tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321757962024-03-16T04:09:05.676-07:00Because Life Becomes What Life DoesEver feel like your life is out of balance, you’ve lost control, your body is tired and aching, and time is running out? Has mid-life got you in a crisis? Maybe if you took a few minutes each day to get centered, grounded, and balanced in body, mind and soul, your moods would lift, your health would improve and your sexy self would reconnect.Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.comBlogger844125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-52633772590707520252024-03-16T04:08:00.000-07:002024-03-16T04:08:08.580-07:00Pleasure Aim for This, and You Will Prosper<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg-wlNF4-MVzUxqrLhjBQDGtbJnGHpmnEyxLU9SF18waeQfmrL2T-rmOz9L7c7vma9W09PMJ7OpJ0sACPxzZWjEp4MnHyTchJHMDmDbXI9PcaJGHs0YWOcmsSNnlCdwkOu5Dvhut0jreXZf6Owire-kP8GeoUn9qNOF_tjO249GPSJ06q3eU5Fw/s3264/IMG_5636.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg-wlNF4-MVzUxqrLhjBQDGtbJnGHpmnEyxLU9SF18waeQfmrL2T-rmOz9L7c7vma9W09PMJ7OpJ0sACPxzZWjEp4MnHyTchJHMDmDbXI9PcaJGHs0YWOcmsSNnlCdwkOu5Dvhut0jreXZf6Owire-kP8GeoUn9qNOF_tjO249GPSJ06q3eU5Fw/s320/IMG_5636.JPG"/></a></div>
As human beings, we are wired for pleasure. We are programmed to strive for survival and longevity, an essential part of which is a drive towards pleasure. What would the world be like if we could not enjoy the pleasures of life?
Your primitive brain, also known as the limbic system, is located in the temporal lobe at the base of your skull. The limbic system comprises multiple parts, including the amygdala, responsible for the primary sensations of pleasure and pain.
So, we can see that on a purely biochemical basis, humans are wired to avoid pain and seek pleasure. The problem arises when our chemistry gets out of balance due to illness, poor health, or addiction, and we fall into the rapid urge to seek a false sense of pleasure to avoid pain. The pleasure eventually fades, and we find ourselves back into a state of pain, craving pleasure, and then the cycle repeats itself. That’s why we practice karma yoga – pleasure is best experienced from a balanced and disciplined state of mind. Let’s get started.
END: Human beings are wired for pleasure. We are programmed to strive for survival and longevity, and the drive toward pleasure and pure joy is an essential part of this. What would the world be like if we could not enjoy the pleasures of life?
Pleasure is an essential part of our lives. It motivates us to find joy. Aim to bring pleasure into your life every day. Remember to keep it balanced, know the difference between pure pleasure and the avoidance of pain, and then choose wisely.
EGO: The ego is our survival consciousness. It constantly moves us from harm and pain to safety and pleasure. But sometimes, it forgets to tap into the soul, where it can discriminate between what is right and what is wrong, what is pure pleasure, and what is the avoidance of pain. Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top, the symbol of the soul. Take a deep breath and surrender to the soul—pleasure at the deepest level of our being installs pure joy. Aim daily to bring balanced, disciplined pleasure into your life, and you will prosper.
Namaste ~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-26027117133086367312024-03-02T04:02:00.000-08:002024-03-02T04:02:39.091-08:00What is #WEALTH, and how can you acquire it? Lakshmi presents us with four main directions, aims, or goals. Understand and follow these, and you will prosper. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-F3MSgaMtEYTAUPhJmzw3HzcqOCPastDZ6Bh5kRm9ty3Ie_2H5sqznSKCwbLsQawU3PqINX_a6JVyISksJCQkuTML-cUAT533gV3kPqfWKDlirJT8vNQ9RFO1iyp4HA-Q02D9iaexzKnt0vc7gh6eIPzVJ0Hw0BfQeJqqqmewai2fWxNkfI3Xw/s1024/Prosperity-1024x683.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-F3MSgaMtEYTAUPhJmzw3HzcqOCPastDZ6Bh5kRm9ty3Ie_2H5sqznSKCwbLsQawU3PqINX_a6JVyISksJCQkuTML-cUAT533gV3kPqfWKDlirJT8vNQ9RFO1iyp4HA-Q02D9iaexzKnt0vc7gh6eIPzVJ0Hw0BfQeJqqqmewai2fWxNkfI3Xw/s320/Prosperity-1024x683.jpg"/></a></div>
The first direction or aim in life is the accumulation of wealth. Don’t confuse wealth for money. Money in and of itself is valueless. Only what we can purchase in exchange for money gives it value. Wealth is abundant potential energy.
Wealth is not just about the accumulation of money or material goods, although both have the power to make the world a better place. Wealth comes in many forms, such as good health, love, happiness, and rewarding work. Many people get lost in the illusion of material wealth and confuse the earthly symbols of wealth for success. Success is measured by the degree of your happiness and not the size of your bank account.
In this world, no one would argue that it is better to be rich than poor. Wealthy people have greater access to the necessities and the luxuries of life. Wealth affords more options and choices. But just remember this - it is not wealth that destroys. It is greed.
Problems arise when wealth is used to control others and abuse society. In a world such as ours, with so much wealth, no person should ever go without or be abused. So, if you want to prosper, find a way to make the world a better place, and you will become a wealthy person.
END: Remember the difference between wealth and material possessions. Wealth can mean having beauty, love, and good health, and these can never be replaced with gold, money, or other material possessions. Your true wealth comes from within. It is the source of your abundant energy, and this energy has the power to create. Draw from it, create, and you will prosper. Once found, this cosmic energy can never be depleted. Just remember that energy is never lost it simply changes form. As long as the universe exists, there will be infinite opportunities to tap into this abundant energy and, with it, create wealth. Money may come and go or slip past your outstretched hand, but if you use your abundant energy wisely, you will always create wealth, and with this, you prosper.
EGO: flip your palm up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego often associates success with the accumulation of material things. But the ego's real task is to balance our uncontrollable desires and what is socially and technically acceptable. That’s where the soul comes into play. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top – the symbol of the soul. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. The soul is our consciousness. It is our ability to see the world for what it is – ever-changing. Material wealth comes and goes, but when we truly understand the meaning of a wealthy life, we prosper.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-55922103278505388722024-02-24T04:01:00.000-08:002024-02-24T04:01:16.239-08:00How to Become Prosperous<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi7D4hicx6y0fWrzU0vo5YB-squ033HW0fxjbdm2xfecEsHw8EZPtp1diBnYEucnEPGLng3jJOMnnghBsiXsbJj1eKv6WLOih1lyz9tSJcX2y9UDbOYGbfn__ynZN8JzKnucSJwzBQWeBQNLShhv9dZqCTA_7AiXHaBFJFBEcHd1oc4LHoXGUkw/s1000/LAK08.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHi7D4hicx6y0fWrzU0vo5YB-squ033HW0fxjbdm2xfecEsHw8EZPtp1diBnYEucnEPGLng3jJOMnnghBsiXsbJj1eKv6WLOih1lyz9tSJcX2y9UDbOYGbfn__ynZN8JzKnucSJwzBQWeBQNLShhv9dZqCTA_7AiXHaBFJFBEcHd1oc4LHoXGUkw/s320/LAK08.jpg"/></a></div>
Everything in life is a byproduct of energy. Therefore, to be successful in life, we must learn how to harness the energy of prosperity.
Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga is not about living in a cave in an impoverished, austere manner. The practice of yoga fully acknowledges the realities of living in a material world. It encourages us to incorporate the four important goals of soulful growth, meaningful work, pleasure, and wealth into fulfilling and meaningful lives. Yoga encourages us to prosper while consciously paying attention to our energy use. Life is a dance of creation and destruction.
Lakshmi, the goddess of the energy of prosperity, is a powerful force. Her name means “aim” or “goal.” She has four arms, which signify her power to grant the four goals, or directions, towards a prosperous life: wealth (artha), worldly pleasure (kama sutra), harmony by adhering to a good moral and ethical code (dharma), and soulful liberation (moksha).
The four goals or aims direct your highest potential into creating a prosperous and fulfilling life.
Awareness of how you use your energy is the key to living a prosperous life. So, let’s get started focusing on balance, strength, and flexibility, as they will be needed by the body, mind, and soul if you wish to prosper.
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Remember this: the most abundant thing in the universe is energy. Use it wisely. The punjas, or merits we accumulate as we travel through life, are with us from lifetime to lifetime. They define us and are by far our most valuable assets. Money can’t buy you happiness, but prosperity can!
“Although you may gather a million gold coins upon your death, you cannot take even one copper penny with you.”
(CHINESE PROVERB)
EGO: flip your palm up and extend out your index finger, the symbol of the ego. The ego defines itself by its connection to the material world. It forgets that the world is transient; everything is constantly changing and that our material possessions do not define us, but our character does. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top, the symbol of the soul. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. The soul reminds us that wealth is not the accumulation of material things. Wealth is the ability to manipulate the energy of consciousness to bring about prosperity. Mate¬rial things come and go, but once achieved, the consciousness of prosperity is eternal. It becomes our frame of reference and our way of looking and acting within the world.
The material world, on the other hand, is a constant flow of changing energy. Youth changes to old age and day to night, but the consciousness of prosperity, once found and fully understood, is eternal. You carry it with you forever. Be prosperous.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-42110047965742020092024-02-17T05:50:00.000-08:002024-02-17T05:50:49.326-08:00Ten Ways to Improve Your Karma<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6kJFu6qma_VXZiUJ3g0mZPaTlTLe9wlt1D6a2Mp0ZaEWPdjBv0GIY4EyIboagJcfynseSz6Us5pV0avA6rir2So3e_s9Zpz9UTciQN-XA3RDKTe4snD7wBLqE6gmSNgPEOvbj_ypEhiCaVcSN835qGkhzhmVDwyvEl3DBpkpT6xdvuaQ3OyCDg/s3264/IMG_6065.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6kJFu6qma_VXZiUJ3g0mZPaTlTLe9wlt1D6a2Mp0ZaEWPdjBv0GIY4EyIboagJcfynseSz6Us5pV0avA6rir2So3e_s9Zpz9UTciQN-XA3RDKTe4snD7wBLqE6gmSNgPEOvbj_ypEhiCaVcSN835qGkhzhmVDwyvEl3DBpkpT6xdvuaQ3OyCDg/s320/IMG_6065.JPG"/></a></div>
If we want to create punya and merits, we must exhaust papa, demerits, or bad karma. The three basic methods of developing merit or Punya are giving without expecting a return, living a virtuous life, and spreading goodwill. These fall in line with the ten ways to make merits. They are:
1. Giving for the sake of giving
2. Observing virtue - patience, and humility are considered virtues
3. Concentrating – falls in line with number 4
4. Focusing – being present and aware
5. Honoring others -
6. Being of service
7. Dedication – be fully committed to something
8. Being happy for others’ good fortune
9. Listening to and practicing virtuous teaching – attending a yoga class
10 . Teaching others to be virtuous. Such as being kind and generous – setting an example
Consciously focus on doing good deeds; the result will be good karma because you are what you think, say, and do. Takes work – let’s get started.
END: If you want to bring good energy into your life, give, be present and aware, honor others, practice humility, and be kind and generous. When you give without expecting anything in return, you will create Punja or good merits, bringing you many rewards in body, mind, and soul.
EGO: Flip your palm up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego acts as a rational mediator, navigating the often-competing forces within us and ensuring our actions are realistic and socially appropriate. But reality and socially acceptable sometimes can be hard to define. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top, the symbol of the soul. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Remember to do no harm and always do the greatest good for the greatest many. Following this path, you create good merits – these create your character, and your character creates your karma.
Namaste ~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-25940599590191323632024-02-10T05:58:00.000-08:002024-02-10T05:58:22.374-08:00GOOD DEEDS LEAD TO GOOD KARMA<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTeelF7Y_5ZV_QhybxrGGglw0xnfteyLA1DaAPSHMTfXZmUL3j-h4BKxZoyLF3ISCjIsNd39L5KXov77_15KI9bEhbDTAvTGX1FUh07Tvdmkzbc6k6uH4MUQlxaUv0EF_XzvsNj7Aw6T3bF9NCbQy21OetAgVPyT25mMAZSAIu6wCOSmBRW2GDA/s1600/kindness.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTeelF7Y_5ZV_QhybxrGGglw0xnfteyLA1DaAPSHMTfXZmUL3j-h4BKxZoyLF3ISCjIsNd39L5KXov77_15KI9bEhbDTAvTGX1FUh07Tvdmkzbc6k6uH4MUQlxaUv0EF_XzvsNj7Aw6T3bF9NCbQy21OetAgVPyT25mMAZSAIu6wCOSmBRW2GDA/s320/kindness.jpg"/></a></div>
To work our karma, we must understand “Punja” and “Papa.”
“Punja” and “Papa” are Sanskrit terms used to describe the law of karma, which is cause and effect.
Punja means to gain merits by doing good deeds. It’s the accumulation of our positive thoughts, actions, and intentions. Sometimes referred to as “good” karma, it can lead to positive outcomes in the future, such as health, happiness, and success.
Papa refers to the accumulation of negative actions, thoughts, and intentions. These negative actions, sometimes called “bad” karma, can lead to negative outcomes in the future, such as illness, suffering, and failure.
Working your karma means cultivating Punja while reducing papa. We can do this in several ways, such as practicing karma yoga - bringing balance to your life and being flexible and open helps us to create Punja – let’s get to work.
END: If we want to create punya, we must exhaust papa, demerits, or bad karma. The three basic methods of developing merit or Punya are giving without expecting a return, living a virtuous life, and spreading goodwill. These fall in line with the ten ways to make merits. They are:
1. Giving
2. Observing virtue
3. Concentrating
4. Focusing
5. Honoring others
6. Being of service
7. Dedication
8. Being happy for others’ good fortune
9. Listening to and practicing virtuous teaching
10. Instructing others in being virtuous.
Consciously focus on doing good deeds; the results will be good Punja.
EGO: Flip your palms up and extend the index finger – the symbol of the ego. To develop good merits, we must harness and redirect the energy of the ego because the ego, presented with obstacles, sometimes falls into victimhood, not seeing that it creates its negative energy. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top, the symbol of your soul. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Remember that karma attaches itself to our actions, thoughts, and speech. So, if you want to create punya, you must exhaust papa. You are what you think, say, and do. Think, say, and do Punja (good deeds), and you will draw good karma to your life!
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-8464153461535584412024-02-03T03:40:00.000-08:002024-02-03T03:40:34.409-08:00WHAT IS KARMA?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-pfw0fOfzU5f1K2WO5JLfSthrp7X-j4kLgNZ7LtvxAGfUV-o_ZYhcxZB9_Vl7En4AR0j88iWCqkHE9x6LE_lY3byonhblCmTs8zTpkFhqjqQkvSJIaHe04Y5AJKYC_N72tNSjvutfcxtch_86mesc9RWLEhxOf_CKawXFmGU54w8F-In8_BxVA/s227/law.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="227" data-original-width="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-pfw0fOfzU5f1K2WO5JLfSthrp7X-j4kLgNZ7LtvxAGfUV-o_ZYhcxZB9_Vl7En4AR0j88iWCqkHE9x6LE_lY3byonhblCmTs8zTpkFhqjqQkvSJIaHe04Y5AJKYC_N72tNSjvutfcxtch_86mesc9RWLEhxOf_CKawXFmGU54w8F-In8_BxVA/s320/law.jpg"/></a></div>
Sometimes, it is better to define something by what it is not. That is probably the best way to understand karma. In our Western world, we use the pop culture definition of karma as good or bad actions and results. We use phrases like, “What goes around comes around,” or “It must be my karma.”
Good and bad imply judgment. Karma is not about judgment. Judgment is a very subjective impression.
Good and bad signifies punishment or retribution if a deed is not morally correct. But morally correct is also subjective and often based on cultural norms. What might be morally acceptable in one culture may be different in another. For example, in some cultures, if you steal, you get your hand cut off. Other cultures find this morally unacceptable. So, karma is not the impressions but the result of specific actions. Whether you get caught or punished, a thief is a thief, and the impressions of stealing get embedded into the subconscious or the soul. Tell lies, and you become a liar whether you get found out or not. You carry this energy, and it affects your life. Karma, therefore, is not about punishment or rewards but simply the energy of cause and effect.
The laws of karma state that every action, thought, word, or deed produces a physical or mental effect. It also produces an invisible intention or inclination. This proclivity is stored in your soul (the memory track of your spirit). Everything we do, say, or think affects us on all planes: body, mind, and soul.
It takes work. That’s karma. Let's get started.
END: Recap: Karma is simply energy that moves—there is a cause and effect to all movement in the universe. According to karma, we have chosen to reincarnate, choosing our parents, the place and time of our birth, and the environment that will give us the most incredible opportunity to work through our karma.
Our karmic percentages rule us. We can change 84 percent of them, but we cannot change our individuality or family of origin.
Pay attention to the things you can change and the things you cannot change. Know the difference, and you will prosper.
EGO: Flip your palm up and extend out your index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego can make us believe that our way of life is the right way to live, yet every culture has its norms, rules, and conduct. Karma reminds us to do our work and not judge others. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top – the symbol of the soul. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. The soul reminds us that we are not here to judge but rather to do the work that brings about a higher level of being body, mind, and soul. Remember, you are what you think, say, and do, so choose wisely, and you will prosper.
Namaste ~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-58792210834022720322024-01-27T04:03:00.000-08:002024-01-27T04:03:53.271-08:00We are PERCENTAGES of ENERGY - Karma - what can we change to improve our lives?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6APlWYCcrQDZxwuP3h6dTfCwo0FGe4Fgh89DK4z-ZKJEJwYnS5cMcgtccMpwJ_iJjR75ZrEtusZJnAAoXdSfSV2BPqzwlrjLBYn64q8WNZ_MRl8vCDnbxZQKJwhPTPFehtlhO5nEXxTwnhTUbStMYqLOL9tQ1leCNbBs369Ob80S6_zaGTHULzw/s4032/pic1.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6APlWYCcrQDZxwuP3h6dTfCwo0FGe4Fgh89DK4z-ZKJEJwYnS5cMcgtccMpwJ_iJjR75ZrEtusZJnAAoXdSfSV2BPqzwlrjLBYn64q8WNZ_MRl8vCDnbxZQKJwhPTPFehtlhO5nEXxTwnhTUbStMYqLOL9tQ1leCNbBs369Ob80S6_zaGTHULzw/s320/pic1.jpg"/></a></div>
Karma - what can we change to improve our lives?
When we reincarnate, karma particles come into our lives in percentages, greatly influencing our lives.
The smallest percentage of karma relates to the length of your life. No matter what you do, negative or positive, this karma determines the length of your life. The percentage is 5 percent. This is an exciting concept, as we can see that the length of our life is not nearly as important as the nature of our life.
Name and fame equal 6 %. Your individuality equals 8% as well, and your family or origin equals 8%, for a total of 16%
The karma of knowledge, happiness, and awareness equal 12% each, and Belief and conduct equal 19%. The karma of joy equal 18 %
You cannot change your individuality and your family of origin. But you can change the length of life, name and fame, knowledge, happiness, awareness, belief, conduct, and the joy you bring into your life. This means that you have the power to change 84% of your karma – but it requires awareness and work, so let’s get started.
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Your karma is divided into percentages, which rule different areas of your life. We cannot change our individuality or family of origin. Still, we can change the other 84 percent: name and fame, knowledge, happiness and awareness, beliefs and conduct, and the expression of joy. We have chosen to return to a particular family as a particular individual for the completion of our lessons. Using these percentages, we can see ways to improve our lives.
EGO: humans tend to be egocentric. That means to think of themselves as the center of the world. When out of balance, the ego causes one to be egocentric. When in balance, we have a healthy sense of self as being a part of and not a part from all of life. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Appreciate your individuality. Honor yourself while not hurting others. There is no one on earth living your unique life. You are unique and special, and so is everyone else.
Even with all of life’s ups and downs, you are here to discover the amazement of your soul. Honor yourself and every other unique soul.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-79287511064775258262024-01-20T05:12:00.000-08:002024-01-20T05:12:28.840-08:00TIME GATES-the endless possibilities<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLG0e2o3vDFVMbrNv4tj7AAEZppc63lNSi-xVXijT2c-W0G5VYroKGYnThAsvihJdFFhYhZ3oV_fRsbrAG0UwYALw8E6f_vMnVhbYLj-TRj7ttljOa0jXDnOQ0SpgDKkzIL7kWjKExfaV_rEJop5orLxgiC6B2QT9WUj7fsuYuzpfKplHWLOZI2w/s2048/agra.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLG0e2o3vDFVMbrNv4tj7AAEZppc63lNSi-xVXijT2c-W0G5VYroKGYnThAsvihJdFFhYhZ3oV_fRsbrAG0UwYALw8E6f_vMnVhbYLj-TRj7ttljOa0jXDnOQ0SpgDKkzIL7kWjKExfaV_rEJop5orLxgiC6B2QT9WUj7fsuYuzpfKplHWLOZI2w/s320/agra.JPG"/></a></div>
Time gates are passageways or spaces we step into at a particular time that changes the direction of our lives. Time gates exist everywhere without regard for time. Wherever you are in the world, you will face time gates. These gates are constantly opening and closing. When we step through a time gate, we consciously or unconsciously set off a stream of time-space events that can influence our lives. In an instant, our lives can change. An artist is discovered, a lover is found, or a leader is toppled.
From the outside, it appears that a person’s life has changed dramatically for better or for worse when, in fact, one has stepped through a time gate, and the space one occupies has changed. Whether it is prosperous or not depends upon awareness and a number of circumstances. What might appear to be a stroke of luck might be a burden.
Balance, flexibility, strength, and awareness are needed to discover time gates.
END: Being aware and open to opportunity allows you to discover time gates. You cannot be in a hurry to find them, but you must know what you are looking to find and then stay open to all the possibilities.
EGO: Flip your palm up and extend out the index fingers – the symbol of the ego. Don’t let the ego's control and fear for survival hold you back from allowing the time gate doors of opportunity to open for you. You will find prosperous gates when you allow yourself to move through time with balance, flexibility, and strength. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to your soul. The soul can feel and see opportunities where the body-mind closes them off. Be aware, quiet, and listen to your soul – your intuition or that small voice inside knows which gate to open and which to close. Choose consciously.
Don’t Confuse the Map for the Territory
Here is an example of a time gate. I was living in Maine and wanted to move to LA, but I had no idea how I would do this. I kept feeling this tug to move west. One day, when I was working with a real estate client, I mentioned I wanted to move to LA. Later that day, she called me and told me her son had been offered a job in LA but would turn it down. The company was looking for people to move and would pay all the moving costs. She gave me the contact information. I contacted the company, was hired, and moved to LA, which completely changed my life.
Be on the lookout for time gates!
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-22352260096827053352024-01-13T03:47:00.000-08:002024-01-13T03:47:01.893-08:00KARMA: we begin with: how did we get to this life, at this time, and in this place?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfdrAcxiSJfJAxlnC362vRaBzkugVpL6NIqyAufFpuSoPmhXVrsc_KXkyPrrLqTR0snIkdm4QU04cIg8oGTXWgXkN_wSciMAZhDADQ5c4iGBgISdKfUIKADnV23LyTM1f_zlHiSfR7EF6NN7FRGUL42OIm0RSpBSfkz1yVsCplN-qXswF-9AJ_w/s305/reincarnation.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="165" data-original-width="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfdrAcxiSJfJAxlnC362vRaBzkugVpL6NIqyAufFpuSoPmhXVrsc_KXkyPrrLqTR0snIkdm4QU04cIg8oGTXWgXkN_wSciMAZhDADQ5c4iGBgISdKfUIKADnV23LyTM1f_zlHiSfR7EF6NN7FRGUL42OIm0RSpBSfkz1yVsCplN-qXswF-9AJ_w/s320/reincarnation.jpg"/></a></div>
According to karma, we reincarnated. To fully understand karma, we need to begin with an understanding of reincarnation. Whether you believe in reincarnation or not, it is an interesting subject for most people. According to karma yoga and physics, we are simply a bundle of energy. According to the laws of thermodynamics, energy is never lost but changes form. Therefore, our energy field (body, mind, soul) is seen as a subtle form of motion, like a wave or a pulse that goes on and on.
If we follow the laws of thermodynamics, we can conclude that our energy is never lost. It simply changes form. So, it would stand to reason that when we die, our energy changes to a different form of energy, and that energy maintains the potential to return to Earth and change its form again.
The laws of karma state that when we transcend to the astral world (die), we go to the holdover place where emotions do not weigh us down and are free to appraise our past deeds and misdeeds accurately. We then decide what areas need improvement and what needs to be addressed. We then decide to return to earth life to do the correction work. But to do this, we must experience all of life, pleasure, and pain and be willing to take on human emotions and feelings. According to karma, we find and choose a suitable body, our parents, and a situation that will best help us work our karma. Therefore, honor your body, parents, and life – for you have chosen all three. Takes work – that’s karma!
Let’s get started with the work of honoring your body, mind, and soul.
END: According to karma, you have reincarnated to do the work that will improve yourself and the world. Just remember, energy is never lost. It simply changes form. Pay attention to your thoughts, words, and deeds, for they tell a lot about the state of your being, your character's depth, and your karmic work. You are here to work on your being, body, mind, and soul. Honor your body, your parents, and your life.
EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out the index finger. The ego is our survival mechanism. It warns us of danger and urges us to protect ourselves. But it forgets that time on earth is temporary and why it is here. It often sees itself pitted against others and, therefore, can get caught up in believing it is always right and more important than other souls.
Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to your soul. Connecting with the soul, we relieve ourselves from the ego's grip. We realize that this life is temporary and that we are here not to exert our importance but to do the work that makes us and the world a better place. It takes work – that’s why you are here - that’s karma!
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-59263944023066588762024-01-06T05:52:00.000-08:002024-01-06T05:52:17.301-08:00The Power of Karma will Transform Your Life.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nuVp8npzUu5ZDmwaw87TcHdzYYVlKO2YjQtu5InvGbZcnNJmc9kylR5z6HgpKbtJfIJ4a0_dkdOsbLyF7wzCwf7t-wPhKisf0saZY59PS1GNzK15x4o8CSIQ6Wa3RszHcC-Gg_GUZtRD2HFq65RMQp8pECWjWE4YMnDrXlzBv1GEVhkY2kbY4g/s3264/maine17.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nuVp8npzUu5ZDmwaw87TcHdzYYVlKO2YjQtu5InvGbZcnNJmc9kylR5z6HgpKbtJfIJ4a0_dkdOsbLyF7wzCwf7t-wPhKisf0saZY59PS1GNzK15x4o8CSIQ6Wa3RszHcC-Gg_GUZtRD2HFq65RMQp8pECWjWE4YMnDrXlzBv1GEVhkY2kbY4g/s320/maine17.JPG"/></a></div>
To unlock the power of karma, we first need to understand what karma is. Sometimes, it is best to define something by understanding what it is not. Karma is not the “pop culture” definition of good karma and bad karma. There is no good or bad karma because karma is not about judgment, which predisposes something as good or bad.
All action is karma, and all action takes work. Therefore, karma means we are here on earth to work on our character and to do that, we must experience all of life, both pleasure, and pain and then, through experience and knowledge, discern what appropriate course of action will bring about the greatest good.
The goal of life is to acquire knowledge. Nothing can be achieved without knowledge, and knowledge only comes through experience. All action is karma, which requires balance, strength, flexibility, and peace. Let’s get to work…
END: Karma is not about good behavior or bad behavior. It is about consciously deciding how you think, speak, and act. These are the things that define your character. Whether good or bad – it's up to you to do the work. Karma means work – you are here to build character through your life experience. Use these experiences to guide you to take the appropriate action that does no harm and brings the greatest good to the greatest many. That’s how you work your karma and transform your life.
EGO: Flip your palm up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego is the part of us that compares, competes, and passes judgment. Be careful when judging others. Remember, a bad deed does not mean you will receive something bad, nor will a good deed bring you something good.
Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top – the symbol of the soul. Take a deep breath and surrender to the soul. You are here to do the soul’s work, which means building your character to create the greatest good within yourself and acting in ways that bring the greatest good to the greatest many. Work your karma and transform your life.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-40527038577716041862023-12-30T04:41:00.000-08:002023-12-30T04:41:44.065-08:00Unlocking the Power Within - The Astonishing Secrets of the Eighth Chakra and Your Aura<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlSTpbXr8E8J1SVrqviW-QO0lfQaVTDlHNxj7XYs-KbjnBYNSzXiwpE6Bu2QVd7kckXUBuCIhNBgkHexBEwWsh3B36dlgoqmNW5AW_2Bz0XRanTT6ov4yKcMpJ86aNQamkS_o_UABcv2ZHRJLkjRszWT3Q5v4g8sK290VYkOwfls_bQf3zrbVHg/s300/aura.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlSTpbXr8E8J1SVrqviW-QO0lfQaVTDlHNxj7XYs-KbjnBYNSzXiwpE6Bu2QVd7kckXUBuCIhNBgkHexBEwWsh3B36dlgoqmNW5AW_2Bz0XRanTT6ov4yKcMpJ86aNQamkS_o_UABcv2ZHRJLkjRszWT3Q5v4g8sK290VYkOwfls_bQf3zrbVHg/s320/aura.jpg"/></a></div>
Your aura is at the top of your head, representing the working balance of all your chakra energy centers. When this energy is in alignment, it allows us to integrate higher consciousness into our presence and projection.
The aura is the multi-colored energy field surrounding the body, which has been captured in part by Kirlian's photography. The aura contains important clues about a person's personal, physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We are fulfilled and complete when the energy flows freely through all the chakras. The human body and mind become pure white light. Tapping into your aura is a powerful means of discovering the energetic nature of existence.
In a world filled with stress and anxiety, harnessing and balancing the untapped potential of our inner energy can be a game-changer. Self-discovery activates the aura, unlocking hidden talents, enhancing them, and allowing you to experience a heightened sense of connection to the world around you.
Let’s start with a journey through the chakras using the breath;
The root gives us grounding. When we are out of balance, we are scattered and careless. The sacral is our charisma and sense of individuality. When out of balance, we become overly obsessive. The solar plexus is our power center, making us fearless and focused. When out of balance, we exploit others or are easily exploited. The heart brings us unconditional love. When out of balance, we overextend and have difficulty saying no. The throat is the seat of creativity and the center of sound; when blocked, we have difficulty expressing ourselves. The third eye is about awareness and a more profound sense of consciousness. Closed, we shut ourselves off from potential, creativity, and a deeper understanding of life. The crown is the seat of the soul. When balanced, we feel a part of the vastness of life.
The eighth is our aura; it projects the state of our being.
END: Your aura is the energy you project, and when this energy is projected from a place of balance, we realize our strength, vitality, and a basic understanding of the powerful means of the energetic nature of existence. We are an energy field moving through space and time for the sole purpose of working our karma so that we might make the world a better place. It begins within you - from your center, project outward the energy of joy.
EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. In some belief systems, the ego is a barrier to soulful growth and realization. The ego, associated with individual identity and a sense of separateness, is seen as an obstacle to achieving and aligning with a higher interconnected reality. In a sense, the ego might be seen as a hindrance to the harmonious flow of the aura.
Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to the soul.
Some people believe that the aura reflects an individual's energy or soulful state, including the condition of their soul.
It's important to note that these concepts are subjective and not universally accepted. While some individuals find meaning in the idea that the aura reflects the soul's condition, others may approach the soul and its connection to spirituality differently.
Either way, it might be a good idea to find balance within and then project outward the powerful, energetic nature of life – we are all connected: respect, understand, and practice compassion. In this, your aura will reflect the peaceful inclusion of all into this vastness called earth life.
Namaste ~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace
Happy New Year
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-44299605622875429052023-12-21T11:09:00.000-08:002023-12-21T11:09:38.218-08:00THE POWER of SOULFUL ENERGY <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCMkQVGIGo_V9jA5sXnTgEwRBVHij7aJJxa3j0O-5icM9v5qbBXUd8Wz-nq82ltm7F1nTn7RAtrdOHqFsMb08mE1PEN_c6Ndh2EECe8xQ2P7_yZrHK6WwzDLCTRqk3SuWxijF22yCcdyZf9BlL0ufJrhKL2DWmGrpX60OWfzGwyzfu5bii8FV2w/s259/creation.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCMkQVGIGo_V9jA5sXnTgEwRBVHij7aJJxa3j0O-5icM9v5qbBXUd8Wz-nq82ltm7F1nTn7RAtrdOHqFsMb08mE1PEN_c6Ndh2EECe8xQ2P7_yZrHK6WwzDLCTRqk3SuWxijF22yCcdyZf9BlL0ufJrhKL2DWmGrpX60OWfzGwyzfu5bii8FV2w/s320/creation.png"/></a></div>
The sixth and seventh Chakra energy centers are essential parts of your axiom of creation. Remember, you developed into a human being from your spine. The energy attached to it is potent. So, use it wisely.
The sixth chakra is called the third eye. It is located between our eyebrows. It connects to our pineal glands, which help control our sleep patterns. When open and balanced, we begin to see things for what they are – life is simply energy moving through space and time. The third eye reminds us to focus on what’s important. It reminds us to be quiet, listen to our intuitive, creative selves, and then use our energy to improve the world.
The seventh chakra is located at the crown on the top of the head. It is sometimes called the thousand-petaled lotus flower or the seat of the soul. It's about feeling a part of the vastness of life – to be truly connected and one with the universe.
We may not open these centers to the level that some mystics have claimed. Still, it’s a good practice to stay open and creative while moving your energy in a positive direction, which means to have a sincere and intellectual appreciation for all of life. It takes work - this will require a lot of physical, mental, and soulful flexibility, strength, and balance. Let’s get started.
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END: here we sit beneath our crowning glory. At this very moment, we are both of this world and not of this world as we elevate our consciousness beyond the every day to a place where we realize that we are not separate from the world but an integrated part of the world. Everyone is here to learn, know, and master life; everyone is essential to this process. In this moment, you are a being of the world and, at the same time, an immortal soul capable of transcending to a higher state of being,
EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego is always of this world. It often believes that this is the final reality. Its mission is to protect and survive. This is necessary if we are to exist here in this lifetime. However, to transcend its grip, we must be willing to surrender to the invisible self or the soul. Bring your finger in and place your thumb (the symbol of your soul) on top. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Awareness of our ability to be of this world and, at the same time, not be of this world (to tap into a higher level of awareness) allows us to direct our decisions and choices in upbeat and soulful ways. This life is not the final reality. It is simply an opportunity to learn, know, and master human life. You are energy that moves through space and time. Use your energy wisely.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-80866259137178264662023-11-25T03:50:00.000-08:002023-11-25T03:50:40.194-08:00The Solar Plexus – Add strength to your axis of creation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey-_VgeQ_ZBRjLJyceZaEntCgi4RS2J9YhOsj9v5j4fG9ywO_Hu90fPhs2iuwEGKxMrB-4rcBVah5Gw8OaQFbErqy6hRjuM7wpKDi7qCu6e0CZ3-d4_-XdtVF3JX5dJyh6Ld2kQfSUmblp8cVISww8rfEE1JMwy5zcw5kGw0xQb40It27cd1pgg/s600/reinc2.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey-_VgeQ_ZBRjLJyceZaEntCgi4RS2J9YhOsj9v5j4fG9ywO_Hu90fPhs2iuwEGKxMrB-4rcBVah5Gw8OaQFbErqy6hRjuM7wpKDi7qCu6e0CZ3-d4_-XdtVF3JX5dJyh6Ld2kQfSUmblp8cVISww8rfEE1JMwy5zcw5kGw0xQb40It27cd1pgg/s320/reinc2.jpg"/></a></div>
Stay connected to your axis of creation. Remember, everything has a core or center. The next chakra or energy center that moves up our spine is the solar plexus located around your naval area. It is the seat of your power and an important reservoir for the energy of life.
This chakra is associated with feelings of anger, joy, laughter, and personal power. It is the area that contains your ambition, sensitivity, and general ability. Its color is yellow. Blocking the solar plexus may lead to a lack of direction, frustration, anger, or a sense of victimization.
When freely flowing, we are focused and fearless. We have a strong will that moves us in a positive direction. When the energy is blocked, a person tends to exploit others or is easily exploited.
Yoga poses that help us to open and balance this chakra are cobra, boat downward dog triangle, plank, and warrior one. All of these build strength - Let’s get started
END: The three chakras', root, sacral, and solar duplex, are known as the “lower triangle.” Together, they relate to the mind, our patterns and habits, and our beliefs and attitudes. Ideally, this lower triangle base gives us the strength to work towards higher levels of consciousness, as we will find when we work on the remaining chakras. Just remember, a strong base is needed for the support of your axis of creation. Stay strong, stay centered.
EGO: Flip your palm up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The Solar Plexus is said to be the core of our ego, identity, and personality. It is situated between the navel and solar plexus, making it the center of our willpower. When out of balance, it produces anxiety and fear.
Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a breath and surrender to your soul. While the Sacral chakra seeks enjoyment and pleasure, this chakra also gives us the perception of who we are.
This chakra is closely linked to our thoughts, which are often dependent on our feelings and, therefore, easily get out of balance. When harmonious and balanced, the solar plexus is connected to the soul, where we find the source of our supreme energy and focus. Stay centered, balanced and strong.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-87511903219999367642023-11-20T10:45:00.000-08:002023-11-20T10:45:51.341-08:00Three Actionable Tips for Managing Turkey Day Stress <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNg5Uf7Z1lkg0qnwgBSgic6610OPVYvUZQOdQ74f5pCEDhQIca5NADTBtd8llqVGmnhOBeu8VtmaA95X7DAJMCBTdQ5tc5__5VawvLhhSC2Id95F-etPCtEulvft9IScQYBhd2nG0urn6WMLLFhAkjD0jWz1UA88SSIAIL-8MuEtvUbbTN1iuTA/s403/turkey.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="403" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNg5Uf7Z1lkg0qnwgBSgic6610OPVYvUZQOdQ74f5pCEDhQIca5NADTBtd8llqVGmnhOBeu8VtmaA95X7DAJMCBTdQ5tc5__5VawvLhhSC2Id95F-etPCtEulvft9IScQYBhd2nG0urn6WMLLFhAkjD0jWz1UA88SSIAIL-8MuEtvUbbTN1iuTA/s320/turkey.jpg"/></a></div>
The one thing that accelerates aging and often causes us to put on weight, eat unhealthily, and stop exercising is…STRESS! And what happens during the Holidays? …STRESS!
Here are three actionable steps you can take to reduce stress and stay healthy anywhere and anytime.
Yoga Breath
Not only can the meditative effects of yoga help you manage stress and sleep better, but practicing yoga breath has a slew of other cognitive and social benefits. Cultivating a yoga practice can improve your memory and focus, as well as give you the peace of mind needed to face all the stress of the holidays.
The breath is one of the best actionable ways to let go of stress. Letting go requires a connection with the present. Most likely, the stress you are hanging onto happened in the past, and when we are focused on the present moment, the past loses its grip.
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, say to yourself, “Let go,” and then count from one to ten as you exhale. The ten count allows the body and the mind to focus on being present and in the moment. I always remind my students that breathing in is cleansing, and exhaling is removing debris. Do this five times.
Take a Turkey Trot Walk
The turkey trot is a dance, but it is also a brisk walk after your Thanksgiving meal. Not only will you burn calories, but it will also aid your digestion.
Walking is easy and stress-free, and anyone can do it. When we walk, we circulate blood and oxygen throughout the body, and that includes the brain. The mind is free from distractions, and we are getting plenty of fresh air and sunshine. Vitamin D, which we get from the sun (which is the best source), is essential for overall health, including brain health. Scientists know that low levels of D affect cognitive functioning. Positive cognitive functioning while taking a turkey trot is a great way to reduce stress and stay healthy.
Talk
Talk to yourself; ask yourself this: is it worth hanging onto? Most likely, it is not. What might seem insurmountable today might be nothing tomorrow. It’s the things we identify with that create stress. It’s what yoga calls all the “citta” or useless mind stuff that keeps us caught in the illusion of life. Everything is fleeting. Nothing lasts forever. So, to de-stress and bring harmony and happiness to your world, change the way you look at things, and the way you look at things will change. Just let go and let be.
END: We put so much pressure on ourselves to be happy and to fit in, especially during the holidays. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the good things in your life. You don’t need a family gathering, a turkey, or a party to practice gratitude. What you do need is the ability to take a breather, move your body, and let go. Take time to relax and focus on the most essential things in life: your health, body, mind, and soul. If you are healthy enough to celebrate Turkey Day, be grateful for that. Take a brisk turkey trot, and remember, without your health, everything else is meaningless.
Happy gratitude-giving!
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-85638297424600031992023-11-18T04:19:00.000-08:002023-11-18T04:19:25.159-08:00How to Strengthen and Support Your Creative Expression.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6Xr-QUdHiPCwPk65wYi3DbQ8dQKjil-bLvd8Jz2mgpjMBNHoAfZcgFBKT_rw5XtX0IoEgEaFyWm03ZW36QrNKmRu9Gauedsj7grD4nrYfAD0BQOcRX0_SjKuIMhCCD89_e4I-oIXOIgEY9ou0CK4Z-9dBSAUnGzwVIQMdRteCjVBAdNMteTgLQ/s2048/Joshua%20Tree%20004.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6Xr-QUdHiPCwPk65wYi3DbQ8dQKjil-bLvd8Jz2mgpjMBNHoAfZcgFBKT_rw5XtX0IoEgEaFyWm03ZW36QrNKmRu9Gauedsj7grD4nrYfAD0BQOcRX0_SjKuIMhCCD89_e4I-oIXOIgEY9ou0CK4Z-9dBSAUnGzwVIQMdRteCjVBAdNMteTgLQ/s320/Joshua%20Tree%20004.jpg"/></a></div>
Nature has given us an “axis of creation” that, if properly used, will bring balance and harmony to our lives. It begins at the root or the base of your spine, known as the root chakra, and then moves to the sacral located between the pelvic bones.
The sacral chakra is the second chakra in the human body. It's believed that it governs how you experience sexuality, creative expression, emotions, and more. According to most traditions, it can become blocked and unbalanced, as can the other chakras in the body.
When it is out of alignment, we can experience lower back pain, urinary tract issues, as well as an obsession with negative thoughts and patterns that cause blockages that can have a negative effect on our emotional and mental well-being.
In order to send energy, or to open the sacral chakra, the best healing practice is movement. When we move, the body releases the tension caused by stress and negative emotions.
The bones of the pelvis are a critical part of the central portion of the skeleton. They serve as a transition from the axial skeleton and the skeleton of the lower body, serving as an attachment point for some of the strongest muscles in the human body while withstanding the forces generated by them. Two poses that open the sacral are the half pigeon and the bound angle. Let’s get to work on opening the sacral with a focus on strength and flexibility.
END: The sacral physically supports our movements. Emotionally, when open and robust, it supports creative expression and positive emotions. When the energy of the sacral is in balance, we are transformative. If you are connected to this energy, you will have greater control over your body, your mind, and your soul. Stay open, strong, and connected.
EGO: Flip your hands up and extend out the index finger – the symbol of the ego. Feel it pull you away from your axis of creation. The ego is the part of you that sometimes likes to deny and bury feelings and emotions. We are here on earth as humans to experience all the feelings and emotions of human life. It is what we do with these feelings that determines our karma. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top, the symbol of the soul. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. It is not feelings that we should block. But we should be consciously aware of how we express them. When unblocked and free-flowing, we experience strength, creative expression, happier relationships, and a personal sense of flair and individuality. Stay grounded and open, and you will begin to feel the power of a balanced and robust axis of creation; body, mind, soul.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-92063465280966783302023-11-11T03:45:00.001-08:002023-11-11T03:45:43.879-08:00How to find your grounding in a chaotic world<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6kqrF1pShv3kE-cd2OzzgbUBeEetXcD3nSaMvdV2Mt5uiuaUO1rJF4DNxcqIjn7X-7R3mOzu8dHY87Ht619E9EYneuZ3bqUwQAmeF1bTeqINHCDvCS6gCaTaNwHdUhj4CI-sn33n0lDo2jD-o5LwdRhB9gbry84yPdG3npn8cx4_q8k6eGLWfQ/s2048/Joshua%20Tree%20008.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="200" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6kqrF1pShv3kE-cd2OzzgbUBeEetXcD3nSaMvdV2Mt5uiuaUO1rJF4DNxcqIjn7X-7R3mOzu8dHY87Ht619E9EYneuZ3bqUwQAmeF1bTeqINHCDvCS6gCaTaNwHdUhj4CI-sn33n0lDo2jD-o5LwdRhB9gbry84yPdG3npn8cx4_q8k6eGLWfQ/s200/Joshua%20Tree%20008.jpg"/></a></div>
Nature has given us an “axis of creation” that if properly used will bring balance and harmony to our lives. It begins at the root or the base of your spine known as the root chakra. The chakras are energy wheels that ancient yogis believed ran up and down the spine. There are eight of them. The first is the root at the base of the spine. It reminds us that unless we can ground ourselves at our base it is impossible to move up the charkas. If you are stressed, unbalanced, and disconnected from your base it is impossible to maintain your health and to find happiness and peace.
The spinal cord is a column of nerves that connects your brain with the rest of your body, allowing you to control your movements. Without a spinal cord, you could not move any part of your body, and your organs could not function. This is why keeping your spine healthy is vital if you want to live an active life.
So, we begin at the root chakra. Its frequency responds to the color red and its quality is the earth element. It connects us to our daily lives through our instincts, survival mechanisms, and habits. When energy is flowing freely through the root chakra we are grounded, dependable, realistic, and secure. If the energy is stuck there is a tendency to be clingy, overly stubborn, and exhibit signs of addictive behavior. Our goal today is to ground and balance ourselves so the energy flowing through us is strong and secure.
END: Pay attention to your “axis of creation” beginning at the base of your spine also known as the root chakra. Take time this week to ground yourself especially if you need to make decisions, solve problems, and deal with stress. Remember: You must be grounded and stable if you wish to fly. So, whatever you attempt to do this week, stop take a moment, ground yourself, and begin to work from your root upward into becoming the most grounded, stable, and best of who you can be. In this, you will fly!
EGO: Flip up your hands – palms up and extend out your index finger. This is the symbol of the ego. Feel it pull you away from your center. The ego connects to the root chakra in that it always seeks survival and uses its instincts and habits to ensure its needs are met. But sometimes it forgets that staying grounded means being realistic which means being practical and realistic. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a deep breath and surrender to the soul. The soul is always grounded because it knows that life is constantly changing, and if you don’t want to lose your balance in an ever-changing world stay connected to your root chakra and let the energy of life flow freely with realistic expectations: Nothing is permanent except that which you create within. Be grounded, be balanced, and stay strong, and in this, you will fly.
Namaste ~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-33699999200166613282023-04-26T11:26:00.000-07:002023-04-26T11:26:12.697-07:00A Recipe that reduces inflammation, improves heart heat, helps to maintain a healthy weight, builds strong bones and improves your workouts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1wTN0tiuWWB_Q1dYItRPQV7UyToYmGZz7myG47bEyOCnfo4mX9FHyzDk8-3fDcUUHR6SntrPosuVCbz9GRyPKj4nygcBE7ZMvJTprtWoZZ0IqgW_Ry1BQawuEs3BHBG0oEN2DmI0hWq6S6bkRgvb3WCkgeX2i24wJUQKuSBWJ5T9q9f3H5U/s4032/brusselslaw.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1wTN0tiuWWB_Q1dYItRPQV7UyToYmGZz7myG47bEyOCnfo4mX9FHyzDk8-3fDcUUHR6SntrPosuVCbz9GRyPKj4nygcBE7ZMvJTprtWoZZ0IqgW_Ry1BQawuEs3BHBG0oEN2DmI0hWq6S6bkRgvb3WCkgeX2i24wJUQKuSBWJ5T9q9f3H5U/s320/brusselslaw.jpg"/></a></div>
Brussel Sprout Hazelnut Slaw
¾ lb. of shredded brussels sprouts
2 medium carrots shredded
1 pear thinly sliced
2 scallions thinly sliced
3 oz prosciutto chopped
½ cup of pomegranate seeds or diced cherries
3 T olive oil
Juice of ½ orange
2 T Maple syrup
¼ cup hazelnuts
2 t Dijon mustard
1 clove of garlic minced
In large bowl, toss together Brussel sprouts, carrots, pear, scallion, prosciutto, and pomegranates.
Place olive oil, orange juice, maple syrup, hazelnuts, mustard, garlic and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper in a blender and blend until slightly chunky.
Toss dressing with slaw and serve.
Research tells us that especially for women Brussel sprouts support your immune system, blood and bone health, and because they are very filling and low in calories, are a great choice to help maintain a healthy weight.
Hazelnuts, in addition to their omega-3 content, are also packed with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress that can contribute to hypertension, inflammation, heart issues and cancer.
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, fiber and, vitamin C. Because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects they enhance endurance, strength and post workout recovery,
Pears are a good source of boron which is needed for bone strength.
Bon appetite to healthy, happy and peace!
Doctor Lynn
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END: Take time to enjoy the food you prepare, the food your serve, and the food you eat. Eating healthy whole foods is not only good for your physical health, but its also good for your mental and soulful health. Just remember that the most important thing in your life is your health; without it everything else is meaningless; so, honor it each day with a healthy diet, exercise and restful sleep.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace
Doctor Lynn
http://www.doctorlynn.comDoctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-78349977398816043012023-04-26T11:21:00.003-07:002023-04-26T11:21:39.398-07:00A Recipe that reduces inflammation, improves heart heat, helps to maintain a healthy weight, builds strong bones and improves your workouts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QuF7wGxPGSmbD1t2acAS9loUOQNAcHhhNFdtXUlMN7yHgj-h3K19XyRPJKAXNkkLRnFsbQjOTd9srjbG7HNwz8p2LWJ4wcNDhArZhEENoqiEsCuS77YGiBxG9y5i1-H1hMLrbT2Xtc-JSr5fk9CoxFFlW-PlPXGoV9HF8_CLqql0tFajZ-c/s4032/brusselslaw.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QuF7wGxPGSmbD1t2acAS9loUOQNAcHhhNFdtXUlMN7yHgj-h3K19XyRPJKAXNkkLRnFsbQjOTd9srjbG7HNwz8p2LWJ4wcNDhArZhEENoqiEsCuS77YGiBxG9y5i1-
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Brussel Sprout Hazelnut Slaw
¾ lb. of shredded brussels sprouts
2 medium carrots shredded
1 pear thinly sliced
2 scallions thinly sliced
3 oz prosciutto chopped
½ cup of pomegranate seeds or diced cherries
3 T olive oil
Juice of ½ orange
2 T Maple syrup
¼ cup hazelnuts
2 t Dijon mustard
1 clove of garlic minced
In large bowl, toss together Brussel sprouts, carrots, pear, scallion, prosciutto, and pomegranates.
Place olive oil, orange juice, maple syrup, hazelnuts, mustard, garlic and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper in a blender and blend until slightly chunky.
Toss dressing with slaw and serve.
Research tells us that especially for women Brussel sprouts support your immune system, blood and bone health, and because they are very filling and low in calories, are a great choice to help maintain a healthy weight.
Hazelnuts, in addition to their omega-3 content, are also packed with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress that can contribute to hypertension, inflammation, heart issues and cancer.
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, fiber and, vitamin C. Because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects they enhance endurance, strength and post workout recovery,
Pears are a good source of boron which is needed for bone strength.
Bon appetite to healthy, happy and peace!
Doctor Lynn
http://www.dotorlynn.com
END: Take time to enjoy the food you prepare, the food your serve, and the food you eat. Eating healthy whole foods is not only good for your physical health, but its also good for your mental and soulful health. Just remember that the most important thing in your life is your health; without it everything else is meaningless; so, honor it each day with a healthy diet, exercise and restful sleep.
Namaste~ may you walk the apth of life with healht, ahppiness and peace
Doctor Lynn
http://www.doctorlynn.comDoctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-80836829493521077772023-03-25T08:36:00.000-07:002023-03-25T08:36:03.387-07:00 Obstacles As you think so you become<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkrVKHJffr5Ll9IDSEWsmH1qrBAuhhJeU6h6R3HOKcKzvoedICoFUUqOSqt5xJ44ENHpS8ncYKucpDURQiBjbbGA382gWLmLiSY-wFX4yqCx5RtIndVM3VzgRpyS-WdodyUd0YVszt9V9pHeZ1_1hIZDYXgqOwz7FwPVkniyH7_42gw0KE3g/s2400/Lynn%20PROSPERITY%20Cover%20%20Group%202..jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1575" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkrVKHJffr5Ll9IDSEWsmH1qrBAuhhJeU6h6R3HOKcKzvoedICoFUUqOSqt5xJ44ENHpS8ncYKucpDURQiBjbbGA382gWLmLiSY-wFX4yqCx5RtIndVM3VzgRpyS-WdodyUd0YVszt9V9pHeZ1_1hIZDYXgqOwz7FwPVkniyH7_42gw0KE3g/s320/Lynn%20PROSPERITY%20Cover%20%20Group%202..jpg"/></a></div>
Whatever we repeat over and over to ourselves is what we become. To overcome the obstacle of life, not only do we need to take action, but we also need to think and repeat words that keep us focused and aligned, which means to create balance. There are nine major obstacles: ill health, boredom and apathy, self-doubt, distractions and carelessness, feeling heavy and burnt-out, doubting one’s progress, getting caught in the illusion of life and an inability to a maintain a practice.
To over comes these requires alignment with life, focusing the mind and remembering to take a breath and let go. As you think so you become; so, to overcome the nine obstacles think; health, enthusiasm, self-worth, focus, lightness, progress, reality, and dedication.
Let us get started
END: Cravings, desires, distractions, and carelessness. When it comes to balancing your lives, alignment and focus are needed. This means to align yourself with the positive side of life. Keep your focus on the things that are important because what you align yourself with and what you focus on is what you become. Just remember; as you think so you become
Many obstacles are put in our way purposely to make us understand and express our own capacities. We all have the strength to over comes them, but we do not always seem to know it. We need to be challenged and tested to know our own capacity. That is the natural law of life. Like a river if it flows with out any obstructions it has no power. But once we put an obstacle in it flow by constructing a dam it finds the strength to produce power. Be like the river. As you think so you become.
EGO: Flip your palm up and extend the index finger – the symbol of the ego. Unawareness which yoga calls ignorance creates egoism. This creates a clinging to obstacles. That is why we need to continually practice letting go and finding balance in our lives. Life will always present us with obstacles. How we think, act, and speak determines whether we succumb to them or overcome them. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top. Take a moment to surrender to the soul. The soul is the I that sits atop the me and it reminds us of our true nature; we all have the inner strength to overcome life’s obstacles. In life there will always be obstacle. Connect to your soul and you will master them. Remember; as you think so you become; think health, enthusiasm, self-worth, focus, lightness, progress, reality and dedication.
Next week we will begin to work on the qualities or characteristics needed to overcome life’s obstacles.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-26456709624574560732023-03-18T04:56:00.003-07:002023-03-18T04:56:47.631-07:00WHAT IS AN OBSTACLE?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdq_nTYZpkc6SXQzLzInPn-tMIrbWtI0cEOP-ent8zm_gN3h-os6YMfcKSwRqyEfSHBr4Yil3eA9lBXwCsmkeueght3ifNcbTtzTOX76nv6b4wbQtTPA_tWYm0z_7fS7jJMryr-i4hSayBU18ACI2MYfw_BpJtBLNMdwSVSMFUfWG8YbP79aA/s2400/Lynn%20PROSPERITY%20Cover%20%20Group%202..jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1575" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdq_nTYZpkc6SXQzLzInPn-tMIrbWtI0cEOP-ent8zm_gN3h-os6YMfcKSwRqyEfSHBr4Yil3eA9lBXwCsmkeueght3ifNcbTtzTOX76nv6b4wbQtTPA_tWYm0z_7fS7jJMryr-i4hSayBU18ACI2MYfw_BpJtBLNMdwSVSMFUfWG8YbP79aA/s320/Lynn%20PROSPERITY%20Cover%20%20Group%202..jpg"/></a></div>
What is an obstacle? An obstacle is something that impeded your progress. Karma yoga presents us with nine obstacles to overcome if we are to live a healthy, wealthy, happy and peaceful life. They are
Ill health, boredom and apathy, self-doubt, distractions, and carelessness, feeling heavy and burnout, having cravings and desires, doubting one’s progress, getting caught in the illusion of life and an inability to maintain a continual practice.
All of these can distract us from living a healthy, happy, and peaceful life. Karma yoga reminds us that obstacles will always be present in life. In fact, that is why we are here on earth; to solve problems and make decisions that allow us to overcome life’s obstacles.
If we wish to overcome obstacles, whatever your level of practice, there are three aspects that we need to keep an eye on and always care for. These are alignment, focus and breathing.
Let us get started.
END: Alignment means to be in harmony and balance with life, Focus means to be present and aware and breathing means to relax, let go and appreciate the rhythm of life. The goal of yoga is to quiet the mind and to live healthy, happy, and peaceful life body, mind, and soul. Just remember you take none of the stress dramas and problems with you when you depart this word. What you do take is the Punja (good merits) you have made, and the love and kindness you have given and received. This requires a healthy alignment and focus with what is important in life; health, happiness, and peace
EGO: Flip your palm up and extend out your index finger; the symbol of the ego. It is the ego that gets caught in the illusion of life. It believes that it is here to elevates its importance. In today’s world we are constantly bombarded with messages that cause us to question our self-worth and progress. This can cause us to become misaligned, unfocused, and confused as to why we are here on earth. Pull your finger in and place the thumb on top and surrender to the symbol of the soul. We are here to assist the soul on its mission which is to see life as it really is; an opportunity to learn, know and master health, happiness, and peace.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-35483646046330445992023-03-11T03:32:00.001-08:002023-03-11T03:32:11.894-08:00OBSTACLE NINE<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajGUzRtP_Q6J0NsHdfPnwKrwLI8RUX9f6fIXWe8S0ZXikNyDLWe40Gqbd6K52jYAYOQ2nJgMcq6GGHEMisEENsBLpjmLNu5WMoLLBk2nyN4HvjPNFSVSectIDHG1q4o4xmmYeXhdCdGenWWejJ0oUUxDX4AaKwVxXmlmKKfF54v_Id5uyrow/s1371/top2.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajGUzRtP_Q6J0NsHdfPnwKrwLI8RUX9f6fIXWe8S0ZXikNyDLWe40Gqbd6K52jYAYOQ2nJgMcq6GGHEMisEENsBLpjmLNu5WMoLLBk2nyN4HvjPNFSVSectIDHG1q4o4xmmYeXhdCdGenWWejJ0oUUxDX4AaKwVxXmlmKKfF54v_Id5uyrow/s320/top2.jpeg"/></a></div>
Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness, and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. The sixth is having cravings and desires. The seventh is doubting one’s progress. The eighth obstacle is getting caught in the illusion of life. It means to have a false impression of life as being a certain way, a false sense of security and a false sense of importance.
The ninth obstacle is an inability to maintain continual practice. This means to remain steadfast and committed to something. If you want to succeed, or master anything you must practice, practice, and continue to practice. Without practice nothing can be achieved. If you wish to achieve a state of vitality, happiness, and peace you will need to focus on your health, your self-worth and seeing life for what it really is; an opportunity to learn This requires constant practice, otherwise we get careless and get distracted by cravings and desires.
Everyday life will present you with obstacles to overcome. That is why you need to practice finding your balance, strength, flexibility, and peace. Takes work; that’s karma; let us get started.
END:
Even after you have succeeded and mastered something you must continue to practice. Karma yoga is a lifelong practice because it is about how you choose to live your life. You make choices every moment you live.
The most important thing in your life is your healthy, followed by happiness and peace. Each of these takes continual practice. So practice every day taking care of the most important thing in life; your health, body, mind and soul.
EGO: Flip up your palm and extend out your index finger the symbol of the soul. The ego thinks itself the master. Forgetting that it is the reflection of the true self filtered through the mind. Karma teaches that the true self is selfless. But when filtered through the perceptions and attitudes of the mind it has a tenancy to become selfish. It often gets caught in the illusion of life boosting its own importance.
Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top; surrender to the symbol of the soul.
At the core we are our selfless essence, or our true self which is pure, simple and unique. Its independent of the body and the mind, and yet depends upon the body-mind for its existence here of earth. Life will present us with many obstacle. Takes practice to overcome life’s obstacles
Many times, we climb up hills only to slide down, or we climb to the top of the mountain only to realize we climbed the wrong mountain for the wrong reason. So, we must come down and being a new climb. Takes continual practice to navigate life. Do it with health, enthusiasm, self-worth, focus, lightness, satisfaction, faith, and clarity, and you will prosper with a purpose.
Namaste~
May you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-47444941248176496852023-02-25T08:28:00.000-08:002023-02-25T08:28:02.089-08:00OBSTACLE 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXo_3H5ObeSIz4VMNAapTmkY1vQ8ZsqxBLh0JcykCC6m_tWRHG-wXDtfq1Y5Sns5Ez3VpDySyuwyRG29uP_rJfnLfOuGl7PCYIm9QeFrL130cTaK-5uizNUrSURQQ-_WmnsPjOTeioT62Qe2yFRyhPPSiaAxx3K7LlxPTF-nj0YHhxrtImSoI/s1371/top2.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXo_3H5ObeSIz4VMNAapTmkY1vQ8ZsqxBLh0JcykCC6m_tWRHG-wXDtfq1Y5Sns5Ez3VpDySyuwyRG29uP_rJfnLfOuGl7PCYIm9QeFrL130cTaK-5uizNUrSURQQ-_WmnsPjOTeioT62Qe2yFRyhPPSiaAxx3K7LlxPTF-nj0YHhxrtImSoI/s320/top2.jpeg"/></a></div>
Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. The sixth is having cravings and desires. The seventh is doubting one’s progress.
The eighth obstacle is getting caught in the illusion of life. It means to have a false impression of life as being a certain way, a false sense of security and a false sense of importance.
Everything in the world is real. It is all here for our growth and evolution, but we forget and believe that acquiring things of the world is why we are here. The material world is not what defines us. It is what we do with the material world and how we let it, or let it not build character, values and virtues. The only thing that is permanent is what you cultivate within. Money, health, happiness possessions and relationships, come and go, but the virtues you build within last lifetimes. The world is real – how we perceive the world is the illusion. So, work to develop virtues within. Know the world is real and then use it as a great opportunity to build a balanced, strong, flexible and peaceful character and you will overcome the obstacle of illusion. Takes work to separate yourself and see the world for what it is– an opportunity - that’s karma let’s get to work.
END: Know the world for what it is. Everything in it is real and ever changing. Nothing in life is permanent except that which you cultivate, hold onto, and feed within. Wealth, material things, world peace, technology are all constantly changing. It is up to us to see the world as a great opportunity to make both our lives and the world at large a better place. When you can do this, you overcome the obstacle of illusion.
EGO: Flip your palm up and extend the index finger – the symbol of the ego. The ego is the part of us that identifies with the world. The maya, or the illusion is in the mind. The mind gets scattered and cluttered with citta (mind stuff). This drags us into believing the illusion - to have a false impression of life as being a certain way, a false sense of security and a false sense of importance.
Pull your finger in and place the thumb on top. Surrender to your soul. The whole point of life is to bring together in perfect harmony the material world and the soulful world. We are here to work the mission of the soul, which basically is to overcome the four great passions and the nine obstacles, and then find peace. The world is not an illusion. It is real and it is here for us to experience and gain knowledge of our true being. Truth is not something we can intellectualize. It must be live, experienced and understood. The truth is the world is not an illusion. The illusion is in our perceptions. Overcoming this and all of the nine obstacles will bring prosperity to your life.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-65696140092490682322023-02-18T05:08:00.003-08:002023-02-18T05:08:55.383-08:00OBSTACLE 7<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5gv2S1Jp9ufILOur8Z9KFNKsPIY_07rVMKb8HKQ-jLA2erYFARjtyw__zLKfmBUF9LATbML5GiLxjby3qGXpvt7eXuucJYEBMybHjDq8U7Q3RmfKj7aAj0NVcBuTugt2hck_8BBmZQo5EXUxbCah9kQVH6y-Rs7yPBHI3hdLUI8lUIQFFWc/s2400/Lynn%20PROSPERITY%20Cover%20%20Group%202..jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1575" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5gv2S1Jp9ufILOur8Z9KFNKsPIY_07rVMKb8HKQ-jLA2erYFARjtyw__zLKfmBUF9LATbML5GiLxjby3qGXpvt7eXuucJYEBMybHjDq8U7Q3RmfKj7aAj0NVcBuTugt2hck_8BBmZQo5EXUxbCah9kQVH6y-Rs7yPBHI3hdLUI8lUIQFFWc/s320/Lynn%20PROSPERITY%20Cover%20%20Group%202..jpg"/></a></div>
Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. The sixth is having cravings and desires.
The seventh is doubting one’s progress. This means to question, or compare our lives to others. Here we might question whether someone is more successful, smarter, or more soulfully evolved; have they made more progress in life than we have? We live in a world where it can appear that others are more successful and moving down life’s path at a faster pace. We doubt our progress.
Have you ever questions where you are, or what you are doing with your life and wondered if you were on the right path? This is a biproduct of the obstacle of self-doubt. When you doubt yourself, you doubt the progress you’ve made. Karma however teaches us that we are all on our own individual paths and the markers of the material world are not an indicator of how far we have progressed soulfully.
The soul is here to turn deceit, greed, anger and pride into truth, generosity, kindness and humility. Awareness of this and taking this direction puts you farther down the path than someone who is ignorant, or unaware of what progress really means. This does not mean that you cannot be wealthy and powerful. Its’ what you do with your energy that is the true marker of progress. Regardless of where you are if you are honest, generous, kind and humble you are making progress in life. Takes work – that’s karma - Let’s get started.
END: Everyone faces doubt in varying intensities—from a subtle whisper to a loud emotional shout. Doubt however, can remind us to go back to our most basic truth—love. Where there is true love, there is no doubt.
Doubt can teach us a thing or two about ourselves and the world. We have an opportunity to see where we lack trust and, as such, can make a different choice.
When we become aware of doubt, we connect to a deeper part of our being—a place of stillness and peace. Here we connect with the soul or our essence and it is here that we truly discover our progress along life’ path. Trust and love yourself, be honest, generous, kind and humble and you will make tremendous progress in life.
EGO: Flip your palms up and extend the index fingers – the symbol of the ego. Doubt at its core is a fearful emotion. It is the ego shouting at us to take charge, as it fears not being accepted or being rejected, and not being loved. It doubts its own self-worth and questions its progress. Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top the symbol of the soul.
When we surrender to the essence of our being, our soul, we discover that each path is unique. Comparison and competition do not fit into the soul’s mission. The soul is here to help us quiet the mind and to see the world for what it really is- an opportunity to discover trust in ourselves, generosity, kindness and humility, and when we discover this we have no need to doubt ourselves, or our progress.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with healthy happiness and peace.
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-76022286006917174092023-02-11T07:37:00.000-08:002023-02-11T07:37:01.745-08:00OBSTACLE 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0WJSgwe8S87JB2II9dZ-3NXgnhNGyay_v0t0plfNDHm1vPo_jSPCqVTFmb0DlZibdskasEWlVaCvaUCybhUsPQW1y1Dc-dDgxwj6NjttfPUVyAKppUygYE6nhjjXNw-RzzEE1nq4vN5cgHQ_ngT68DvURrjbOH50asvMc01R82N_1ptoICA/s1371/top2.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0WJSgwe8S87JB2II9dZ-3NXgnhNGyay_v0t0plfNDHm1vPo_jSPCqVTFmb0DlZibdskasEWlVaCvaUCybhUsPQW1y1Dc-dDgxwj6NjttfPUVyAKppUygYE6nhjjXNw-RzzEE1nq4vN5cgHQ_ngT68DvURrjbOH50asvMc01R82N_1ptoICA/s320/top2.jpeg"/></a></div>
Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. The sixth is having cravings and desires.
To begin with there is nothing wrong with having desires. We are hardwired to seek pleasure. Without this we could not survive. We all desire to live a better and healthier life. But when desires become obsessive and lead to cravings that distract us from our karmic work, they become an obstacle in the way to living a successful life, which means to have health, happiness and peace; body, mind and soul.
When we have cravings and desires, they bind us and drive us to satisfy them. Once satisfied we become somewhat peaceful until the next craving, or desire arises. This keeps us in the perpetual cycle of discontentment. Karma teaches us to work on disciplining the subconscious mind so we might draw into it the thoughts found in the conscious mind. Here we are able to produce genuine contentment and peace. How? Quiet the mind and observe. The whole point of karma is to learn to be content and at peace with what comes into your life and what goes out of your life; while observing and learning life’s lessons.
When you have genuine happiness that is not attached to anything you control cravings and desires, and this allows you to control your life. Nothing in the world binds you. Yoga reminds us control the citta in your mind and you control everything. Let’s get started…
END: Desires and cravings distract us from doing our karmic work which is to learn to be content and at peace with what comes into your life and what goes out of your life; while observing and learning life’s lessons. Be content with who you are; body, mind and soul. Contentment is an inner peace independent of any external force. It means to be independently happy and satisfied no matter what enters, or exits your life. When content you are at peace with yourself. When at peace with yourself and the world it’s easy to find satisfaction.
EGO: Flip your hands up and extend out your index finger the symbol of your ego. The ego wants acceptance and importance. It sees those who have powerful titles and expensive cars and house as more important than it and so it craves these things. It believes that these things symbolize acceptance, happiness and success. And although power and wealth can make it appear that one’s life is more important and easier in the end, we take none of this with us.
Pull your index finger in and place your thumb on top- surrender to your soul. When you have true contentment and happiness within you have connected with your soul. Here it matters not what comes into your life or what leaves your life. The soul finds joy in experiencing all of life for it knows that if you can be content and at peace with your life, as it is, you will find the joy that comes living a satisfying and successful life.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace
Doctor Lynn
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Doctor Lynn Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16615036950766134380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175796.post-49486528501119701742023-02-04T03:51:00.001-08:002023-02-04T03:51:22.372-08:00OBSTACLE 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59z65U3scULQ3SULbIAcNNjXd1U0cZEFS6CgVME3sZ2YiaPSLYVbov80rjMe_DhfNez1DLywVq80k45xPZQjPvOV807HgYJsrMS7_Yzw65mlhtSRTSoaMttKGdSFbfU_BvA-COZjKZBS7T-12tyjmjqKvi2ScfNoqbJ-8SIL-88w4EjwOKIg/s1371/top2.jpeg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59z65U3scULQ3SULbIAcNNjXd1U0cZEFS6CgVME3sZ2YiaPSLYVbov80rjMe_DhfNez1DLywVq80k45xPZQjPvOV807HgYJsrMS7_Yzw65mlhtSRTSoaMttKGdSFbfU_BvA-COZjKZBS7T-12tyjmjqKvi2ScfNoqbJ-8SIL-88w4EjwOKIg/s320/top2.jpeg"/></a></div>
Karma Yoga gives us nine obstacles to overcome, so that we might have in our lives, vitality, happiness and peace. The first is ill health. The second is boredom. The third is self-doubt. None of these leads to happiness, fulfillment and success. The fourth is distractions and carelessness. When we are distracted, we are often careless and both of these leads to mistakes, injuries and poor judgement.
The fifth is feeling heavy and burnt-out. We all have these feelings of exhaustion, stress and overload from time to time so karma reminds us to pay attention to these feelings; slow down, bring some balanced peace and tranquility back into your life so you can avoid the obstacle of becoming burnt-out. It’s hard to be energetic, enthusiastic, happy and focused when faced with obstacle of feeling heavy and exhausted. So, lets’ take some time and work on being present, balanced, tranquil and peaceful.
END: the basis of life is energy and it is what we do with our energy that determines whether we survive or perish. To overcome heaviness and becoming burnt-out we need to balance our energy body, mind and soul and that means to find harmony.
It is so easy to get caught up in the dramas and stressors of life and let them lead us to exhaustion. But the irony of life is that for all our outward strivings and all the dramas, in the end, the sum total always adds up to zero. We take none of the dramas, problems and stressors with us when we depart this world. What we do take is the compassion, understanding and ability to observe and let go, remembering that life is all about experiences and how we use our energy in each of these experiences determines whether we live a life of harmony, or one strife with the heaviness and dramas that lead to becoming burnt-out-out. Being burnt-out is truly an obstacle when it comes to being healthy and finding, peace, and harmony. Let go, observe and find harmony.
EGO: Flip your palms up and extend out your index finger; the symbol of your ego. The ego is constantly striving to excel, to be important and to consume. It wants acceptance and love. All of this comes from the citta, or the perceptions we hold in our mind. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top and take a moment to surrender to your soul. Take a deep breath – let it go. The soul sits back and watches the basic mind, the ego, or the “I” with its feelings of wanting to be important and being right. Once you begin to control the “I” and see it for what it really is; desire, cravings, distractions, worry and self-doubt you can begin to take control over your thoughts knowing you can change them as you will; you are not bound by the dictates of the outside world. There is nothing wrong with the world. It is there for you to use it. You can make it a peaceful harmonious place, or a heavy, dramatic and exhausting place, depending upon your approach. If you can control your mind, you can control your energy and when you control and direct your energy you can create a world of harmony and balance – that is the antidote to being heavy and burnt-out; a obstacle worth overcoming.
Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness and peace
Doctor Lynn
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