tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41089848703528135092024-03-14T04:48:44.110+01:00Nature WhisperWell-being and other lifestyle topicsMadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.comBlogger774125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-70566771917808919972024-02-08T11:05:00.004+01:002024-02-08T11:05:38.107+01:00Think About Being Successful And You Will Be - AudioBook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H_r9o4KCbcA" width="320" youtube-src-id="H_r9o4KCbcA"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div><br />MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-15858166493900737572024-01-10T08:26:00.005+01:002024-01-10T13:36:35.245+01:00Recent Read: Dopamine Detox <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a short list of steps for a basic dopamine detox:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Digital Detox:</b> Limit screen time by avoiding social media, video games, non-essential internet browsing, and streaming platforms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Minimize Stimulants:</b> Reduce or eliminate intake of caffeine, sugar, and processed foods that can contribute to dopamine spikes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Limit Pleasure-Seeking Activities:</b> Avoid activities like shopping, excessive eating, or any other habitual behaviour that provides instant gratification.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Practice Mindfulness:</b> Engage in activities that promote mindfulness, such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises to centre your focus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Spend Time Outdoors: </b>Connect with nature, take walks, or engage in outdoor activities to unwind and refresh your mind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Read or Reflect: </b>Replace screen time with reading, journaling, or engaging in hobbies that stimulate your mind without overloading it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Set Goals: </b>Use this time to set realistic short-term and long-term goals, fostering a sense of purpose and direction.</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xVsTnrmKAz4" width="320" youtube-src-id="xVsTnrmKAz4"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-26638209436700749302024-01-09T09:00:00.001+01:002024-02-20T16:49:34.967+01:00Sigma Female Archetype<div><div>In a world characterized by various personality types, the Sigma Female stands out as a fascinating archetype, embodying a unique blend of independence, resilience, and individuality. While society often highlights alpha traits associated with assertiveness and leadership, the sigma female operates by her own rules, thriving in the realm of autonomy and self-reliance.</div><div><br /></div><div>Defined by her enigmatic nature, the sigma female does not conform to societal norms. Instead, she finds solace and strength in her independence, navigating life's intricate pathways with a sense of purpose and determination that is entirely her own.</div><div><br /></div><div>In social settings, she may appear as a paradox—an enigmatic blend of confidence and quietude. While she can effortlessly engage in meaningful conversations, she values solitude as a means of recharging and nurturing her inner world.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sigma female's strength lies in her self-assuredness and ability to forge her path, unperturbed by societal expectations. Her independent spirit is not about being a rebel; it's about embracing authenticity and following her instincts, unencumbered by the constraints of conformity.</div><div><br /></div><div>Embracing the sigma female archetype means recognizing the beauty in uniqueness and finding power in individuality. It's about celebrating the strength that comes from carving one's niche, paving the way for self-growth, and embracing the journey towards personal fulfilment.</div><div><br /></div><div>To all the Sigma females out there: your independence is your superpower, your enigmatic nature is your allure, and your individuality is your strength. Embrace it, own it, and thrive in the beauty of being authentically you.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata" style="-webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; background: rgb(15, 15, 15); border: 0px; color: #f1f1f1; display: -webkit-box; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 2.8rem; margin: 0px; max-height: 5.6rem; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-break: break-word;"><yt-formatted-string class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata" force-default-style="">The Rarest Female on Earth - SIGMA FEMALE - Stoicism</yt-formatted-string></h1></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V9oQsdgw16M" width="320" youtube-src-id="V9oQsdgw16M"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-13049020843778223002023-12-01T03:33:00.012+01:002023-12-28T11:58:15.225+01:00Freeze, Fight or Flight? <div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEE79jKP7IMiAfZGHatEEFpCq62Y5oogFrDKUD7AR7OBYr7JVdNB2qlJJQfKnoO19rv3gepBzzXVhL9djffXalfyF0-Um4bINr9kRG7I9fjxLa94h2KR5PB5oE5q4ZlAzumv6qRernziDQ_Ub4MhCVi79OfYboWQ5mBHMaarTqnDR1VDhyphenhypheno1S23-lRcR0/s4898/IMG_1829%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4898" data-original-width="3265" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEE79jKP7IMiAfZGHatEEFpCq62Y5oogFrDKUD7AR7OBYr7JVdNB2qlJJQfKnoO19rv3gepBzzXVhL9djffXalfyF0-Um4bINr9kRG7I9fjxLa94h2KR5PB5oE5q4ZlAzumv6qRernziDQ_Ub4MhCVi79OfYboWQ5mBHMaarTqnDR1VDhyphenhypheno1S23-lRcR0/w427-h640/IMG_1829%20(1).JPG" width="427" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dGBs6wjNNiD3Z_878awdAjhpME535uvPPmM8pDeTAluL-YeeWCx687qLKrzZte9ufc0fDaVYtDIorSbA9lcEemOzexp-z7FDcSBabKw7IGg6bRa4XhkMQneC33NMUe02624r0nOWXJ_XYZf7grpPxATCw1XiAwa4VrRY4Sj-4HhAmfGGqOOfwuyR31I/s4898/IMG_1771.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4898" data-original-width="3265" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dGBs6wjNNiD3Z_878awdAjhpME535uvPPmM8pDeTAluL-YeeWCx687qLKrzZte9ufc0fDaVYtDIorSbA9lcEemOzexp-z7FDcSBabKw7IGg6bRa4XhkMQneC33NMUe02624r0nOWXJ_XYZf7grpPxATCw1XiAwa4VrRY4Sj-4HhAmfGGqOOfwuyR31I/w426-h640/IMG_1771.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In the throes of adversity, the human instinct for survival takes over, manifesting as the fight, flight, or freeze response. But what about the less explored facet—the urge to run, not out of fear, but in pursuit of freedom? This is the story of that yearning for liberation, the impulse to escape to resolve life's dilemmas.</div><div><br /></div><div>Imagine standing at a crossroads, burdened by challenges that seem insurmountable. The weight of responsibilities, the shackles of routine, or the suffocation of expectations may feel stifling. In these moments, the pull towards freedom, towards escape, becomes tantalizingly seductive.</div><div><br /></div><div>Running away is not about surrender or evasion; it's about seeking a new vantage point. It's an innate desire to transcend limitations, to explore uncharted territories where solutions may lie hidden. It's a quest for a fresh perspective that might offer the clarity needed to untangle life's complexities.</div><div><br /></div><div>Picture a person standing on a windswept cliff, gazing out at the vast expanse of the horizon. The urge to run courses through their veins, whispering tales of liberation. It's not an escape from responsibilities but a pursuit of the unknown. It's a call to break free from the stifling grip of routine and conventions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sometimes, running away is the bravest choice one can make. It takes courage to step into the unknown, to challenge the status quo, and to seek resolution in unfamiliar territories. It's about embracing the uncertainty, believing that beyond the horizon lies the answer or the solace one seeks.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, the urge to run isn't always physical. It could be an escape into creativity, diving deep into art, literature, or music. It might manifest as a mental escape, finding solace in meditation or introspection. It's about finding a sanctuary that offers respite from life's incessant demands.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yet, amidst this longing for escape, one must tread carefully. Running away can't always solve problems; some dilemmas require confrontation. It's vital to discern when to confront and when to retreat, when to face challenges head-on and when to seek refuge to gather strength for the battle ahead.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ultimately, the urge to run after freedom is an integral part of the human spirit. It's a reminder that while life's problems may seem overwhelming, there's always the option to explore, to seek, and to find new paths. Whether physically, mentally, or creatively, sometimes the pursuit of freedom is the catalyst for discovering solutions that were previously elusive.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, if you feel the urge to run, pause for a moment. Listen to that call for freedom, embrace it, and harness its power to navigate life's labyrinthine mysteries. Perhaps, in the pursuit of escape, you'll find the very answers you've been seeking.</div></div><div><br /></div><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" />MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-66428198514732371972023-08-16T07:46:00.008+02:002024-02-01T15:14:34.548+01:00Press Teaser: MENA Women Magazine Interview<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijBdyf1bXo3quLM834JUrwr2sWUiF5tXD2r9oqgYmFqOx_XIjHw4ATiCgwDQbz8M5J_NVImL2i-amEgMqAVV4-ZdpAy2mhOPPxo_t2HDybA0fUVLNeS525L7hvghxm3LCp3GAOiW8BGnMCWYB88sXBmRVOsRqIYyETIWGZV5soarKg9XPkKteOK4Y1bz8/s4032/IMG_6784.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijBdyf1bXo3quLM834JUrwr2sWUiF5tXD2r9oqgYmFqOx_XIjHw4ATiCgwDQbz8M5J_NVImL2i-amEgMqAVV4-ZdpAy2mhOPPxo_t2HDybA0fUVLNeS525L7hvghxm3LCp3GAOiW8BGnMCWYB88sXBmRVOsRqIYyETIWGZV5soarKg9XPkKteOK4Y1bz8/s16000/IMG_6784.HEIC" /></a></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div>"From North Africa to Northern Sweden: A Journey of Integration, Education, and Innovation - An Interview with Hind Toufga"</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Interviewer: </b>Good day, everyone. We're here today with Hind Toufga, a truly fascinating individual who has embarked on an incredible journey from North Africa to northern Sweden. Hind, could you start by telling us a bit about your personality and what drives you?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Hind: </b>Of course, I'd be happy to. I've always been driven by curiosity and a passion for learning. Traveling has been a central part of my life since childhood, as it allowed me to explore different cultures and perspectives. This curiosity naturally extended to my career as a game designer, where I love creating immersive experiences that reflect the diversity I've encountered throughout my travels.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Interviewer:</b> Your journey from North Africa to northern Sweden is quite remarkable. How did you integrate into Scandinavian culture and start your life from scratch?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Hind: </b>It was indeed a transformative experience. Integrating into a new culture takes time and openness. The Scandinavian lifestyle resonated with me – the emphasis on nature, innovation, and quality of life. I embraced the slower pace, the appreciation for nature's beauty, and the strong sense of community among the art and creative people who think outside of the box. Of course, it wasn't without challenges, like adjusting to the climate, but the warmth of the people and the beauty of the surroundings made it worthwhile.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Interviewer: </b>Starting over in a new country can be quite a feat. Could you share some insights into how you managed this transition?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Hind: </b>Certainly. Starting from scratch meant building a network of art-interested people or likewise hobbies like cooking, finding new friends in the gaming industry, and creating a support system. The key was staying open-minded, connecting with like-minded locals, and immersing myself in their way of life. The language was crucial; I dedicated myself to learning Swedish to communicate effectively and feel more integrated. Embracing the local customs, like fika and outdoor activities, helped me feel like a part of the community.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Interviewer:</b> Your dedication to growth is evident, especially as you pursued a new education goal in Swedish. Could you tell us about your decision to study again and your experience with it?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Hind: </b>Education has always been a passion of mine, and studying marketing tech was a way to expand my skill set and stay relevant in a rapidly evolving world. It was a challenging but rewarding endeavor, balancing work, motherhood, and studies. Learning a new language and adjusting my previous education to Swedish was tough, but it was a valuable lesson in persistence and resilience. The support from our community was instrumental in my success.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Interviewer: </b>Your journey is truly inspiring, Hind. What advice would you give to others who are facing major life changes or considering pursuing education in a new country?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Hind: </b>Thank you. To those facing significant changes, I'd say embrace the unknown and be patient with yourself. It's a process, and each step contributes to your growth. If you're considering studying in a new country, be open to new experiences, immerse yourself in the culture, and don't be afraid to ask for help. Education knows no boundaries, and the world is full of opportunities for those who are willing to seize them.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Interviewer: </b>Thank you for sharing your incredible journey and insights with us, Hind. Your story is a testament to the power of embracing change and continuously seeking self-improvement.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Hind: </b>It's been a pleasure. I hope my experiences can inspire others to embrace change and create their own unique paths in life. Thank you for having me.</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-8865509164247650412023-08-16T06:05:00.005+02:002024-02-01T15:14:26.432+01:00Press Teaser: Featured on an online MENA women magazine <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1H3AoEXMCHcJzxthQVWLqYAxmN5CsYKE1UgeZlU0KU1E7NOQzb-FNNPwT070z3U3cOk_CjbXM5GVFdkWKCUjcluRKvFDJ_GtHmvtNZtlmiBHX06aBCsmRiCAhFMQX6FiwrrhFp29sS6K58tSNJgSKG1Mp4UFho5HnLJkpUOYcuRMI9eI7a82CuaQtaM/s4608/Stylish%20Vision%20Board%20Photo%20Collage%20Poster%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1H3AoEXMCHcJzxthQVWLqYAxmN5CsYKE1UgeZlU0KU1E7NOQzb-FNNPwT070z3U3cOk_CjbXM5GVFdkWKCUjcluRKvFDJ_GtHmvtNZtlmiBHX06aBCsmRiCAhFMQX6FiwrrhFp29sS6K58tSNJgSKG1Mp4UFho5HnLJkpUOYcuRMI9eI7a82CuaQtaM/s16000/Stylish%20Vision%20Board%20Photo%20Collage%20Poster%20(1).png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;">"Wanderlust to Innovation: The Inspiring Journey of Hind Toufga"</h2><div><br /></div><div>Meet Hind Toufga, a remarkable woman with a journey as diverse as her experiences. Hailing from the vibrant landscapes of North Africa, Hind's life has been a tapestry woven with threads of adventure, dedication, and innovation.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hind's journey began twice, first after leaving her hometown in Libya in 2009 and second with the birth of her two beautiful daughters, who became the driving force behind her determination to provide them with a world of inspiration and opportunities. Eager to instill in them a love for exploration and learning, Hind embarked on numerous journeys across different continents. Her travels exposed her to various cultures, languages, and traditions, broadening her perspective and enriching her understanding of the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, it was the serene landscapes of Scandinavia that ultimately captured Hind's heart. The tranquil beauty of the region resonated with her, and she decided to put down roots in this land of contrasts – where snow-capped mountains meet lush forests and shimmering lakes. It was in this picturesque setting that Hind found her true calling.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hind's creative flair and passion for gaming led her to the world of game design. Drawing from her rich travel experiences and diverse cultural influences, she began crafting immersive fantasy worlds that would captivate players around the globe in her own freelance studio. Her games are not only designed to be entertaining but also thought-provoking, incorporating elements of the various cultures she had encountered. Hind's dedication to her craft and her ability to infuse authenticity into her creations earned her recognition in the gaming industry.</div><div><br /></div><div>But Hind's thirst for knowledge and personal growth did not stop there. Driven by a desire to understand the rapidly evolving landscape of marketing technology, she decided to pursue studies in this field. Balancing her responsibilities as a game designer and her role as a devoted mother, Hind embarked on a new educational journey at Noroff University Oslo. Her determination to beat the culture limitations, to learn and adapt showcased her unwavering commitment to self-improvement.</div><div><br /></div><div>Through her journey as a mother, a globetrotter, a game designer, a former chef, and a marketing tech enthusiast, Hind Toufga has demonstrated that life's experiences can be woven together to create a unique and inspiring tapestry. Her story serves as a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and embracing the unknown. As she continues to design captivating worlds and explore the realm of marketing tech, Hind remains an embodiment of the limitless potential that arises when one dares to dream and endeavors to turn those dreams into reality.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Read the full interview <a href="https://hind-toufga.blogspot.com/2023/08/press-teaser-interview.html">here </a></h3><div><br /></div><div>
<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-30051948779293528052023-08-01T10:08:00.009+02:002023-12-28T06:58:22.393+01:00Review: Mendi - A Revolutionary Neurofeedback Device for ADHD, PTSD, Meditation, and Focus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40Q7Llp6cb_9a5lHAsneHP3wH-wegdCiqC4PqWWWkUE3O6uy4YLeF9cKMDF_EyL966yxc8ZZzvRvJjD1A56ElzX8IEX-Oo_Ot8D3OekAX9Mhnt5X8pDzvMssZzVOU1H7DjdNJTGTIACDd8W5RiwQxLgh23CsPV1Z8gHx_NhN6D-ufCzfUKXJHRCit_ZY/s3072/fce6d38cbf859d4150776e9805b58ade_mendi%20headset%20combo075.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1587" data-original-width="3072" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40Q7Llp6cb_9a5lHAsneHP3wH-wegdCiqC4PqWWWkUE3O6uy4YLeF9cKMDF_EyL966yxc8ZZzvRvJjD1A56ElzX8IEX-Oo_Ot8D3OekAX9Mhnt5X8pDzvMssZzVOU1H7DjdNJTGTIACDd8W5RiwQxLgh23CsPV1Z8gHx_NhN6D-ufCzfUKXJHRCit_ZY/w400-h206/fce6d38cbf859d4150776e9805b58ade_mendi%20headset%20combo075.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0WCm6uqzxXBTBj3FH207lOIXCHyf7dAsOqNhgrCU6YR4N6r7A8T8g3hkEuL5zbArUsYWfKgfnVQPmfljgrmAafcA8PzlwDpf2J-zKfRtE69VF4jNUw_VBhG_G9X2pGh0bsAZj_YoROheFZEKhJJZPVeQvXr5EyxTZKGeR2Rxz6pDjpHfSp8ft6MgAHk/s3582/93368685856dee3953fa5431bd700a66_Frame%20641.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3194" data-original-width="3582" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0WCm6uqzxXBTBj3FH207lOIXCHyf7dAsOqNhgrCU6YR4N6r7A8T8g3hkEuL5zbArUsYWfKgfnVQPmfljgrmAafcA8PzlwDpf2J-zKfRtE69VF4jNUw_VBhG_G9X2pGh0bsAZj_YoROheFZEKhJJZPVeQvXr5EyxTZKGeR2Rxz6pDjpHfSp8ft6MgAHk/s320/93368685856dee3953fa5431bd700a66_Frame%20641.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As someone who has struggled with ADHD and PTSD, I have always been on the lookout for innovative solutions to improve my focus, manage stress, and find peace through meditation. Enter "<b><a href="https://www.mendi.io?sca_ref=3748495.IHALQ5SoA1&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=2023" target="_blank">Mendi</a></b>," a groundbreaking neurofeedback device that promises to do just that and more. After using Mendi for several weeks, I can confidently say that it lives up to its claims and has become an indispensable tool in my daily life. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Design and User Experience:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mendi boasts a sleek and modern design, making it an appealing addition to any tech-savvy individual's collection. The device is easy to set up, and its accompanying mobile app is intuitive and user-friendly. The app not only guides users through the calibration process but also offers various neurofeedback info for specific needs like ADHD, PTSD, meditation, and enhancing focus.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Neurofeedback Training:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mendi's core functionality revolves around neurofeedback training, a non-invasive technique that helps users gain better control over their brain activity. Through a combination of Electroencephalogram (EEG) technology and real-time visual feedback, Mendi allows users to actively observe and regulate their brainwaves. The device encourages the brain to shift into more balanced patterns, resulting in improved concentration, reduced stress, and better emotional regulation.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>ADHD and Focus Improvement:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">As an individual with ADHD, I was initially skeptical about Mendi's effectiveness. However, to my surprise, the device made a substantial difference in my ability to concentrate and stay focused. The neurofeedback exercises provided a clearer understanding of my brain's functioning during different tasks, helping me recognize when I was getting distracted and guiding me to regain focus effortlessly.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>PTSD and Stress Management:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dealing with PTSD can be challenging, and conventional therapies often take time to show results. Mendi, on the other hand, offers a refreshing approach by allowing users to actively participate in their healing process. By learning to modulate brain activity, I found Mendi to be an invaluable tool in managing stress and reducing the intensity of PTSD-related triggers, especially during nighttime.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Meditation Enhancement:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">For those seeking to deepen their meditation practice, Mendi can be a game-changer. The device's neurofeedback exercises assist in achieving a more tranquil state of mind, making it easier to reach a meditative state and stay focused during the process. I noticed an enhanced sense of mindfulness and inner peace with regular use, which was truly transformative.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pros:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Effective neurofeedback training for improved focus, stress management, and emotional regulation.</div><div style="text-align: left;">User-friendly app with tailored exercises for ADHD, PTSD, meditation, and focus enhancement.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sleek and portable design, making it easy to use on the go. Non-invasive and drug-free solution for mental health and well-being. Long-lasting impact with consistent use and adherence to the recommended training.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cons:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Initial calibration may take some time to get used to.</div><div style="text-align: left;">The device's effectiveness may vary from person to person, and results may not be immediate.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Conclusion:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mendi is a revolutionary neurofeedback device that has left a lasting positive impact on my life. From managing ADHD symptoms to improving focus, reducing stress, and enhancing my meditation practice, it has proven to be a valuable investment in my mental well-being. While individual experiences may differ, I wholeheartedly recommend Mendi to anyone seeking a drug-free and proactive approach to address ADHD, PTSD, and improve overall focus and mindfulness.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><b><blockquote>In addition to its numerous benefits for individuals dealing with ADHD, PTSD, meditation, and focus, Mendi has gained recognition and widespread adoption in various professional fields. Notably, Mendi's efficacy has been recognized and utilized by esteemed organizations such as NASA and endorsed by several famous sports personalities.</blockquote></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mendi's Association with NASA:</b></div><div>The credibility of Mendi received a significant boost when it caught the attention of NASA, the renowned space agency known for its rigorous scientific standards. NASA's interest in the device is a testament to the cutting-edge technology and the scientific basis behind Mendi's neurofeedback training. The collaboration between Mendi and NASA further validates the potential of this device to enhance cognitive performance and mental well-being. Details <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/2022/07/20/mendi-powers-brain-health-education-training-game/?sh=7843fc477918" target="_blank">Here</a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Endorsement from Sports Celebrities:</b></div><div>In the realm of professional sports, peak performance and focus are paramount. Numerous high-profile athletes and sports celebrities have openly praised Mendi for its role in improving their mental game and overall athletic performance. Prominent sports figures have recognized the value of Mendi in honing their concentration, controlling anxiety, and achieving a calm mental state, all of which are critical elements in succeeding at the highest level of competition.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfjnbzkjxGehBn5KVUidfawuES_OH_usilU9ltsmpCgNQBlprxYnLdlxd44fODAK2Wzbk0V9nyIRfdqUrx6_PNN0OSd9vVd-lJljvSWK7nGLDPwOrE2Ov6TDBU0qp3M7X5G7wx8LWczwA9YBEJkM2piheP8QM-ksUqJNlKCJzJTq8bzhNWi4xhSw0A7I/s4630/45cbf5a4e802bcf9da38699d92220b01_Frame%20642.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3586" data-original-width="4630" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfjnbzkjxGehBn5KVUidfawuES_OH_usilU9ltsmpCgNQBlprxYnLdlxd44fODAK2Wzbk0V9nyIRfdqUrx6_PNN0OSd9vVd-lJljvSWK7nGLDPwOrE2Ov6TDBU0qp3M7X5G7wx8LWczwA9YBEJkM2piheP8QM-ksUqJNlKCJzJTq8bzhNWi4xhSw0A7I/s320/45cbf5a4e802bcf9da38699d92220b01_Frame%20642.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can use this code to get 20% off when purchasing Mendi</div><div style="text-align: center;">Code: <b>HIND15</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.mendi.io?sca_ref=3748495.IHALQ5SoA1&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partners&utm_campaign=2023" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-63911289171087267502023-01-11T23:11:00.001+01:002023-01-11T23:13:17.860+01:00A Meditation For The Real People<div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z71JQqzKs3N2ZWIhqIb02QPxuT6Q0ihp4m1Jm5b8CuXZh5qe-I6PZ2dxS5meogQnqktCNQur8QF_SFxU1JvZVCb-S-_tQhGQSmCV4hV08eMGNrKkt0J9XIIVWPrS3yJmXUaCfTCFbJQI7KyM-2oc0x2p5V1VlVq5DCPCGK0LpyB2_W4Kx-uALXp4/s1800/EcmF2wbcbY9pN6XfPmX27cYDtR97zIUPeFk-wxv3mW4.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-z71JQqzKs3N2ZWIhqIb02QPxuT6Q0ihp4m1Jm5b8CuXZh5qe-I6PZ2dxS5meogQnqktCNQur8QF_SFxU1JvZVCb-S-_tQhGQSmCV4hV08eMGNrKkt0J9XIIVWPrS3yJmXUaCfTCFbJQI7KyM-2oc0x2p5V1VlVq5DCPCGK0LpyB2_W4Kx-uALXp4/s16000/EcmF2wbcbY9pN6XfPmX27cYDtR97zIUPeFk-wxv3mW4.webp" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I have always loved lighthouses. There is something about lighthouses espacially in heavy storms that always catches my attention, and fascinates me. One of my weird "bucket list" fantasies is to find a lighthouse hotel on a cliff and spend the night on a stormy day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the past few months, I have been watching these types of videos about lighthouses and lighthouse keepers me and Julia on youtube. And when we watched the <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13320662/" target="_blank">Slumberland movie</a> together about a month or so, we both loved the lighthouse's deep scenes and the representation of how a human's subconscious works. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This meditation has nothing to do with lighhouses, its my current daily meditation and fav channel to stay grounded. It also remindes me of these two books I read few years ago I will link here> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><ul><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23492600-f-ck-feelings" target="_blank">F*ck Feelings: One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems / Michael I. Bennett Sarah Bennett </a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28257707-the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14" target="_blank">The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life / Mark Manson</a></li></ul></div></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="363" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SIVIi5gctsg" width="557" youtube-src-id="SIVIi5gctsg"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-24851288450659707992022-11-20T13:50:00.005+01:002022-11-20T13:50:52.739+01:00'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' and 'Severance' <div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsblGgDNOh6BG2YpScAhw-vx1RGeMIZEo4n2LTg8iPOKT5qX8M-nYPEoBlBO2_BkVvUKik73K9bihUjhMnm2LKGDidWG6B8odLIpigl8nfGxM3Gx5FqjQnAWFhNqx1tppj-ikj9T09chnQ9pGU4y2AovAWxmz0-MRYJf7-CabzmbEkb9NP23GSQPS3/s1067/secret_life_of_walter_mitty_poster-1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsblGgDNOh6BG2YpScAhw-vx1RGeMIZEo4n2LTg8iPOKT5qX8M-nYPEoBlBO2_BkVvUKik73K9bihUjhMnm2LKGDidWG6B8odLIpigl8nfGxM3Gx5FqjQnAWFhNqx1tppj-ikj9T09chnQ9pGU4y2AovAWxmz0-MRYJf7-CabzmbEkb9NP23GSQPS3/s16000/secret_life_of_walter_mitty_poster-1-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Sunday mom chill time 💻 🎥 while the little one is having a nap and the big one is at her weekend sports training. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This is for deep/silly movie lovers like myself. I love it when my random theories make sense 😅 I started watching </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thesecretlifeofwaltermitty/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#thesecretlifeofwaltermitty</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> and I forgot most of its details except that the plot was deep and made a lot of sense. So I decided to watch it again and from the beginning, from the first few scenes, I realized how familiar the filming, the industrial architect focus, colours.. until </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/adamscott/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#adamscott</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> showed up in the scene.. I decided to google it. The whole vibe of the movie was like </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/severanceappletv/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@severanceappletv</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> my recent tv show crush. And once I googled it .. My assumption was right! 🤣🙌🏻</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br /><a href="https://collider.com/walter-mitty-severance-why-its-good/" target="_blank"><br /></a><h1 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1e2d1e; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; grid-area: 3 / 1 / auto / span 2; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0px 0px 0.75rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://collider.com/walter-mitty-severance-why-its-good/" target="_blank">How 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Walked So 'Severance' Could Run</a></span></h1><div><h1 class="entry-title" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #010101; font-family: Karla, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; letter-spacing: 3px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0px 0px 17px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href=" https://popcornmatch.com/movies-like-the-secret-life-of-walter-mitty/" target="_blank">10 MOVIES LIKE THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY</a></span></h1></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/anticapitalism/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#anticapitalism</a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-2782330619014626362022-10-30T11:57:00.005+01:002023-12-28T11:59:16.053+01:00Halloween is about meeting and accepting my monsters <div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Nfl9al5x4TPjCKBvIjDG0Cz-uidUZm6aIaWe63aOtb_6qsiVbhlEXSm643C4Rpu2ppxLUW605k5-A4LxBl2aeG6TBdrMTouDt_r8VS_C-Pe5dXLK9F1zB8e7-rNB5nVwhNfGkqXOQY0CpCkjtB5BVuZV9OGkCIuIeJeet2aJo9swpnBDsicfL25-/s3554/EEAAO_Thumbnail_BIG-1_916-mobile.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3554" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Nfl9al5x4TPjCKBvIjDG0Cz-uidUZm6aIaWe63aOtb_6qsiVbhlEXSm643C4Rpu2ppxLUW605k5-A4LxBl2aeG6TBdrMTouDt_r8VS_C-Pe5dXLK9F1zB8e7-rNB5nVwhNfGkqXOQY0CpCkjtB5BVuZV9OGkCIuIeJeet2aJo9swpnBDsicfL25-/s16000/EEAAO_Thumbnail_BIG-1_916-mobile.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photo from my favourite movie "Everything everywhere all at once"</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Every Sunday I do my weekly super soul Sundays retreats, as usual, while Julia goes to her training and Alicia's noon nap, often around 11. Last Sunday I targeted my "subconscious monsters" and I even shared my vulnerable experience with my "close friends /soul tribe" on social (people who have depth and higher consciousness when it comes to these topics). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">These inner subconscious monsters are in the form of my past fears and all emotions that I refused to face, acknowledge and accept. For example abandonment, unrequited love and conditional love, school bullying and racism as a Moroccan immigrant kid in Libya. Letting loved ones down as well as feeling unworthy at times, losing self-respect and neglecting my personal needs by distracting myself and putting myself in bad situations. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The meditation was so so deep and overwhelming but it gave great results. I faced all my monsters one by one, all came as waves and I loved the feeling, it was bittersweet. A few minutes later I started receiving SMSes randomly, first from bestie Lina at 11:11 she wrote; This is a sign I love you hehe... It's a meme we used to joke and laugh about (people who take 11:11 as a universe synchronicity sign). Then at 11:19, my mother sent a random heart message thanking me for something I did for her a long time ago. And last but not least our neighbour drove Julia home from her Sunday training with a bottle of champagne gift to me for my recent high grades in history, literature, biology, physics and chemistry... I did not know that meeting my monsters will result in a "salute" celebration hahaha... I have to keep this monster meeting tradition going every Sunday.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>So here is my "meeting my monsters" process: </b></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Being aware of our feeling, letting them come up, staying with them, and letting them run their course without wanting to make it different or do anything about it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Simply to let the feeling be there. And to focus on letting out the energy behind it. The first step is to allow yourself to have the feeling without resisting it, fear in it condemning it or moralizing about it it means dropping judgment and seeing that it is just a feeling. Be with the feeling as it is and surrender all efforts to modify it in any way. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Let go of wanting to resist the feeling it is the resistance that keeps the feeling going. When you give up resisting or trying to modify the feeling it will shift to the next feeling and be accompanied by a lighter sensation. A feeling that is not resisted will disappear as the energy behind it disappears. As you begin to process you notice that you have fear and guilt over having feelings. There will be resistance to feelings in general. To let feelings come up, it is easier to let go of the reaction to having the feeling in the first place. A fear of fear itself is a prime example of this. Let go of the fear or guilt that you have about the feeling first and then get into the feeling itself.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMSmtkcU9f49AJkz3_n64dM5_YMEWKo9m4SVXx0gVubxGJd-7PMWAc5Lu5MMA_WMR14ww4IPvmVOVDNbDN3GeVWxLZBjlwmQU6Uku7SmZ4NnmNLtYUq9XQG-Fk6r6JGxZgM_jo6jGi-qh7_Il6oaWWvECRxdvjbJkI_AqMO8jbzGXrterfE0Bl9jD/s1409/IMG_2088.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1409" data-original-width="1056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMSmtkcU9f49AJkz3_n64dM5_YMEWKo9m4SVXx0gVubxGJd-7PMWAc5Lu5MMA_WMR14ww4IPvmVOVDNbDN3GeVWxLZBjlwmQU6Uku7SmZ4NnmNLtYUq9XQG-Fk6r6JGxZgM_jo6jGi-qh7_Il6oaWWvECRxdvjbJkI_AqMO8jbzGXrterfE0Bl9jD/w240-h320/IMG_2088.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">A smile after crying it all out</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When meeting the monsters ignore all thoughts and focus on the feeling itself, not on the thoughts. Thoughts are endless and self-reinforcing. Thoughts are merely rationalizations of the mind to try to explain the presence of the feeling. The real reason for the feeling is the accumulated pressure behind the feeling that is forcing it to come up in the moment. The thoughts or external events are only an excuse made by the mind. As we become more familiar with letting go, it will be noticed that all negative feelings are associated with our basic fear related to survival and that all feelings are merely survival programs that the mind believes are necessary.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To be surrendered means to have no strong emotions about the thing, it's okay if it happens and it's okay if it doesn't when we are free, there is no letting go of attachment. We can enjoy a thing, but we don't need it for our happiness. There is a progressive diminishing of the dependence on anything or anyone outside of ourselves.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sometimes we surrender a feeling and notice that it returns or continues, This is because there is more of it yet to be surrendered. We have suffered these feelings all of our lives and there can be a lot of energy pushed down that needs to be come up and be acknowledged. when surrendering occurs, there is an immediate lighter happier feeling almost like a (high) by continuously letting go it is possible to stay in that state of freedom. Feelings come and go and eventually, you realize that you are not your feelings. But that the real you is merely witnessing them. You stop identifying with them. The (you) that is observing and is aware of what is happening always stays the same.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">As you become more and more aware of the changes within all the changeless witnesses within you begin to identify with the level of consciousness and may become progressively primarily the witness rather than the experience or phenomena. You get closer and closer to the real self and begin to see that you had been duped by feeling all along you threw that you were the victim of your feelings now you see that they are not the truth about you about yourself. They are merely created by the eagle that collector or programs which the mind has mistakenly believed are necessary for survival.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-52226248483119767562022-08-21T21:40:00.002+02:002023-11-03T09:21:55.127+01:00Currently Reading: Kallocain<div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhnWDbpM4NgZ7nVzAU6A9rCg_ifj3PWozegmTYdatZBIxrdffsvTeyEYWi1wcDfe9BH2p8ibD4adZh7EqgZULFttRowkjhET99wzoAmLB77NM9nx-PHVELcP7MjDvZws4S3_eNozO3PwogZZT_mhZaBnEC2tPiQWwX3sWIbJi6-vaFRV2QKLv1tWw/s602/Screenshot%202022-08-21%20213819.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">With this </span><a class="qi72231t nu7423ey n3hqoq4p r86q59rh b3qcqh3k fq87ekyn bdao358l fsf7x5fv rse6dlih s5oniofx m8h3af8h l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk srn514ro oxkhqvkx rl78xhln nch0832m cr00lzj9 rn8ck1ys s3jn8y49 icdlwmnq _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/matchatea/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#matchatea</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> I was finally done reading the first book 🙌🏻</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">It’s funny seeing how the future was predicted during 1981 in this Swedish tv series </span><a class="qi72231t nu7423ey n3hqoq4p r86q59rh b3qcqh3k fq87ekyn bdao358l fsf7x5fv rse6dlih s5oniofx m8h3af8h l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk srn514ro oxkhqvkx rl78xhln nch0832m cr00lzj9 rn8ck1ys s3jn8y49 icdlwmnq _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/kallocain/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#kallocain</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> , based on the book. This is quite similar to the classic </span><a class="qi72231t nu7423ey n3hqoq4p r86q59rh b3qcqh3k fq87ekyn bdao358l fsf7x5fv rse6dlih s5oniofx m8h3af8h l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk srn514ro oxkhqvkx rl78xhln nch0832m cr00lzj9 rn8ck1ys s3jn8y49 icdlwmnq _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1984georgeorwell/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#1984georgeorwell</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> but surprisingly was rewritten before in the year 1940 … also similar to </span><a class="qi72231t nu7423ey n3hqoq4p r86q59rh b3qcqh3k fq87ekyn bdao358l fsf7x5fv rse6dlih s5oniofx m8h3af8h l7ghb35v kjdc1dyq kmwttqpk srn514ro oxkhqvkx rl78xhln nch0832m cr00lzj9 rn8ck1ys s3jn8y49 icdlwmnq _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thehandmaidstale/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#thehandmaidstale</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> , I am surprised why no one was interested in remaking this to a new series since the technology, social norms and acting skills are much more advanced now. Because the plot is definitely timeless and juicy👌🏼</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The book's plot 📖</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Leo kall is a scientist, who is initially very loyal to the government and develops the truth drug Kallocain. It has the effect that anyone who takes it will reveal anything, even things of which they were not consciously aware.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Major themes include the notion of the self in a totalitarian state, the meaning of life, and the power of love. Another central theme is the criminalization of thoughts. Oneself is not an individual, but rather a part of the state. And through the effects of Kallocain, the last sanctuary of self is invaded. Apart from the laboratory work and testing by Leo Kall, much of the novel takes place in the home of Leo and Linda in a city intended for the chemical industry.</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-75046494530885132582022-06-14T10:21:00.005+02:002023-01-13T10:57:02.855+01:00Year resolutions: Matcha Tea <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoF4lecvFSjyzhTJ6aixRraaI9eTWQcibpFb5ly-QXz6QFuQyTep3Nx8nQG11ZRixf8QwAn7yl18Hu5sLLCvK4vVeVDWA-OdCQi2zUQxnsWN2nMExkqA4ceSh_TOpgHXi0KRi334cxV8Fb2s392fCEbNnKyJNqeibLO-E0k9h3m7Z7u88tXztiyAq/s5184/IMG_1077.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheoF4lecvFSjyzhTJ6aixRraaI9eTWQcibpFb5ly-QXz6QFuQyTep3Nx8nQG11ZRixf8QwAn7yl18Hu5sLLCvK4vVeVDWA-OdCQi2zUQxnsWN2nMExkqA4ceSh_TOpgHXi0KRi334cxV8Fb2s392fCEbNnKyJNqeibLO-E0k9h3m7Z7u88tXztiyAq/s16000/IMG_1077.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Isn't it good to be addicted to self-improvement and healthy life habits? but in moderation :-). In all my previous diets... and perhaps why I succeed in the fasting methods is that I always have a day or two "break" here and there to not be so hard on myself. Striving for total perfection is not healthy and we as complex human beings have other needs and self aspects than just the physical body. So doing everything in moderation is my key to a content lifestyle, with self-acceptance as the main base, followed by self-compassion and combined with the satisfaction that comes with self-discipline, it makes me feel I am doing the right thing. At least for this phase of life, until the new future, "updated version" of myself proves me wrong XD. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoAbNf2CFpIHi_R31aU2ZQenb4R83d7C9j7hrsm4IB5mo8x8C_hlMeD2pJoYeyCIOSSDVfz4_vGiyjvLYBxOWSvraYnJIDdDZEdMByqBrIKNecxhtn-skYUkyRptGsiF1Cg7mtsOpsdbDa-MCIjebvPbMrXD_mnEIGGl94YhUaND4NGP9FoxGTeq2/s2532/IMG_3473.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2532" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoAbNf2CFpIHi_R31aU2ZQenb4R83d7C9j7hrsm4IB5mo8x8C_hlMeD2pJoYeyCIOSSDVfz4_vGiyjvLYBxOWSvraYnJIDdDZEdMByqBrIKNecxhtn-skYUkyRptGsiF1Cg7mtsOpsdbDa-MCIjebvPbMrXD_mnEIGGl94YhUaND4NGP9FoxGTeq2/w296-h640/IMG_3473.PNG" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tea ..... I am a herbal tea lover, and I always keep a big cup of tea nearby. I have a collection of tea sorts that are for different occasions. Morning tea, afternoon and before-bed tea are part of my sleep hygiene, to guarantee a good night's sleep that I have been lacking the past year and a half due to pregnancy and the newborn period. A good night's sleep keeps me balanced and calms the next day. As I mentioned before in previous posts I keep tracking my sleep with my watch and I see the quality of my sleep and what affects it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For example, if I took the right bedtime supplement, drank the sleep herbal tea, and no alcohol, and kept good sleep hygiene by not bringing up sensitive topics before bed, watching tv or getting exposed to led light (see study<a href="https://smartledstriplights.com/do-led-lights-affect-sleep/" target="_blank"> here</a> about led light effect on sleep, reducing the quality to 50%). I see great results the next day on my watch app. However, on the other hand, on the days I skip the mentioned sleep rituals, I get high REM sleep sometimes, sometimes more than 25%, which can be a sign of depression if it keeps happening continuously. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Matcha tea guarantees me a good relaxed day and helps me maintain a good mood with the kids. It affects my sleep routine positively each day. Here are some of the reasons why Matcha tea is good for us, from the health line <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-benefits-of-matcha-tea" target="_blank">website</a>: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">1. High in antioxidants</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">2. May help protect the liver</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">3. Boosts brain function</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">4. May help prevent cancer</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">5. May promote heart health</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">6. Helps you lose weight</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">7. Matcha tea is very easy to prepare</span></div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-76473025264420503792022-06-13T09:00:00.000+02:002022-06-13T20:24:41.985+02:00Metta Meditation And Peace Treaty<div style="text-align: right;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfmG0L65BKubU1Vh_wRVfKnNB2045dr1WT6EGBPvWiz-FJCw3Xr0I6oZ0UidOvsS0dTcEbjNDlAxGrWbdJpkjtPv0X-1PCQHNwLh-ylWQE3bn7L5B3DrALsXv24zr5k95_ae0VnmsF4TEbBk8GZAVTBc1BTft-Dgl0vCsuGCHXRzq6r0NEXPlZm-c/s4032/IMG_7612.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfmG0L65BKubU1Vh_wRVfKnNB2045dr1WT6EGBPvWiz-FJCw3Xr0I6oZ0UidOvsS0dTcEbjNDlAxGrWbdJpkjtPv0X-1PCQHNwLh-ylWQE3bn7L5B3DrALsXv24zr5k95_ae0VnmsF4TEbBk8GZAVTBc1BTft-Dgl0vCsuGCHXRzq6r0NEXPlZm-c/s16000/IMG_7612.heic" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">"writeen by audio /auto writing"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Metta meditation helps us become a friend with ourselves and with others, we begin with an aspiration "may I be" and we transcend the level of aspiration and look deeply at all the positive and negative characteristics of the object of our meditation. In this case the willingness to love is not yet love, we look deeply with all our being in order to understand. We don't just repeat the words it's not an autosuggestion. We look deeply in our body, our feelings by perception or mental formation and our consciousness and in just a few weeks, the aspiration to love will become a deep intention. Love will instruct our words and our actions and we will notice that we have become peaceful and happy. We embody it in our spirit by this love meditation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We begin practising this love meditation on ourselves "may I". Until we are able to love and take care of ourselves, we cannot be of much help to others until we are done with ourselves, after that we practice another "may he-she" on someone we love and finally on someone who makes us suffer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">May I be peaceful happy and light in body and spirit. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">May I be safe and free from injury and may be free from anger affliction fear and anxiety.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">May I learn to look at myself for the eyes of understanding and love and I'll be able to recognize and touch the seeds of joy and happiness in myself.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">May I learn to identify and see the sources of anger craving and delusion in myself.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">May I know how to nourish the seeds of joy in myself every day.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">May I be able to live fresh solvent-free.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">May I be free from attachment to the version but not being different, love is not just the intention to love but it is the capacity to reduce pain at all for peace and happiness practice of love increases our forbearance. With the capacity to be patient and embrace difficulties in pain if our heart is large, we can embrace pain without suffering. </div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Forbearance does not mean that we try to suppress the pain we experience from our partners, or families. Not to be caught in blaming and fighting. We can sign a peace treaty we say:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote>"Darling I know there's a seat of anger in you I know that every time I talk to you (the person's name), I see that if you suffer then you make me suffer also. I will make this vow to refrain from watering the seed of angering you. I promise of course I also promise not to water the seed of anger in me please darling see if you can make the same kind of commitment in your daily life please don't read or view or consume anything that waters the seed of anger and violence in you.. you know that I have in me seed of anger that is big enough and every time you water that seed by saying something or doing something I suffer and I make you suffer so let us be intelligent and not water the seed of violence and anger in each other."</blockquote></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">That is part of the peace treaty that we can sign with our beloved one our partner our parents our child. It is wonderful if we can have others in our family or community witness our signing according to the peace treaty every time anger comes up we don't say or do anything we go home to ourselves and take care of our anger and we practice looking deeply by mindful meditation. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Source: Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child by Thich Nhat Hanh</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="291" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mWPOqA3q3ic" width="486" youtube-src-id="mWPOqA3q3ic"></iframe></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-73216958324161485672022-06-13T08:09:00.003+02:002023-04-11T20:25:59.796+02:00Book snippites: Healing the Inner Child by Thich Nhat Hanh<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VWLxQyhzHYR7JTx-uAzumPdg9yJz9rM92-TiMRHqkzndW8oywFWAbmWMkxMmR5utZmf5avtsY3CyQGOhD5SH7lIadRKdcqaF1pZ_1FP_UMpX-YNpaoB954B_UGO504D9op4q_Jh7j7zT0_dgVijb95fOFndlqjDJn0uNsW1MSLJTk1MrV0nBALHi/s1800/FF8BA54B-1FD7-496A-9964-09BA19381673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VWLxQyhzHYR7JTx-uAzumPdg9yJz9rM92-TiMRHqkzndW8oywFWAbmWMkxMmR5utZmf5avtsY3CyQGOhD5SH7lIadRKdcqaF1pZ_1FP_UMpX-YNpaoB954B_UGO504D9op4q_Jh7j7zT0_dgVijb95fOFndlqjDJn0uNsW1MSLJTk1MrV0nBALHi/s16000/FF8BA54B-1FD7-496A-9964-09BA19381673.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I finished the book last night and I wanted to have these precious words from the book, documented in my blog, for me, my daughters, readers and perhaps my daughters' children one day..As I mentioned in one of my recent posts, a conversation with my bestie Katrin about breaking the family pattern ( A pattern breaker role ) in the current generation is a significant and challenging role. It requires lots of self-control to and a high level of awareness to not repeat the previous patterns given to us by our parents/ancestors. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Healing our relationships with our family perhaps we had a father/mother who considered us to be his property, like a house a sum of money or a car. If we had a father/mother like this he/her may have thought he could do anything with us because we were his child. He/she didn't think of us as a person a human beings with the right to think to act and to follow what we believe to be beautiful good and true. He/she only wanted us to follow the path he had traced for us why are some fathers/mothers like that there are fathers/mothers with different capabilities of treating their children with a lot of respect as free-living beings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If our father/mother treated us badly maybe it's because he/she was unlucky, his education and environment did not teach him how to feel or express love and understanding. If we blame him if he wants to punish him they will suffer more that's all we can't help him that way, when we understand them as unlucky our anger toward our father/mother dissipates. Our father/mother becomes someone who needs our love rather than our punishment. Of course, we need to keep ourselves safe and not be around our father if he's physically or emotionally damaging to us. But running away from my father/mother will only increase suffering for both of us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If we don't practice being mindful with our parents, we create hell for each other. whenever parents and children fight, the children lose because children are not supposed to speak back with the language used by their parents. The parents beat their children but the children cannot beat their parents. They could have abused their children with words that children cannot do because they cannot express the violence they have received. Instead, they get sick, and the violence they receive stays within them and seeks a way to get out a way to be expressed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a young person, we don't treat ourselves well and we hurt ourselves it's because we have no other way of expressing the violence in us, we are the victims of the violence we have received from our parents and from society. Our parents were not wise enough to keep their violence from their children even if they intended to love us and make us happy. I know of a young man who study medicine his father was a doctor the young man sounded like someone of the younger generation who promises to himself that he will be different from his father but when he became a father he did exactly the same thing his father had done to him. He shouted at his children and criticize them daily.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As children, we vowed to do the opposite of what our fathers did, but just when we have children of our own we often repeat the habits of our parents which is the wheel of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa%E1%B9%83s%C4%81ra" target="_blank">Samsara</a> . The continuation of life suffering from generation to generation. We practice mindfulness/medetation in order to cut through that wheel, to stop our habits and prevent them from affecting our relationship with our children.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Both generations must recognize the violence that is destroying us and destroying the people we love,both parties have to seek the path of deep look because both generations are just victims. The children think they are victims of their parents and the parents think they are victims of the children we continue to blame each other we don't accept the fact that violence is inside of both of us.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead of fighting each other, we should come together as parents and children partner and partner to find a way out, just because we've suffered doesn't mean we have to continue to make each other suffer. So we each suffered very much as a result of the same causes therefore we should be allies rather than enemies. The amount of suffering enough is enough to instruct us how not to make the same mistake.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Buddha said, "whatever has come to be practised" ...looking deeply into our nature, once we begin to understand its nature "how is come to be" then we are already on our path of liberation. The partner have to come to partner, friend has to come to friend, mother has to come to daughter..... together we agree on the fact that both of us have suffered that both of us have violence hatred and afflictions inside instead of opposing and blaming each other we should help each other and practice together with the help of a teacher and our community.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"># Mindful parenting, breaking samsara wheel generation patterns.. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-28646707491829808962022-06-12T15:29:00.006+02:002022-06-13T07:23:48.063+02:00Book Snippets: The wisdom of non-discrimination<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49S0Y6OhypLW8CdM-hNOWlMQBClvM9O_67Y_W09ePpI0Pi9CG6NASN2OoB_0LuvxDLkSEc0SujPg4UCFX9uD0KZ5ctXwIDqPysJTw342CoIZnmC-HgEUu2oyA0OjvLzM7BFK5ErCyMj9aAb0T5EpHrVNJIByN4kPHq7SYahY9dVaB8842Q0S2UQPs/s1280/maxresdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49S0Y6OhypLW8CdM-hNOWlMQBClvM9O_67Y_W09ePpI0Pi9CG6NASN2OoB_0LuvxDLkSEc0SujPg4UCFX9uD0KZ5ctXwIDqPysJTw342CoIZnmC-HgEUu2oyA0OjvLzM7BFK5ErCyMj9aAb0T5EpHrVNJIByN4kPHq7SYahY9dVaB8842Q0S2UQPs/s16000/maxresdefault.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The wisdom of non-discrimination is there in each of us, for example, my right-hand writes poetry with a pen my right hand has the wisdom of non-discrimination, It never tells my left hand-left you don't seem to be good at anything . I have written all the poems and I practise calligraphy. My right-hands never consider herself superior to my left and that's why communication and collaboration between the two hands are perfect there's no feeling of superiority or inferiority or even of equality. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When we compare we see ourselves as superior, inferior or trying to be equal. With this kind of comparison, comes discrimination and suffering. The cells in our body collaborate with each other without discrimination. One day my left hand was holding a nail, and in my right hand a hammer. I was trying to hang a picture. I was not very mindful, so instead of pounding on the nail, I pounded on the finger in my left hand. My right-hand put the hammer down and took care of my left-hand as if she were taking care of herself, it didn't get angry at my right hand because she has the wisdom of non-discrimination. My right hand didn't say I'm taking care of you left hand you have to remember that my left hand didn't say to the right hand you've done me an injustice I want Justice to give me that hammer just so you know I know discrimination they are one it's like the trinity. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meditation is to look at reality in such a way that the frontier between subject and object the longer be there, we have to remove the frontier between the inquirer and the object of inquiry. If we want to understand someone we put ourselves into his skin, in order for friends or families to really understand each other they need to become each other. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The only way to understand fully is to become the object of our understanding true understanding happens when we dismantle the barrier between the object of understanding and the subject of understanding. Suppose we give something to someone but with the wisdom of non-discrimination, we see that there is no giver and receiver. If we still think that we are "The Giver" and the other person is "The receiver" then that's not a perfect feeling we can use because the other person is in need of what we're using and the ACT is very natural.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> If we're really practising generosity we won't say "he's not grateful at all", we won't have these kinds of ideas. If we practice mindfulness we can begin to recognise the presence of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manas_(early_Buddhism)" target="_blank">Manas </a>within us hey we're aware of the tendencies of non-us we can use mindfulness concentration and insight to transform these tendencies and nurture the wisdom of non-discrimination. When we don't run away from our suffering but we recognize it and embrace it and look deeply into it begin to transform. peace, liberation and enlightenment manifest.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">In our own life, we need to be able to see what we need for our happiness we also need to assess the needs of the people in our family our community and our society. When we know what is needed, so we know what to do, we have an aim. I know we act in ways that help bring enough food democracy and freedom to people. When we have an aim we define our actions and the work we have to do to help lead the family/society in a positive direction. To determine if fractions are good or bad? we have to see whether it will ease toward our ultimate vision.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The wisdom of non-discrimination in our store consciousness. There's a seed that can transform the wisdom of non-discrimination, the discrimination between this and that of this against that is the foundation of a lot of suffering. It's very important to our mind consciousness to recognize this seed of the wisdom of non-discrimination that lies deep in our consciousness and help it to manifest. With the practice of mindful breathing and looking deeply we will help it finally manifest.<span style="text-align: left;"> - </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Source: Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child by Thich Nhat Hanh book </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="323" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mWPOqA3q3ic" width="533" youtube-src-id="mWPOqA3q3ic"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-39670791412444258622022-06-10T22:22:00.005+02:002022-06-10T22:22:53.304+02:00Currently Reading: Reconciliation Healing the Inner Child by Thich Nhat Hnah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PgOMOGNNabDbNiX6vSolmtH6HhcXTR0jfIbTplk6S7qzhXsY0bHByQ4FpHlbsykOty22Q55LmUW1cwQKwtg7jwXFA-iBMd84LdaCGCUCuNG3D73TgDyURjPsMKOAVIV4EtzYGhyra_O4HVC-F4S4uEbJqBBL-ZaR48FAoSXHgid77dsKh02yaTCP/s2000/original.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PgOMOGNNabDbNiX6vSolmtH6HhcXTR0jfIbTplk6S7qzhXsY0bHByQ4FpHlbsykOty22Q55LmUW1cwQKwtg7jwXFA-iBMd84LdaCGCUCuNG3D73TgDyURjPsMKOAVIV4EtzYGhyra_O4HVC-F4S4uEbJqBBL-ZaR48FAoSXHgid77dsKh02yaTCP/s16000/original.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><blockquote>“We produce ourselves, we product our own future. We have to offer our best thoughts, speech and actions. Mindfulness helps us to know whether we're producing the right thing for future and helps us remember that what we produce is us, is our continuation.”</blockquote></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">“The reality is that we are safe and we have the capacity to enjoy the wonders of life in the present moment. When we recognize that our suffering is based on images instead of current reality, then living happily in the present moment becomes possible right away.”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">“Sometimes our parents are full of love and sometimes they are full of anger. This love and anger comes not only from them, but from all previous generations. When we can see this, we no longer blame our parents for our suffering.”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">“If we want to reconcile with our family or with friends who have hurt us, we have to take care of ourselves first. If we’re not capable of listening to ourselves, how can we listen to another person? If we don’t know how to recognise our own suffering, it won’t be possible to bring peace and harmony into our relationships.”</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Read more quotes from the book <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/14398827-reconciliation-healing-the-inner-child" target="_blank">here</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mWPOqA3q3ic" width="320" youtube-src-id="mWPOqA3q3ic"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-71442003487922761302022-05-30T19:13:00.004+02:002023-08-01T10:12:51.181+02:00Mother's Day <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkxvrFB7ZJhm6lkZBA9znjrLae9uno83NEquHltrY6okqezQM_BsVeeGRrYkzTCXbAt5Vi1M9b5nNXh_IksW2HvtinEwQERfj9ZFCIFCcpPiIsI4r3BEme9-lp_uGwKPpObZCzwCrWvJSGHa3CjVyeTFkYRfB5P45Fp44QLFHIeYDWfP5H3jqWWP3/s16000/3.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We made such a beautiful day of mothers day! Julia decorated the banana and oatmeal pancakes for me and I started the day joyfully with my girls, singing and eating this lovely colourful breakfast with refreshing Mimosa :-) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Later we had dinner in the kid's favourite restaurant which turned out to be a gift from David, he surprised me by sending us a gift card on "Swish" to pay for the dinner. We continued having a cosy evening when we got home and watched a Mother's day movie with snacks, soft drinks and some wine after kids' bedtime. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy84SxHdaMbmaKRYlFjEeSAfd7Xh-K6MPkMnK5-TgK4sHIWpqOdDtYoTR3LL2m2VZhygXWO8oazkJaovkgpRB0txfgXAo1iYoAYNt9qPgi2GgmJJOEkBXrKP6jrVY1fOXR2QZEBk-WFl5DVTVQNB-dljVj37cvbaYsg0QcQQtar6eFcxC2i_BFGiUy/s2048/IMG_2642.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy84SxHdaMbmaKRYlFjEeSAfd7Xh-K6MPkMnK5-TgK4sHIWpqOdDtYoTR3LL2m2VZhygXWO8oazkJaovkgpRB0txfgXAo1iYoAYNt9qPgi2GgmJJOEkBXrKP6jrVY1fOXR2QZEBk-WFl5DVTVQNB-dljVj37cvbaYsg0QcQQtar6eFcxC2i_BFGiUy/s16000/IMG_2642.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUax7wVAbZgrIR0xU1kgiOuXGXRkvMIuLk-eEtmLqRyEQCO7f_P6qPmHAlq8GlLZK_KOnDIBqwjbFH3sqhBqPyAqu04EYzSvl_9na8ZCINBTM9um9d1XH9lPqyr7v7I5jyIJCHAppm6SHZKe6p2uyaisIH2qcjirQ0rpA0dIjpt9Z8Efk7yrYKuy1T/s2048/IMG_2635.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUax7wVAbZgrIR0xU1kgiOuXGXRkvMIuLk-eEtmLqRyEQCO7f_P6qPmHAlq8GlLZK_KOnDIBqwjbFH3sqhBqPyAqu04EYzSvl_9na8ZCINBTM9um9d1XH9lPqyr7v7I5jyIJCHAppm6SHZKe6p2uyaisIH2qcjirQ0rpA0dIjpt9Z8Efk7yrYKuy1T/s16000/IMG_2635.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cbw8myZD7jY" width="320" youtube-src-id="cbw8myZD7jY"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-86794771368217188322022-05-29T11:11:00.002+02:002022-05-31T16:34:36.773+02:00Girls/Moms Night In Best Classic (Sisterhood) Movies <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8zU0tgjNi6L9aBEBR7j311Zuou9EGBwr4VThwFsno6DuZoXAfIgmVyd7AOzEZRDlrYqGJGVuHfEHvzdcYkeR4UwPMzEd_52UVlowrqbJZAIFFRHtULxp-oUAGTvWUZJAnJsZAR_k5_ZJgY4qWXH5Qiob8XVO__Em2V48ZZiwC-2p46WSlPotPIaBF/s1102/Self-love.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8zU0tgjNi6L9aBEBR7j311Zuou9EGBwr4VThwFsno6DuZoXAfIgmVyd7AOzEZRDlrYqGJGVuHfEHvzdcYkeR4UwPMzEd_52UVlowrqbJZAIFFRHtULxp-oUAGTvWUZJAnJsZAR_k5_ZJgY4qWXH5Qiob8XVO__Em2V48ZZiwC-2p46WSlPotPIaBF/s16000/Self-love.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When my bestie came over recently and we had one of our deep soulful conversations, she asked me what I miss the most about my homeland and former culture. I thought for a second and I realized the only thing that was very strong in my former life as "Sisterhood", it was traditionally the big bond between women in my family until today and old best friends in my life that played the missing family while living as an immigrant in Libya. Sisterhood is what I miss the most, and every reunion I have with my best friends, especially the old ones who know me before Sweden is a kind of soul revival to me and to my connection with my lost identity. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My eyes teared when I started talking about it because as I break the "toxic cultural religion/male domination" pattern in my ancestor's bloodline so it doesn't go further to my daughters, I end up isolated from my "relatives" sisterhood. Being a hypocrite to staying in touch, will not be true to myself and who really I am. I have a group of online friends like myself who are immigrants/multiple language keepers besides Arabic, religion-free and feminists. in different countries like; Malta, Italy, Holand, Germany, USA, Canada and even China whom I relate to and have our monthly chats to comfort each other, but I still do really grieve the sisterhood in my community very badly! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are some movie recommendations:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thelma & Louise (1991)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Little Women (1994)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">How to Make an American Quilt (1995)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The First Wives Club(1996)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The book club (2018)</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-24167644854846816602022-05-26T22:17:00.004+02:002023-08-05T19:11:36.370+02:00Currently watching: Kinsey <div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wim5cNp03aQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="Wim5cNp03aQ"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-67449023671306974422022-05-26T22:06:00.002+02:002022-05-26T22:06:36.584+02:00Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe <div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRvWc_EbLsi2lbdus9h8lvvbf_R2ZTQRxg5235OhEZrvH__crpBWBgnBr8DcTccT72rpZqsauBbPAqIwvMQhlwfihUqT4u8islDlzWVZ7vhNh-OqfHKuWUQNg588qDUcJFA7u3EAk8Cq5AKJYmLY7zQKCZ82usOD8sdbAyWI553bJ4m36-36-PawR/s2048/IMG_2324.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBK6ZaY0ilajDY6JkjTrZ7AKrR7H8jlRahRQfsPrIjk45o5Sa2HvknxrksJsoxDFbWoSK6H7bJKZiNQhHC7xv4P9oJccX6BHVS62nU9W5zecEIfgODK9wGpfaPsPGwJLWs6FBbVV_GNghmq4WpQVJH4LNwrEzteGbEHkJ2k8XWQLFrod-B2GLqYqDg/s2048/IMG_2328.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBK6ZaY0ilajDY6JkjTrZ7AKrR7H8jlRahRQfsPrIjk45o5Sa2HvknxrksJsoxDFbWoSK6H7bJKZiNQhHC7xv4P9oJccX6BHVS62nU9W5zecEIfgODK9wGpfaPsPGwJLWs6FBbVV_GNghmq4WpQVJH4LNwrEzteGbEHkJ2k8XWQLFrod-B2GLqYqDg/s16000/IMG_2328.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;">“I wonder how many people don't get the one they want, but end up with the one they're supposed to be with.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“You know, a heart can be broken, but it keeps on beating, just the same.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“The ones that hurt the most always say the least.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“Face it girls. I'm older and I have more insurance.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“It's funny, when you're a child you think time will never go by, but when you hit about twenty, time passes like you're on the fast train to Memphis. I guess life just slips up on everybody. It sure did on me.”</div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“What was this power, this insidious threat, this invisible gun to her head that controlled her life . . . this terror of being called names?</div><div style="text-align: left;">She had stayed a virgin so she wouldn't be called a tramp or a slut; had married so she wouldn't be called an old maid; faked orgasms so she wouldn't be called frigid; had children so she wouldn't be called barren; had not been a feminist because she didn't want to be called queer and a man hater; never nagged or raised her voice so she wouldn't be called a bitch . . .</div><div style="text-align: left;">She had done all that and yet, still, this stranger had dragged her into the gutter with the names that men call women when they are angry.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-20088097712435694722022-05-26T16:41:00.002+02:002022-05-26T16:41:15.088+02:00Currently Reading: The Courage To Be Disliked<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsmdwhDCURWvceaQtnsTfSR3Vgq-4o4e_Am86Sh_LqltvpunA_Ugij3-sSqsi-uvMWf1rjtMmSq-DndIQcMPlg3TLXpw54ceaKgCUxeN0yJGs-lQsncVNfv-kfXENQKwHC8j-1qAg2C-J5RGUj6CfpYYpEL0pgPPPm3q2NMh2cEkalmUhAOJm12Ry/s3023/img_1010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3023" data-original-width="2287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKsmdwhDCURWvceaQtnsTfSR3Vgq-4o4e_Am86Sh_LqltvpunA_Ugij3-sSqsi-uvMWf1rjtMmSq-DndIQcMPlg3TLXpw54ceaKgCUxeN0yJGs-lQsncVNfv-kfXENQKwHC8j-1qAg2C-J5RGUj6CfpYYpEL0pgPPPm3q2NMh2cEkalmUhAOJm12Ry/s16000/img_1010.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: left;">“If one really has a feeling of contribution, one will no longer have any need for recognition from others. Because one will already have the real awareness that “I am of use to someone,” without needing to go out of one’s way to be acknowledged by others. In other words, a person who is obsessed with the desire for recognition does not have any community feeling yet, and has not managed to engage in self-acceptance, confidence in others, or contribution to others.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“A healthy feeling of inferiority is not something that comes from comparing oneself to others; it comes from one’s comparison with one’s ideal self.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“The courage to be happy also includes the courage to be disliked. When you have gained that courage, your interpersonal relationships will all at once change into things of lightness.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“It’s that you are disliked by someone. It is proof that you are exercising your freedom and living in freedom, and a sign that you are living in accordance with your own principles.”</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">“Do Not Live to Satisfy the Expectations of Others”</div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">― Ichiro Kishimi, The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_z4Q7jddEKs" width="320" youtube-src-id="_z4Q7jddEKs"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-87535388792401809762022-05-22T10:55:00.001+02:002023-01-12T10:02:13.992+01:00Sunday activities: Julia Baking <div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XtWjEmfpRR57G-Fs0XADnmtniY2mI7NHVIaX7FwA2ymhR1JsPeTkc9myuyP13ik6mUurhhWrZhXc5NSREPKhHZFnqgTxfwFkKqeohcPdo45Xzl4GepPywSvJQUymmUrWiNLGedKagRlTJLDVUEizYaGfAoYjrtf7oemrzqdgXrpemxmFkxaZEADN/s1102/1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XtWjEmfpRR57G-Fs0XADnmtniY2mI7NHVIaX7FwA2ymhR1JsPeTkc9myuyP13ik6mUurhhWrZhXc5NSREPKhHZFnqgTxfwFkKqeohcPdo45Xzl4GepPywSvJQUymmUrWiNLGedKagRlTJLDVUEizYaGfAoYjrtf7oemrzqdgXrpemxmFkxaZEADN/s16000/1.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUI2dR1BkzWTnnq0XR9yFewo56AF_uAs9bbIdx1MO6vG3Q6LD46EUkErVJloBjk-rf_dHjWutYX3BUxwbFqs9Fq4N4K5C81PYahekTn3iFY8QC1rd1yL7sHv8L0Vphvi6Zhia6InvaVpc9X5-PNPGuuqvlYIw2NCnpCTmbqLpHC3WOzgMlTBj-GcaZ/s1102/2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUI2dR1BkzWTnnq0XR9yFewo56AF_uAs9bbIdx1MO6vG3Q6LD46EUkErVJloBjk-rf_dHjWutYX3BUxwbFqs9Fq4N4K5C81PYahekTn3iFY8QC1rd1yL7sHv8L0Vphvi6Zhia6InvaVpc9X5-PNPGuuqvlYIw2NCnpCTmbqLpHC3WOzgMlTBj-GcaZ/s16000/2.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3uQnAlps47NGyfrHuFNvpXhBrkY6o98cZm7Nw_lCgsMXk-MiDntZ-twS6yc0BqwV9TwCsEAqo3VeWDzElxlKdvwHcqcUM751GiNeU8ulEDCcOcQW6dvyOoQScSP3lWabvPNQ14_C9xeLghYrrv3Da9MLjv3qCarNNl2J0sDlFZ-GGiwOtvROCcER/s1102/3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_3uQnAlps47NGyfrHuFNvpXhBrkY6o98cZm7Nw_lCgsMXk-MiDntZ-twS6yc0BqwV9TwCsEAqo3VeWDzElxlKdvwHcqcUM751GiNeU8ulEDCcOcQW6dvyOoQScSP3lWabvPNQ14_C9xeLghYrrv3Da9MLjv3qCarNNl2J0sDlFZ-GGiwOtvROCcER/s16000/3.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Back to our baking tradition, every Sunday Julia and I used to bake together, everything from bread, buns and cookies.. you name it! Since Alicia was relatively small and I had the study tasks in hand we took it easy on the baking and we only did it once a month or when needed, during the buns national days and so on. We are actually not very fascinated by sweets, that's why a french croissant that gives us the alternative to fill it in with whatever we like is a great option. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Julia is fun to bake with, she sings, she jokes she even treated the dough like a baby and gave it a face and a name :-) hehe reminded me of our favourite short film Dumplings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1eWjlFptppC5OnqHFnOKCJaBX2kXuNXSnJ7dd39mqspsCENSwaNJ8cUp0wbNeux767yQXR9ELCzz6hW6waw3IYyWkmX5fEklUQJ6viOItuEROD4mpFbM6TTLvmkZgdIvtPJUuT9vK3CWcD7WAOpdFVgV7VkmiZtP6aZPU3qH5ti6W1cwCq4JBeJ4/s800/https___hypebeast.com_image_2018_04_disney-pixar-bao-short-animation-film-0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1eWjlFptppC5OnqHFnOKCJaBX2kXuNXSnJ7dd39mqspsCENSwaNJ8cUp0wbNeux767yQXR9ELCzz6hW6waw3IYyWkmX5fEklUQJ6viOItuEROD4mpFbM6TTLvmkZgdIvtPJUuT9vK3CWcD7WAOpdFVgV7VkmiZtP6aZPU3qH5ti6W1cwCq4JBeJ4/s320/https___hypebeast.com_image_2018_04_disney-pixar-bao-short-animation-film-0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When baking with her, I do the ingredient picking and the measurements then I instruct her to do the combining steps one after one. Blending and adding eggs is her favourite part, socially when we brush the croissants with butter and egg mix. I adore watching her get excited while we wait for the baking to be done. She keeps an eye on the timer and always must be the first one to try the first bite :-) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eXWznn_fqe0" width="320" youtube-src-id="eXWznn_fqe0"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-77281760129508655972022-05-22T09:58:00.004+02:002022-05-24T11:12:27.295+02:00Currently Reading: Silence by Thich Nhat Hanh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1cgZTApg__32e0AUZrozk60GkW-zKp7Xyx7HQy6sdd2bExDxcpomNQ3i9lpGLhSIrvuWWHvLfVGsduwX2OoHO2qpHx7pqU2GmRkEndXlBAczTP8hC4QRZXfDrdAhWhYyPuba8mced723gkSRJwKfBaYeNjHdLovDJOU8U735WvGLLTCG2xqTS020/s1080/silence_the_power_of_quiet_in_a_world_full_of_noise_thich_nhat_hanh_1563352465_71026c71_progressive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1cgZTApg__32e0AUZrozk60GkW-zKp7Xyx7HQy6sdd2bExDxcpomNQ3i9lpGLhSIrvuWWHvLfVGsduwX2OoHO2qpHx7pqU2GmRkEndXlBAczTP8hC4QRZXfDrdAhWhYyPuba8mced723gkSRJwKfBaYeNjHdLovDJOU8U735WvGLLTCG2xqTS020/s16000/silence_the_power_of_quiet_in_a_world_full_of_noise_thich_nhat_hanh_1563352465_71026c71_progressive.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This book was one of the reasons I started my "Mind detox diet", I started reading it with breaks in between about 3 weeks ago I guess. As I mentioned before this is the 3rd year I try a month's break, I was more successful in the one I did in 2020 because I was pregnant and the pandemic helped me really want to disconnect from the outside world. David was home as well so I did not need to use the phone at all. I am not sure I will return to social media yet.. I will let the coming days decide. As I am documenting and archiving my life's memories here, which is the big reason behind it all... I do not really need to have an audience or feedback, because I am doing it for myself... I have always been doing it for me and my girls when they grow up, besides taking a role model part in inspiring the young women from my background ( Girls from my father's village follow me and are touched by my unconventional life).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This book gave me so much inner peace listening to it and pausing and repeating until some words really sank in deeply. As a result, the urge feeling I want to express myself, talk or even write has stopped. I disconnected from everyone! because I do not want to talk about the past or the future.. I was to be still, fully present and enjoy every moment of my daily life with my kids as if there is no tomorrow. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"></span></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">“When you ask the question, “Who am I?”—if you have enough time and concentration—you may find some surprising answers. You may see that you are a continuation of your ancestors. Your parents and your ancestors are fully present in every cell of your body; you are their continuation. You don’t have a separate self. If you remove your ancestors and your parents from you, there’s no “you” left.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">You may see that you’re made of elements, like water for example. If you remove the water from you, there’s no “you” left. You’re made of earth. If you remove the element earth from you, there’s no “you” left. You’re made of air. You need air desperately; without air you cannot survive. So if you remove the element of air from you, there’s no “you” left. And there’s the fire element, the element of heat, the element of light, in you. You know that you are made of light. Without sunlight, nothing can grow on Earth. If you continue to look, you see that you are made of the sun, one of the biggest stars in the galaxy. And you know that the Earth, as well as yourself, is made of the stars. So you are the stars. On a clear night, look up, and you can see that you are the stars above. You’re not just the tiny body you normally may think of as “yourself.”</div></span></blockquote><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>“When feeling lonely or anxious, most of us have the habit of looking for distractions, which often leads to some form of unwholesome consumption -- whether eating a snack in the absence of hunger, mindlessly surfing the Internet, going on a drive, or reading. Conscious breathing is a good way to nourish body and mind with mindfulness.”</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>“All the wonders of life are already here. They’re calling you. If you can listen to them, you will be able to stop running. What you need, what we all need, is silence. Stop the noise in your mind in order for the wondrous sounds of life to be heard. Then you can begin to live your life authentically and deeply.”</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>“When we surround ourselves with people who are committed to understanding and loving, we’re nourished by their presence and our own seeds of understanding and love are watered. When we surround ourselves with people who gossip, complain, and are constantly critical, we absorb these toxins.”</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>“While walking, for example, if we are talking or thinking at the same time, we get caught up in the conversation or thoughts we’re having and get lost in the past or the future, our worries or our projects. People can easily spend their entire lives doing just that. What a tragic waste! Let us instead really live these moments that are given to us. In order to be able to live our life, we have to stop that radio inside, turn off our internal discourse.</div><div>How can we enjoy our steps if our attention is given over to all that mental chatter? It’s important to become aware of what we feel, not just what we think. When we touch the ground with our foot, we should be able to feel our foot making contact with the ground. When we do this, we can feel a lot of joy in just being able to walk. When we walk, we can invest all our body and mind into our steps and be fully concentrated in each precious moment of life.</div><div>In focusing on that contact with the earth, we stop being dragged around by our thoughts and begin to experience our body and our environment in a wholly different way. Our body is a wonder! Its functioning is the result of millions of processes. We can fully appreciate this only if we stop our constant thinking and</div><div>have enough mindfulness and concentration to be in touch with the wonders of our body, the Earth, and the sky.”</div></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vZODd3-LPQE" width="320" youtube-src-id="vZODd3-LPQE"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="https://naturewhisperdotco.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/signature.png?w=150&h=88" /></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-26524201649301811192022-05-19T13:37:00.002+02:002022-05-19T13:37:48.774+02:00Currently Reading: The Four Agreement Book <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5TrondwOeI09_ouWa2KOUDt4oUt58SyhvS0LyoDzm5MNiKz7fIdKwTtqNEn4zPJvU4UoVa09Q2mPwr3saQA-lsWeSJgnXT5i2cgHospGTvZcYFFkfgOZLer5352rMP6FZhLhed48mP00jam9bCvXvrsxh-szUZJsaoHUb2r4SFiRmvM-GvAt5XRy/s1000/1be92566ec908baa3d1c09564e5e4b5a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5TrondwOeI09_ouWa2KOUDt4oUt58SyhvS0LyoDzm5MNiKz7fIdKwTtqNEn4zPJvU4UoVa09Q2mPwr3saQA-lsWeSJgnXT5i2cgHospGTvZcYFFkfgOZLer5352rMP6FZhLhed48mP00jam9bCvXvrsxh-szUZJsaoHUb2r4SFiRmvM-GvAt5XRy/w480-h640/1be92566ec908baa3d1c09564e5e4b5a.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div>“The Four Agreements</div><div>1. Be impeccable with your word.</div><div>2. Don’t take anything personally.</div><div>3. Don’t make assumptions.</div><div>4. Always do your best. ”</div><div><br /></div><div>“If someone is not treating you with love and respect, it is a gift if they walk away from you. If that person doesn't walk away, you will surely endure many years of suffering with him or her. Walking away may hurt for a while, but your heart will eventually heal. Then you can choose what you really want. You will find that you don't need to trust others as much as you need to trust yourself to make the right choices.”</div><div><br /></div><div>“If others tell us something we make assumptions, and if they don't tell us something we make assumptions to fulfill our need to know and to replace the need to communicate. Even if we hear something and we don't understand we make assumptions about what it means and then believe the assumptions. We make all sorts of assumptions because we don't have the courage to ask questions.”</div><div><br /></div><div>“Whatever happens around you, don't take it personally... Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves.”</div><div><br /></div><div>“Whatever happens around you, don't take it personally... Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves.”</div><div><br /></div><div>― don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/oac49K7-bt8" width="480"></iframe>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108984870352813509.post-90931556942586919332022-05-18T17:21:00.039+02:002023-08-01T10:12:41.139+02:00Break-fast at 13:00 ish<div class="separator"></div><div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="640" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1DD8VbQorpcymk6ehEK2dR6JlXupH5Wvg" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;" width="640" /><br /></p></div><div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="640" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1CXn4LDOyXnlFOGxR7vsBVTQFyPFHgObR" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;" width="640" /></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="640" src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1Y-tFlPxOP-64ToLpw3_OE0nzey7g9QKC" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; text-size-adjust: 100%;" width="640" /></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">My farmer's hands do not really care! after the portfolio work and the planting. I made myself this amazing burger that looks like it was bought on a real American dinner somewhere on road <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_69">Route 69 </a>. I always try to make my 24 hours fasting rewards special and really fulfilling because after I am done with it, I am satisfied for the rest of the day. </p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></p><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">There is nothing like a break-fast at 13-ish, which is both fulfilling the lunch and the dinner hunger :-) easy on the body and the wallet ...</p><p></p></div>MadeByHindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14792488478157861671noreply@blogger.com0