This article outlines the lasting effects that grief, abuse, and trauma can have on our ability to manage stress and react to challenging situations. Childhood trauma can result in unhealthy reactions to stress as adults, such as hyper-vigilance and self-sabotage, ultimately blocking us from living a joyful life. However, the good news is that there are things we can do to transition from being stress-reactive to stress-responsive.
By practicing these easy methods regularly, they can become second nature. Managing stress becomes easier over time. Overall, the importance of managing stress by practicing self-care is highlighted here, along with the benefits of intentionally responding to stress.
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"GIFTS FROM HEAVEN" is a touching account of this mother's encounter with her deceased son through a guided meditation. After receiving a surprise gift from him in the session, she discovers the very same pendant in a jewelry shop while on a trip with her husband.
Despite the expensive price tag, she knows it is a reaffirmation of her son's presence and through another miraculous event, ends up being able to purchase the beautiful pendant.
This is a powerful story that gives hope and comfort to those who have suffered from the loss of a loved one, as it reaffirms the idea that people we have lost are still with us.
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Aging is a great and powerful mystery!
The experience of aging is composed of "little deaths," like wrinkles and hearing loss, as well as "big deaths" like losing loved ones and experiencing memory issues.
While targeted marketing insists they can restore loss with "magic pills, potions, lotions and experts that promise they can reverse the aging process," ultimately, we still die. There are much more graceful and healthy ways to age: such as adopting quality lifestyle habits;
- Moderation
- Realistic expectations
- Laughter...
Reiki carries the frequency and vibration of love and healing from the universe and makes it easily available for the receiver to access.
The Reiki technique is used to promote stress reduction and relaxation. This state of calm promotes healing and regeneration of the body, mind and spirit.
Read more...The Reiki technique is used to promote stress reduction and relaxation. This state of calm promotes healing and regeneration of the body, mind and spirit.
‘Smudging’ is a spiritual practice that is used to clear negative energy from spaces, objects or even from a person.
We can thank the indigenous people from the Native American tribal cultures for this knowledge. The practice was originally performed as a ceremonial ‘smoke bath’ for the purpose of purifying the body, aura and/or energy.
Today, It is often used to clear negative vibes and create a clean space in one’s home, in a room, before healing energy work, or as an aid in prayer or meditation.
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