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Poetry: “Lily in my Heart”

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Serene-Blueness of the sky and the silence of the mountain met inside me today. What can I say! It is time not to say anything. A man from Minnesota flew all the way to the Virgin Islands looking for pleasure and pleasure. He was stressed out. He was running here and there And he was stretching himself to arrive somewhere. Yet the pleasure and the peace is not to be found in the Virgin Islands, or in the Amazon Jungle, or in dazzling city of Las Vegas. The pleasure is buried deep inside … [Read more...]

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Tellington TTouch: The Touch that Teaches

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In my career as a dog trainer, I often have clients come to me at their wits end with behavioral problems their companion animals are exhibiting that are a disruption to their home life and, in some cases, potentially dangerous. After each session with my clients, I find myself becoming more deeply grounded and peaceful and sharing this work has become an integral part of my career and life. My tool kit for working with companion animals does not include shock collars, prong collars or a lot of … [Read more...]

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Massage is more than relaxing

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RESOURCES Therapeutic Massage Community Page | featuring members of our community who offer Massage Therapy Therapeutic Massage: A Timeline Massage is well known for reducing stress and promoting relaxation. And, a growing body of research also shows that massage therapy is effective for relieving and managing chronic and acute pain, a significant national health problem. According to the National Institute for Health, more than one-third of all Americans will suffer from chronic … [Read more...]

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Therapeutic Massage: A Timeline

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RESOURCES Therapeutic Massage Community Page | featuring members of our community who offer Massage Therapy Massage is More Than Relaxing 3000 B.C. - Ayurvedic wisdom in India includes a form of massage 2700 B.C. - Chinese texts document the medical benefits of massage 2500 B.C. - Egyptians created reflexology 1000 B.C. - Monks studying Buddhism in China introduce massage to Japan. 800 B.C. - Athletes in Ancient Greece use massage to keep their bodies in peak condition … [Read more...]

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Creative Stress: An Interview with James O’Dea

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James O'Dea has a unique perspective on stress and consciousness and the way forward out of the perceived chaos of the world. The immediate past president of The Institute of Noetic Sciences, O'Dea (pronounced o-DEE) champions what he calls "Creative Stress," and as he writes in his book of the same title, it is about not resisting that which confronts us, but dancing with the energy to create opportunity and possibility as opposed to crisis and suffering. He will speak at the annual … [Read more...]

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National Qigong Association Annual Conference

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The 15th annual Conference of the National Qigong Association (NQA) will take place Friday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chaska, MN. The event will feature more than 25 workshops presented by national and international leaders in the world of qigong and tai chi (taiji). In addition to the workshops and seminars, a wide array of activities will be taking place during the three-day weekend including: pre- and post-conference sessions, a distinctive … [Read more...]

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The Joy of Cancer

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There were several signs that prepared me for the news that came a few months later. Discovering a large quantity of turkey tail mushrooms clustered on the maple log that February was the most telling. The medicinal use of mushrooms and plants is one of my passions. I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in May 2008. The cancer was labeled aggressive, though a mammogram nine months earlier showed no abnormalities. I was urged by both the surgeon and the oncologist to follow their … [Read more...]

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The Bartholomew Effect – Part 1 – An Edge Interview with Larry Vorwerk

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Scientist, zookeeper, distance runner and gardener Larry Vorwerk balances his love of nature and science with his awakened heart, one that beats in harmony with a sense of oneness with all of creation. An explorer at heart, Vorwerk's new book, The Bartholomew Effect: Awakening to Oneness, is a testament to a soul who continues to reach beyond physical dimension for insight on the unseen. What if we were more aware of the power of our intentions? he asks. What if we became conscious, … [Read more...]

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A Recipe for Empathy

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Someone once said that as soon as we try giving creatures a first name, our attitude toward them subtly shifts for the better - often a whole new perspective. Example: "That deer (or bug, or other critter) who just demolished your garden: what was his name? Was it George? Emil? Or maybe Martha?" This reminds me of a recent incident: It was near Thanksgiving time last fall, as my brother John and I were leaving church, the crowd of folks around us were soon roaring with laughter, hearing us … [Read more...]

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Canine lover finds joy with a dog-like cat

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Most of my life I didn't like cats. Growing up, we were a dog family. Cats were scary, unpredictable and made us sneeze and itch. Dogs, on the other hand, were loyal, dependable and made us laugh. We could count on them to enthusiastically greet us when we arrived home. They followed us around from room to room like planets orbiting the sun. They could joyfully play games for hours as long as we played, too. Their devotion and love was apparent. I had no need for cats. In my match.com … [Read more...]

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