Dear Nelson and lovely classmates,
The short hypnosis coursecame to an end but the beautiful, heartfelt memory will be alive in our mind for a long time.
Chris sharing makes me feel how happier we are comparing with many who are suffering in beds or worrying for food and shelters...
Charlie's sharing shows how appreciation, love and kindness can create value and synergy;
Ryan's dedication to find his goal impressed me so much and his sentimental voice will stay in our mind for a long time to come.
Venus's beautiful pyramid in the sand is an enlightenment to me to open our heart and to be grateful for what we have had. Only when our heart is pure enough and open enough, we can fill more things, learn more things and become more rich spiritually and physically. Our potential will be excelled better.
Eugene's sharing shows if we look at the positive side and look forward, negative thoughts will be minimized and confidence will be regained.
Dear all,
An article to share:
It expresses what I want to say and enlightened by Nelson's class: To take the responsibility of ourselves. To live our life at cause and live at this moment fully. The key to be happy is to live at cause.
http://www.renewal.ca/nlp22.htm#.UN_BaO6wNwg.gmail
Cheer and Happy New Year!
Donna
29-12-2012
来了一批老人家和我们一起学拉丁舞.我不看好
从他们自在的笑容，直挺健硕的身板，向难度挑站的享受，我发现自
原来年龄已不是学习新东西的借口。
突然意识到，越懂得享受新事物，欣赏新事物的人，越有动力学习，
If we have will, we have ways.
If you don't want, you have thousands of excuses.
"It's not how good you are; it's how good you want to be!" A book that I read again and again.
从他们自在的笑容，直挺健硕的身板，向难度挑站的享受，我发现自
原来年龄已不是学习新东西的借口。
突然意识到，越懂得享受新事物，欣赏新事物的人，越有动力学习，
If we have will, we have ways.
If you don't want, you have thousands of excuses.
"It's not how good you are; it's how good you want to be!" A book that I read again and again.
2. This reminds me an research report and article on the relation between aging and positive thinking:
http://easyhealthoptions.com/alternative-medicine/three-easy-ways-to-fight-aging-by-simply-thinking-the-right-thoughts/
a.
In one particular study, performed at the at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), researchers found that a common form of anxiety, known as phobic anxiety, shaved off protective layers from DNA that are called telomeres.
b
If you let cranky family members, rude cab drivers or even silly talking heads on television stress you out, you may be doing damage to your cellular DNA that is aging you faster.
Dodge Dementia With Attitude Adjustment
Your telomeres aren’t the only part of your body that benefits from pointing your thoughts in the right direction. Your mental capacity also can fight off the effects of aging if you embrace a younger attitude.
Research at the University of Exeter in England shows that your attitude toward aging has a significant impact on your vulnerability to dementia. This study found that when seniors see themselves as older, their performance on a standard dementia screening test declines dramatically. Considering yourself as “over the hill” makes you five times more likely to meet the criteria for dementia.
The scientists studied 68 people aged between 60 and 70 years, who were primed to either feel older or younger than others taking part in the study. Those in the “older” group were told that participants ranged in age from 40 to 70, encouraging them to think of themselves as being at the older end of the age spectrum. Those in the “younger” group were told that participants’ ages ranged from 60 to 90 years, encouraging them to think of themselves at the lower end of the age spectrum.
When the participants completed a standard dementia screening test, 70 percent of people who were encouraged to see themselves as older and to believe that aging was associated with a general decline in ability met the criterion for dementia. This was compared to only 14 percent in the other groups.
In other words, these people’s relationship to brain dysfunction was altered simply by their attitude.
Exeter researcher Catherine Haslam says: “Our research shows that the effect of age perceptions on performance can be dramatic, and that seeing oneself as ‘older’ significantly increases a person’s risk of being diagnosed with dementia on such tests.”
c.
In research at a meditative retreat, the scientists found that meditators experienced more perceived control (over one’s life and surroundings), mindfulness (being able to observe one’s experience in a nonreactive manner) and purpose in life (viewing one’s life as meaningful, worthwhile and aligned with long-term goals and values). In addition, they enjoyed decreased neuroticism, or negative emotionality.
Many experts have pointed out that the most effective pharmacy is the one located between your ears. Healthy thoughts and emotions encourage the secretion of healthy natural chemicals in your body that fight aging and boost immunity while fending off disease. Instead of drinking from the fountain of youth, try thinking from it.
Your telomeres aren’t the only part of your body that benefits from pointing your thoughts in the right direction. Your mental capacity also can fight off the effects of aging if you embrace a younger attitude.
Research at the University of Exeter in England shows that your attitude toward aging has a significant impact on your vulnerability to dementia. This study found that when seniors see themselves as older, their performance on a standard dementia screening test declines dramatically. Considering yourself as “over the hill” makes you five times more likely to meet the criteria for dementia.
The scientists studied 68 people aged between 60 and 70 years, who were primed to either feel older or younger than others taking part in the study. Those in the “older” group were told that participants ranged in age from 40 to 70, encouraging them to think of themselves as being at the older end of the age spectrum. Those in the “younger” group were told that participants’ ages ranged from 60 to 90 years, encouraging them to think of themselves at the lower end of the age spectrum.
When the participants completed a standard dementia screening test, 70 percent of people who were encouraged to see themselves as older and to believe that aging was associated with a general decline in ability met the criterion for dementia. This was compared to only 14 percent in the other groups.
In other words, these people’s relationship to brain dysfunction was altered simply by their attitude.
Exeter researcher Catherine Haslam says: “Our research shows that the effect of age perceptions on performance can be dramatic, and that seeing oneself as ‘older’ significantly increases a person’s risk of being diagnosed with dementia on such tests.”
c.
In research at a meditative retreat, the scientists found that meditators experienced more perceived control (over one’s life and surroundings), mindfulness (being able to observe one’s experience in a nonreactive manner) and purpose in life (viewing one’s life as meaningful, worthwhile and aligned with long-term goals and values). In addition, they enjoyed decreased neuroticism, or negative emotionality.
Many experts have pointed out that the most effective pharmacy is the one located between your ears. Healthy thoughts and emotions encourage the secretion of healthy natural chemicals in your body that fight aging and boost immunity while fending off disease. Instead of drinking from the fountain of youth, try thinking from it.
