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It sounds quite obvious and quite simple to relax the body, but in the end, if we scan our bodies, we are likely to discover that we are not really that relaxed. We may think we are relaxed, but actually we're not. In meditation, if you are truly meditating, then the relaxation response is part …
Whenever meditation was taught in the past, there were certain levels, and rituals that celebrated those levels, of understanding meditation that were vital as part of the initiation into what meditation really means. This doesn't always come naturally, because what does come naturally is a mind that is easily distracted by external situations than anything …
A lot of people get married because it is the next step to take and others do not leave their job that they hate because they are afraid to do so or have children as they fear growing old alone. It is unfortunate that that is so, because life passes by them without them being …
". . . I believe that we have to put things into practice. We can’t just sit and watch television or watch life, or watch a relationship and hope it gets better or wait for it to change. I challenge you to step away from the sofa, where it is comfortable to watch TV, and …
Inner growth allows the possibility to access profound knowledge and learn ancient wisdom. Yet, because of the challenges that we have been facing due to the intensity of our emotions and thoughts that sometimes require a lot of patience, we must seek to deeply trust the process, rather than get upset with ourselves, or judge situations or …
Why plant-based diets are good for you. Â To keep your energy levels up and help you feel healthy in the long term, your diet needs to feed more than your stomach. It has to satiate your muscles, which crave protein; your digestive system, which runs best with fibre; and your tissues and bones, which …
We were excited to know that one of the most read articles of 2016 in 'Visao' magazine was one that spoke of the benefits of fasting. The research found that: • Fasting for 3 days causes the body to start producing new white blood cells, even in the elderly. • The common notion that fasting is not healthy is contradicted by …
Drinking dandelion tea may enhance liver function and detox the body. According to the National Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers found the dandelion herb may help enhance the way the organs function. Dandelion tea can help with stomach aches, gallstones, joint pain and may protect bones as well. "Dandelion tea or stems are also …
To prepare food for someone means to beautifully build their body and their spirit. Â The body needs proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals but the spirit seeks love in food. Â The food can be tasty and satisfy our senses, but the satisfaction will not be in itself complete. Â Your intentions, thoughts and …
In countries, where some of the traditions have been preserved, it is possible that the value system is a little more present but what I see in big cities, is that people are so absorbed with the outside that they forget the inner, psychological, emotional world; that space that allows us to return to a …