October 2015

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1) ULTIMATE HEALING STARTS IN OUR HEART/MIND

2) 7 MYTHS OF MEDITATION

3) CHOCOLATE TOOTHPASTE IS BETTER FOR YOUR TEETH THAN FLUORIDE
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“Natural Forces Within Us Are The True Healers” ~ Hippocrates

1) ULTIMATE HEALING STARTS IN OUR HEART/MIND
by Frans Stiene

It is only through remembering our True Self that healing will last forever.

Many people talk about healing but what is it really? 

Healing is about becoming whole, remembering what we have forgotten. Becoming whole doesn't always mean the removal of the symptoms; rather it is about how to live with the symptoms in a wholesome way.

What we have forgotten is our True Self, our essence. Remembering our essence is therefore the real healing. When we remember our True Self we start to feel less angry, less worried and fearful, and we become more compassionate to ourselves and others. Therefore, real healing not only will have an effect on yourself but also on your family, your community, and the world as a whole.

Real healing therefore takes place in our mind/heart! This is why all the old spiritual traditions mention specific states of mind/heart which need to be healed, like ignorance, anger, attachments, hatred, greed, etc. 

However, in many modern healing methods we seem to have forgotten this and we focus most of the time just on the physical aspect of healing. In doing this, we forget that the real healing takes place in our mind/heart.

Don't get me wrong; physical healing is wonderful. But we also know that we cannot take our physical body with us when the time comes for us to leave the physical world. Plus when we get older we often have more aches and pains, and most of us become more fragile. This means that we cannot always cure physical issues, due to the natural process of our body's aging. However, we still can have a wholesome state of mind/heart. And if we have a wholesome state of mind/heart, we will look at our physical issues from a very different perspective.

The more we start to remember our True Self, the more we step into the realm of real healing. At this stage we will not get caught up in the melodrama of our physical issues; we can start to accept them more openly. And by accepting these physical issues more openly, we have more energy for physical healing to happen! The more we complain about our issues, the more we are angry and worried about them, the more constrained we become, the less energy flows freely through us to help us heal physical issues. Therefore it is paramount that if we want to heal ourselves physically, we first need to heal our heart/mind.

Our True Self is always whole, always bright, perfect, and in union with the universe. If we remember this, then all our physical issues do not have any power over us; this way we do not define ourselves by our physical self or get distracted by our physical self. Our body dies, but our True Self lasts forever and thus when we remember our True Self, we let go of our biggest fear: fear of death. And this in turn again softens our physical issues. This again is the real healing which we need to strive for. 

Nowadays there are many modalities which focus on "healing" others on a physical level, yet they forget to help the client to empower themselves to start to remember their True Self; it is in remembering the True Self that real healing can take place. But of course the practitioner or teacher only can do this if he/she is willing to look first at healing their own mind/heart. We cannot help others to rediscover their True Self if we as practitioners and teachers still are fumbling around in the dark.

Therefore real healing takes place directly within ourselves; direct healing within ourselves will indirectly help others. 
Source: ihreiki.com

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The Limited Human Personality Can be Greatly Expanded by Meditation.... When Your Character Grows in a Spiritual Way, You Can Assume Any Shade of Personality You Desire. ~ Yogananda

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2) 7 MYTHS OF MEDITATION
by Deepak Chopra, M.D.

In the past forty years, meditation has entered the mainstream of modern Western culture, prescribed by physicians and practiced by everyone from business executives, artists, and scientists to students, teachers, military personnel, and – on a promising note – politicians. Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan meditates every morning and has become a major advocate of mindfulness and meditation, as he describes in his book, A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit. Despite the growing popularity of meditation, prevailing misconceptions about the practice are a barrier that prevents many people from trying meditation and receiving its profound benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. Here are seven of the most common meditation myths dispelled.

Myth #1: Meditation is difficult.

Truth:  This myth is rooted in the image of meditation as an esoteric practice reserved only for saints, holy men, and spiritual adepts. In reality, when you receive instruction from an experienced, knowledgeable teacher, meditation is easy and fun to learn.  The techniques can be as simple as focusing on the breath or silently repeating a mantra. One reason why meditation may seem difficult is that we try too hard to concentrate, we're overly attached to results, or we’re not sure we are doing it right.  In our experience at the Chopra Center, learning meditation from a qualified teacher is the best way to ensure that the process is enjoyable and you get the most from your practice. A teacher will help you understand what you’re experiencing, move past common roadblocks, and create a nourishing daily practice.

Myth #2: You have to quiet your mind in order to have a successful meditation practice.

Truth:  This may be the number one myth about meditation and is the cause of many people giving up in frustration. Meditation isn’t about stopping our thoughts or trying to empty our mind – both of these approaches only create stress and more noisy internal chatter. We can’t stop or control our thoughts, but we can decide how much attention to give them. Although we can’t impose quiet on our mind, through meditation we can find the quiet that already exists in the space between our thoughts. Sometimes referred to as “the gap,” this space between thoughts is pure consciousness, pure silence, and pure peace. When we meditate, we use an object of attention, such as our breath, an image, or a mantra, which allows our mind to relax into this silent stream of awareness. When thoughts arise, as they inevitably will, we don’t need to judge them or try to push them away. Instead, we gently return our attention to our object of attention.In every meditation, there are moments, even if only microseconds, when the mind dips into the gap and experiences the refreshment of pure awareness. As you meditate on a regular basis, you will spend more and more time in this state of expanded awareness and silence.

Be assured that even if it feels like you have been thinking throughout your entire meditation, you are still receiving the benefits of your practice. You haven’t failed or wasted your time. When Chopra Center co-founder Dr. David Simon taught meditation, he would often tell students, “The thought I’m having thoughts may be the most important thought you have ever thought, because before you had that thought, you may not have even known you were having thoughts. You probably thought you were your thoughts.” Simply noticing that you are having thoughts is a breakthrough because it begins to shift your internal reference point from ego mind to witnessing awareness.  As you become less identified with your thoughts and stories, you experience greater peace and open to new possibilities.

Myth #3: It takes years of dedicated practice to receive any benefits from meditation.

Truth:  The benefits of meditation are both immediate and long-term. You can begin to experience benefits the first time you sit down to meditate and in the first few days of daily practice. Many scientific studies provide evidence that meditation has profound effects on the mind-body physiology within just weeks of practice. For example, a landmark study led by Harvard University and  Massachusetts General Hospital found that as little as eight weeks of meditation not only helped people experience decreased anxiety and greater feelings of calm; it also produced growth in the areas of the brain associated with memory, empathy, sense of self, and stress regulation. At the Chopra Center, we commonly hear from new meditators who are able to sleep soundly for the first time in years after just a few days of daily meditation practice. Other common benefits of meditation include improved concentration, decreased blood pressure, and enhanced immune function.

Myth #4: Meditation is escapism.

Truth:  The real purpose of meditation isn’t to tune out and get away from it all but to tune in and get in touch with your true Self – that eternal aspect of yourself that goes beyond all the ever-changing, external circumstances of your life. In meditation you dive below the mind’s churning surface, which tends to be filled with repetitive thoughts about the past and worries about the future, into the still point of pure consciousness. In this state of transcendent awareness, you let go of all the stories you’ve been telling yourself about who you are, what is limiting you, and where you fall short – and you experience the truth that your deepest Self is infinite and unbounded.  As you practice on a regular basis, you cleanse the windows of perception and your clarity expands. While some people do try to use meditation as a form of escape – as a way to bypass unresolved emotional issues – this approach runs counter to all of the wisdom teachings about meditation and mindfulness.  In fact, there are a variety of meditation techniques specifically developed to identify, mobilize and release stored emotional toxicity. If you are coping with  emotional upset or trauma, we recommend that you work with a therapist who can help you safely explore and heal the pain of the past, allowing you to return to your natural state of wholeness and love.

Myth #5: I don’t have enough time to meditate.

Truth:  There are busy, productive executives who have not missed a meditation in twenty-five years, and if you make meditation a priority, you will do it. If you feel like your schedule is too full, remember that even just a few minutes of meditation is better than none. We encourage you not to talk yourself out of meditating just because it’s a bit late or you feel too sleepy.

In life’s paradoxical way, when we spend time meditating on a regular basis, we actually have more time. When we meditate, we dip in and out of the timeless, spaceless realm of consciousness . . . the state of pure awareness that is the source of everything that manifests in the universe. Our breathing and heart rate slow down, our blood pressure lowers, and our body decreases the production of stress hormones and other chemicals that speed up the aging process and give us the subjective feeling that we are “running out of time.”  In meditation, we are in a state of restful alertness that is extremely refreshing for the body and mind. As people stick with their meditation ritual, they notice that they are able to accomplish more while doing less. Instead of struggling so hard to achieve goals, they spend more and more time “in the flow” – aligned with universal intelligence that orchestrates everything.

Myth #6: Meditation is a spiritual or religious practice.

Truth:  Meditation is a practice that takes us beyond the noisy chatter of the mind into a place of stillness and silence. It doesn’t require a specific spiritual belief, and many people of many different religions practice meditation without any conflict with their current religious beliefs. Some meditators have no particular religious beliefs or are atheist or agnostic. They meditate in order to experience inner quiet and the numerous physical and mental health benefits of the practice – including lowered blood pressure, stress reduction, and restful sleep. The original reason that Deepak Chopra began meditating was to help him stop smoking. Meditation helps us to enrich our lives. It enables us to enjoy whatever we do in our lives more fully and happily – whether that is playing sports, taking care of our children, or advancing in our career.

Myth #7: I’m supposed to have transcendent experiences in meditation.

 Truth:  Some people are disappointed when they don’t experience visions, see colors, levitate, hear a choir of angels, or glimpse enlightenment when they meditate.  Although we can have a variety of wonderful experiences when we meditate, including feelings of bliss and oneness, these aren’t the purpose of the practice. The real benefits of meditation are what happens in the other hours of the day when we’re going about our daily lives. When we emerge from our meditation session, we carry some of the stillness and silence of our practice with us, allowing us to be more creative, compassionate, centered, and loving to ourselves and everyone we encounter. - Source: chopra.com

Learn more about Meditation: Definition, Origins and Traditions

3) CHOCOLATE TOOTHPASTE IS BETTER FOR YOUR TEETH THAN FLUORIDE
by Anya V.

Did you know you can use chocolate to remineralize tooth enamel while discouraging cavities?  Researchers from Tulane University in America have discovered that cocoa powder contains an extract which may be more effective than fluoride in fighting cavities. They compared side-by-side a cocoa extract versus fluoride on the enamel surface of teeth.  The results concluded that people who brushed their teeth with the cacao-extract toothpaste twice a day for one week had “100 percent dental occlusion” with their teeth getting re-mineralized or repaired. According to a press release:

“The comparison to toothpastes containing fluoride – one as much as 5,000 ppm [parts per million] – validates what our research has shown all along: that Rennou [the cocoa extract] … is more effective and safer than fluoride, which can be toxic if ingested.”

Cocoa beans contain tannins, polyphenols and flavonoids, each of which is a type of strong antioxidant that benefits your mouth and teeth. Theobromine helps harden tooth enamel, making teeth less susceptible to decay.

Make your Own Chocolate Toothpaste!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons baking soda
4 tablespoons coconut oil
6 drops clove essential oil
2 teaspoons organic cacao powder
Directions

Combine all ingredients and mix until you have the consistency you want. Scoop the paste onto brush. Store the paste in a container with a lid as baking soda can absorb smells. You can also make it squeezable by putting it into a empty toothpaste tube.
Source: livingtraditionally.com

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Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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