December Already? Wait, I’m not ready. How did this happen?
Reviewing the year, I have to thank one and all. So much to be grateful for.
Laughter Yoga has been front and centre. Our regular sessions provide so much wonderful benefit. Laughter eases the tensions and stresses of daily life. Specifically, I continuously find that remembering to laugh for 10-15 minutes daily helps to set up the day and keep a smile on my face.
Laughter produces the feel good hormones like the endorphins. Smiling does the same.
It is a great lesson to know that I can smile internally no matter what is happening. That inner smile produces a sense of calm and empowerment that allows me to do my work (and play) more effectively. In fact, it helps to blur the line between work and play and THAT is fantastic!
The challenge is remembering to smile. We can do it ALL THE TIME. Do I? No, I am still working on it. I now have a little sticky note on my computer with a smiley face and the word “smile” to remind me. Making progress. 🙂
Another Certified Laughter Yoga Leader training took place this past weekend. What a joy to share this wonderful training. I am inspired by our participants and by the process of passing on this valuable information.
This Friday, I will lead a Qi Breath Playshop. (You are welcome if you find yourself in Victoria this Friday night)
This year also, I was invited to lead a Laughter Yoga Session as part of a six week therapeutic yoga program. Both times, it was well received. After the spring session, two military folks who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) shared how they felt happy for the first time that they can remember. They also shared that they were confused by that.
There is so much work to be done with our veterans who have PTSD. My heart goes out to them as I can’t even imagine the horror they may live with daily.
A recent article was posted in the Laughter Yoga Professional Zone where Laughter Yoga Leaders from around the world share ideas.
This article indicated that one session of Laughter Yoga with an individual with PTSD was able to help them dramatically.
I will be exploring how I can contribute positively using my Laughter Yoga experience.
The Toastmasters organization has enhanced my life since February this year.
My first ten talks are under my belt and I now have my Competent Communicator ranking.
I did not think I would enjoy Toastmasters so much. One of the reasons is because of the positive and supportive atmosphere.
That support from other Toastmasters really helps to embolden and encourage our path to leadership.
Keenly looking forward to another delightful Christmas and holiday season.
May your season be full of joy, love, happiness, laughter and smiles. Love you all.
Matti
In this issue:
The Ultimate Guide to Antioxidants.
Forget Kale. Try These Three REAL Superfoods
Forget Expensive Superfoods, Try These Five Low-Priced Marvels
Why Iceland Should Be In The News, But Is Not
Vote all you want. The secret government won’t change.
PLUS:
►BOOKS WORTH READING
►MOVIES WORTH WATCHING
►FUN: Laughing Babies
►FINAL WORD: What You Are Missing by Not Subscribing to INNER CIRCLE
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Quotes:
“I have always tried to make room for anything that wanted to come to me from within.” — Carl Jung
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HEALTH
The Ultimate Guide to Antioxidants. This is SUCH a great article. I really hope you take the time to read it through.
http://articles.mercola.com/antioxidants.aspx?x_cid=20141104_evergreen_antioxidants_facebookdoc
Forget Kale. Try These Three REAL Superfoods http://time.com/3544425/superfoods-moringa-tree-breadfruit-prickly-pear-cactus/
Forget Expensive Superfoods, Try These Five Low-Priced Marvels http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/12/01/5-healthiest-affordable-foods.aspx?e_cid=20141201Z1_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20141201Z1&et_cid=DM61534&et_rid=747992231
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WEALTH
Why Iceland Should Be In The News, But Is Not
http://collectivelyconscious.net/articles/why-iceland-should-be-in-the-news-but-is-not/#.VHmzM9loZFe.facebook
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FREEDOM
Vote all you want. The secret government won’t change.
The people we elect aren’t the ones calling the shots, says Tufts University’s Michael Glennon
https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2014/10/18/vote-all-you-want-the-secret-government-won-change/jVSkXrENQlu8vNcBfMn9sL/story.html
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BOOKS WORTH READING
How to Deliver a TED Talk. Secrets of the World’s Most Inspiring Presentations. -Jeremy Donovan.
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MOVIES WORTH WATCHING
The Railway Man. Eric Lomax is a British Army officer who is captured by the Japanese during WWII and sent to a POW camp, where he is tortured and forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway. Years later, and still suffering from the psychological trauma, Lomax is persuaded by his wife Patti to find and confront one of his captors. Lomax returns to the scene of his torture and manages to track down his captor from the prison camp in an attempt to let go of a lifetime of bitterness and hate. Based on a true story.
Heaven is for Real The true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Colton claims to have visited Heaven during a near death experience. He recounts the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth.
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FUN
Quick De-stress During the Holiday, or anytime: Laughing Babies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCQ24gXfRrc
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FINAL WORD:
What You Are Missing by Not Subscribing to INNER CIRCLE.
These are some of the articles INNER CIRCLE received just in the last month:
Avoid these antibiotics unless your life depends on it
Top 3 safest ways to get rid of a cold or flu quickly
Synthetic female hormones causing mass feminization of men, warns scientist
Ozone Therapy—A Promising Option for the Prevention and/or Treatment of Ebola
Bleach, hand sanitizer could cause Ebola to be transmitted through skin
When It Comes to Aging Well, It’s Mind Over Matter
Why Carb Loading Is a Bad Idea. What to eat prior to exercise (Would you believe coffee?)
Former Astronaut Explains The UFO Cover-Up
Humans waste enough food to feed 3.48 billion people annually
Arsenic in Rice: 11 Facts You Need to Know: From Consumer Reports
Antibacterial Soaps don’t work any better
Foods that detox heavy metals – with tonic recipe
16 Unexpected Ways to Add Years to Your Life
How to beat the 1%. How Iceland Did It
10 Banned Foods Americans Should Stop Eating
The “Inner Circle” explores a whole lot more subjects than I can fit into a monthly newsletter.
It is “ad hoc,” meaning it arrives in your inbox whenever I run across something, that could be once every 2 or 3 weeks. It might also be a few times in a single day.
As always, simple to unsubscribe if it gets to be too much.
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That’s it for now. Enjoy your month.
Matti Anttila
The Single Most Important Habit to Acquire
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Matti Anttila, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. Zen of Joy Consultant and Author of: The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com (Free Zen of Joy Questionnaire)
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You are important. Not just important, but just as important as any person on the planet, now, in past history or in the future. Everything you say, do and feel has an impact on the universe and everything and everyone in it.
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The Inner Circle
You just might want to see more of these kinds of stories/anecdotes than the once a month Mastery Newsletter. The “Inner Circle” explores a whole lot more subjects than I can fit into a monthly newsletter.
It is “ad hoc,” meaning it arrives in your inbox whenever I run across something, that could be once every 2 or 3 weeks. It might also be a few times in a single day. As always, simple to unsubscribe if it gets to be too much.
TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE INNER CIRCLE: Send an email to freedombalance@shaw.ca with “SUB INNER CIRCLE” in the subject line.
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