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Fighting Fatigue

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by Ginger McBride

earn how to fight fatigue

It can be helpful to focus on the root

naturally while improving

cause to achieve solutions. It can be

mood, focus, energy, and

surprising with a few slight changes in

concentration!

our daily lives that can be achieved.

Fighting fatigue in our daily lives is never easy. It is essential to have

We have heard our whole lives how

enough energy and focus for our work,

important exercise is. It can be a

personal lives, and various activities

fantastic tool in fighting fatigue,

we may partake in. Sometimes it

as long we remember to keep it

may seem like there is never enough

in balance, be mindful, and resist

energy throughout the day. We find

overtraining. It has been studied that

ourselves dragging mid-day, and it

exercising actually increases energy.

often feels as if we are on autopilot.

When we don't feel great, it can be

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hard to motivate ourselves to get

struggle too. Among many symptoms,

up and to move. It is probably the

we don't want to wash away vital

last thing we want to do. When we

vitamins and minerals in the process.

exercise, it releases endorphins that lift our mood and have positive feelings.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that a restful night's sleep can do

Another concept to keep in mind is

wonders for us. The typical adult

our water intake. We want to make

needs seven to eight hours of rest.

sure we are not dehydrated or less

However, it is possible to over rest.

commonly over-hydrated. Dehydration

Leaving our bodies in this state too

has been linked to moodiness, fatigue,

long may have us moving slower

and concentration issues. When

or more sluggish come morning.

properly hydrated, our vasodilation

We want to keep in mind to have

increases in our brains' arteries, which

a regular bedtime to enhance our

helps get oxygen and glucose to the

sleep-wake cycle. It is also important

brain, thus improving mood and

to note if we are tossing and turning

mental clarity. On the other hand,

and how many times we are waking

when we over-hydrate, our body can

up in the night.

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Probiotics for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

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by Dr. Paul Haider

ew Medical revelations

Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, and even

show that our gut

preventing cancer.

probiotic bacteria are essential for healing many

The number of probiotic bacteria in

diseases. Many of these illnesses

our gut should be about 4 pounds.

were thought to be incurable such

But most people only have 1/2 pound

as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,

of good bacteria and multiple pounds

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of harmful bacteria, or microscopic

the body, which predisposes a person

bacteria in their gut at all. This plays

to headaches, tension, bloating,

havoc without the immune system,

abdominal pains, diarrhea, and

our mental health, and our general

constipation. And they may even have

health and vitality.

numbness and tenderness in their joints and muscles. They may also feel

When we have an overgrowth of

like they have to urinate all the time,

bad bacteria caused by eating lots of

they have a hard time thinking and

sugar, complex carbohydrates, food

doing simple tasks, and they feel out

additives, processed food, that are

of sorts and tired.

not healthy for our body, our immune system takes a nosedive. Not only

Even many types of arthritis can

that, those very same bad bacteria

be caused by not having enough

start creating toxins in our body that

good bacteria in our gut. Those very

cause pain, inflammation, swelling,

same toxins cause inflammation

and our vitality and general energy

that creates pain and swelling. And

level drop to nothing.

we know that when our immune system is not working at full capacity

And this is what happens with

or is impaired in some way… that

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome… toxins

opens the door to cancer and many

start to build, and our body reacts

other diseases. A healthy body with

by creating exhaustion. Thus people

a powerful immune system kills

are not able to sleep well because

hundreds of cancer cells every day.

of aches and pains, their minds

But when we have toxins lowering

are fuzzy, they have sore throats

our immune system, cancer cells

all the time. They also may have

are allowed to take over and create

enlarged lymph nodes, headaches,

tumors and other types of cancer.

joint pain, extreme exhaustion, and many more symptoms. And all of

It’s vitally important that we eight

this is triggered by the lack of good

right, with at least 80 to 90% raw

probiotic bacteria in our gut.

organic foods with live enzymes. Also, remove lots of toxic chemicals from

Also, Fibromyalgia works in the same

our diet that keep us from having a

way, with lots of toxins building up in

robust immune system. Also, twice

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Ignorance – The Root of All Suffering by Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari

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e all know that if

significant aspect of Yoga can

we find the proper

help us find our way through our

diagnosis for our

current jungle-state of Mind. By

suffering, it is

exploring their ancient wisdom,

always easier to find more effective

we can find practical tools to use

remedies and solutions. Sages

in our daily lives. So, that in all the

belonging to all faith traditions

negativity that surrounds each one

have found common ground in

of us, we can see and explore the

diagnosing what causes human

new positive possibilities.

unhappiness. They could fathom the reasons for the suffering of humanity and found it is all in the Mind. In the following five articles, we will explore the 5 Afflictions of Mind (Pancha Kleshas) according to Rishi Patanjali,

THE FIRST AFFLICTION: SELF-FORGETFULNESS, OR AVIDYA The most unfathomable mystery in

the great sage of India.

this world is that we always take our

INTRODUCTION TO FIVE AFFLICTIONS (PANCHA KLESHAS) OF MIND

We can remember many things, but

"clothes" (body) to be who we are! we cannot remember that we are Pure Consciousness and not just an inert body. We all are suffering

Rishi Patanjali, who showed the

from a common disease called "Self-

world the path of Yoga, talks about

forgetfulness." Identified with the

the five afflictions or Pancha

body, the Mind keeps moving away

Kleshas which are at the root of

from the real within us, straying into

all pains in life: Avidya (ignorance),

materialistic desires and becoming

Asmita (ego), raga (attachment),

entrapped. We forget that we

Devesh (aversion), and Abhinivesha

are Spiritual Beings wearing the

(fear of death).

material body.

Humanity has lost its vision due to

All pains and miseries belong to

this clouded state of Mind brought

the body and impure mind. The

about by these five afflictions.

pure consciousness, or the Atman

Understanding them as the most

(Soul), is unscathed by pains and

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Shh and Breathe Your Soul is Speaking!

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by Gail Serna

hen a person is

communicating with angels, spirit

at the correct

guides, and the Divine Creator is

stage in life,

the key to solving any problem you

one’s intuition

face in life. Once we learn the proper

will relieve suffering, enable us to

techniques and tools, individuals

make sound decisions, and discover

will be on their way to experiencing

our soul’s messages. Therefore,

peace of mind.

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5 ADVANTAGES TO DEVELOPING YOUR INTUITION

Feeling Safe in uncertain situations or toxic environments: Imagine this continuous stream that

Our intuition allows us to:

surrounds our bodies. The vibration is on a different awareness in your

• Trust and understand our higher self.

mind. It flows from one individual to another based on a person’s desired

• Feel safe in situations that are out of our control.

intent or thought. Since this is the case, some people may walk around

• Clear your aura of unwanted

with energy that is not beneficial.

energy. • Discover the language of one’s soul.

How does this play out? When we find ourselves in the mall, at family

• Make sound decisions.

gatherings or parties with friends.

• Your emotional pain will

The minute you encounter another

lessen as you trust and

person and speak with them, their

develop your intuition.

life force energy transfers to your field. By developing our intuition,

Using myself as an example, I can

we will learn techniques on how one

give countless scenarios where

can control this transference.

my intuition has helped me. It led me to the proper doctors

Clearing Your Aura of Unwanted

in 2011 and the right treatment

Energy

plan when I had cancer. I knew that I had to go to the cancer

Our Divine Creator gave us tools

surgeon in a particular hospital

to clear energy from ourselves and

over the other choice of hospitals

others. As we perceive what is going

and doctors in my area. Using

on around us through our psychic

my psychic ability of feeling and

senses, we will notice unwanted

knowing my journey was one

energy and clear it by focusing on

of healing. I could relax, and I

loving thoughts and using prayer

am proud to report my health is

protocols. This is the basic principle

better than ever.

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Unheard Sounds: Do They Bless or Curse us? by Jill Mattson

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ibrations constantly

sounds positively alter living things in

change us! Tiny sounds

the plant kingdom and ourselves!

may only change us a little bit, but their impact

A bizarre sound experiment revealed

adds up when we are constantly

that people are affected they cannot

bombarded. Think of the "seemingly

hear nor see. Scientists from Liverpool's

inconsequential" influence of the

Metropolitan Cathedral analyzed

Colorado River, having no effect on

the responses of 250 people who

the rocks. Then you look up and see

listened to a 50 minute piano recital

the Grand Canyon – the spectacular

with inaudible vibrations, too low in

result of continuous tiny pulses of soft

pitch for them to hear. The audience's

flowing water. Little packets of steady,

emotions intensified as the inaudible

subtle energy can change our worlds.

sound vibrations were blasted out. Those feeling uncomfortable before

We would not walk into a hospital and

the concert got increasingly angry.

randomly start taking other people's

Others, who were initially happy, got

medications, which are not tailored

progressively more joyful.

to our unique needs. Yet, we are subject to auditory "mystery" energy

In experiments, people felt physical

that definitely changes us – slowly

effects from the silent blasts: tingling

but surely. Science confirms that

in the back of the neck and a strange

waves nearby affect one another –

stomach feeling.[1] This should

changing our very essence. From

not surprise us as many scientists

vibrations emanating from nature

confirmed harmful effects from

and the midnight sky – to cell phones

unheard or unseen vibrations, such

and microwaves – we are constantly

as microwaves and electrical energy.

soaking energy. Yet, we remain

A science experiment conducted by

unaware as to how our auditory meals

students in Denmark demonstrated

affect us!

that unheard vibrations from cell phones mutilated bean sprouts in days.

Let's explore the dark side of "unheard sounds" and ponder if we are "lambs to

It is well documented that sound

the slaughter." Next, we will adventure

entrains brainwaves, creating specific

to the light side, investigating how

states of consciousness. Of course,

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Five Ways To Live Life With Out The Rulebook by Kate Rose

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ife can be pretty amazing

the times things didn’t work, all

once you throw out the

the times you were hurt or felt

rule book. Once you stop

rejection, or the disapproving stares

doing things because

of people who don’t really matter.

you’re supposed to, and instead,

Honestly, there is no other way

you decide with your heart and your

to live life. Apply for that new job;

soul about what’s truly suitable for

call that friend you haven’t talked

you and your journey.

to in a while; say you’re sorry and move on, and that particular lover

Be weird. No, really. Let that freak

you can’t stop thinking about? Let

flag fly.

them know you love them. Fear is the limit that holds you back from

Personally, I spent the better part

your greatness. Don’t let this stop

of my teenage years and young

you and try anyway. You never know

adulthood unsuccessfully trying to

how amazing life can be until you

blend in with everyone else. It was

actually give it a try.

done in many ways, whether it was with music, clothing, pastimes.

Listen to your heart. People are complicated, and the right thing

I erroneously assumed that my value

may not make sense.

was measured based on the ability to blend in. Boy, did I have it wrong?

We feel that good isn’t good enough

It’s incredible how much easier it

many times, and sometimes even

becomes to throw the rule book out

sound can be wrong. Our heads are

after you hit thirty, and I couldn’t be

destined to mess us up. There may

happier I did. I am a weird freaky self.

not be a logical reason you should

An artist, yogi, hippy burning incense

take that new job, why you should

loving fancy drink making and lover

end that relationship, or why you

of life. The best part? Through the

feel drawn to someone. But there

years, I have the close friends I do now

will be those moments through

because I embrace my weirdness, and

your head can’t figure out that you

they love me for exactly who I am.

need to give up control to your

Screw Fear. Seriously. Fear is there

heart. Let your heart lead you, and

in your head, reminding you of all

you’ll never be led astray.

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DO ANIMALS SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION? Animals are depressed for the same reasons as humans. However, they perceive reality in a very different way from ours. Why do animals get depressed?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are about 300 million people with depression in the world. So, it was just a matter of time before the question arose of whether animals are depressed or not. Depression is a disease with increasing visibility, as well as the theme of animal welfare. Interestingly, the reasons that trigger depression in an animal are diverse, but at the same time, enormously similar to those found in the human species. Many Signs are observed when animals become depressed.

Animals are sentient beings, despite not communicating verbally like us, showing depression in other equally indicative ways.

Some of the most common signs of depression in (almost) all species are as follows:

Anhedonia: inability to feel pleasure, usually manifested by behaviors such as no play, decreased sexual activity, or direct signs of sadness - such as crying in dogs or tears in elephants.

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Anorexia: Loss of appetite. Most animals in deep sadness tend to stop eating.

Reasons why animals get depressed.

As social mammals, we find it easier to

Abnormal behaviors: stereotypes, selfmutilation, or other behaviors. Stereotypes are repeated movements without any biological sense that are maintained over time. These behaviors are a clear indication of depression, especially in mammals. Although the animals most studied initially share life with humans - such as livestock animals - signs of depression are being found in more and more species. The reality is Animals can get depressed.

empathize with those similar to us since the brain mechanisms that regulate basic emotions - happiness, fear, sadness, anger, and disgust - are the same for everyone. Thanks to this, you will find many noticeable reasons for depression in animals. 1. Traumatic events

The death of a family member, moments of intense terror, or mistreatment are events in an animal's life - human or not - that can create that state of extreme sadness that affects them at all levels.

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Romantic Love and Spiritual Awakening by Johanna Kern

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ith the

while experiencing fear and trying

understanding and

to remedy the emptiness with an

Acceptance of Love

illusion of material abundance.

comes a gift, which

we learn to embrace awakening. Our

What is this "Oneness" that some

romantic Love can help us to open

people talk about? Why is it

the door to receive that gift.

important to understand what it means? And – what are we supposed

When we are born, we are filled with

to do with such knowledge?

the energy of Love, and we expect to be loved. We assume that the

Love, spiritual growth, and being one

world is full of Love, and we are in

with all – remain abstract concepts

shock when we experience coldness,

for the mind, as long as there is a split

indifference, or pain. To a bit of child,

between such concepts and the life

Love is a necessity equal to food and

we actually live.

water. In fact, lack of Love is more damaging to a child than poverty.

To recognize all as part of the One Whole is to perceive and

When we experience a lack of Love

acknowledge pure Love in all. The

from others, we replace our innate

energy of Love surrounds us, flows

joy with fear and isolate ourselves

through us, and comes from us.

from others with thick "walls" to With the understanding and

avoid further pain.

Acceptance of Love comes a When we separate ourselves from

gift, which we learn to embrace:

others, we separate ourselves from

awakening. Our romantic Love can

Oneness and suffer or – suffer and

help us to open the door to receive

cause suffering.

that gift.

Separation from Oneness is a sign

The evolution of true Love in

of disconnection from the energy

a relationship always includes

of Love. Disconnection from Love is

the gradual exploration and

a sign of dwelling in the hypnotic

experiencing the 7 aspects of

Illusion of being in control of our fate

Universal Love: Joy, Acceptance,

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Creating the Music of Love

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By Jill Mattson

veryone knows that Music

Both energies have waves, which

creates feelings. But "Can

combine in close proximity.

music create love?" Emotions, such as love

Recall how the soundtrack of

and the energy of Music, are more

a movie makes you feel. The

connected than we ever imagined!

soundwaves play your "feelings," as

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if your body is a harp. Music triggers

from our subconscious mind as

your feelings. Hence Music can

an automated response. We can

indeed boost love.

program desired feelings by playing Music repeatedly. We can gain a

Music can create love, but a song

good habit from listening to Music

is fleeting, and so is its impact. The

in the background. This feeling is

bigger question is, what kind of

now dominant in our personality. It

listening-dosage creates a more

is part of characteristic essence. No

lasting love? You must listen until

willpower or attention is required

you fill up with so much love that it

for this upgrade. We can even sleep

alters your character. That is a lot of

with the special Music, as our ears

listening.

never sleep. (Imagine making progress while you sleep!) This

Using Music to enhance love may

powerful treatment is accessible, free,

seem crazy, but not so in antiquity.

or inexpensive and can be repeated

Ancient man created positive feelings

and repeated.

through Music and then listened for an incredible amount of time.

Music is a source of energy that can

With each listening, they ingested a

intensify love. How can we use this

tiny amount of this desired energy

to our advantage? For example, if

via Music. For example, if they

you wish to acknowledge your loved

wished to make a boy ferocious, he

one's beauty – be it their personality

was constantly exposed to furious

or appearance, then play beautiful

Music. Likewise, a gentle person was

Music to amplify the feeling of beauty.

cultivated with continual soft Music.

The author created the Deep Wave

Ancient sages prescribed listening to

Beauty CD, designed with beautiful

something special – many thousands

Music to make you feel beautiful. To

of times until it was dominant energy

stretch your idea of what Music can

within one's personality. Ancient

do for you, Deep Wave Beauty also

masters considered this the quick

contains frequencies associated with

way to change one's personality.

vitamins, collagen, and muscle in the face and neck. Think of this Music as

We gain a habit of repeating targeted

aural makeup, delivering the feeling

feelings repeatedly until they surface

of beauty on many levels.

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The Astral Travel Phenomenon By Judi Lynch

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stral travel is the belief

For many years, Dr. Raymond Moody,

that the soul can leave the

a physician, psychologist, philosopher,

body, visiting other places

and author, interviewed hundreds of

on Earth and beyond. Also

people who had experienced out-of-

known as 'soul travel,' the practice is

body events. Well known for his books

taught with meditation techniques and

about life after death and near-death

affirmed by repeating mantras in Sehaj

experiences (NDE), a term he invented

yoga to visit Heaven's many planes.

in 1975, he collected information and defined these experiences'

Helen Keller described an astral travel

common qualities. He identified

experience like this, "I have been far

nine elements of a near-death out-

away all this time, and I haven't left

of-body experience. There are similar

the room...It was clear to me that

accounts of people who reported their

it was because I was a spirit that I

consciousness was floating above their

had so vividly 'seen' and felt a place

bodies. Others had seen themselves in

a thousand miles away. Space was

surgery or when they were receiving

nothing to spirit!"

life-saving assistance.

Astral travel has been documented

Many people have experienced astral

by many throughout history. In

travel unexpectedly while dreaming

1875 Helena Blavatsky founded the

without fully understanding what

Theosophical Society, whose teachings

happened. It's really more than just

included the ability to transcend the

feeling the anxiety of an 'out of body

body through spirit travel to anywhere.

experience, which is a different event

The religion of Eckankar describes

altogether. It knows you are visiting

astral travel as a movement of the soul

somewhere else. You are remote,

closer to the heart of God. One of the

viewing what is around you and

basic tenets is that soul (the true self)

speaking to other souls who are also

may be experienced separate from the

astral traveling. You have information

physical body and in full consciousness

that you would never have known if

travel freely in "other planes of

not for astral travel. We travel in our

reality. This is attained by shifting the

dream state while sleeping most of the

awareness from the body to the inner

time and may not remember it upon

planes of existence.

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7 Ways to Make Clear And Conscious Decisions

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by Gia Dalton

re you making decisions

purely reactive place, without careful

in the heat of the

consideration?

moment or rushing into commitments when

Decisions made hastily can be

you feel tired, angry, frustrated, or

irrational and illogical. The angst you

vulnerable? Are your choices made

feel afterward is a clear indication of

from a strained, forced, impulsive, or

your misalignment with them. When

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you make conscious decisions from a

transformative and rewarding. By

peaceful state of awareness, you feel

changing your perception, feelings

relaxed, confident, and empowered

surrounding the situation will

with a clear, uncluttered mind.

change too.

Feelings, both positive and

Examine the situation from several

negative, are often perceived as

different perspectives. Consider

signals from the subconscious,

alternatives and the consequence

meant for guidance. Conscious

of each. A deliberate response

decisions are made with full

is more effective than a purely

awareness of what is happening

emotional reaction.

around you and inside you. 2. Everything that is meant for you... Having cognizance of your feelings

will find its way to you. Life is

and others' feelings will allow you

constantly changing. The situation

to make decisions deliberately and

can change too. Many issues have

with clear intention.

a way of working out on their own. Sometimes the best decision is

1. If someone betrays, ignores, or lets you down, trust that it is

deciding to not make one. Set it to the side, and revisit it later.

part of a bigger picture. When you feel hurt, vulnerable, or angry,

3. Joy comes flooding in when

chances are any decision made

you release yourself and others

from this place may be irrational.

from having to live according

They will lack good judgment and

to a set plan. The ego wants to

not for your highest good. Making

judge, compare, compete, and

a permanent decision, based on a

place blame. Knowing oneself,

momentary and perhaps temporary

you are aware of your feelings and

feeling, could lead to regret

how those feelings play into the decision-making process.

Every relationship is an opportunity to learn, grow and

Suppose you are giving or

evolve. Changing your perception

receiving ultimatums, demanding

of the situation can be profoundly

a response within a short amount

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What's Stopping You from Making That Change?

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by Veronica Lee

or many, the restrictions of

had to disconnect from our everyday

the pandemic have forced

activities, this time of "isolation"

us to examine our lives.

has offered us a thought-provoking

Whether we have been

mirror. Most notably, the reflection

shut out of our in-person jobs, shut in

of how we spend our time - which

with our families underfoot, or have

paves our life direction - is staring

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accusingly at us with, "Well, is this working for you? Is this what you truly

• Fear – of the unknown, change, wrong decisions, and oh my! • Uncertainty – lack of clarity about

want?"

what to do, need for assurances Regardless of pandemic restrictions, it is helpful to face these questions with willingness and wonder. Use the

• Lack of Confidence - Who, me? I can't do that, can I? • Lack of Support – little or no

opportunity to think of possibilities,

encouragement or guidance, not

have conversations with loved ones,

enough-ness

imagine where you'd rather be, what

• A concern of Hurting Others – If

your life would look like ten years

I make this change, how will it

from now. Ask yourself, "What will my

affect them?

life FEEL like if I keep doing what I

• Belief in Permission – waiting for

am doing for the next five years? Am

a green light from the universe or

I living in joy? Is my life fulfilling and

others • Disconnection from Soul

aligned with my soul?"

Purpose – the uncertainty of self, purpose or direction, loss of joy

Provoked by our collective predicament, our souls are longing for us to reconnect with meaning and

Let's take a look at each one and, in

joy and take steps to create the life

doing so, perhaps do a bit of inner

we really want.

reflection.

Yet we often meet these soul

PRACTICALITY

stirrings with hesitation, concern, and a plethora of "good reasons" to

Many efficient people box themselves

keep our status quo, even if we are

into mediocre contentment that feels

miserable. The biggest obstacles we

comfortable to the mind but lacks

face when contemplating significant

heart-luster. Often they build for

life changes are:

safety and eventually hit the wall of boredom or dissatisfaction. Then guilt

• Practicality – the need to be

(and worry) arises when they think

"stable" and keep everything in

of venturing out. Why rock the boat?

place

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Are You Ready to take off your Mask? BY ALAN COHEN

As I checked out of a grocery store, I asked the clerk if she was looking forward to removing her mask when our state releases its mask requirement soon. "I've gotten used to it," she replied. "I might keep wearing it even after I don't have to." Her response reminded me of a poignant scene in the movie The Princess Bride. Inigo Montoya is a swashbuckling swordsman who has spent his entire adult life seeking to find the man who assassinated his father. Each day, he practices cornering the killer, pressing his sword against the man's chest, and telling him, "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."


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Inigo eventually catches up with the assassin and does him in. As Inigo is exiting the castle, his sidekick asks him, "Now that you have avenged your father's death, what will you do with your life?" Inigo stops in his tracks, a blank look washes over his face, and he confesses, "I have been in the revenge business so long, I don't know what I would do without it."

We have all adapted to a threatening world with masks we lay over our natural self. Such guises often take the form of victim identity. The classic example of a rutted victim is Miss Havisham in Charles Dickens's classic novel, Great Expectations. Young Pip goes to visit Miss Havisham, a fifty-ish woman wearing a tattered yellowed wedding gown. Yet she looks much older, a bony waxwork.

It is possible to become so steeped in fear, protection, and defense that we may continue to do so out of habit and a sense of safety behind elaborate barricades when we no longer need to protect ourselves. This dynamic goes far beyond Inigo Montoya and Covid masks. It applies to much of our life.

On her dining room table sits expensive China set for a wedding reception and a cake covered with cobwebs. Many years earlier, Miss Havisham was jilted at the altar. She felt so crushed that she became frozen at that moment and found twisted solace in clinging to her identity as a ditched bride. And so she remained, thirty years later.


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