National Satisfaction: Taking Seriously the "Proud of What?" Question," is published in the journal Psychological Science. Image: Ami Parikh/Shutterstock. Read More @ Source What the fuck is Yoga? 
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| Dabei Buddhist Temple – The Shrine of Compassion Posted: 04 Jan 2012 08:18 AM PST Article by Pushpitha Wijesinghe Chinese culture and traditions have always had a close relationship with Buddhism since the old days, and the magnificent Buddhist sites that dot the landscape stand in silent testament to this fact, receiving the veneration of the devout Chinese Buddhists even today. Hidden within the modern concrete cacophony of Hebei district of the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, there lies the revered Dabei Buddhist Temple, one such relic from yesteryear that still draws devout crowds. This ornate shrine, of which the name 'Dabei' means 'great compassion', dates back to the 17th century. The original purpose of the Dabei Buddhist Temple was to act as the sacred reliquary for the remains of the venerable monk Tang Xuanzang who lived in the 7th century. Monk Xuanzang was a historian, traveller and scholar of renown, whose journeys to the west inspired the fabled character of Xuanzang appearing in the well known novel 'Journey to The West', made famous by the story's 'Monkey King'. The temple stands today in a well preserved condition as a testament to the magnificence of traditional Chinese architecture. The Dabei Buddhist temple consists of two distinct eastern and western wings which came to be as results of adding more buildings to the original temple in later years. The eastern wing of the Dabei Temple precinct is home to most of the later additions, the Xuanzang Memorial Hall as well as the main entrance. In the western courtyard you will find the older buildings which made up the original temple, and the Daixioing Hall, which is the main shrine chamber of the temple. This beautifully decorated red building houses a massive Ming dynasty Sakyamuni Buddha statue with the celestial entourage. But sadly the skull of the venerable monk Xuanzang does not reside at the temple anymore as the holy relic was gifted to India in 1956. If you're thinking of finding out more about the true Chinese spirit of Tianjin while there, Dabei Temple surely is a good place to start off. It's qui! te easy to travel to Dabei Temple when staying at a Tianjin hotel, preferably a luxury hotel in Tianjin such as the Raffles Tianjin, known for great value–for-money deals. About the AuthorPushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Buddhist Mantra 
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| The art of finding abundance in frugal times Posted: 04 Jan 2012 08:00 AM PST
These attributes can be practiced in a number of ways including kind speech, humility and also through being frugal. We are living at a time when prices keep going up and our income, if we are fortunate enough to have one, is not keeping up. So, how can we live abundantly while living frugally? Here is a list of suggestions. 1. Attitude is Everything The way we think about things creates our reality. When we think we don't have enough, we come from a place of scarcity. When we think we have what we need, we come from a place of abundance. We can choose which place we come from by choosing to think positively. We may not have the latest technological toys, the biggest house, the fastest car or designer clothes, but we have abundance when we appreciate our five-year old laptop, our comfortable living space, our reliable Subaru and skill to do your own home repairs. 2. Take a Realistic Look at Our Financial Situation If we don't already have a budget, now is the time to create one. List what comes in and what goes out. Take a look at what is spent on wants rather than needs. Make that list of wants shorter. 3. Become Aware of What is Really Important Think about what is really important to you. Perhaps you are saving for a college education for yourself or your children. Perhaps you are saving for a home or a car. Find ways to put money into the bank for these items that are meaningful. Each time we bring our coffee and lunch to work, we are giving up a little now to gain a lot later. 4. Meditate on What Material Things Mean to You Take some time to sit quietly and think about what you spend money on and what those objects mean to you. Do you have high mortgage or car payments to finance because a pricey home or new car makes you feel a certain way? Do you buy rounds of drinks for your friends because you try to keep up with them even though they make more money than you do? No number of material things can increase our self-esteem — that can only be increased by intrinsic qualities like kindness. 5. Learn About Ways to Nourish Yourself Without Spending a Lot of Money They say "the best things in life are not things". Rather than spending money on things, spend time in natural surroundings, take a walk, and get together with friends and cook at home rather than going out to a restaurant. Read to your children or take them hiking, listen to music or create art together. Being frugal may mean that we are giving up some material things, but it can also mean we find abundance in other ways such as spending quality time with friends and family members and finding out what is most meaningful in our lives. One of the most meaningful Buddhist scriptures I have read is the metta sutta:
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2012 07:00 AM PST Article by Ray Burton "Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet."Kim rolled over and reached for alarm that rang much too early. It was a restless night's sleep as usual and the pain in her neck reminds her that today is going to be another long day at a job that used to give her joy.She reaches for her favorite black skirt but sighs and throws it back in the closet.It doesn't fit like it used to. Depressed, she doesn't know what to wear anymore. She feels bloated and fat. Most mornings she can go to the bathroom and count on her morning "meditation" to feel better but lately even her monthly cycle has been off.Kim opens the bedroom door and sneaks a peak at her husband; she hasn't been able to be intimate with him in weeks even though she loves him very much. She realizes that she is not interested in many of the things that she used to enjoy. She just seems to be spending most of her time irritable and tired. It doesn't help that her hair is frazzled and at 32 she keeps getting visits from the acne fairy.Kim is like a lot of women these days, overworked, stressed out and fighting depression. She hates the thought of seeing the doctor and taking medications but she doesn't know what else to try. Kim is not alone. 90 percent of all visits to the doctor are for stress related disorders.Stressed Out!Does Kim's situation sound familiar? One of the most common problems I hear from clients is that they felt fatigued, anxious or depressed. And they often have trouble sleeping, even though they are exhausted.Most of them share a common underlying theme, adrenal burnout. It's the result of racing through life with a constantly aroused sympathetic "fight or flight" nervous system.In the heightened nervous state of adrenal burnout, the body overproduces adrenaline, Cortisol and other stress hormones. Eventually, this causes the adrenal glands, the front line in the stress reaction, to show wear and tear and become depleted. This frequently leads to impairment in the thyroid gland, which! can cau se a further decline in energy level and mood. This is one of the reasons why so many women have thyroid glands that don't work well.The first step for Kim and women like her is to exercise. Taking personal time for you in of itself is a great stress reducer but when that time involves exercise the benefit is two fold. Simply going from out of shape to fit reduces stress levels by increasing a sense of well being and self confidence.Feeling confused and overwhelmed is a common stress symptom and through exercise the blood flow to your brain is improved, bringing additional sugars and oxygen and a sense of wellbeing. This increased blood flow also brings the precious endorphin. The post workout endorphins are chemicals secreted by the body after intense exercise and they make you feel great. They are a legal and healthy "high", a gift from Mother Nature.How to exercise to reduce stress is a common question that is easy to answer. The required amount of exercise time required to decrease your stress level is minimal. If you want to only apply moderate intensity to your exercise regime, then 30 minutes of walking or other exercise 5 times a week works perfectly. For those that like to exercise more intensely(getting your heart rate to 70% or more of your max heart rate), 20-30 minutes 3 times a week will do wonders for you.When starting your stress reduction exercise program make sure you include all three kinds of fitness.The first kind of fitness is flexibility. Tying in with your stress reduction theme, if you combine a tai chi or yoga type program, not only will you gain flexibility but you will also reap benefits from the meditative and calmness aspects of these disciplines. Taking as little as 10 minutes from your day to focus on your breathing and flexibility will help shift your attention from a stressful situation to your body, allowing you to cope more effectively with any situation.Short, rapid breathing is usually associated with stress, so the objective is to deliver as much oxygen to the body ! as possi ble and just relax.The second kind of fitness is cardiovascular work or aerobics. Doing your cardio will not only burn fat and reduce the health risks associated with the mid-line bulge but also increase your blood flow and vitality.The third kind of fitness is muscular work or weight lifting. Many women use weight lifting to "work out" their stress and leave their problems in a pool of "glow" on the gym floor. Lifting weights changes your shape, releases endorphins and increases your confidence in many aspects of life. Weight lifting if kept under an hour has a very positive effect on your hormone levels. It increases the fat burning ones and decreases the catabolic hormones like Cortisol and DHEA. These hormones when released repeatedly over time can cause several problems including depression and cardiovascular disease.Getting Exercise InIf you just can't find time for a structured program, then your stress is probably caused by doing too much! Here are some quick ways to beat stress during the day:Walk to work. Some might say that this will involve an extra hour a day to your schedule.I say "So what? Why are you in such a hurry?" If you do live far away, then just park the car a half mile away. You can also get off the bus before your stop and walk the rest of the way.At the mall, park your car far away. Not only will you get some exercise but you won't get dings in your paint job.Use your bike to get around. If the last time you were on a bike was when you were a kid then you forget how much fun it can be!Take the stairs instead of the escalator. When I went to Las Vegas there would be a line up in front of every escalator, and not a soul on the stairs. It's crazy that some people would wait two minutes to glide up these escalators when they could be up there in 10 seconds and get some exercise.The bottom line is that stress comes from feeling out of control. Only you can regain that control and taking care of yourself. Exercise is the first step. About the AuthorRay Burton is a personal trainer and owner of the exercise fitness site http://www.buildingbodies.ca He has trained for Golds Gym, World Health Club and the Canadian Military. Relaxing Piano Rain Music - Nature Scenes 1 
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| Natural Sleeping Supplements- Help You Have a Good Sleep and Feel Relax Posted: 04 Jan 2012 06:05 AM PST Article by Robert Samuels Insomnia is a well known medical problem of these days. The patient undergoing such medical problem of insomnia finds it difficult to fall or stay asleep. There are numerous reasons of insomnia. Even though it is probable for them to undergo sleep disturbance, it is generally a amalgamation of quite a lot of factors. These several factors might consist of stress, anxiety, depression, herbs, medications, caffeine, hormonal changes, or immense pain. Natural sleeping supplements indeed work well in case of this disease insomnia. <u>Consuming sleeping pills continuously may turn out to be hazardous and result in addiction</u> Research work undertaken on this disease insomnia had actually leaded to lots of progress in this treatment. lots of of these treatments of this disease insomnia severely takes into consideration prescribing of the sleeping tablets to help the patients in falling asleep or have a sound sleep. Continuous consumption of such sleeping pills may sometimes be hazardous as the tablets can turn out to be overused and several times it is found that the individuals may get addicted to those as well. The substitute choice thus to relax the patients suffering from insomnia is to endeavor to normalize the cycle of sleep naturally. Actually natural sleeping supplements are the most excellent choice in this regard. Consuming more of those minerals and vitamins which the body of the individuals suffering from such disease may be deficient can be capable of doing this. <u>Improving the sleep cycle in a natural way may be the best and healthier method</u> Natural sleeping supplements are actually the healthier way to restore the sleep cycle in a natural way for the reason that these are generally non-addictive. Furthermore these may be put to an end as soon as the body has synchronized itself and the sleeping disorder is eradicated. It is actually a much safer way to restore sound sleep. There are numerous minerals and vitamins which can be deficie! nt in th e body of a person and this deficiency may be the primary reason for him to suffer from insomnia. <u>Deficiency of magnesium may cause sleeping disorder</u> The deficiency of magnesium may originate the problem of nervousness. Thorough research undertaken on several individuals several time has made it evident that low levels of presence of magnesium in human body can actually result in lighter sleep. This lack of sound sleep can direct to further awakening at nights. Slow and steadily these all lead to the disease insomnia. Natural sleeping supplements are thus consists of plenty of magnesium needed to acquire a sound sleep. It is always necessary to consume foods enriched with plenty of magnesium along with supplements. These foods may comprise of items like cashews, wheat bran, blackstrap molasses, almonds, and kelp. These all can actually be included in the list of natural sleeping supplements. If individuals are required to consume supplements in order to boost up magnesium in body, they should keep in mind that there are a number of drugs which can keep their body from captivating the element efficiently. The most widespread medicines to do such are diuretics. About the AuthorRobert Samuels who is a freelancer writes articles on Natural sleeping supplements. For more information on it he suggests to visit http://www.5stagesleepshot.com/. DEEPLY RELAXING SONG , LOVE PEACE WISDOM BY BLISS 
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| Relax in the Embalming Paradise with Oman Packages Posted: 04 Jan 2012 05:01 AM PST Article by Holiday The city of Oman is simply an astounding paradisiacal city which is enjoyed by travellers from around the world. One can sense the vibration of having an ideal, sumptuous and lovely vacation break. Oman the revelation city is said to be sited at the heart of southwest Asia. Embark a hedonistic journey exploring this heady and pulsating. Spend wonderful time traveling and viewing new panoramas and a totally different flavour and style of this sprawling city. Board the flights to this enticing city which hosts a beautiful aromatic ambiance pleasuring the heart, mind and soul of a traveller the moment they enters the city. Muscat: With Oman Holiday Packages get a chance to visit this enticing city and then to Muscat. The Muttrah Souq occupies a large area behind the Corniche of Muttrah. This place is ideal to soak up the atmosphere and pick up some exotic frankincense or jewelry. One is advised not to buy anything without the haggling. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque: The Grand Mosque is an astounding architectural marvel which is open to the public. This mosque covers the space for 6,500 worshippers in the main prayer hall and 750 female believers in the women's musalla. It also has the world's largest Persian carpet. Take a spiritual sojourn through the mosque taking your Oman Holidays to a next level. Museums: Many vacation planners who are fond of ancient artifacts can book with Cheap Oman Holidays and head to the various museums in this city. The Bait Al Zubair showcases many artifacts related to handicrafts, jewelry and weapons. Visit the museum's grounds to sight the model of a traditional mountain village and Omani fishing boats. One of the most popular museums among the travellers is the Muscat Gate House Museum which occupies a fortress-like building and displays artifacts from Neolithic times to the present. Sur: The area of Sur is a traditional dhows which is still being built by hand. This astounding town makes a good base for exploring the region, including the turt! le-nesti ng beaches of Ras al-Jinz and Ras al-HaddCamel racing: Another exhilarating sport which is enjoyed by Oman Holiday Package takers is the fascinating Camel Racing; it is another must-see in Oman. The races are generally held on holidays such as National Day. Trekking and mountain climbing are also considered as a popular activity opted by travellers as the city boasts of rugged mountains, cliffs, valleys and wadis. Scuba diving: Scuba diving is one of Oman most enjoyed activities and can be savored at the coastline which sprawls across more than 994 miles and blessed with abundance of sea life. Bull fighting: Bull fighting in Omani-style is very different to the Spanish version. Travelers from near and far take Cheap Oman Holidays to enjoy sighting the bull fights in the city which a favourite pass time of the locals. In the bull fights the two Brahmin bulls square up to each other and "fight" until one is defeated which is usuallyconsidered as to knocked to the ground or if ones runs away. There are fights on Friday afternoons in winter in Seeb, Barka, Sawadi, and Sohar along the Batinah coast in the north of the country. About the AuthorJohn is an experienced content writer for business development at Oman Holidays. For more information on Oman Holiday Packages and Cheap Oman Holiday visit http://www.crystaltravel.co.uk/oman-holiday-packages.aspx 
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| Sleepwear & Clothing that will blow your mind Posted: 04 Jan 2012 04:12 AM PST Article by Victor If you are looking for that something in what you will look great while you are sleeping, as well as if you get out in it you will have a lot of products to take a look at the IndulgeFashion. Probably the best one to consider would be the Deshabille Sleepwear & Loungewear. There are pieces that will make you look stunning like the Deshabille Bloom Dress. When you see the looks your partner is giving you, you may consider also taking a look at the Deshabille Bloom Pants or Deshabille Bloom top. They all look very nice and relaxed while they will give you the comfort that is needed during your sleep. If however you are more the type that likes to have things you sleep in a bit different, there is also something as Deshabille Harem Night Dress or Deshabille Liberty Night Dress. Since the inventory of the IndulgeFashion is constantly full of amazing lingerie you will be able to find many different styles that you will like. Another great option from the Deshabille is the Deshabille Annabelle Set or Deshabille Arabella Sleep Set that will give you a nice relaxed feeling, while you will look great if someone sees you. There is another great style that matches the criteria. The Simply Silk Sleepwear & Loungewear. The style is something your partner will really like to see on you while you are in the bed. It can be used as seducing clothing as it is very sexy. There are also some like Simply Silk Nightie or Simply Silk Nightie / Slip that look both sexy and elegant. If you feel like a wild cat there is also something for you. The Simply Silk Long Georgette Silk Nightie is sure to tell your partner just what your intentions are, while you feel really comfortable. If you are looking for sleepwear of super value there are also many options for you at IndulgeFashion.com.au. The best choice would be to purchase some of the Pickles and loop designed sleepwear. You can usually see some things like Boheme boxers or Pickles and Loop Fleur Chemise in some films. No matter which one you ch! oose the y will make you feel relaxed and at ease. This is because they are designed keeping in mind the comfort. When searching for the right sleepwear you should take care about few things. There are some pieces that are great to wear, but only in certain periods of the year while other will be great most of the time. The important thing is that you feel great and all this is simply accomplished with a purchase at Indulge Fashion. The lingerie here is of great quality and looks even better while you are able to take a look at the product before you decide to purchase it. You can see various models of lingerie and you can picture yourself in it. It will be the best to choose the lingerie that you think it fits your personality and style. You should also choose lingerie that will make you more confident in your beauty and charm. About the AuthorShop online for irresistible fashion lingerie and swimwear, shop for stylish and supportive bras or sexy underwear and designer lingerie at Indulge Fashion and Lingerie Australia's leading online store for fashion and designer lingerie.Please Contact to email us at shop@indulgefashion.com.au REAL MEDITATION MUSIC OF ANCIENT EGYPT-RELAXATION MANTRA OF MOON GOD KHONSU (2 of 3) 
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| Dharamsala – “Little Tibet.†Posted: 04 Jan 2012 03:00 AM PST Article by Ranbir Dharamsala - "Little Tibet."Home of the Dalai Lama and focus of the Tibetan community in exile, Dharamsala is surrounded by forests of chir pine, rhododendron and Himal ayan Oak and has breathtaking views over the Kangra Valley and of the snow peaks that overhang the town. Visit the Tsuglakhang Complex, which contains the residence of HH the Dalai Lama, Namgyal Monastery, and the Tsuglakhang and Kalachakra Temples. In the early mornings you can join Tibetans circumambulating The Dalai Lamas residence on the Holy walk (or Kora) and in the afternoons watch monks debating in front of the main temple. Deepen your understanding of Tibetan art and culture through visiting the monasteries, museums and institutions connected with this unique and spiritual culture. You can attend classes on Tibetan Buddhism and Meditation at the Tibetan Library or at the Tushita Institute, and every spring HH the Dalai Lama gives 10 days of special teachings in the main temple. His Holiness also leads the prayers in the temple on special occasions - 10 days for Monlam Chenmo following Losar, Saga Dawa (May), and his own birthday (6 July.) It is also possible to join a public audience him at certain times. Stay at Kashmir Cottage, a beautiful period guest house run by His Holiness's brother and sister-in-law, or at Chonor House, a quiet and beautiful place decorated in traditional Tibetan style and popular with diplomats, foreign journalists and Richard Gere! (Book well in advance to be sure of accommodation in ether of these very popular guesthouses.) Gyuto Monastery home of HH the Karmapa. At Sidhbari, 40 minute's drive from Dharamsala, is Gyuto Monastery where HH the Karmapa, head of the Karma Kargyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, resides in exile. It is possible to attend a public teaching and blessing with His Holiness twice a week. Visit the nearby Norbulingka Institute for the preservation of Tibetan Arts and Crafts and the Dolma Ling nunnery. Jangchub Jong Buddhist Institut! e. Still under construction Jangchub Jong is situated in a magnificent and peaceful forest location, with a backdrop of spectacular snow mountains, near the tea gardens of Palampur. Founded by and home to HE Dorzong Rinpoche of the Drukpa Kargyu lineage, the temple is being stunningly decorated under the direction of the gifted artist Ven Dru gu Choegyal Rinpoche, and the site contains a particularly large and beautiful stupa. Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery. This newly completed Drukpa Kargyu nunnery is presided over by the very remarkable Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, a British Tibetan Buddhist nun who spent 12 years meditating alone in a cave in Lahaul. (See "A Cave in the Snow" by Vickie Mackenzie.) The surrounding area of small farms and villages is ideal for easy day walks. Tashi Jong. Tashi Jong Drukpa Kargyu Tibetan community nestles in an idyllic location in the foothills of the Dhauladar Range. Terraced paddy fields and pretty villages in a landscape of gentle unspoiled beauty surround it. Headed by HE Khamtrul Rinpoche Tashi Jong is famous for its elite group of Togden Yogis, its marvellous annual Cham (monastic dances) held for 5 days in the spring, and as an arts and crafts community of carpet weavers, wood carvers and thangka painters. Stay at the extra ordinary Taragarh Palace Hotel, summer home of the son of the last maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, and revel in the tiger skins, colonial furnishings and grand family portraits before taking tea on the terrace or spending time walking, horse riding or swimming.Sherab Ling. In a jungle location near to Baijnath lies Sherab Ling, the impressive seat in exile of HE Tai Situ Rinpoche, one of the major figures of the Karma Kargyu lineage. Buddhist ceremonies and teachings open to the public are conducted here throughout the year and the temple complex is worth visiting for its splendid decorations.Bir and the Deer Park Institute. Nearby is Bir, a Tibetan exile community containing several monasteries set amidst tea gar! dens and with a backdrop of Snow Mountains. The newly established Deer Park Institute, an initiative of the polymath Sakyapa Lama HE Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, runs a continuous programme of teachings and courses on different aspects of Buddhism aimed at lay Buddhist practitioners of all persuasions. Teachings on the Heart Sutra, a Zen retreat, lectures on Tibetan medicine and an annual Art retreat are some of the recent fare that have been on offer at this friendly Institute.Tso Pema Lake. This small lake, set high up in the hills south west of Mandi, is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus and has two Tibetan Buddhist Gonpas, 3 Hindu temples and a Sikh Gurdwara. Padmasambhava, the great tantric yogi who helped to establish Buddhism in Tibet, meditated in the caves here with his consort Mandarava. Now dedicated monks, nuns and lay practitioners live and practice in them. Other Buddhist Pilgrimage Places in Himachal: Ki Gonpa, Dhankar Gonpa and Tabo Gonpa in Spiti. Lying close to the Tibetan frontier and only recently opened to foreign tourists the isolated Spiti valley has a haunting, arid beauty. Most people in Spiti are Buddhists and colourful Gonpas dominate the villages and village life. Ki Gonpa. Ki is the oldest and largest Gonpa in Spiti. It was built, in a spectacular location, by the famous Tibetan translator Rinchen Zangpo and belongs to the Gelugpa order. The Gonpa is famous for its priceless collection of Thangkas and has a Cham festival in June/July. Dhankar Gonpa. Built nearly 1,000 years ago Dhankar has a spectacular rocky setting and contains interesting sculptures and frescos. Tabo Gonpa. Tabo is one of the most important monasteries in the Tibetan Buddhist world. It was built in the 10th century by the great scholar Rinchen Zangpo who brought artists from Kashmir to decorate the Gonpa. Along with Alchi in Ladakh and Tholing in western Tibet, Tabo has some of the best-preserved examples of Indo-Tibetan art remaining in the world. The! re are n ine temples in the complex, or choskhor, dating from the 10th to the 16th century and all contain stunning artworks. About the AuthorRanbir Singh Rana is a certified Guide for Himachal Pradesh.Leads All type of Manali Tour Packages,adventures tour ,cultural tours in Kullu Manali, Shimla, Dharmshala and Dalhousie For more Detail please Visit http://www.manalipackagetour.com 
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2012 02:00 AM PST Article by Kelly Woodard Which is then coupled with the truth that probable no one every last taught you how to obtain pressure relief.When you meditate you can accomplish tension relief speedily. Nevertheless the positive aspects to you of meditating go way beyond just stress relief. Of course getting rid of your troubles and pressure is terrific. You can have more great things come through although.So it would be useful for you to know what is meditation and other issues about meditation. In short even though, it is a way of changing your state. Transforming your state into a single of peace and calm that allows your entire body to reset and really feel good once more. Visualize pressing that reset button and feeling totally free to believe and be all over again. While it does so significantly far more to.When you do the job with meditation you also locate that your powers of perception raise. You can recall points extra effortlessly. Your thoughts is much more in flow, which enables it to transfer details all-around far a lot more very easily. The facts that you have to have to be doing work with.Your concentration rockets up as well. When you apply meditation the clarity that you realize within just your thoughts permits you to operate extra freely and simply because of to the absence of distraction. The niggling ideas that used to whizz approximately within your head like banshees disappear. You have calmness arrive by means of that allows your neural pathways to operate efficiently.On leading of this your creativeness boosts too. As your thoughts moves freely you have correct inspiration arrive via. Strategies arrive from lots of resources and movement. What ever you are learning this is a very good factor for you. With the enhance of options you can make unique function with great ease. Gaining you the benefits that you search for.Plus of program you enjoy lifestyle much more and really feel a authentic existence of joy inside the factors you do and your daily life in general.So as a college student, meditation ca! n guide you because: You attain stress relief, Your perception raises, Your can concentrate appropriately, You can recall and remember easily, Your turn out to be innovative, You acquire command of your mind.By gaining all these items you can get the stage to appreciate serious genius. Meditation links you to the brain electric power and pleasure that empower you to set your interior genius cost-free.When you practice meditation the enhancements that you pick up with your lifestyle are far reaching. When you consider the action and start off to meditate to get by yourself off on a path that liberates you, a path that prospects to the everyday living you have been in search of.There is substantially help offered to you for this much too. On this web-site you will discover guided meditation, chakra meditation, meditation ebooks and sources in the suitable sections. They have been intended to assist you, and have labored for numerous. Also there is a meditation forum. The meditation forum is open to all and is a good spot to reveal tips and knowledge, along with any inquiries you have.So go on and set your interior genius no cost! About the AuthorTension is a key difficulty these days, and sadly keeps becoming a larger a person. I operate to combat tension and guide other people to remove it from their lives. We all need to have a happier much more pleasing life.students and stress, <a href="http://www.mastermeditation.com/meditation/medita 
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| Spiritual Quantum Physics and Satipatana (Mindfulness) Posted: 04 Jan 2012 01:01 AM PST Article by Ellis Peterson What is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and how can it help you 
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| Day Care Focuses on Teaching, and Exercise Suffers Posted: 04 Jan 2012 01:01 AM PST
An emphasis on learning at the expense of exercise is one of several reasons why children in many day care centers are not getting enough physical activity, a new study suggests. Concern for the children's safety is another factor in keeping them from being sufficiently active, according to the study, which noted that 19 percent of children entering school are obese. The study was based on discussions involving 49 child care providers in the Cincinnati area. "Values of safety, and of early education and learning, while well-intentioned, could be keeping kids sedentary," said Dr. Kristen Copeland, assistant professor of pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, who led the study. The findings are detailed online today (Jan. 4) in the journal Pediatrics. Barriers to physical activity Three-quarters of U.S. children ages 3 to 6 receive care outside their homes. Previous studies found that children often remain sedentary at child care centers, with activity levels varying from center to center. Copeland and her colleagues set out to find out why. They conducted their study between August 2006 and June 2007. The researchers recruited child care providers from 34 urban and suburban centers, including Montessori schools, Head Start programs and for-profit centers, to participate in discussion groups. All the providers but one were women, and 55 percent were African-American. The researchers divided the participants into nine focus groups and conducted hour-and-a-half discussions about why children may not get enough physical activity at day care. They also conducted one-on-one interviews. After analyzing transcripts of the interviews, the researchers determined that three factors contributed to the lack of physical inactivity at the centers. For one, the child care providers feared that children might get hurt while playing, or felt pressure from parents to keep the children from getting injured. For another, tight budgets meant less play equipment, such as balls or jump ropes. Third, the providers were focused on increased efforts to prepare children for the classroom, which took away from the time the kids could spend running around outside. "Our findings should be interpreted as exploratory, not definitive," Copeland said. "There need to be future studies about how prevalent these practices are." Fighting childhood obesity Dr. Russell Pate, professor of exercise science at the University of South Carolina, said, "The overriding concern is that the social norm we've created for preschools is one oriented toward preparing kids for kindergarten. "A heavy focus on school readiness has the effect of de-emphasizing play," Pate said. He also said many child care centers lack appropriate play areas. "While some are well equipped and have plenty of space to facilitate activity, a lot do not have adequate facilities," Pate said. Many states have begun to revisit their regulations and look at the programs provided at preschools, he said, but progress is most likely on smaller scales. "I always encourage people to think about having an impact where they can most profoundly have that impact, and that's local," Pate said. Still, he added, "I encourage people to contact the state agency that regulates child care in their state." Pass it on: Day cares may focus more on preventing injuries and preparing kids for school than on ensuring that kids get enough physical activity. Follow MyHealthNewsDaily on Twitter @MyHealth_MNHD. Like us on Facebook. Read More @ Source 
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| Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST Article by Dominique Jennings When you connect like this with the wider universe, you enter into a distinct state of remaining. The areas of you that had been fractured, hidden and dispersed abruptly pull again collectively.You re-integrate.As you do this you transfer into a diverse degree of understanding of both the universe and your self. With this comes a fantastic perception of oneness and acknowledgement of your serious identification. In excess of time and from various predicaments your programming can become fractured. You can loose efficiency and its accurate direction.As you re-integrate you rectify this. You de-fragment the challenging generate on your laptop for this sort of reason. Your mind and soul advantage from similar action. As you efficiently de-frag oneself and reboot, you notice that issues are unique all-around you. Also do to the modifications with you, the circumstances all-around you alter as effectively. It truly is rather magical.Just imagine, currently being able to totally unite yourself and retake your correct identity.By way of meditating in the correct way you can. Taking up a relaxed and peaceful brain is a incredibly strong stage in the proper course. Growing to be mindful and practising mindfulness on a daily foundation also give a very good foundation to perform from. While there is extra.Executing meditation especially focusing on reintegration is a main way to access that deeper level of connection. Whilst you are in numerous approaches disintegrated you are unable to connect effectively. To do this you will benefit significantly from an increased degree of energy. Ha breathing is an great way to do so, calming way too. Also guarantee you are in a peaceful and nurturing place. You could experience that your meditation space is a excellent area for this, and it ought to be. Also you might wish to combine meditation and nature with each other, anything that is also incredibly very good for you. Wherever you pick out to do this, make certain that you get a lot of time to create up adequate ! power in a calm way.Obtaining developed electricity up, the emphasis of your electricity in meditation is that of reuniting on your own. Pulling all the elements of you back again into a solitary united you. The sensation of link and good feeling you achieve from executing so is astounding.This could be rapid and easy for you. It might take you extended. It all is dependent on you, however you would be shocked how considerably more quickly it is feasible to do than you feel.Nevertheless when you have completed this: You really feel a lot more cozy inside of oneself, You sense and feeling your connection on deeper stages, You form the planet approximately you in new strategies, You come to feel you!Of training course just after you have accomplished this meditation, as with all meditating, using time for gratitude is very important.Wherever you are I want you beautiful and serene meditations.There are numerous sources to aid you on your route here. You can discover a great deal far more about meditation and what is meditation. The guided meditation, chakra meditation, meditation ebooks and sources sections are there to aid you. As is the meditation forum. The meditation forum is open up to all of us and is a fantastic area to share ideas and wisdom. About the AuthorAppreciate meditation and love helping folks. Almost everything I do is expressed as a way of aiding many others to appreciate daily life more and experience much better about themselves.guided meditation, <a href="http://www.mastermeditation.com/meditation-ebooks-and-resources/guided-medit Guided Meditation - Relieve Anxiety 
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| Infants' Sleep Woes May Persist into Toddlerhood Posted: 04 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST
Infants who have trouble falling and staying asleep might be at risk for persistent sleep problems throughout their early childhood, a new study suggests. Researchers asked 359 mothers to fill out a questionnaire to learn whether their infants and toddlers had trouble sleeping. They found that 10 percent of children were reported to have a sleep problem at some point during early childhood, and that the problems that developed in young infants tended to persist through toddlerhood. "Research shows that if you deprive a child of sleep, it could have an impact on their daily functioning," said Dr. Hari Bandla, a pediatric sleep specialist at the University of Chicago Medical Center, who was not involved with the study. "If they don't get enough sleep based on their age, it can change how they function day-to-day," Bandla said. "Lack of sleep or poor sleep can negatively affect their learning, a crucial part of their development." The study is published online today (Jan. 4) in the journal Pediatrics. Sleep is crucial for a child's development The new study is the first to investigate the prevalence of sleep problems in infants and toddlers under age 3. About 70 percent of children 10 years or younger experience some type of sleep problem, according to the National Sleep Foundation's 2004 Sleep in America poll, which was based on about 1,500 children. Sleep problems can include having nightmares, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, night terrors and sleep apnea, which is a sleep disorder that may cause someone to briefly stop breathing while sleeping. These problems could result in poor sleep that makes you tired during the day. Studies have shown that if left untreated, sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. In the new study, mothers filled out questionnaires when children were 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and 3 years old. The moms reported that 20 to 35 percent of children who had sleep problems at the start of the study continued to have problems two and half years later, whereas only 6 to 8 percent of kids without sleep problems at the start were having them later. Night wakings and less sleep time were problems that moms commonly reported in children ages 6 months to 2 years, while nightmares and restless sleep were reported in children who were 1 to 3 years old. Researchers also found that moms who reported that their child snored didn't perceive it to be a problem. The survey showed that 12 to 20 percent of children snored many nights during week. "Snoring is something parents should pay more attention to," Bandla said. "It's considered a normal part of sleep, but parents should be aware that snoring is an important symptom for sleep apnea. If their child is snoring, they should talk with their doctor about it." What parents can do Study co-author Kelly Byars, a sleep specialist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, recommended that parents monitor their children's sleeping habits, especially at bedtime. "If it takes longer than 15 to 20 minutes for a child to go to sleep, there might be a problem," Byars said. He noted that while it's completely normal for children to wake up two to four times during the night, a child who can't go back to sleep may have a problem. "You end up having a child and parent not getting enough sleep, which disrupts their mood, and has an impact on their daytime functioning," Byars said. One way for parents to address a child's difficulty falling asleep is to develop a consistent bedtime schedule, Byars suggested. He recommended putting the child to bed when they are drowsy, but awake. If the child can't fall asleep, he suggests checking on them periodically, reassuring them briefly, but avoid taking them out of their crib or bedroom. Pass it on: Sleep problems in kids may start infancy and persist through toddlerhood. Follow MyHealthNewsDaily on Twitter @MyHealth_MNHD. Like us on Facebook. Read More @ Source Om Mani Padme Hum - Alternate Extended Version.wmv 
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| Vip Massage In London Massage And Meditation Reduce Chronic Pains Posted: 03 Jan 2012 11:00 PM PST Article by Tom coffin Sometimes people work so hard that it has a negative effect on their health leaving them vulnerable to have to leave the work force early leaving them with little or no rewards for financial stability. You will find this article useful in that most problems associated with chronic pain can be treated through methods of massage, meditation and just slowing down at work. What is chronic pain? Chronic pain refers to the kind of pain that persists for a long period of time beyond the temporal course of natural healing. While most pains would go away after several days or weeks, chronic pain is more persistent. This is usually a part of a type of injury or disease. What is meditation? Meditation focuses on a single thought to soothe the mind, however Eastern styles of meditation use meditation to motivate the mind to cease thinking, thus they call it "non-thought". Either way you meditate, meditation is the method to medicine that focuses on the form of thought. What is massage? The release of toxins in the body, the release of stress and tension, and the deep muscle relaxation are all benefits of . Massage is a therapeutic method that involves soft tissue manipulations and kneading that can be structured or unstructured, stationary or moving, tension, motion or vibration usually with the hands or with the use of supplementary tools like massage stones or massage oils. Massage and Meditation can help chronic pains: Massage is often combined with mediation to eradicate stress in the body and mind. Massage is a great way to reduce muscle tension and calm the body. A reliable massage therapist can find problem spots in the body and work on them to relax the tissues and muscles and remove the pain. Meditation helps chronic pain by improving oxygen consumption, reduce stress caused by this kind of pain, and improve mood levels. A person who meditates can focus on other positive areas of thought to distract him or her from the pain they are feeling. motivates focused attention and while this will not compl! etely er adicate the pain itself, it helps a person pay attention and respond positively to pain sensations. How do you use , and meditation for chronic pain? It is advisable to get a massage at least once a month. Better yet, consult a doctor and get advice on how often you are required to have massage therapy for your chronic pain. As for meditation, try finding a restful position that gives you the least amount of pain. While in that position, relax by taking slow deep breaths and relaxing your body and mind. Next, pay attention to the areas of the body that gives you pain. Listen to your thoughts, and discover the link between the thoughts and the pain. Trace the pain and learn to confine that pain in such a way that it will not affect your total being anymore. This process may be difficult especially for a beginner but with a professional guiding you, it would be easier to achieve the purpose of alleviating chronic pain symptoms with the use of meditation. Make use of massage and meditation to alleviate the symptoms, feel better about yourself, and distract yourself from the pain that this condition is giving you. Remember, massage and meditation will not completely eliminate the problem of chronic pain. Therefore, it is still better to consult a medical doctor about this condition. About the AuthorVIP massage in LondonMassage in KnightsbridgeVisiting Massage LondonMassage in Central LondonPowered by:usa seocontact us for SEOas well for the SEO courseeven for twitter followers and facebook fans,and for new adsense accounts alsocontact us at skype or at yahooid for both iskankddlj Chakra 6 - The Indigo Float Meditation Video 
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| Some Subtle Ways To Improve Your Mind Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST Article by Edward Johnson There are many obvious and subtle ways to improve the mind, and it is normally in the not so obvious things that brain training and mental improvement success truly lies. In this article, we want to talk about some of the things that can allow your mind to truly enhance its powers, so that success becomes easier to achieve. 1. Focus Your Mind For Significantly Long Periods Of Time Without a doubt, one of the best ways to garner and achieve real success in whatever you want to accomplish is to focus your mind for very long periods of time. This has the effect of boosting your mental performance because you are effectively binding and reinforcing the power of your thoughts more and more over time. When the mind is fully focused, quiet and can move quickly to the things you want, you know you are on the right track. It takes time to fully focus the mind, but it can be achieved when you put the right strategies and plans into place. Focusing the mind, binding your thoughts and building thought momentum is crucial to achieving huge success in whatever you do. When you push the thoughts you have to focus and keep that going over the long haul, you will develop a permanent "zone" state that just keeps the ball rolling in your favor. 2. Make The Mind Calm And Quiet A violent mind is definitely a barrier to success, because it means you are not having the appropriate thoughts that will help you to maintain focus. When the mind is calm, it is quiet with very little thoughts flowing through it and this is the highest state of mind which will allow you think super positive and optimistic about the achievement of your goals. As you continue to push yourself as much as possible to real success with a calm mind, everything you want becomes possible to achieve. The best thing to achieve this is to meditate for a certain portion of each day. This meditation session will ensure that the mind is kept permanently calm, and that your thoughts aren't allowed to act as ! distract ions to high levels of performance and achievement. 3. Develop More Understanding Of How The Mind Works Don't and never just sit in silence expecting the solution to come out of the blue, just like that. Keeping the mind totally silent requires knowledge, skill and expertise to fully put into place. If you want to enhance your understanding of just how the mind works, you will need to acquire the necessary knowledge and put it into practise sooner, rather than later. About the AuthorIf you want to learn more about brain training, visit our website. We have designed lots of unique exercises, specifically to improve mental performance. Dr. Dan Siegel- On How You Can Change Your Brain 
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| Get Rid Of Your Negative Traits With Meditation Techniques Posted: 03 Jan 2012 09:00 PM PST Article by Rockeysheen01 In recent times, competition has increased to a great extent. As a result of this, the people suffer a lot mentally. They are in a rush of reaching the peak of success, which seems difficult as everyone seems to be better than the other. With meditation techniques, the individuals are given a chance to get rid of their tensions. It is a natural way of getting out of the depression stage and entering into the stage of relaxation. Meditation has remained in practice since a very long time, but it is this decade when it is actually getting the importance that it deserved. Everyone desires to reach his personal and professional goals, but in order to do so, he needs the ability to concentrate on the methods that they should adopt to achieve them. Concentration is only possible if the mind is free from any kind of disturbances. But nowadays, mental worries are very common. Thus, if you want to achieve the objectives that you have already set, meditation techniques can be utilized. With meditation techniques, the practitioner is assured of being out of the reach of any kind of worries and deep depression. Thus, making meditation a regular practice is a must for a fret free lifestyle. Many a times, the effectiveness of the meditation techniques is doubted and questioned. It is true that in some cases, they do not show any positive result. But the only reason behind its ineffectiveness is the irregularity in meditation practices by the individuals. One thing to note while deciding to meditate in a proper way is that the practitioner must know about the basic things that make the meditation techniques efficient. Proper meditation practice on a regular basis is the only way in which the individuals could remain out of their mental chaos. Meditation is for all and it always has a positive effect, if practiced regularly. With the help of meditation techniques, you can get to know yourself even better. In recent times, when everyone is trouble-ridden, attaining a relaxed state of mind is ess! ential. This is because without significant peace of mind, no one can achieve his or her goal, whether personal or professional. However, it is necessary to choose a right technique to practice meditation. Meditation techniques, if practiced in a quiet environment leads to better results. Practicing meditation will not only let your mind relax, but will also help in reducing anxiety, anger and other negative traits in your character. About the AuthorThis Article on meditation techniques is constructed by Rockeysheen. He has in-depth knowledge on different issues related to health and contributes his skills writing different topics related to health and meditation techniques, which has left a mark in the industry. For More Information he recommends to visit http://themeditationmind.com/ 
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When you first learn to meditate, it's appropriate and helpful to take on structured practices. There are plenty of such practices available – ones for cultivating absorption, such as mindfulness of breathing, or for 'positive emotion', such as metta bhavana, or general overall mindfulness, such as systematically cultivating awareness of the 'four foundations' – body sensations, hedonic feeling-tone, mental activities and dhammas or 'ultimates'.
In the metta sutta, the discourse on loving kindness, the Buddha teaches us how to be "skilled in goodness and know the path of peace".
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