Like and eye that sees but cannot see itselfLike and eye that sees but cannot see itselfMy journey for spiritual growth, health and inner peace. Articles
Healing Wheel
2007-02-24 09:15:03 I recently stumbled upon a site called healingwheel.com which has some nice affirmations that you can use everyday to help. The site is Flash based and should load pretty quickly. They also have a download section with music only, guided meditations and video. I bookmarked the site and will go back frequently when I need a ... More About: Healing , Wheel , Ealing , Heel , Heal
Emwave stress reducer biofeedback device
2007-02-24 09:15:03 After purchasing and reading the book Transforming Anger , I decided to purchase a portable bio feedback device called “emWave”. The writer of the book helped develop this device using studies in HRV (Heart rate variability) and coined what is known as “HeartMath”. Apparently when we think and recall the feeling of good positive experiences our heart and ... More About: Back , Feedback , Feed , Stress , Reduce
Dell Dingbats
2007-02-24 09:15:03 Several month ago I found out my Dell laptop computer battery was recalled. Anyway, I checked the serial number on the battery and went to their website to request a replacement. Several weeks later the new battery arrived with a self-addressed return box to send the defective battery back. So, I put the old one in ... More About: Bats
Free computer programs
2007-02-24 09:15:03 I thought I would share some freeware programs that I have used for years. Over time your computer gets filled with remnants of programs that you uninstalled and I found CCleaner to be a pretty thorough program for removing old registry entries and junk from your computer. I have used it for years with no problems. For ... More About: Programs , Computer , Free , Comp , Prog
Yoga
2007-02-24 09:15:03 After reading good things about how Yoga can reduce blood pressure and help with flexibility, I decided to take a Yoga class at the YMCA. I ventured to Wal-Mart and purchased the ubiquitous purple yoga mat. The class began with a period of calm relaxation with us on our backs and eyes closed. The instructor, a friendly younger woman then instructed us to get ...
Aloha UR Next
2007-02-24 09:15:03 This was a typical drive to work today except as I was listening to Duncan Sheik’s “Such Reveries”, I glanced toward the other lane and there was a ragged Chucky Doll staring at me with the words “Aloha , UR Next “….There he was in all his macabre glory, hot glued to the trailer of a pickup truck in the other lane. Hopefully, this ...
Close Call
2007-02-24 09:15:03 Driving home today, a pickup truck directly in front of me had a blowout with fragments of tire flying toward my car. Luckily, I swerved in time missing the steel belted mess. The truck driver pulled over to the side of the road and just as he did, I heard a loud blast like a shotgun. Apparently his tire ... More About: Close , Call
Keep on Truckin?
2007-02-24 09:15:03 I thought I would share this site with anyone who is feeling down or needs some inspiration. At first it seems a little cliched but keep watching (make sure you listen with speakers) and you will see the beauty in what is presented. The gift that we are given is life and we must never forget ... More About: Truck , Keep
High Blood Pressure
2007-02-24 09:15:03 Well, I just found out I have high blood pressure and maybe high cholesterol. I have worked out for the last 15 or so years and this came a shock to me. My father has high blood pressure and has had bypass surgery. I hope this is not where I am headed. I guess I ... More About: Press , Blood , High , Sure , High Blood Pressure
Urbana Spa
2007-02-24 09:15:03 Feeling the need to relieve the tight muscles and stiffness throughout my neck and shoulders, I decided to get a massage. It has been 4 years since I had a professional massage and I was a little wary of having a stranger touching me. Anyway, searching the Internet I found a place called Urban a in Charlotte, ...
Gatlinburg
2007-02-24 09:15:03 Rather than fixating on my high blood pressure, I decided to have fun this weekend. So my partner and I went to Gatlinburg , Tennessee where we rented a cabin overlooking the Smoky mountains. The knotty pine wood cabin had an incredible view which included a steaming hot tub facing the Smokies. We drove into town ...
Self cherishing
2007-02-24 09:15:03 My partner was working this weekend so I decided to attend the day long meditation workshop at the Vajradhara Buddhist Center in my neighborhood. I am a shy person and I tried to think of a thousand reasons (ie. did not want to spend money, did not know anybody, too weird etc. etc. etc.). After much mind churning, ... More About: Self , Cher , Cherish , Shin
Relaxation Tools
2007-02-24 09:15:03 In my maddening quest to lower my blood pressure through natural means, I found this website called Meditainment which offers guided meditation in stereo. A soothing British woman lulls you to safe and calm place in your mind where you can retreat when you feel anxious. It helped me calm down a little ( I just took my blood ... More About: Tools , Tool , Relax , Relaxation
Natural Blood Pressure Control?
2007-02-24 09:15:03 I found product on the Internet called RESPeRATE which is supposed to reduce your blood pressure naturally through controlled breathing. I researched the product and it was approved by the FDA and received good write ups in medical journals.I ordered one from Amazon.com and it arrived today. The way it works is you strap the breathing sensor onto your ... More About: Natural , Press , Blood , Control , Al B
Inner peace is closer than you think
2007-02-24 09:15:03 In my journey to find some meaning in my life, I decided I would try to find a place to meditate with other people who could guide me in this process. Searching the Internet ,I found a place in Charlotte called the Vajradhara Buddhist Center which seemed interesting. As I was looking through their site, I realized ... More About: Peace , Close , Think , Loser , Closer
back to Gatlinburg
2007-02-24 09:15:03 It was my partner’s parents anniversary and they were vacationing in Gatlinburg . We decided to to go to Gatlinburg for the weekend to celebrate with them. The weather was beautiful, slightly cool with clear blues skies and some of the leaves were already changing color. We stayed at a hotel called the Gillette, a hotel leftover from the 50’s with decor to match. The room ... More About: Back
Diovan
2007-02-24 09:15:03 Well, I made an appointment to see my Doctor today. He took my blood pressure and I told him my family history of high blood pressure and cholesterol. He looked at my last blood work and promptly gave me a prescription for Diovan which he informed me had little side effects. I felt a sinking feeling come ...
Spin your problems away
2007-02-24 09:15:03 I decided to start getting up early (5:30AM) to take a Spin Class at the YMCA. Well, I did not know what to expect but I went anyway (change is not easy for me). I stumbled into class half asleep but was quickly awoken by loud rock music and sweaty bodies. Ignoring the absurdity of it all, I jumped on a free ... More About: Your , Problems , Problem , Away
Love your neighbor
2007-02-20 15:11:03 This Sunday I attended a Healing Circle at the Center for Positive Living in Charlotte. The healing circle involves several people using their gifts (Reiki, Quantum Touch, etc) to heal others. I enjoyed the healing and actually felt better but what really left a lasting impression was the meditation afterward. We paired off and held our ... More About: Love , Your
Ask and you shall receive
2007-02-16 15:08:01 I have been practicing the Science of Mind stuff for several months since I discovered the Center for Positive Living in Charlotte. I am seeing events in my life that I used to shrug off as coincidence but now I am starting to believe that I actually may be manifesting these events through my thoughts and intentions. For ... More About: Hall
Overcoming shyness
2007-02-16 15:08:01 When I was younger I used to be painfully shy. I distinctly remember hiding when new people came over the house and feeling a genuine sense of anxiety and fear. As a teenager, my shyness got so bad that I could not even order a pizza without stumbling over my words and feeling embarrassment. I almost never ... More About: Over , Ness , Ming
Five Guys
2007-02-16 15:08:01 Vegetarian Warning: DO NOT READ. Anyone living in Charlotte for longer than ten years probably still remembers Spoon’s restaurant and their juicy hamburgers. Of course, I can’t eat food like that very often but when I do I usually just grill a hamburger at home. I recently found a place called Five Guys in Concord ...
Natural Stress Relief®
2007-02-16 15:08:01 I recently read some promising articles on Transcendental Meditation® and did some research on the web. I found out the classes are close to $2500 and there is much controversy surrounding the organization. Upon searching further, I found a site called Natur al Stress Relief ® which uses some of the same concepts of ... More About: Tres
My country invaded Iraq and all I got was expensive gas
2007-02-16 15:08:01 Recently, trapped in five o’clock Charlotte traffic I found myself behind a car with the bumper sticker that read “My country invaded Iraq and all I got was expensive gas”. I chuckled at first and then began to think how many people’s lives have been lost to the Iraqi war. Here we are complaining about gas prices (which ... More About: Country , Pens , Invade , Count
What was my mom thinking?
2007-02-16 15:08:01 I was looking through some baby photos and found this picture of Johnny Whitaker (Jody) from the 60’s TV show “Family Affair” and myself at “Tweetsie Railroad”. My first reaction was shock at the hideous one piece outfit I was wearing!! My mom used to make our clothing and I think she may have gone too far ... More About: What , Hat , Think , King , Thinking
Gatlinburg for Christmas
2007-02-16 15:08:01 This Chris t mas my partner and I decided to rent a cabin in Gatlinburg , Tennessee. Our cabin was appropriately named Heavenly Vision because of the spectacular panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg. My partner’s 7 year old daughter was there with us and we were very active. The first day we walked through downtown with Maya (our 10 week old Malamute). ...
Koishi Charlotte
2007-02-16 15:08:01 A new sushi restaurant called Koishi (formerly named Koi) opened up near my house a year ago. A run down Pizza Hut was transformed into a somewhat stylish Sushi and Asian restaurant. Having driven by Koishi for months, I decided to stop in for dinner. I like sushi but that night decided to order one of ... More About: Charlotte , Char , Charlot
SAD/Depression help
2007-02-16 15:08:01 You can use this sound file to help relieve symptoms of SAD/Depression . I listen to it everyday with headphones before I go to bed and it helps. It uses sound that cause your brain to release more seratonin. You must use headphones and listen to it when relaxed and with your eyes closed. More About: Press , Sion
We don?t know where we come from
2007-02-16 15:08:01 I recently found out a friend of mine is a recovered crystal meth addict. I was in shock that this seemingly perfect person with two wonderful children could have ever been is such a desperate state. Apparently, he was able to hide it until it began to interfere with his job and life. What brought him to this? ... More About: Come , Know , Here , Where
Five Guys Hamburgers
More articles from this author:2007-02-02 15:37:00 Vegetarian Warning: DO NOT READ. Anyone living in Charlotte for longer than ten years probably still remembers Spoon’s restaurant and their juicy hamburgers. Of course, I can’t eat food like that very often but when I do I usually just grill a hamburger at home. I recently found a place called Five Guys in Concord (they have ... More About: Food , Burger , Burgers , Hamburg 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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