It’s Spring. Discover One Completely New Thing
Trying something new can be daunting. I get out of my comfort zone every April. I know when the Forsythia starts to bloom, it’s time to dust off my learning skills and experience something new. It doesn’t matter what it really is. The important thing is I’m enjoying discovery and adventure.
Living in upstate New York, I live the four seasons. Coming from the south, I thought I lived the four seasons. And, actually, I don’t think I really did. Then, living in Venezuela, I learned about living with 2 seasons: rainy and dry.
Because I chose to live where I live, I look forward to each season. I see Spring as a new energy. I experience Spring as an opportunity to try something completely new. It doesn’t really matter what it is. The important thing is I’m enjoying discovery and adventure
One thing I expect is this: not getting it right. I get to enjoy being a learner again. I might not like what I learned but that’s okay.
My friend Karen is a professional learner – every time I visit her, she’s got something new in her life: this spring she’s learning how to play a concertina!
Karen has learned to take the pressure off her days. She’s leaving the stress at the door and she’s simply enjoying a new activity.
I never know how long she’ll stay with the concertina or whatever magical thing she is learning. And, it doesn’t matter. When she learns something new, she makes her world bigger and newer.
May we all be a little like Karen!
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I do have one new book coming out soon. “A Healer’s Tarot Memoir” is going to be published soon.
The role of this book is to learn to use Major Arcana cards for greater insight into your life so you can discover more about your role in the world. Representing important events in your life, these archetypes explain the wisdom in your soul while they do their work.
I’ve known about this book since 2015 when I sat down with a Tarot Reader in the Washington Square Park late one summer afternoon. He was reading my cards and suddenly, we were the only two people in the park. He read my cards and confirmed that one day I would write a book which would bring me joy.
His reading was spot on. I did. “”A Healer’s Tarot Memoir” is the book.
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Until “A Healer’s Tarot Memoir” is released, my latest book, “But for Gabriel” is available in both ebook and paperback at thurmangreco@gmail.com
Thanks again!
Thurman
ONE MORE THING!
Reiki and Reflexology are ALWAYS APPROPRIATE!
Physical Therapy – What to do to Get the Most from Your PT Session
We go to physical therapy because we want to get to the other side – of whatever the situation is.
Maybe you’ve been in an accident.
Maybe you just realized that your neck won’t move right.
Maybe you just finally looked in the mirror and your left shoulder and your right shoulder don’t match – at all.
Whatever the reason, physical therapy takes a commitment. It means going to two appointments weekly with homework between the sessions.
Some people go to their physical therapy sessions and do their homework and things seem to just go right.
I’ve gone to physical therapy sessions several different times in my life. Each experience impacted my life differently.
In my 40’s, I went to physical therapy, and followed the series of PT sessions up with a fitness club membership which helped me immensely. The physical therapy sessions followed by the regular fitness sessions changed my life for the better. The impact of these physical therapy sessions lasted the better part of a decade.
A couple of decades later, my physical therapy experience was just as positive but the therapy was completely different. I spent a lot of time on the table receiving heat treatments. My back and shoulders loved this attention and appreciated the healing applications I received twice weekly.
Now, with different needs, my current physical therapy experience is different yet again. My body does not want to move so fast. Healing is not so easy this time. I leave each session feeling fatigue and pain. My body needs to rest and restore. It needs attention beyond what is happening at the physical therapist’s office.
It took two sessions for me to realize what was happening. What did I do? I ran for the Reiki therapy!
I’m sharing this with everyone because I’m seeing other people coming away from the physical therapy session who need restorative healing. Some people get this information quickly. Others need a little nudge.
What I’m finding is that the physical therapy session is not completed without a Reiki session to follow up.
Actually, other modalities work well also. Reflexology certainly offers the deep calming needed to end a session totally.
But, really, it doesn’t matter whether you schedule Reiki or Reflexology or massage or ………… Many modalities available will work.
The important thing to know is that when we get physical therapy, the work takes your body “so far”. To get your money’s worth in healing, schedule the Reiki session on the same day if you possibly can – certainly within 36 hours.
Schedule these bodywork sessions think of them as part of your life. They stimulate your body’s own healing processes.
When you combine Reiki or Reflexology or whatever modality works best for you, you will receive more healing for your health care dollars.
If regular Reiki sessions turn out to be a challenge, take some classes and learn to give sessions. That way you can exchange sessions with others.
Ask a friend to join you in a learning adventure. The two of you can learn together and exchange sessions. This is self-care, an important activity which we all need to include in our daily lives.
Thanks for reading this blog post! New articles have been posted for 10 years. This blog was created to be a conduit for your own healing.
With blogs, books, classes, and sessions, I am not here to change your story. Instead, I am here to be a conduit for your own healing.
Thanks for reading this article. Please share it with friends and relatives. Forward this post to your preferred social media network.
For more info, my books are located on www.thurmangreco.com. They are all available in both ebook and paperbook form. So far, “A Healer’s Handbook” has gone out to readers in over three dozen countries.
You can also discover more information when you explore previous posts on this blog. Posts focusing on reflexology or Reiki therapy are on both the blog and on YOUTUBE.
My Latest Information! – “A Healer’s Tarot Memoir” has just gone to the publisher!
Eight Ways to Fight the Fear
To be honest, things are becoming more and more confusing as the days go along. Every time I greet a friend or neighbor or anyone, for that matter, she talks to me as if we are all lost.
And, maybe we are.
It’s hard-to-impossible to figure out sometimes where this year is headed. Some of my friends and acquaintances are solving their dilemma by simply not reading papers or watching TV.
Others choose their channels with care, blocking out everything that seems to be problematic.
Still others are becoming information junkies, focusing their lives on a particular channel offering information they can understand and accept.
On the home front, our Woodstock community is undergoing gentrification. We’re all facing the fact that we’re living in a place far removed from the community we chose to live in when we moved here.
And, this situation comes on the heels of the stresses of Covid and everything that went with that.
Our home is hardly recognizable.
And, I haven’t even brought other news: economic, climate change, the election, our local schools – and any other thing you can imagine.
Then, there are all the economic and social changes in our country.
Sometimes, I think that each of us is on our own, private, Yellow Brick Road.
And, that leads me to the whole reason for this blog post: Fear
The Fear is palpable.
It has an odor.
I see it on the street in the way people walk and the way they talk and the way they dress.
There are some things we can do as we make our way forward into a future many of us are having trouble even imagining.
ONE. Speak Your Fear. As soon as you begin to share your fear, it begins to lose its power over you.
TWO. When fear covers you with an invisible tent, practice breathing exercises. Include meditation sessions. Find what works for you and practice it regularly. When this breathing exercise becomes a part of your life, you should be able to find calm which will send the panic running.
THREE. Exercise regularly. Regular exercise slows down the fight-or-flight reflex. The options are open here. Do what you enjoy.
FOUR. Seek out friends you can chat with who will have a calming effect on you. This step has been helpful for me. When I’m upset, I call Carey and we chat. Sometimes she calls me. Over the last few months, I’ve gathered a few friends who call me. We’re an informal support group.
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FIVE. Enjoy Reiki, or other bodywork modality, regularly I’m watching healing groups form in the area. People gather regularly to share and exchange their sessions. I cannot tell you how important these groups are. Peace. Calm. Lower Blood Pressure, Sleep………….
SIX. Get the what-ifs out of your life and your mind. These lists of fears can wreak havoc on your day. And, they will not save your situation. They are a waste of time which will get you nowhere. Instead, focus your energy on things you can manage.
SEVEN. Write something. This can be a memoir, a journal, a diary, a letter to the editor, a note to a friend you haven’t seen in awhile – whatever works for you. If you’ve never written anything before, now is a good time to begin. Don’t worry. Everybody has a first sentence or chapter or essay. I had one. I never wrote anything but my name before 2013. And, now I have 2 blogs and several books – one of which has been purchased by people in over three dozen countries!
When you begin to write, don’t be afraid of a blog. My first 2 blogs certainly kickstarted my career. I bought a book by Nina Amir: “How to Blog a Book”. I read this book and followed Nina Amir’s instructions.
EIGHT Stress and what-ifs are good invitations to develop our spiritual and religious lives. This is a good time to meet fear with a renewed trust in your spiritual and religious beliefs.
Sometimes reality can be downright scary. This week, meet the uncertainty and fear in your life with a renewed calm. Work your way down the list and see what item helps you the most.
And, finally, thank you for reading this blog post!
Thurman Greco.
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I look forward to hearing from you about how you like the show.
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Good Health is Not That Hard to Achieve. Really.
You and I are constantly bombarded with conflicting information about our health. What’s good. What’s bad. We’re complex beings. Good health involves our bodies physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You may not agree with all the information on these pages. But, for me, these words resonate with the truth.
For me, good health comes down to 7daily habits:
Not Smoking is Essential.
I put this habit first because it has a tendency to make people angry when they hear about not smoking or read about not smoking. So, I’m just getting it out there in front. That way, you can get over your anger reaction when we move on to the other essential habits which are easier to deal with and much more positive.
But, before we move on I do have one suggestion: Reduce your habit to five cigarettes a day. When you get down to five a day, zero is an easy goal.
Have you tried the gum from the pharmacy?
Is there a smokers support group in your area?
Hypnotherapy? Biofeedback?
Whatever?. Do whatever you have to do to give up the smoking.
Maintain a Healthy Weight.
Losing or gaining weight to reach your ideal weight gets harder with every passing year, so the younger you are when you work on your weight, the easier it is. Weight Watchers or Overeaters Anonymous may be a good option for you. Biofeedback can help.
An interested nutritionist can guide you to your goal and include specific foods contributing to your continued good health at the same time. You’ll get twice the bang for your buck with nutritional guidance. For example, if you need to gain or lose weight, and you have heart health issues, a nutritionist can work on the weight situation along with your heart disease. I don’t know about you, but I love I love to accomplish two things at a time.
Eat Many Fruits and Vegetables.
Wellness gurus teach five servings of fruits and vegetables are a minimum number for a well-nourished person to eat daily. This five-serving recommendation is easy for me to share. It can be fun. I like the idea of thinking about which five fruits and vegetables will be on my plate today. Planning for each day’s selection gives them focus and importance. Planning gives me a chance to experiment a bit. You can do this, too. It’s easier than you think. Choose one new vegetable or fruit each week at your grocery. Take it home and learn about it:
What is it called?
Where is home for this food?
What are some popular ways to cook it?
How should it be stored?
What is the best way to combine it with other foods?
How should it be eaten?
If you discover one new fruit or vegetable weekly, your dietary skills will be vastly different in a year.
Exercise Regularly
The field is open here. Your exercise can be drudgery or fun. Spend as little or as much money as you want. Choose one or two activities to participate in regularly. The point is to stay active throughout your life. Combine exercise with other daily habits. I wear a fitness watch which beeps when I don’t move enough. It also rewards me with a beep when I’ve exceeded my daily goal. I have a job requiring that I stay off my seat and on my feet. I’m making money while exercising a fun bonus!
Avoid Stressors
Stress is a biggie. It plays a part in many health problems. Meditation walks, laughter, sharing, singing, nature bathing, journaling, drawing can help you reduce stress. Make room in your schedule for stress reduction activities.
Note: There are several articles on this subject in earlier posts in this blog. I periodically discuss stress. If you look around on the blog, you’ll find much information.
Include Healing Bodywork in Your Life.
If you’ve never gotten a massage, received Reiki therapy, or other bodywork, schedule a session. Just to learn about it. As time passes, schedule another session with a different healer. Schedule a reflexology session (or other bodywork) to celebrate an event: birthday, anniversary, a good day at work, the Spring Equinox, etc.
.In short, schedule healing bodywork sessions whenever you want. If you end up on a cruise, hang out in the spa instead of the bar.
Over time, you’ll get inspired and book regular sessions. Your body will thank you for the attention! Everything always seems to go better with reflexology!
Support Yourself.
Do something nice for yourself each day. Spend time meditating. Think positive thoughts about yourself. These supportive thoughts are a treat you give yourself. You deserve it!
Thanks for reading this blog post! New articles have been posted regularly for 10 years. For me, this blog was created to be a conduit for your own healing. Please share it with friends and family. Forward it to your preferred social media network.
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If you enjoy the blog, you’ll enjoy my weekly shows on YOUTUBE. This program has been running with a few timeouts now and then for over 15 years. My program is an informative and entertaining unrehearsed hour with no rehearsals. You can find it on Woodstock’s own TV Channel 23 or on YOUTUBE.
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The List: Things to help you balance your life when it seems to unravel.
Following is a selection of things you can do minimize and defray unraveling. This list offers ways to give yourself and others relief right now. ENJOY!
Try not to do everything at once.
Give your best self to the world.
Create your best-ever to-do list. Be sure it includes helping you chart your path.
Have fun along the way.
Learn something new.
See things through the eyes of a child.
Make sleep a first priority.
If you don’t need it, don’t buy it.
Don’t jump to conclusions.
Drink lots of water.
Let some good news into your life everyday.
Toss out old guilt.
Believe in yourself.
Arrive on time.
Know when to walk away.
Go to bed at the same time every night.
Begin each day with a smile.
Value quality.
Make someone happy each day.
Shop at a farmer’s market.
Let everyone sleep late when it’s a day off.
Be authentic.
When you like someone, tell them.
Unstick yourself: Move on!
When the opportunity is right, be brave!
Eat ice cream!
Be enthusiastic.
Pay attention to your hunches.
Teach by example.
Roll up your sleeves and get to work.
Get out of your own way.
Try to do something you always wanted to do.
Gratitude is always in good taste.
Give up things that bind you.
Make a wish at a fountain.
Don’t wait for the perfect moment because it will never come.
Move on.
Give second chances.
Do breathing exercises.
Practice the Golden Rule.
Laugh at yourself.
Like yourself.
Don’t get too…hungry, tired, angry, lonely.
Do something every day that you enjoy.
Quiet your mind with yoga.
Share what you can, when you can.
Give someone a flower.
Stop being unhappy.
This article is filled with simple suggestions you can incorporate into your everyday life. They have the ability to enliven and enlighten your life. I hope you will agree and that you’ll want to incorporate some of them into your life.
They can speak to you today. Or, they may speak to you years from now. But however and whenever they speak, take what you want and leave the rest.
It is my hope that the suggestions on this list will help you open your heart and put a spark in your spirit. Hopefully you’ll celebrate them and strengthen yourself mentally, spiritually, and emotionally as you become stronger totally in an unraveling environment.
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Let’s Live with Thurman Greco is a program aired weekly on Woodstock’s own educational TV channel 23. This show is an informative, upbeat hour with no rehearsals. Some segments support the blog information and highlight Reiki Therapy, Hand and Food Reflexology, and other wellness subjects.
Guests are various people whose lives have brought them to Woodstock for a day, a week, an hour, a decade, or more. I can truthfully boast that guests report they enjoy the experience.
Let’s Live has been running for over 15 years with an occasional intermission now and then.
Enjoy interesting and fun programs while getting a peek into Woodstockers being themselves. Search “Let’s Live With Thurman Greco” on YouTube and check out the ever-growing list of videos.
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Celebrate this blog’s journey with posts for over 10 years!
www.hungerisnotadisease.com is also celebrating its 10th year!
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“But for Gabriel is the newest book. Like all the others, it is available as an ebook as well as a paperbook.
I’m currently working on a new book: “A Healer’s Tarot Memoir”. You can preorder it now at thurmangreco@gmail.com.
Thanks again for reading this article!
Thurman
Happy 10th!
Way back 2014, I published the first post of “Reflexology for the Spirit”.
I dedicated this blog to Margaret D’Urso. She was a wonderful person who gave of herself whenever she could. She was brave in her attitudes toward healing people. She was always willing to answer any questions asked of her to the best of her ability. Without her, this blog and my companion wellness books would never have happened.
I also dedicated this blog to reflexology students everywhere.
You are wonderful people who are giving far more than you realize when you allow someone to be your teacher. To venture down a totally unknown path is a brave undertaking. Your willingness to ask questions stretches your teacher’s knowledge and results in better teachers and mentors. Without you, this blog would never have made it to 10 years!
I hope you are enjoying this journey we are on together. I know that this blog has travelled the world because the companion book, “Healer’s Handbook” has gone out to over 36 countries!
Companion YOUTUBE video productions featuring reflexology and Reiki therapy are available on “Let’s Live with Thurman Greco”
“Reflexology for the Spirit” is an inexpensive downloadable video which is fun to use and easy to adapt to sessions. ENJOY!.
I hope you will continue to journey with me.
Thank you!
Thurman Greco
Thanks for joining me on this journey.
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Let’s Get Back to Basics! Start with Foot Reflexology
Reduced to a basic practice, reflexology works with zone therapy. So, this chart is the one I’m displaying first. If you feel that your life is too complicated for reflexology, try massaging your feet and observing where you feel soreness or sensitivity. Rather than feeling you even need to know how you experience these points, just knowing where they are on your feet is enough.
Foot reflexology sessions relax, balance, detox, and heal your entire body.
Reflexology brings about homeostasis – a body balance that is important for your health.
Reflex areas in your feet correspond to the internal organs.
Note where these points are and then work them over the next few days.
Work your toes to help alleviate headaches,
The ball of your foot relieves tension in your neck and shoulders.
Your foot arch relates to your liver, bowel, and kidneys. Manipulate this area gently, especially if you’ve been burning the candle at both ends.
Massaging the top of your foot induces psychological calm.
Modern reflexology is based on the centuries-old theory of Zone Therapy. The principle is that the energy connection should be free-flowing. An energy blockage will imbalance body parts within that particular zone.
Reflexology sessions work to restore free-flowing energy pathways throughout the body, creating homeostasis. This energetic body balance is essential for your good health.
When our bodies are balanced, things work better:
stress is relieved
the immune system improves
there is relief from pain
circulation improves
bowel movements improve
toxins clear
relaxation is better
In short, the body works better!
Most of us know these things but it’s nice to have a short review occasionally. It’s easier to find time in the daily schedule for a reflexology session if we can remember what the session will actually do for us.
On behalf of healers everywhere, I honor you and thank you for seeking wellness throughout your life.
With blogs, books, classes and sessions, I am not here to change your story. I am here as a conduit for your healing.
“Healer’s Handbook” is available as an ebook or paperback at www.thurmangreco.com
I thank you for reading this blog post.
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To learn more about reflexology, download this video.
Ask a friend to join you in a learning adventure. The two of you can learn together and exchange sessions.
I have several reflexology videos on YOUTUBE – Let’s Live with Thurman Greco. These videos are free.
Thank you for your interest.
What’s Your Definition of Healthy?
When I first studied massage therapy at PMTI, I was a bit overwhelmed by the number of things that make up the healthy human body. There are, for example, over 600 muscles.
From the beginning of this class in 1980, I have never stopped studying and learning about the human body, its wellbeing, and its health. Not even for a moment.
The question looming over all the studies, classes, and courses is this: What is the definition of healthy?
As a healer, my goal is to be a conduit for your healing. I am not here to change your story. And, I certainly cannot define “Healthy” for you. Each person I meet in my daily travels has a truly unique and individual definition of “Healthy”.
An important word in my vocabulary as healer is “homeostasis”. Through the years, I’ve worked to make that word and it’s definition a part of your life, too.
Homeostasis is the return to balance of your body. As a Reflexologist, my goal was and is and will be to bring your body to homeostasis.
And, of course, Homeostasis is a big word because the body has so many thousands of working parts.
That being said – what is Healthy? For me, as a healer, that word is loaded.
For many, healthy comes down to what you eat. After all, we’ve all heard and read the saying: “You are what you eat.”
And, I think we can agree that something that is perfect for one person is not good for another. That’s why there are so many different diets for people these days. Each of us has individual needs when it comes to what we need to be healthy. So, it comes down to this:
One body needs different foods compared to another body.
Our dietary needs continually shift.
Whether we’re talking diet, exercise, sleep, or any other activity, our daily decisions are spiritual.
So, this all includes judgement and criticism. This is an extremely eye-opening statement for some. But, I know it to be true. Many people feel judged for what they eat, where they get what they eat, and how they store, prepare, and serve what they bring home.
People not only feel judged for what they eat, they feel judged for how they look, whether they are over or underweight, and their lifestyles.
When we eat to be healthy physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally, we come up against a lot of opinions and questions.
Something I try to never do is criticize another person for what they eat or don’t eat. However, that’s a tough thing to do. But, really, we never literally know what another person needs to be healthy.
You can simplify your life a bit if you just believe that we don’t know what another person needs and we don’t need to know. It’s just not anybody else’s business.
And, it’s easier to do this if we factor in the cost of food these days. Nowadays it’s getting to be more common to encounter people who simply don’t have the money to eat the way they might otherwise eat.
Instead of feeding their bodies and souls, they are” robbing Peter to pay Paul” (as my mother used to say) as they choose between rent and food. We can’t blame our unhealthy activities and habits on the rising cost of food when our rents have risen from $800 per month to $2000 per month.
Meanwhile, the job is paying more but not THAT much more.
Guess what, this blog post has just degenerated from a spiritual discussion of the word “healthy” into an economic politically spiritual one. Our struggles all have a spiritual component.
And, when a person finally loses the roof and life’s struggle includes finding a warm, dry place to sleep for the night, I wonder how they fit healthy into the struggle to get to work, get the children to school, and find a meal.
At this point, “healthy” becomes a lot about how to breathe deeply for grounding.
And now, I’m reminded of Kerrith McKechnie, my massage teacher at PMTI. She spoke a lot about breath, breathing, grounding and staying healthy.
I listened to her when she spoke about breathing and its importance to our health. And, every time she lectured or instructed us about breathing, I wondered how this was going to fit into the next exam.
Well, Kerrith McKechnie, I finally know the answer to my question. When the rubber meets the road, proper breathing techniques are essential.
Proper grounding and healing breathing techniques fit smack dab into the middle of the situation.
When you can, please schedule a reflexology or reiki therapy session for yourself, your family members, and even your pets.
If this seems a bit expensive, maybe it’s time to learn to practice Reiki or reflexology.
Thank you for reading this blog post article about the spiritual journey we are all on. My intention is that this article can be a conduit for your spiritual growth and healing.
If you haven’t yet read “Healer’s Handbook” this may be a good opportunity for you to order a copy.
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“Ketchup Sandwich Chronicles” is about the spiritual journey of hunger as illustrated by the shoppers in the food pantry line.
3 Healing Anchors & Spiritual Weight Loss Over the Holidays
Three healing anchors and spiritual weight loss over the holidays really help the situation. Really.
Welcome to the holidays – December 2023 edition. They come around every year. Are you feeling “burned out” by all the activities, not only in your life, but in the lives of those around you?
There are things you can do – things we can all do:
We know ahead that the holidays are coming – with all their frustrations, confusions, and time crunches.
WEEKLY HEALING SESSIONS
Schedule some weekly healing sessions. If budget is a factor, learn Reiki and exchange sessions with a fellow practitioner.
I always recommend Reiki therapy and reflexology sessions but there are many different modalities to choose from. Whatever you choose – go for it.
You aren’t pampering yourself. You’ll get through the holidays much better with some healing attention to your inner self.
MORNING WAKE-UP CALL
Whatever your wake-up activities, your attitude and outlook are the determining factors. When you go to bed at night, spend a few moments reviewing things you want to do tomorrow. Plan at least one positive activity for each morning.
When you wake up the next morning, review all the positive things to do today – for yourself – for those around you. Plan your successful day when you wake up.
WHEN THINGS GET HECTIC – JUST BREATHE!
Take a deep breath. This will energize and empower you. Taking a deep breath is taking a short time out. Deep breathing means you stop, and take a deep breath inhaling from your stomach. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
When you inhale from your stomach through your nose, your lungs will fill completely with air. Hold this breath for 1 or 2 seconds and then exhale through your mouth.
Repeat.
If you are alone, go for 10 repetitions. If you are in a crowd, 1 repetition can do a lot for you.
LET IT GO
Spend a few moments each day just letting go of negativity. What is holding you back? Let it go.
When you finally learn to release all these negative and less-than-useful events, thoughts, and habits weigh us down.
One thing I love to do is “Cut the Cord”. This is not a new thing and it was not new when I learned it from Helaya Priest.
This is what Helaya Priest taught me to do:
Pay attention to the negative thoughts, events and habits and how they attach to ourselves. They attach with energetic cords. Using your hand, slice the cords one-by-one.
The cut cords can now leave you and your energetic space.
Now, visualize all those thoughts, events, and habits floating away.
This is a good exercise for anything you are releasing. You can also send blessings to go along with the things you are getting rid of.
Now, and this important, take a moment to celebrate. You are releasing much into the universe. These things can no longer drag you down. You are setting yourself free.
Enjoy the sense of lightness you experience when you release anything that holds you back.
Now, see your way ahead through the holidays.
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My intention is that each article you read can be a conduit for your spiritual growth and healing.
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I discovered Archangel Gabriel just a few years ago, in December right before Christmas.
. My Friday show, “Let’s Live with Thurman Greco”, on Woodstock’s educational TV channel 23 needed a guest.
Nobody would come on my show that week. What was I going to do? In desperation, I decided to read the age-old story of the birth of the baby Jesus.
This need for a guest on my Christmas Week show changed my life. How?
Well, for sure I had read and heard the story of the birth of the Baby Jesus throughout my life. As a “cradle Episcopalian” . It was impossible to avoid.
There’s a difference between hearing the story at a religious Christmas service and reading it for a live audience.
Many questions surfaced that evening. And, as I sought answers, I found even more questions.
Then, of course, I actually read the story in a different way because I knew I would be reading it for a live TV audience.
The annunciation came alive for me.
Archangel Gabriel walked up to Mary and changed the world. “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” (Luke 1:30-31).
Then, having changed the future of the world, Archangel Gabriel left her.
Many questions and answers later, the story is now an ebook. The paper version is on its way now.
This story has many characters beyond Archangel Gabriel, Mary, and Jesus. The cast includes Joseph, John the Baptist, and others.
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Self-Care is Kindness to Ourselves
Self-Care asks us to give the same kindness to ourselves that we give to others.
When you have negative or critical thoughts about yourself, stop for a moment and ask yourself this: “Would I say these things about a good friend?”
The chances are that you would not. You would not be unkind to someone else.
Now, try being as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
The next time things go wrong, accept the event for what it is. Then, apologize for what happened if that’s appropriate. Then, forgive yourself.
Learning from mistakes and moving on is a positive way to get through life.
Forgiving yourself is what allows you to get through life. When you forgive yourself, you are being nice to yourself. It’s easier to be happy that way.
When you forgive yourself, you are offering self-care. This sends nourishing messages to the brain about your self-worth.
Try, every day, to care for yourself in every way possible.
When stress accumulates, this facial massage meditation will relieve muscles and leave you feeling better.
Facial Massage Meditation
For many of us, the day’s stress accumulates in the muscles of the head, face, and jaw. Massaging your face and head can smooth the tiny muscles and nerve endings. Stress and fatigue will have a chance to disappear.
Begin this meditation by finding a quiet place where you will be undisturbed for a few minutes.
Lie flat on a chair, bed, or floor, with your face up. If that is not comfortable, find a comfortable chair or recliner to sit comfortably.
Cover your body with a light blanket or sheet so you won’t get cold as your body relaxes and cools.
Take several deep breaths. Begin these breaths in your abdominal area. Breathe in deeply and hold the breath to the count of three: 1 – 2 – 3.
Now slowly release the breath. When you exhale, you release toxins and stress.
Repeat these inhalations and exhalations 1-2 minutes. As you inhale, you l breathe in healthy air. With each exhalation, you release toxins and stress.
Become aware of your forehead. Mentally relax your forehead to erase wrinkles of expression…the space between your eyebrows becomes bigger. Your eyelids are heavy.
Move your fingers to your forehead and slowly massage it in small circles.
When you feel that your forehead is becoming relaxed, move your fingers to your temples and gently move them in clockwise and counterclockwise motions. Feel this area relaxing.
Notice the tension behind your eyes, and around your eyes and release it.
Now, place your fingers on your temples and move your fingers in small, gentle dime-size circles for a few minutes.
Move your fingers down to your chin and gently, gently pinch your chin and along your jawline to your ears.
Now, move your hands to your cheeks. Massage your soft cheek tissue in a circular motion.
Now, move your hands to your ears. Gently massage along the edges of your ears for a couple of moments. Now, give your ears some long, luscious pulls.
You are finishing your facial massage now. Notice any thoughts, feelings, or sensations you experience now.
Stay quiet for 1-2 minutes while you enjoy and refresh from this experience.
It is time now to return to the present time.
It is okay to return to this place of calm whenever you need.
The goal of this meditation is to experience calm and relaxation using self-touch.
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I host “Let’s Live with Thurman Greco”, a program aired weekly on Woodstock’s own educational TV channel 23. This show is an informative, upbeat hour with no rehearsals.
My guests are various people whose lives have brought them to Woodstock for a day, a week, an hour, a decade, or more. Let’s Live has been running for over 15 years with an occasional intermission, now and then. You can find some reruns on YouTube “Let’s Live with Thurman Greco”.
Renee, our channel wizard adds new programs weekly, usually on Tuesdays..
The Friday evening show airs in Woodstock at 7:00 in the studio located in the Woodstock Community Center on Rock City Road for an hour.
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