Meditation does take sometime to master

Best Stress Management Techniques: One of Seven
Think of a time in your life when you were at peace with yourself. How did it feel? Take sometime right now to feel it. Now, how would you like to feel that again? Today and everyday? If you want to experience that level of peace and happiness everyday, please read this article to discover exactly how you can reduce stress to reach that goal.
One of the most effective ways to reduce stress is to meditate. Meditation does not have to be elaborate or boring. In case you don't know what meditation is, meditation simply means relaxing and turning your focus to the inner self, higher self or to God. Meditation is the quickest way to shift your focus, relax and to feel loved.

There are many meditation methods in the world. The simplest method is to just close your eyes, relax your muscles, focus on your breathing, take deep and relaxing breaths and just let go. Let go of all unnecessary thoughts that cross your mind.

If you have ever tried meditation before, you might have found that it is not particularly easy. This can be a result of various factors. When you meditate, it is absolutely important to give your full focus to meditating. After all, the point here is to relax your mind and body so meditation will not work if you are busy thinking about something else. The next rule is to relax your body first. It is almost impossible to meditate and relax your mind when your body is in pain. Before you start meditating, you should always take time to relax the tension spots in your body.
Meditation does take sometime to master but it is worth it. Meditation not only allows you to reduce stress, it also allows you to prevent stress. Spend sometime each morning meditating and relaxing. This helps relax your mind and sets you up for relaxing day. You are less likely to get angered or stressed out when you are relaxed. When you start meditation, make sure you give yourself enough time to learn it. Do not get upset if you get distracted or cannot relax for the first couple of days. You can try joining local meditation clubs or online groups to speed up the learning process.
While managing your stress is a noble thought, meditation can do much more for you. It can help you prevent stress and that is the reason why meditation is the number one Stress Relief technique.
You can learn more about my Top Seven stress relief techniques at my Stress Management Tips website And, if you are looking for a online community to learn meditation, you can try out the Spiritual Development Forums, they have got some cool things in there.

Rene Descartes Infuence on Life

René Descartes (French IPA: (March 31, 1596 – February 11, 1650), also known as Renatus Cartesius (latinized form), was a highly influential French philosopher, mathematician, scientist, and writer. Dubbed the "Founder of Modern Philosophy", and the "Father of Modern Mathematics", much of subsequent western philosophy is a reaction to his writings, which have been closely studied from his time down to the present day.

His influence in mathematics is also apparent, the Cartesian coordinate system that is used in plane geometry and algebra being named for him, and he was one of the key figures in the Scientific Revolution.Descartes frequently contrasted his views with those of his predecessors. In the opening section of the Passions of the Soul, a treatise on the Early Modern version of what are now commonly called emotions, he goes so far as to assert that he will write on his topic "as if no one had written on these matters before".

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Anthony Robbins

Anthony J. Mahavorick, pen name Anthony Robbins, also known as Tony Robbins, (born on 29 February 1960 in North Hollywood, California, USA) is an American life coach, writer, and professional speaker. Robbins has been called upon by sports professionals such as Andre Agassi and the San Antonio Spurs, and he was called to the White House to meet with President ClintonAnthony Robbins is the inventor and proponent of what he refers to as neuroassociative conditioning, which is based on Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP).[6] Robbins studied NLP under NLP co-founder John Grinder, who encouraged him to look into the fire walking experience, which became the foundation of his popular fire walk seminars.

The book Unlimited Power offers a number of examples of how to employ elements of NLP in day to day situations.Robbins also conducts seminars, the most famous of which is his four-day Unleash the Power Within seminar, during which the participants walk barefoot over hot coals. The aim of the seminar, demonstrated in the fire walk, is to illustrate that the main quality shared by those who achieve greatness is the ability to take action ('Personal Power'). Robbins' philosophy asserts that fear often holds people back from achieving what they want with their life, and that fear is a more powerful motivator than desire or attraction. Walking safely on burning coals requires no special physical skills, but it does require the mental discipline to overcome one's inner doubts. Applying that same principle to other aspects of life can, Robbins claims, empower the individual to attempt tasks he or she would previously (erroneously) have considered impossible.

Recently Robbins has appeared at many of The Learning Annex Real Estate Wealth Expos wherein he is a headline speaker and at the Technology, Entertainment & Design (TED conference) conference. Robbins promotes a mainly vegetarian and vegan lifestyle and endorses the views of Robert Young and Natural Hygiene practices regarding the need for an alkaline diet. In recent events, he has included fish into his diet plan, citing the need for omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids in a complete diet. He has also praised John Robbins' book Diet for a New America. He also promotes a concept of diet based on a predetermined value or "electrical energy" of foods.

How do I manifest the things I desire

Thought Vibration
How do I manifest the things I desire?
Every one knows this phenomenon; certain thoughts are going around inside of your head and you can’t seem to stop them. These thoughts can be happy, good thoughts, but of course they can also be sad, unhappy or bad thoughts.
In order to begin manifesting the things we desire we need to consistently keep our thoughts on the subject of our desire. Every time you feel it slipping away, hoopla, back to THE subject. Once we manage to keep our focus there, we will send out a certain vibration, in this case a good vibration, because we focus on something we would really like to have, be or experience.
This vibration will now attract other thoughts with a matching vibration and then it will attract things into our experience with a similar vibration; maybe a book, an article, a conversation. We will notice people are coming into our experience, people that also match our good vibration.
This is the Law of Attraction at work.
Of course, this process works always, so we better make it work in our advantage. Keeping our thoughts on illness will make us vibrate in a negative way and we will attract matching vibrations such as illness.
So the trick is to keep our focus on Well being, Health and Happy things. We will send out a positive vibration into the Universe and it will respond by sending us more of the same. Thus we attract matching vibrations and we will manifest the things we desire in our experience.
So, can we tell if we send out positive or negative vibrations? Yes, sure we can! We possess this wonderful tool called our emotions. They always tell us if we are on the right track.
Positive vibrations make us feel good, happy and healthy and strong, whereas negative vibrations make us feel sad, unhappy and depressed.
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Vibration Of Truth

I Asked God

I Asked God...??? Category: Self Improvement: Grief-Loss
I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. God said, No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me. God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
Pass this on and brighten some-ones day, and you will blessed as well.
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Are You Free of the Opinion of Others

How to Become Someone Who Thinks Positive Naturally

As I was visiting someone’s home the other day, I saw an excerpt from Louise Hay’s book “Heal your life”, neatly framed and displayed on a wall in their bathroom. Definitely an excellent location for quietly reflecting upon the deeper meanings of a quote!
I enjoyed this idea so much that I am including the excerpt below.
Although not only for that reason.
You certainly know about Louise Hay. She is the Diva of “Positive thinking”. Think straight, feel good, and there you have it. The life of your dreams magically unfolding in front of your very own eyes. Yes!
But what if her teaching gets on your nerves like it does on mine at times? After all, it’s all beautiful.
Then why aren’t we jumping head on into it?
Wouldn’t it because we have difficulties trusting that life can be that good?
Or worse, that it can be good for a while, and then you loose it all ...
It just happened that I’ve been working lately with several people confronted with that same issue. They were enjoying great breakthroughs in their lives, while being totally scared that something would suddenly destroy it all.
Come on, I told them, get out of it! Just say your affirmations and everything will be fine!
Just joking!
Because, and thanks Heavens for Energy Psychology, we did move full speed into the fears they were experiencing. Accepting this “awful negativity” as it was. While thoroughly healing all the pain and suffering that originated it.
Big difference. Isn’t?
If someone suggests that you “step out of it” when you’re feeling down and unhappy, don’t listen!
Instead, learn how to use an Energy Technique to heal your suffering. They are incredibly easy to practice on your own , and their creators usually offer their teachings at no charge on their websites.
Wishing you many happy breakthroughts, I'll leave you with Louise Hay's beautiful words: "Deep at the center of my being there is an infinite well of love ..."
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2. Reprinted by permission from “Heal your body” by Louise L. Hay
"Deep at the center of my being there is an infinite well of love. I now allow this love to flow to the surface. It fills my heart, my body, my mind, my consciousness, my very being, and radiates out from me in all directions and returns to me multiplied.
The more love I use and give, the more I have to give. The supply is endless. The use of love makes me feel good, it is an expression of my inner joy.
I love myself, therefore, I take loving care of my body. I lovingly feed it nourishing food and beverages, I lovingly groom it and dress it, and my body lovingly responds to me with vibrant health and energy.
I love myself, therefore, I provide for myself a comfortable home, one that fills all my needs and is a pleasure to be in. I fill the rooms with the vibration of love so tha t all who enter, myself included, will feel the love and be nourished by it.
I love myself, therefore, I work at a job that I truly enjoy doing, one that uses my creative talents and abilities, working with and for people that I love and that love me, and earning a good income.
I love myself therefore, I behave and think in a loving way to all people, for I know that that which I give out returns to me multiplied. I only attract loving people in my world for they are a mirror of what I am.
I love myself therefore, I forgive and totally release the past and all past experiences and I am free.
I love myself therefore, I love totally in the now, experiencing each moment as good and knowing that my future is bright and joyous, and secure for I am a beloved child of the universe and the universe lovingly takes care of me now and forever more. And so it is.
Sophie Merle, EFT-Adv http://www.sophiemerle.com/
Certified Feng Shui Expert and Energy Psychology Practitioner (EFT, BSFF, TAT, Zensight Process, ZPoint Process). Published Author (work featured in the French "Book of the Month" Club). For a FREE subscription to "Be Your Own Therapist " News, published monthly by Sophie reporting from the Fielf of Energy Psychology and Self-Healing or to get information about her latest book encompassing Twenty-Two Self-Healing protocols with the wonderful Zensight Process, please log on to: http://www.zensightprocess-all-about-love-healing.com/

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Try changing your physical environment

10 Ways to Manifest Control of Your Life
The more authentic information about Manifesting you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Manifesting expert. Read on for even more Manifesting facts that you can share.
At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and manifesting have nothing to do with one another. But many of us develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequently feel overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage those challenges and manifest the life we want.
Practicing positive thinking allows us to focus on our strengths and accomplishments, which increases happiness and motivation. This, in turn, allows us to spend more time making progress, and less time feeling down and stuck. The following tips are practical suggestions that you can use to help you shift into more positive thinking patterns:
1. Take Good Care of Yourself, When you are eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest, it’s much easier to maintain a positive outlook on life.
2. Be Grateful Stresses and challenges don't seem quite as bad when you are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are right in life. Taking just 60 seconds to stop and admire something beautiful, to be thankful for what you do have, and appreciate the good things in life will make a huge difference.
3. Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions A fear of not being liked or accepted sometimes leads us to assume that we know what others are thinking, but our fears are usually not reality. If you have a fear that a friend or family member's bad mood is due to something you did, or that your co-workers are secretly gossiping about you when you turn your back, speak up and ask them. Your fears will become reality if you do not take action. Don't waste time worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.
4. Refrain from Using Absolutes Have you ever told a partner "You're ALWAYS late!" or complained to a friend "You NEVER call me!"? Thinking and speaking in absolutes like 'always' and 'never' makes the situation seem worse than it is. Never use” never” and “always” in an argument, it will cause the problem to become unsolvable as the other person will be defending his/her behavior rather than solving the problem.
5. Detach From Negative Thoughts Your thoughts can't hold any power over you if you don't judge them. If you notice yourself having a negative thought, detach from it, witness it, and don't follow it. Replace it with a positive thought. Keep a small notebook with your goals, or a picture of what you desire, and when a negative thought starts, look at what you really want. Do not waste your manifesting powers on stuff you don’t want.
6. Remember Your Goals Write down you goals and dreams in a notebook and carry it with you all the time. Whenever you find a spare moment, look at your dreams and goals to remind you what direction you want your life to go in. An extra bonus to this is when you have an idea or inspiration you will have somewhere to write it down.
7. Practice Loving and Touching You don't have to be an expert to know the benefits of a good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up. Dogs are called mans best friend for a reason, pet your dog and you will feel better.
8. Increase Your Social Activity By increasing social activity, you decrease loneliness. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!
9. Volunteer for an Organization, or Help another Person Everyone feels good after helping. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources. The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more you will receive in return.
10. Use Pattern Interrupts If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do something completely different. Rumination is like hyper-focus on something negative. It's never productive, because it's not rational or solution-oriented, it's just excessive worry. Try changing your physical environment - go for a walk or sit outside. You could also call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music.
Now might be a good time to write down the main points covered above. The act of putting it down on paper will help you remember what's important about Manifesting.
To know the things needed to do are the basics of productivity, but interaction and having a steady mind makes up the entire thing to true productivity. There are those who seem to work well even under pressure, but they're uncommon ones and we are human and imperfect. Sometimes it takes a bit of courage to admit that we're turning to be workaholics than tell ourselves that we're not doing our best.
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Ralston Heath recently retired from 25+ years of active duty. Now that his life is his own again, he is working to share with the world all he knows. Check him out on his blog http://manifesting-dreams.blogspot.com/
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