by Ronnie Citron-Fink
Journaling (or keeping letters or diaries) is an ancient tradition, one that dates back to at least 10th century Japan. Prominent people throughout history have kept journals. Presidents have maintained them for posterity; other famous figures for their own purposes. Oscar Wilde, 19th century playwright, said: “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read on the train.”
10 reasons to make journaling a daily habit:
1. sharpens writing skills
2. can help heal emotional experiences
3. helps keep track of ideas
4. writing is relaxing and it relieves stress
5. journals have unconditional acceptance
6. keep a document record
7. learn to reflect about yourself
8. to feel in control
9. for a creative outlet
10. to document travel or an event
Ronnie Citron-Fink is a writer and educator. Ronnie regularly writes about sustainable living for online sites and magazines. Along with being the creator of www.econesting.com, Ronnie has contributed to numerous books about green home design, DIY, children, and humor. Ronnie lives the Hudson Valley of New York with her family.
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A HMHC Book Recommendation :
Revelations: Diaries of Women
by Mary-Jane Moffat and Charlotte Painter
Excerpts from the private diaries of women, known and unknown, among them Louisa May Alcott, Sophie Tolstoy, George Eliot, Anais Nin.
Sometimes, people walk back into our lives. Sometimes, things resurface after a while. Why now? is a question to be answered by ourselves. The video below popped-up in the HMHC mailbox; so, my answer to why now ? is to post it here on the blog.
The energy principles working behind SuperBrain Yoga were known long time ago, especially in Oriental and Energy Medicine. Practitioners of Energy Healing have used these techniques for years.
I have asked Barbara to share her point of view. She says:
"I think that SuperBrain Yoga has great promise for anyone. It is so easy and simple and it can increase your intelligence ; an exercise to get smart well worth the effort and I am certainly willing to give it a go.
Blessings,
Barbara"
If you have not heard of SuperBrain Yoga, there is this video;
And then, there is the website SuperBrain Yoga who presents the book of the same name by Master Choa Kok Sui. You'll find also the link About SuperBrain Yoga which explains origins, studies and benefits of practicing Pranic healing.
For fun, play Speed Match offered by Luminosity.com , where a membership provides opportunities to train all the functions of the brain, a place to find tips and studies on the brain.
Posted by Nadette
Please find below an update on the upcoming Mixed Sweat Lodge at HMHC, this Sunday, January 24, 2010, visit the blog again for tomorrow's update, or call Sonnie Licona, as the event draws closer. Thank you.
"Memo and I visited this morning and we continue to stand in the intention of having the Lodge on Sunday. We also discussed the possibility of having a Pipe Ceremony with a feast to follow if the snow levels create a situation where holding the Lodge won’t be possible. That being said – Mother Nature may have different plans. It is snowing in Cloudcroft now and the roads are snow packed and icy. I just checked the National Weather site and they are predicting a possible 12 – 25 inches of snow here by Saturday. As much as we want to get the group together we would never want to risk anyone’s safety. Travel in the midst of blizzard conditions can be treacherous.
I will send out updates tomorrow afternoon.
Mitakuye Oyasin,
Sonnie
575-430-3715"
The Three Snow Bears
Written and illustrated by
Jan Brett
G. P. Putnam's Sons
ISBN: 978-0-399-24792-7
HMHC has received 12 boxes of new books from a book store in California and we are pleased to offer them to you, our community, at a 50% discount! Some of the well known authors are:
Manley P. Hall
Rudolf Steiner
Catherine Ponder
Andrew Cohen
Alice Bailey
John Powell
Scott Peck
Dan Millman
Gregg Braden
Mary Baker Eddy
And so many more!
We also have some of the Seth Books and the Right Use of Will books.
There are several Tarot decks and books as well.
The cassette tapes, we are offering free.
And many many more, come check them out get some new books and save some money at the same time!
We moved to Ruidoso in 2000. We built a house at the end of Cedar Creek, and I started teaching English at Ruidoso High School just as the World Trade Center fell. A Google search before we left Austin lead me to High Mesa Healing Center. I was shy at first to venture to Alto for a visit to High Mesa, but finally I did, and I was greeted warmly and with a room filled with books. I knew immediately that I’d “come home.”
Like so many I have been aware of my spiritual journey my entire life, and my path has been circuitous. Though I felt often like I’ve wandered rather aimlessly, at High Mesa I began to sense the pattern to it all. Pieces fell into place and prepared me for the next difficult stage of things. I was free at High Mesa to believe or not believe as spirit led me. No one judged, and everyone loved generously.
I took classes, weeded the labyrinth, enjoyed healing touch therapy, and found a safe haven among kind people. A group of like-minded women came together as a Sacred Circle, and we met for two years – until I left the mountain strengthened for the next leg of my journey. No doubt, the mountain is a sacred place, and the good energy there is palpable. But High Mesa focused that energy for me and still does to this day.
I left the mountain five years ago, but High Mesa remains in my heart. As I write this I tear up longing to be there walking the labyrinth or engulfed in the warmth of a circle of women.
I’d like a Barbara hug right now.
Carol Knox
Summer is here. Kids are home or grandchildren come and visit.
There is now a new condition affecting our youth, and along a label for it: Nature Deficient Disorder. Click the link to find a NPR report and a book about this ailment.
Then, Nature lovers ! do with kids what you love to do yourself: go to a water park, go camping, find your favorite outdoor spot to read them nature and animal stories, draw and invent with them new flowers, animals, trees, places, etc. Just about anything that will inspire budding botanists!
And never mind that special bond and awe you inspire!
For more tips, visit The Green Life
Find fun printable Earth Coloring Pictures and Reading Activities at Love our Earth.
Written and Posted by NWH
Global Prayer Project
Susan A. and Jane Y-B., Friends of HMHC who often sent thoughts and wishes for Planetary Wellness, are inviting HMHC readers to become part of the Global Prayer Project, a project created by James Redfield and Salle Merrill Redfield. You will recognized the last name as the author’s of the Celestine Prophecy series.
James R. and Salle M-R. write: “Click to watch our Global Prayer video and help us spread the word . . . Let's see how large we can grow, and how much difference we can make!”
Thank you Susan and Jane for spreading the word!
Please take a moment to watch the video below, then consider to join the bi-monthly prayer gatherings. Click Global Prayer Project to connect. (If the click directs you to the Homepage, scroll down and click the Global Prayer Project box.)
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