As we approach the holidays, instead of stressing ourselves because of social obligations and family drama, let’s instead focus on changing our habits.
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“Why are you staring at the freezer?”
“The orange juice says ‘concentrate’”
Are you ready to be happy, strong and joy-centered anywhere and any time– even in a traffic jams, on hold, in a stressful meeting or while waiting in a long line at the grocery store? Then give yourself a break.
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Winter can be more than dormancy and mid-term elections. There are plenty of crops that can be grown throughout the winter and they include some of the most nutrient dense ones; kale, bok choi and spinach. If you live in a climate with mild winters your winter garden can be overflowing with:
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(Includes excerpts From “Denial Is Not a River In Egypt: Overcome Addiction, Compulsion & Fear With Dr Stockwell’s Self-Hypnosis System”)
In the words of George Carlin, “If one sub-personality threatens to kill themselves, is it considered a hostage situation?”
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Your mouth opens wide, your jaw and eardrums stretch with an amazing inspiration. Your eyes close tight as you inhale with all your might. Then you let it out and take it easy. Perhaps just the thought of a YAWN makes YOU YAWN! Well, why not? Your yawn is a natural way you relax.
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It’s that time of year – the air is cooler, the leaves are turning colors and we are looking for something warm and full of goodness to sink our teeth into. This is also the time of year for #pumpkinspice everything. The problem – most of the items we turn to are loaded with sugar, fat and lots of calories. However, with a few simple tricks, you can keep all your pumpkin goodness and still avoid the holiday weight gain. After all, you need to save some calories for all the other decadent holiday goodies.
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Thank you! Thank me! Being grateful sets me free.
An attitude of gratitude celebrates your every experience as a precious lesson learned and becomes a stepping stone to higher ground. Especially when you navigate a rut or setback, your great-full-ness becomes a shock absorber that makes even the bumps smoother.
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Biofields Forever By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - International Hypnosis Federation President, Author, Artist and More
(Includes excerpts from “Spiritual Counselor’s Secrets” by Stockwell and Kenedi, available at 310 541-4844 or email ihf@cox.net)
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Spreading Hope Beyond Remission: The Luna Peak Foundation
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Three Little Words By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - International Hypnosis Federation President, Author, Artist and More
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Vanderpump Dog Foundation: Bridging Continents for Canine Welfare By Writer and Contributor Maileena Faaita
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(Excerpt from Stockwell-Nicholas book “The MYSTERIES OF YOU" ihf@cox.net)
Fruit flies do it. Fish do it. Dogs, cats, and lions too.
YOU do it... a quarter of your life... if you don’t... you die. So why do you suspend voluntary functions in this state of partial or full unconsciousness?
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On a clear day – and from the right location, you can see Mount Baldy (aka: Old Mount San Antonio) looming like a sentinel east of the Los Angeles skyline. At over 10,000 feet, it’s the highest point in Los Angeles County, and the third highest peak in Southern California.
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When you’re on track you know it… and feel fine.
If off track… you know it… You feel weird, wasted, ill-at-ease and like you’ve been soccer punched.
Do you face the same issue again and again?
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Discover a sanctuary for healing, rejuvenation, and beauty at Divine Elysian Wellness, a comprehensive naturopathic medical spa located in the picturesque setting of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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(Dr Shelley’s newest book, “Vagal Joy (if you have the nerve) The Art and Science of Hypno-Neurology” was just released this week. It is an easy read loaded with practical things you can do to be happy, healthy and wise.)
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Imagine yourself happily in the flow and on purpose, in your life, in your relationships and in your sport or hobby.
Mindfulness gets you out of your own way so you enter a well-orchestrated flow state.
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Therapy Dog Maya recently visited a group mental health session for teenage girls at Torrance-based Del Amo Hospital. As she worked her way around the circle, each of the troubled teens had a chance to pet, scratch or hug her. Maya lingered a moment with one 15-year-old girl, who turned to Maya’s handler, Jim, and said quietly, “This is the happiest time I have had since I’ve been here.” Then she smiled.
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