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Body talk and the meaning

A rumble in the tummy? Body talk for hunger, fright, or contentment.

Pain in the lower abdomen? Body talk for “you ate something that wasn’t good for you”, “you did a movement that you weren’t ready for”, or “you contracted a stomach bug—get to the toilet!” (among other possibilities).

Lightness in the head? Body talk for lack of sleep, lack of water, lack of nourishing food.

Pain the toes? Body talk for “your shoes don’t fit”, “there’s a splinter” or “you have an inflammation in your nose (o...

Wisdom poetry is wondrous!

This blog post is too early, but I’m so excited that I can’t keep quiet. I am almost finished with another book of poetry that is so amazing to me that I can’t not shout about it!

Can you guess what I’m writing about?

The fascination with food fads

Food fads create interesting news stories and limitless conversations. “This food is a super food!” or “This food is the answer to your health problems!”. “This diet will bring you your dream life!” or “This diet will help you feel younger!”. “This supplement will cure you of !” or “This supplement suppresses your appetite so you can lose weight easily!”. “ By following this regimen you can live longer, lose weight faster, or eat all your favorite foods!”

So go the food-fad claims.

The true...

Clutter

(This blog post was posted over a year ago. I’ve been in some cluttered homes lately [including my own] and I’ve been prompted to remind everyone about the importance of unclutter. Happy decluttering!)

Clutter is an expression of unhappiness. When one’s things are managed in a haphazard way, the first thought should be “What am I unhappy about?” The answers can be surprising.

Causes of clutter

Perhaps the clutter comes from unhappiness about one’s choices—mate, work or profession, or simply...

The world according to ATTITUDE

ATTITUDE influences when opportunity presents possibilities or barriers.

Possibilities or barriers? These words reflect the attitude. Possibilities are attitude contributing. Barriers are attitude constricting. Society does not always present possibilities to its residents; however, when actual barriers are not in the way, attitude can prevail.

ATTITUDE is subjective. One person lies in bed all day because of a sprained toe. Another person is out and about even when unable to move both legs...

The world according to SUFFERING

SUFFERING appears when expectations are unrealistic.

Expectations of life lived with ease and conveniences are expectations of life for china dolls in a display case. Ease and convenience are available, but they are subjective components of life. Ease is not real life. Ease is obtained after much investment in tasks and trials. Convenience has become Want number 1, with a focus on as little investment in energy as possible. Ease and convenience are possible, but when they are expectations of...

“Unfolding” is published!

I’m happy to announce that Unfolding—A Collection of Wisdom Poetry has been published on amazon.com: http://amzn.com/1508828229

What is wisdom poetry? Here is the definition from the Foreword:

“Poetry is removing the excess words and focusing on the essence.

The poems in this book are wisdom poems from Spiritual Presence. A wisdom poem is a poem that is dictated directly from Spiritual Presence. Each poem shares/provides/shouts a message. Each message can lead to connection and balance.

As y...

Life from within spiritual connection

My life is lived with constant awareness of spiritual connection. Sensing all the time that my actions have consequence and pull on myself and others. When I participate in building activities—activities that build my character, body, or thoughts, or that build my community—I am living my spiritually designed life. When I participate in non-sustaining activities—activities that waste my precious time or cause hurt to myself or others—I live emptily. Full or empty, I get to choose and my choi...

Loveliness for the Eyes

The statue of David.
Standing in its grandeur,
So tall and arresting,
Its beauty is breathtaking.
To see it
Requires entrance fee
to the museum,
Plus a visit to Florence.

The tree across the street.
Standing in its grandeur,
So tall and arresting,
Its beauty is breathtaking.
To see it
Requires opening
one’s eyes
To the masterpiece at home.

This poem is from the recently publishedbook of poetry named Unfolding.

Other poems in Unfolding:

http://energy-guidance-complete.com/2015/03/19/the-song...

Important tests for health

For optimal health, the following health maintainers should be monitored:

Consumption of nutritious and satisfying foods. (Focusing on foods that are bereft of nutritional value or are lacking in the aspects that naturally gratify [for example, fat-free foods] undermine physical, emotional, and intellectual health.) Interactions with other people. (Too little interaction undermines emotional and spiritual health.) Participation in physical activities that bring joy and challenge. (Participa...