Chrysalis Angel

Chrysalis Angel
Becoming an Angel is the work of humans.

CHRYSALIS WELCOMES EVERYONE

Chrysalis' year begins the first Sunday after Labor Day in September. Services are held each Sunday at 10AM to 12 Noon. There will be no services held during August 2014. First meeting in the fall will be September 7, 2014.

Sunday Services from 10 am to 11:30 am each week
805 Mercer's Fernery Road
DeLand, FL (the white 2 story farm house)
Pastor - Skuli Thorhallsson

For more information or counseling phone (386) 478-9201

Email questions or requests to chrysalisgarden@gmail.com

Chrysalis Spiritual Center is a Swedenborg based congregation that studies non-deno
minational topics based on the value of certain writings and speech to society as a whole. Services are frequently presented by guest speakers. No denomination is excluded from meeting with us. We welcome all religions, ages, genders and beliefs.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

HOLIDY SCHEDULE FOR CHRYSALIS

Since the Christmas Holiday and New Year's Day both occur on Sunday, Chrysalis will not hold a service on those 2 Sundays. The final service of the year 2011 will be December 18th. The next service in the New Year will be held January 8, 2012.

Did you attend the program by Al on the development and use of the Djembe drums Dec.11? If not, you missed an inspiring work by a very sincere and dedicated drummer. Thank you so much to Al for bringing us this powerful method of connecting with spirit.

To learn more about drumming go to the Wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djembe and read about the origin, history, purpose, creation and more of Djembe Drums.

Thank you Al for a wonderful demonstration.

See all of you Sunday January 8, 2012





My predictions for the New Year!
  1. An upheaval in the Pacific ocean (perhaps connected to the floating island of trash, plastic and slime).
  2. A new spiritual use for social media -- Facebook and Twitter. Someone will create "God's New Media: Update on PBS today it was announced that a church has been officially recognized as a religion called Copymeism. It is based on the right to copy any media and use it for religious purposed and to attain a higher degree of understanding of God.
  3. An unusual change in the grains of sand on beaches.
  4. Bird migration and breeding will be hampered by loss of nesting grounds.
  5. A mass hypnosis will influence certain groups of people who are in denial of their Karma
  6. A person or group will come forth who can actually change the future by presenting the facts about global warming and the greenhouse affect.
  7. Global economies are very fragile but the "domino affect" will go in the positive direction and we will be protected from an economic meltdown -- if enough leaders make the right decisions.
  8. A lot of (future) famous babies will be born in 2012 and grow up to lead the world in a spiritual direction. These babies will be spiritual right out of the womb. They have the gift of "knowing".
  9. Changes in the crust of Earth and magnetic properties are responsible for most natural disasters in 2012. This will continue until the cleansing and reversal of trends. Update: a 4.0 earthquake in Ohio yesterday may have been caused by "fracking" a method of getting natural gas out of the earth.
  10. Many of the ancient mysteries will be revealed. The deepest secrets of a forbidden area will become common knowledge. So many claims are out there. How will you know which is true?!
  11. Food: Some news will be made concerning huge amounts of cornmeal or feeding large populations with corn and cornmeal. Milk protein will make news. Water will be the most valuable element on earth.
  12. This is a good year to practice your psychic powers. Many psychics, oracles, empaths, clairvoyants, seers, healers, soothsayers, readers, channelers and mystics will find new powers in 2012. It will be a wondrous year for influx (Love and Wisdom) If you never tried to develop spirit connections you should try now. Meditation, prayer, personal sacrifice, generosity and intent are the keys to realization.
What are your predictions? We will print them here in our newsletter. Send them to chrysalisgarden@gmail.com 

Happy New Year to All!

N

Saturday, December 10, 2011

HEALING SYSTEMS

SYSTEMS OF HEALING

There are over 80 different kinds of massage. Therapies for the elimination of dis-ease abound. Cures are the oldest formulations of man.

During the evolution of society healers realized that remedies could be bottled and sold for profit. Potions and practices that fall outside of this medium have fallen into disrepute — not because they are ineffective, but because they can be created and applied by the patient at almost no cost. The modern attitude is that the more expensive a “cure” is, the better it works.

Christ was a great healer who said, “Go and sin no more.” Does this mean that sin causes illness? What constitutes sin? Edgar Cayce proscribed many unusual cures in his trance state. What is the reason that most of them worked? Why would a cancer be cured with prayer and a fever controlled with an herb? The answer is that every human body is made of different aspects of Body, Mind and Spirit. Some  patients are stronger. Some are more intuitive and suggestible. Some are resistant and angry. What works for one, may not work for all.

Many individuals are starting to seek natural remedies when it comes to various health complications, issues, and concerns. Many believe that the dangerous components of over-the-counter and prescription medications can actually prove to be a detriment on the health of a person. The good news is, there are a number of natural remedies that one may partake in so that they may optimize their health. Many remedies do not require medications.

You are free to choose your own method for your healing.

Jews believe that speaking the Word of God is a prerequisite to healing. They believe God never abandons them, even in sin. Jewish healing is rooted in theology and history.

According to rabbinic lore, there was no aging process until Abraham and no disease until Jacob (Babylonian Talmud [BT] Sanhedrin 107b). According to legend, death came instantly through a sneeze, returning to God the “breath of life” breathed in through the nostrils at creation (Genesis 2:7). This is the origin of responding with expressions meaning “To your health!” when someone sneezes.

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Many individuals are starting to seek natural remedies when it comes to various health complications, issues, and concerns. Many believe that the dangerous components of over the counter and prescription medications can actually prove to be a detriment on the health of a person. The good news is, there are a number of natural remedies that one may apply to optimize his health. Listed throughout this guide on Remedies that do not require medications, you will find a wide selection of ideas that can be implemented in order to maintain and optimize the healthy lifestyle. If you are opting for the natural side, these may prove to be ideal for you!

Implementing the use of natural herbs is an extremely popular form of treatment among many individuals. With a little research, you are sure to discover that there are thousands upon thousands of herbs available. You can find one that is appropriate for virtually any type of health complication. You can purchase herbs in particular categories like bitter, aromatic, nutritive, astringent, and even mucilaginous.

Light therapy is another type of natural remedy that can prove to be extremely beneficial when it comes to the overall health of a person who may be suffering from a medical complication, and/or disease. Individuals who have fibromyalgia, for example, benefit from light therapy in order to increase and optimize the production of Melatonin in the body. This element is necessary when it comes to regulating the sleep cycle.

The application of Red Light to skin or products that turn UV light into Red Light is credited with producing cholagen that prevents wrinkles. This unorthodox treatment is not an herbal or alternate remedy by a cosmetic system.

Aromatherapy is another type of natural remedy that many find success with. Basically, this type of remedy makes use of natural and essential oils in order to produce a certain state of mind. Once this is achieved, it is believed that one will successfully recover and be able to cope with health problems that plague them.

Believe it or not, simple Exercise has been found to be an exception when it comes to optimizing the health of a person. Simple stretching, for example, can increase the amount of oxygen that is introduced to the components of the body. In turn, this increasing cell production and assists in creating a natural boost to the immune system. If you want to be healthy, get out and talk a walk or job, do some stretching exercises, or just take a swim!

Meditation has been used throughout all of history in order to experience a higher state of mind, as well as higher state of optimal health. If you are looking for a simple, low stress method of coping with health complications that may be experienced, mediation may be just the thing that you are looking for!
Many individuals implement the use of music as a form of natural remedy for their health issues. They are many different types of benefits that one may experience as a result of just listening to music. Circulation can be improved, stress levels decreased, and more! If you are looking for a creative way to utilize your resources and make the most of your physical well-being, you are sure to enjoy the benefits associated with therapy that is induced as a direct result of using various types of music.

A combination of prayer, chanting and dance is used in many Chinese healing systems. Instructions for this are found in the books of Dr. Zhi Gang Sha.

As you can see, there are many different types of natural remedies available to individuals just like you! It is important to know and understand that this is a simple list, with just a few examples of remedies that you may find appealing. You can select one to use, or you can put more than one to work for you! That is the beauty of natural remedies selection and implementations are wide open for interpretation!

Part of the above list is based on the writings of Gaetane Ross, a Certified Natural Health Consultant who has spent over 4 years focusing on Nutrition and Health. She also specializes in Alternative Medicine, Spiritual Healing and Healthy Lifestyle. http://HealthProductsReviewsLive.com http://Live-O-Natural.com



A PRACTICAL LIST OF ALTERNATE HEALING



List of Herbal Medicines (partial)


ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils are volatile and liquid aroma compounds from natural sources, usually plants. Essential oils are not oils in a strict sense, but often share with oils a poor solubility in water. Essential oils often have an odor and are therefore used in food flavoring and perfumery. Essential oils are usually prepared by fragrance extraction techniques such as distillation (including steam distillation), cold pressing, or extraction (maceration). Essential oils are distinguished from aroma oils (essential oils and aroma compounds in an oily solvent), infusions in a vegetable oil, absolutes, and concretes. Typically, essential oils are highly complex mixtures of often hundreds of individual aroma compounds.

Ajwain oil, distilled from the leaves of Bishop’s weed (Carum copticum). Oil contains 35-65% thymol.
    Angelica root oil, distilled from the Angelica archangelica.[3]
    Anise oil, from the Pimpinella anisum, rich odor of licorice, used medicinally.[4]
    Asafoetida, used medicinally and to flavor food.
    Balsam oil, from the Myroxylon pereirae.[5]
    Basil oil is used in making perfumes, as well as in aromatherapy
    Bay is used in perfumery; Aromatherapeutic for sprains, colds, flu, insomnia, rheumatism.
    Bergamot oil, used in aromatherapy and in perfumes.
    Black Pepper essential oil is distilled from the berries of Piper nigrum. The warm, soothing effect     makes it ideal for treating muscle aches, pains and strains.
    Buchu oil, made from the buchu shrub. Considered toxic and no longer widely used. Formerly used medicinally.
    Birch is aromatheapeutic for gout, Rheumatism, Eczema, Ulcers.
    Camphor is used for cold, cough, fever, rheumatism, arthritis
    Cannabis flower essential oil, used as a flavoring in foods, primarily candy and beverages. Also used as a scent in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and candles.[6]
    Caraway oil, used a flavoring in foods. Also used in mouthwashes, toothpastes, etc. as a flavoring agent.[7]
    Cardamom seed oil, used in aromatherapy and other medicinal applications. Extracted from seeds of subspecies of Zingiberaceae (ginger). Also used as a fragrance in soaps, perfumes, etc.[8]
    Carrot seed oil (essential oil), used in aromatherapy.
    Cedarwood oil, primarily used in perfumes and fragrances.[9]
    Chamomile oil,
There are many varieties of chamomile but only two are used in aromatherapy- Roman and German. Both have similar healing properties but German chamomile contains a higher level of azulin (an anti-inflammatory agent).
    Calamus Root, used medicinally
    Cinnamon oil, used for flavoring and medicinally.
    Cistus species
    Citronella oil, from a plant related to lemon grass is used as an insect repellent, as well as medicinally.
    Clary Sage
    Clove leaf oil, used as a topical anesthetic to relieve dental pain.
    Coffee, used to flavor food.
    Coriander
    Costmary oil (bible leaf oil), from the Tanacetum balsamita[10][11]
    Costus Root, used medicinally
    Cranberry seed oil, equally high in omega-3 omega-6 fatty acids, primarily used in the cosmetic industry.
    Cubeb, used medicinally and to flavor foods.
    Cumin oil/Black seed oil, used as a flavor, particularly in meat products. Also used in veterinary medicine.
    Cypress
    Cypriol
    Curry leaf, used medicinally and to flavor food.
    Davana oil, from the Artemisia pallens, used as a perfume ingredient and as a germicide.
    Dill oil, chemically almost identical to caraway seed oil. High carvone content.
    Elecampane, used medicinally.
    Eucalyptus oil, historically used as a germicide. Commonly used in cough medicine, among other medicinal uses.[13]
    Fennel seed oil, used medicinally, particularly for treating colic in infants.
    Fenugreek oil, used medicinally and for cosmetics from ancient times.
    Fir
    Frankincense oil, used for aromatherapy and in perfumes.
    Galangal, used medicinally and to flavor food.
    Galbanum
    Geranium oil, used medicinally, particularly in aromatherapy, used for hormonal imbalance, for this reason geranium is often considered to be “female” oil.
    Ginger oil, used medicinally in many cultures.
    Goldenrod
    Grapefruit oil, extracted from the peel of the fruit. Used in aromatherapy. Contains 90% limonene.
    Henna oil, used medicinally.
    Helichrysum
    Horseradish oil
    Hyssop
    Idaho Tansy
    Jasmine oil, used for its flowery fragrance.
    Juniper berry oil, used as a flavor. Also used medicinally, including traditional medicine.
Lavender oil is distilled from the lavender flower
   Laurus nobilis
    Lavender oil, used primarily as a fragrance. Also used medicinally.
    Ledum
    Lemon oil, similar in fragrance to the fruit. Unlike other essential oils, lemon oil is usually cold pressed. Used medicinally, as an antiseptic, and in cosmetics.
    Lemongrass. Lemongrass is a highy fragrant grass from India. In India, it is used to help treat fevers and infections. The oil is very useful for insect repellent.
    Lime, anti septic, anti viral, astringent, aperitif, bactericidal, disinfectant, febrifuge, haemostatic, restorative and tonic.[18]
    Litsea cubeba oil, lemon-like scent, often used in perfumes and aromatherapy.
    Mandarin
    Marjoram
    Melaleuca See Tea tree oil
    Melissa oil (Lemon balm), sweet smelling oil used primarily medicinally, particularly in aromatherapy.
    Mentha arvensis oil/Mint oil, used in flavoring toothpastes, mouthwashes and pharmaceuticals, as well as in aromatherapy and other medicinal applications.[19]
    Mountain Savory
    Mugwort oil, used in ancient times for medicinal and magical purposes. Currently considered to be a neurotoxin.
    Mustard oil (essential oil), containing a high percentage of allyl isothiocyanate or other isothiocyanates, depending on the species of mustard
    Myrrh oil, warm, slightly musty smell. Used medicinally.
    Myrtle
    Neem Tree Oil
    Neroli is produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree.
    Nutmeg
    Orange oil, like lemon oil, cold pressed rather than distilled. Consists of 90% d-Limonene. Used as a fragrance, in cleaning products and in flavoring foods.
    Oregano oil, contains thymol and carvacrol, making it a useful fungicide. Also used to treat digestive problems.
    Orris oil is extracted from the roots of the Florentine iris (Iris florentina) and used as a flavouring agent, in perfume, and medicinally.
    Palo Santo
    Parsley oil, used in soaps, detergents, colognes, cosmetics and perfumes, especially men’s fragrances.
    Patchouli oil, very common ingredient in perfumes.
    Perilla essential oil, extracted from the leaves of the perilla plant. Contains about 50-60% perillaldehyde.
    Pennyroyal oil, highly toxic. It is abortifacient and can even in small quantities cause acute liver and lung damage.
    Peppermint oil, used in a wide variety of medicinal applications.
    Petitgrain
    Pine oil, used as a disinfectant, and in aromatherapy.
    Ravensara
    Red Cedar
    Roman Chamomile
    Rose oil, distilled from rose petals, Used primarily as a fragrance.
    Rosehip oil, distilled from the seeds of the Rosa rubiginosa or Rosa mosqueta. Used medicinally.
    Rosemary oil, distilled from the flowers of Rosmarinus officinalis. Used in aromatherapy, topically to sooth muscles, and medicinal for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
    Rosewood oil, used primarily for skin care applications. Also used medicinally.
    Sage oil, used medicinally.
The spice star anise is distilled to make star anise oil
    Sandalwood oil, used primarily as a fragrance, for its pleasant, woody fragrance.
    Sassafras oil, from sassafras root bark. Used in aromatherapy, soap-making, perfumes, and the like. Formerly used as a spice, and as the primary flavoring of root beer, inter alia.
    Savory oil, from Satureja species. Used in aromatherapy, cosmetic and soap-making applications.
    Schisandra oil, from Schisandra chinensis, used medicinally.
    Spearmint oil, often used in flavoring mouthwash and chewing gum, among other applications.
    Spikenard, used medicinally.
    Spruce
    Star anise oil, highly fragrant oil using in cooking. Also used in perfumery and soaps, has been used in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and skin creams.[28] 90% of the world’s star anise crop is used in the manufacture of Tamiflu, a drug used to treat influenza, and is hoped to be useful for avian flu
    Tangerine
    Tarragon oil, distilled from Artemisia dracunculus, used medicinally.
    Tea tree oil, distilled from Melaleuca alternifolia, used medicinally. Being a powerful antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral agent, tea tree’s ability to fight infection is second to none.
    Thyme oil, used medicinally.
    Tsuga
    Turmeric, used medicinally and to flavor food
    Valerian, used medicinally
    Vetiver oil (khus oil) a thick, amber oil, primarily from India. Used as a fixative in perfumery, and in aromatherapy
    Western red cedar
    Wintergreen
    Yarrow oil is used medicinally, to relieve joint pain
    Ylang-ylang
    Zedoary, used medicinally and to flavor food


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What is Pranic Healing?

Pranic Healing® is a highly advanced and tested system of energy-based healing techniques created for the world by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui (GMCKS).  This healing technology utilizes “Prana” to harmonize the body’s chakras and energy processes. “Prana” is a Sanskrit word that means, “life-force.”  In China, this subtle energy is known is “Chi”, in Japan “Ki” and in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible, it is called “Ruah” or the “Breath of Life.” Pranic Healing is a simple, powerful and effective no-touch healing system.

Diseases first appear as energetic disruptions before manifesting as illnesses in the physical and psychological body.  Pranic Healing adjusts the bio-electromagnetic field known as the aura, which contains the mold or blueprint of the physical and psychological body.  Our bodies possess innate healing abilities, and Pranic Healing accelerates this healing process by the cleansing of “diseased” energy and transferring of new and vital energy.  Pranic Healing uses natural life-force to bring about a healthier physical and psychological body.

Pranic Healing scientifically utilizes prana or life-force to heal physical and emotional imbalances.  Pranic Healing requires no drugs, devices or physical contact with the subject.  No physical contact is required because the practitioner is working on the bioplasmic or energy body and not directly on the physical body.  The bioplasmic body, also known as the aura, is what clairvoyants “see” as the luminous energy field surrounding the visible physical body.  Pranic Healing’s effectiveness relies on the intimate connection between the physical body and the bioplasmic body.  When the bioplasmic body is balanced, it creates a new and healthy pattern for the physical body to follow.  Pranic Healing promotes the physical body’s innate ability to restore itself to a healthy condition.  It does NOT replace traditional orthodox medicine, but complements and enhances it.

Pranic Healing is currently being taught to medical professionals, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, clergy, homemakers, and to those, like you, with a sincere desire to heal yourself and loved ones.  It allows YOU to heal yourself and others safely, confidently and consistently in a short period of time.  Pranic Healing is easy to learn, requires no “special gifts or talents” and is safe for the healer and the person (or animal) applied to.  At the heart Pranic Healing’s simplicity is a super sophisticated technology that is, without a doubt, one of the best, if not the best, alternative healing arts for physical and psychological well being.


 The Fundamental Principles and Benefits of Pranic Healing are:


CLEANSING:  Remove the diseased energies from the affected energy centers and organs.  Healing is promoted or can occur more rapidly if the diseased energy is removed from the bioplasmic body.  The physical body can focus its energy on healing.

ENERGIZING:  Transmit new and vital energy to the body.  Pranic Healing teaches how to effectively and safely transmit energy to the subject, without the loss of one’s own energy.  More importantly, the subject receives energy that is not “contaminated” by the healer.

DECONTAMINATION:
  Many healers get tired or ill because their life-force (Prana) gets drained or contaminated by their subjects.  Absorption of diseased energies occurs on the physical level, etheric, astral, mental and spiritual levels.  Through diligent observance of Pranic Healing hygiene, the healer’s health is preserved.  Pranic Healing hygienic techniques are particularly important for healers who touch their patients, such as chiropractors, massage therapists, hands-on-healers, dentists, medical doctors and nurses.

APPLICATION OF ENERGY
:  Chakras are the energy centers of the physical and energetic bodies and provide power to the physical body by absorbing and processing Pranic energy.  Grand Master Choa Kok Sui devoted many years of careful study and observation that was clairvoyantly validated to put together a comprehensive study of different illnesses and the corresponding energy centers that affect them.  Each illness has repeatable and specific chakral conditions.  Through correct cleaning and energizing of the affected chakras, consistent and effective results are produced.

*Disclaimer:  The Pranic Healing® system is not meant to replace orthodox medicine, but merely to complement it.  Pranic Healing® practitioners DO NOT physically touch the recipient’s body, diagnose diseases, prescribe any drugs/substances or make any health claims or promises.

Source: http://www.pranichealingamerica.com  For local website go to http://www.pranichealingcentreofdeland.com/What-is-Pranic-Healing-.html

SEVEN SPIRITUAL and HEALTHY LAWS FOR LONG LIFE


    Pure potentiality
    Law of Giving
    Karma
    Law of Least Effort
    Law of Intention and Desire
    Law of Detachment
    Law of Dharma or Purpose in Life

Several healing systems promote certain laws for a healthy and spiritual life. The Seven Laws above are usually recognized in part or in whole in most lists. You will notice that this list combines easily with both Eastern and Western religious modules.

WHAT IF I WANT TO RETIRE?

    Don’t Retire
   
Why should you retire? A better solution is to change your job or the focus of your activities. When you retire and don’t switch your attention to activities to fill your time you may fall pray to a life without purpose. An increase in obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic diseases is greatly increased under these circumstances.Stay busy with a new job, a hobby, set new goals, make trips, take walks, join activity groups, do volunteer work, go back to school or find out what your community offers in the way of entertainment for elders.
  
Floss Your Teeth Every Day
  
My dentist tells me that deadly bacteria can grow in the nooks and crannies of my teeth. He recommended taking antibiotics before certain procedures because of the possibility that bacteria may enter my bloodstream and damage my arteries or heart. This can cause hardening or thickening of those arteries and lead to heart disease. It is so easy to ‘just floss’ after every meal.If you are forgetful carry those little floss picks or brush pick packets in your pocket or purse. Excuse yourself to the powder room and quickly floss. Those little spools of mint flavored floss really leave your teeth feeling clean. This also removes unsightly food particles that may pack between that beautiful white teeth that you flash when you smile.

Make an appointment with your dental hygienist or a teeth cleaning at least twice a year. Your mouth will love you for it. Eliminates, decay, bad breath, gingivitis, and oral complications of other illnesses and aging.
 
Move around ­— stretching, walking, dancing, traveling, hiking, swimming, bowling ... All are easy ways to keep moving
 
Eat a High Fiber Diet ­— Fruits, vegetables, grains, peas, beans, lentils, cereals, fiber drinks and bars are all essential to a high fiber diet. Also measure a minimum of fresh water with no additives to drink during the day. Get a high quality drinking cup and carry it with you wherever you go.
Most doctors will tell you to get your vitamins from food. This is true, but vitamins and minerals can be specific adjusters of conditions caused by missing nutrients. Before you develop chronic conditions that conventional medicine overlooks, see a nutritional counselor for advice. Unlike medicines and chemistry I predict you will find talking with a nutritional specialist will make you confident to change your lifestyle.
  
Get Plenty of Sleep — We spend at least one-third of our lives in sleep. Eat lightly 3 hours before going to bed. Go to bed earlier and get up earlier. Take an afternoon power nap. Sleep on the best bedding you can buy. Wind down before going to bed with meditation, relaxation, stretching, prayer.
Keep a sleep journal of your dreams and write them down during the hypnogogic state — before you forget them.
  
Avoid Processed Foods — Yes, processed foods taste good and are quick to fix, but they are full of nitrates, nitrites, sodium, sugar, starch, cornstarch, fillers and dyes. Highly processed foods also have very little natural nutrition and are high in calories. This all adds up to poison for health conscious consumers. The list of processed foods includes: packaged dinners, pre-prepared meat products, sausage and weiners, cheese dishes, sauces, mixes, canned dinners, lunch meats, TV dinners, Pres-shaped burgers, flavored drinks and milk, kids’ cereals and many more items.  Your top avoidance items list should be: fat, salt, sugar, tobacco, non-food chemicals,
  
Develop Good Daily Habits — Get up, get dressed, use skin moisturizer and sun-screen, brush your teeth, keep your body and hair clean, stop eating fattening snacks, do your chores, make your calls to friends and family, walk the dog, check your appointments, relax and plan your day around making time for yourself. Perhaps do some good deeds for others too.
 
Meditate and Learn to Relax — If you are very religious, you might not realize the importance of meditation because you rely on prayer. In prayer you offer your thanks and appreciation for blessing and perhaps go through a list of problems to solve and needs and desires your have for your life. You might even ask for forgiveness for your short-comings.

In meditation you are not the focus of your thoughts. Meditation takes your outside yourself by means of cleansing the mind of the issues of human life. Instead, you focus on no thoughts or nothing. The principle behind this is that by freeing your mind of stress and responsibilities you open the door for a higher force to enter and even take control of those sacred moments you spend alone with your concept of God.

This is called ‘centering’ and is invaluable to learn. You can study meditation techniques that assist you in staying centered in spirit before earthly problems have a chance to enter and disrupt your tranquility. Meditation and centering also let inspiration guide you to a life of better choices and enrichment.
Meditation does not replace prayer. It opens a new realm that offers positive guidance from a very high vibrational level. These vibrational states act as medicine for the mind and armor for the soul.
Techniques learned in meditation include: affirmation, reading, breath control, mind focus, imaging, synchronicity, atonement, staging, kundalini, astral projection, and other phenomena.
  
Feed Your Faith — Many situations in life are accepted on faith. The multiple faiths of the world offer ways on the path to the same goal ... Peace and love for all. A personal struggle may bring you closer to your faith that you could have imagined. In both Faith and Meditation the goals are the same.
Faith teaches us to see God in our daily life and to become aware of being closer to divine love. Choose your faith and make it a guiding light in your quests.
   
Stay In Touch with Friends and Family — My family never shared thoughts, beliefs, plans, or secrets with each other. When stress occurred we shattered into fragments that were not nearly as strong and the complete fabric of individuals when woven into a family unit.

We each felt that we could do better on our own. Mothers kept their children together and formed units of strength that operated away from family activities. My own mother, a leader and benefactor of all around her, had to struggle to survive with two daughters and still have a meaningful life of her own. One of her most outstanding features was her ability to make and keep friends throughout her life.

Based on an article by Deborah Kotz Appearing in U.S. News and World Report