Serenity

How do you define spirituality? Discover the facts on various aspects of spirituality and learn how these thought systems operate. Are you in touch with your Inner Self? ...Cigi

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The Complete Illustrated Guide to Reflexology
Inge Dougans
Element Books 1996

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Oliver Cowmeadow
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Between Heaven and Earth
H. Beinfield and E. Korngold
Ballantine NY 1991

"Beauty comes from within."

We've all heard that one, but if you want to stay Forever Young it's about as true as it gets.

Stress, anger, depression all show themselves in our faces, in our postures, and in our bodies. Developing a sense of peace and serenity shows up as glowing skin, sparkling eyes, and a bouncing step... All signs of a youthful and energetic person.

Even traditional medicine has acknowledged the importance of spiritual health. More and more, doctors are asking their patients if they recognize a higher power... If they pray or meditate. Hospitals do everything they can to encourage patients to work on their spiritual life because they know it speeds up healing.
Spirituality involves the recognition and acceptance of a higher power beyond our own intelligence and with whom we can have a relationship. This higher power can provide an experience of inspiration, joy, security, peace of mind, and guidance that goes beyond what is possible in the absence of the conviction that such a power exists.

Benefits from paying attention to the spiritual dimension of our lives include improved self-esteem, self-control and confidence; faster and easier recovery; improved relationships; and a new sense of meaning. Spirituality can give us hope, is a powerful antidepressant and can help cure illnesses such as heart disease and cancer. Now researchers have shown that spirituality may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease as well.

It's funny that people will spend fortunes and huge chunks of their lives to create and keep their physical health. Many folks schedule regular therapy with analysts or counselors to assure their mental health. Yet very few people really think about or act upon real spiritual health... Maybe the most important of the three states when it comes to real happiness.

It doesn't matter whether you attend a regular church service, or go to a Zen meditation center. Do whatever works to bring you a sense of calm and purpose. A healthy understanding of your place in life is the surest way to roll back the years and put you into a younger thinking way of life.

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P Mansfield
Vermillion 1995

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The Secret of Letting Go
Guy Finley
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Quantum Healing
Deepak Chopra, MD
Bantam Book, 1989

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Richard Carlson, PhD
New York NY, Hyperion, 1995

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Maureen Moss
Sidney House, 2002

Awareness Through Movement: Easy-to-Do Health Exercises to Improve Your Posture, Vision, Imagination, and Personal Awareness
Moshe Feldenkrais
Penguin 1990