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9 Principles for Good Posture

When prompted, almost anyone can “sit up straight” or “have good posture.” It is maintaining good posture throughout the day that is difficult for the far majority of the population. Maintaining resilient posture for a long period of time is called Postural Fitness. Just as you have to consistently workout to increase your level of physical fitness, it takes commitment and persistence to build your Postural Fitness. Bad posture is a modern-day health epidemic that is much worse than most Read more...

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“The Buddhist on Death Row” moved me to tears. 

The stories in "The Buddhist on Death Row "moved me to tears and filled me with wonderful insights. You may want to take notes, as I did, as a reminder to soften and open our hearts. ------------- Jarvis Masters’s gradual but profound transformation from a man dedicated to hurting others to one who has prevented violence on the prison yard, counseled high school kids by mail, and helped prisoners—and even guards—find meaning in their lives. Along the way, Masters becomes drawn to Read more...

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The Purpose Checkup

Many of us accept the wisdom of regular physical checkups. We’re also generally willing to review our financial situation with some regularity. Here is the opportunity to give yourself a wellness check up - about your sense of purpose. Maybe it is a good time to review, refresh and renew. Before you take the checkup test below, I wanted to share The Blue Zones of Happiness with you. In this remarkable book you will discover how the three strands of happiness—joy, purpose, Read more...

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Oats and Sweet Rice – Topped with Sweet Cinnamon Walnuts

This is one of my favorite cool morning breakfasts!
The grains are cooked together the night before and reheated in the morning.

That is exactly what we ate for breakfast this morning. And it really "stick to the ribs" i.e. gives you energy for many hours.  Whole Oats have a greater life force in our bodies and can be planted to grow more oats. (1) Whole Oat Groats are complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal is processed and a simpler carbohydrate.  Complex carbohydrates is like putting a big log in Read more...