Things You Lose When You Become Spiritually Awakened

awakeningJeff Wilson – An awakened mind allows you to show admiration for those who do well and strive to follow in their footsteps. It also helps to remove any malicious or jealousy and appreciate the accomplishments of others.

As we grow, become more aware, and love, our thoughts and actions change as well. This is not only due to our goals changing but the resources we draw on become more productive. As we ‘wake’ to the world as it truly is, the truth of it all changes us from the core outward. We are till human so we still experience and project negativity, but the magnitude and length of time being negative changes.

I still get angry at some fairly dumb things, but where before I would become a ball of rage and self destruction, I accept it as it is and smile to my heart. I thank it for being able to experience an array of emotions and through that love and acceptance, my rage subsides. Through the years of experience and learning, I have come to understand the pitfalls life can trick us into stepping into. Here is a list of some of those emotions and concepts that you will naturally let go of as you reach higher levels of consciousness. Continue reading

Living With Anxiety? Tips to Keep Your Anxiety Levels In-Check

anxietyIt may seem like you’re alone when you’re living with anxiety. But there are more people in the same situation you’re in than you realize. The United States alone has an estimated 40 million people who suffer from some form of anxiety.

The good news is a lot of work has been done to learn how people can deal with these issues. Are you ready to learn what you can do to help? Try the five tips below to help stop anxiety from taking over.

1. Identify Your Triggers

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Difficult To Watch Someone You Care About Self Destruct

self destructVeronica – It is always difficult to watch someone you care about self destruct. The frustration you feel, when you cannot seem to get through to them how negative their choices are, is excruciating.

If you are a parent the advice you give often is unnoticed in the sea of distraction your child moves through every day.  Road blocks that are completely identifiable by your perception often are completely out of the range of comprehension by the offspring.

This also can be experienced in male/female relationships, family, etc.  What does one do when you see someone out of control and they will not listen?  Or if they do, they make the poor choices anyway? Continue reading

Ways To Avoid Relapse Naturally

Avoiding relapses of pain, anxiety, depression, or substance abuse can be difficult. Even when you’re completely invested in the process you need support structures that help you stay on track. Use the tips listed below to help you remain motivated in attaining your goal.

1. Exercise

Anyone who has replaced their substance abuse with exercise has a very good chance of recovering. You must be determined to exercise every day so that you can get better, and you also need to see if there is a particular form of exercise that will leave you so refreshed that you will not want to have any substances. A lot of people participate in sports instead, and you might actually come up with accountability partners that way. Continue reading

Put Fear of Flying to Rest With These Tips

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Are you longing for an exotic vacation to soothe away stress and worries? Is the only thing stopping you from this dream trip a fear of flying? You’re not alone.

Nearly 25% of Americans suffer from nervousness when choosing to fly, with at least 6.5% of this group experiencing aviophobia. Aviophobia is an intense fear of flying, with feelings of anxiety and dread leading up to and during the flight.

Fortunately there are actions you can take to help ease your fears and enjoy a getaway. Continue reading