The Art of Manifestation (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:41 PM, by Saleem Rana) We should strive to attain a desireless state. As long as we
have desire, we lack. Lack and want are the same thing. Wanting
traps us in a world of limitation. Wanting is the greatest enemy
of joy.~Lester Levenson.
Desire is our enemy.
The mo...
Stress Management Tip - A Positive Attitude (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by David Tomaselli) One of the best ways to manage stress is to develop a positive
attitude. The way you think, day in day out, affects all aspects
of your life. Studies have shown that people that maintain a
positive attitude, and hence a higher level of wellbeing, have
...
Stress Management Tip - Progressive Relaxation (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by David Tomaselli) Negative thoughts and feelings can significantly contribute to
the tension we experience in our bodies. Most of the time we are
unaware of the tension in our bodies until it manifests as a
physical condition such as muscle tightness in the body,
heada...
Stress Management Tip - Tai Chi for Health (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by David Tomaselli) Tai Chi is a very ancient Chinese form of martial arts which
focuses on the internal energy in the body more commonly
referred to by the Chinese as "chi". The aim of Tai Chi is to
increase the flow of chi and integrate the mind, body and spirit
promot...
Stress Management Tip - Learn to Say No (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by David Tomaselli) Saying "No" to requests you actually don't want to do is a good
way to reduce stress. Sometimes you are asked to do something
that you simply don't want to do or is beyond your capacity. It
might be a favour for a colleague at work, a close friend or
...
Stress Management Tip - Breathing Exercises (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by David Tomaselli) Controlled breathing exercises can greatly influence your mind
and body, and is a very practical way of managing stress. By
focusing on your breathing, you naturally shift you mind away
from thoughts that may be upsetting you. It is widely believed
in...
Stress Management Tip - Stretching (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by David Tomaselli) When we feel stressed, our muscles tense up and relaxation
becomes difficult. One way to combat muscle tension and become
more relaxed is by stretching. Stretching exercises loosen up
stiff, tense muscles and help get the knots out of muscles. The
bea...
Stress Management Tip - Kick the Worry Habit (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by David Tomaselli) Worrying about things can bring on an incredible amount of
stress. The saddest thing about worrying is that it is usually
over things that have a low likelihood of occurring. One of the
biggest winners out of people worrying are insurance companies.
F...
Fresh Glance at Immigrants in the United States by Foreign (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by Madina Bakhitova-Niazoff) Coming to the United States 3 months ago I had an opportunity to
observe day-to-day life and make a brief psychological analyze
of immigrants, trying to answer questions I was asked. Many
American people are wondering why do foreign people come to
Uni...
Stress Management Tip - Physical Exercise (Fri Dec 9th, 2005 05:31:40 PM, by David Tomaselli) Any form of physical exercise can be a great way to reduce
stress. By regularly going to a gym, for a run or competing in a
team sport, an outlet is created that gives you the opportunity
to focus on an enjoyable activity and literally forget about the...