We are taught that light emanates from the sun, bounces off external objects and into our eyes. And that is how we see.

 

The blind World War II French resistance fighter Jacques Lusseyran discovered otherwise.

 

He found we have the light inside us.

 

Lusseyran went blind in a freak accident at the age of 8.

 

The Germans occupied France in 1940 when Lusseyran was only 16. The following year, he created a resistance group. It grew to over 600 members.

 

Lusseyran was charged with interviewing prospective members to weed out any potential spies. His heightened senses seemed to give him extra powers of perception.

 

Eventually the group merged with a well connected and official resistance group, Defence de la France.

 

Their underground newspaper had a circulation of over 100,000 during the occupation.

 

Lusseyran and his friends would carry their shoes in their hands. They quietly slipped the two-page paper under doors in apartment buildings in Paris.

 

The Defence de la France newspaper became France Soir after the war. A daily newspaper with a circulation of 1.5 million in the 1950s.

 

Eventually Lusseyran and many of his friends were arrested by the Gestapo. He was mercilessly tortured. 7am to 7pm for days on end. He never gave up any names.

 

He was sent to a concentration camp, Buchenwald.

 

The treatment of the prisoners became progressively worse as the Germans started to lose the war. Food was scarce and sometimes non-existent. Prisoners were weak and dispirited.

 

Lusseyran found an internal wellspring of strength during this time. He helped others. Often he would translate between French and German. He was a brilliant student and had taught himself German by listening to radio broadcasts.

 

In his autobiography, Lusseyran talks of his body getting blocked up and losing control. First, lungs, then intestines, ears, all his muscles and eventually his heart.

 

He was watching his body in the act of leaving this world. Not wanting to.

 

He describes the bodily pain as “twisting and turning in every direction, like snakes that have been cut in pieces.”

 

In the middle of this torture, Lusseyran said something took hold of him…life! He wrote he had never lived so fully before.

 

“Life had become a substance within me…It came toward me like a shimmering wave, like the caress of light. I could see it beyond my eyes and my forehead and above my head. It touched me and filled me to overflowing. I let myself float on it…I drew my strength from the spring. I kept on drinking and drinking still more.”

 

Slowly he came back from the dead. A friend, who Lusseyran thought to be an atheist told him that he didn’t have a chance in the world. Lusseyran burst out laughing. The friend didn’t understand the laugh, but he never forgot it.

 

He left the hospital on his own two feet. He was filled with happiness. Happiness in a Nazi concentration camp!

 

 

What lessons are there for us in Lusseyran’s experiences?

 

He tells us:

 

“To forget was the law…(all) must be forgotten…to hold on to the strength to live…Memories are too tender, too close to fear. They consume energy. We had to live in the present; each moment had to be absorbed for all that was in it, to satisfy the hunger for life…

 

Latch on to the passing minute. Shut off the workings of memory and hope. The amazing thing is that no anguish held out against this treatment for very long…Suffering may persist, but already it is relieved by half. Throw yourself into each moment as if it were the only one that really existed. Work and work hard.”

 

After the war, he married, had children and taught French literature in America.

 

Tragically, he and his wife died in a car accident on holiday in France. He was only 46.

 

Lusseyran showed his gratitude to his country by writing his autobiography AND THERE WAS LIGHT. He expressed two truths that his experiences had taught him.

 

The first truth is that joy does not come from outside but from within.

 

The second truth is that light does not come to us from without. Light is in us, even if we have no eyes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

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There is a super power lurking in your belly.

 

It is the “Inner Smile.”

 

You can access this super power just by smiling.

 

When you don’t feel like it…REALLY don’t feel like it…that is when you need this super power the most.

 

In those times, you can put a pencil between your teeth. That creates a smile.

 

Here is why:

 

A smile makes you feel good. A smile triggers the “feel good” hormones such as endorphins, dopamine, serotonin. These have been called “The Angels’ Cocktail. Think of smiling like a natural anti-depressant.

 

A smile relieves stress. The Angels Cocktail crowds out the stress hormones. It is a little known fact that cortisol and adrenaline cannot co-exist with the Feel Good Hormones.

 

Smiling Boosts Your Immune System. Researchers think immune function improves because you are more relaxed when smiling.

 

 

Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure. Probably for the same reason as for boosting the immune system. You are more relaxed.

 

Smiling Helps You Stay Positive. Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It’s hard, isn’t it? Even when you paste on a smile, it still sends the message to your body and brain: “Life is Good!”

 

Stay away from depression, stress, and worry. Activate your super power: Smile!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN7WGBTWVZM

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

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Who needs to write anymore? We have laptops. Typing is faster. Smart phones, why we can speak into them to send a text message.

 

Is there any real need to teach students how to write longhand? (that’s what “cursive writing” is.)

 

There are certainly lots who don’t know how to do it and are not bothered learning it. They will say they can always use block printing.

 

Do we lose anything really by not knowing how to sign our names in cursive?

 

I contend that we lose a lot. We lose way more than is visible on the surface.

 

I invite you to look at a bigger picture.

 

For our youngsters to have a fulfilled life, what is necessary and what is fluff and not needed?

 

The school system seems to think that music is not necessary.

 

Physical education is thought of as secondary.

 

I would remind those folks that the word gymnasium really meant school originally.

 

Stick with me on a short circuitous route.

 

First, where is the human mind?

 

If your first answer to this is the brain, that is what many will agree on.

 

Not I.

 

Candace Pert co-discovered endorphins. In her book MOLECULES OF EMOTIONS, she reveals that the mind is in every cell of the body!

 

Allow me to repeat that. The mind is NOT located in the brain. It is in every cell of the body.

 

It may well be why the Attention Deficit diagnosis is so popular. Kids fidget. Teachers don’t like it. What they don’t realize is that to learn, we use our whole bodies. Not just the brain.

 

Bodily movement is an integral part of the learning process.

 

Therefore, it behooves us to expose our young learners to many modalities of movement.

 

I suggest that in order for children to grow into well-rounded, healthy, fulfilled adults we need to have them dip into all kinds of experiences that seem frivolous on the surface.

 

This would include but not be limited to:

 

Music of many genres from classical to modern. Even to have them play an instrument or many instruments.

 

Singing. Everyone can sing. But we drum that out of our kids. That to me is child abuse. Many of us were exposed to that abuse.

 

Dancing. Learning how to elegantly move the body is, I believe integral to a fulfilled life.

 

Art. We can all draw. But calling a child’s efforts a failure because it doesn’t fit with our ideas about beauty is a shame…at best. Abuse at worst.

 

Handwriting and even calligraphy. Something different happens in the body when we write as contrasted with typing (or speaking). In our rush-rush world, many of us have taken to writing quickly and losing our writing skill. “Mindful writing” may be the solution.

 

Literature. Even for computer nerds.

 

Public speaking. Listed by many as the #1 fear. Yet competent communication is critical to advancing in any career.

 

Leadership skills. That should be obvious.

 

Conflict resolution. How to argue. Many think arguing is about what today’s politicians do. That is not arguing. That is hurling abuse. How to argue using reasoned statements is a skill set. Essential, says I.

 

Outdoor survival skills. It builds confidence to know that no matter what nature throws at you, you know what do to.

 

Self-esteem. Not by being politically correct and protecting kids from any and all things that may upset them. But building a strong inner knowing.

 

Martial arts. So they know how to defend themselves and have a strong core that is aware of their surroundings. Self-esteem comes from knowing you can handle yourself and knowing how to stay out of situations.

 

We can probably think of many other topics to study.

 

Emotional Intelligence. How to manage money. Time management. Meditation (“Mindfulness” is actually making inroads now, thank goodness.)

 

Tell me what other areas of study you feel are essential.

 

Tell me if you disagree with me too.

 

 

 

The modern education system was designed to produce workers who can fit into industrialized society. Be the cog in the machine.

 

You did not need to know any of the above to land a job in a pulp mill for example.

 

But the new emerging world needs new skill sets, plural. And we cannot know what connections are made in the mind amongst the many areas of study. Connections that can help us be more creative. Connections that we would not make if we had no grounding in varied fields of study.

 

What if cancer is a symptom and not so much a disease?

 

What if cancer is a symptom created by the unconscious mind as a distraction to aid in the repression of strong unconscious emotional issues?

 

That is the reasoning of Dr. John Sarno.

 

Writing in Forbes magazine, Edward Siedle reveals that his back pain went away never to come back.

 

Not from surgery, but from understanding the root cause.

 

Dr. Sarno said that we all have emotional pain and even rage in our unconscious mind.

 

The conscious mind creates pain and other conditions such as cancer to distract us from having to deal with the rage and pain in the unconscious.

 

Siedle’s article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardsiedle/2012/09/26/americans-best-doctor-and-his-miracle-cures-dr-john-e-sarno/#7618df055466

 

 

Note some of the famous personalities who have used his methods in this Wikipedia entry:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_E._Sarno

 

 

Psychology Today magazine reveals there is a documentary on Dr. Sarno in the works: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-mind-body-connection/201412/all-the-rage-film-about-dr-sarno-emotions-and-health

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

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V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

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Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

A strong vision of where you want to be can pull you along.

 

Create that vision. Do only what will keep you on the path toward it.

 

Eliminate those actions which will not, which are a distraction.

 

Forces beyond out understanding can come into play if we stay focused on the vision.

 

…

 

Is there an exception?

 

Is there another way? Is there a more powerful way to invoke the power of the universe to our benefit?

 

What about…there is a divine plan for my life. A plan I only have a partial view of?

 

What if my intuition is the keyhole I can look through to see that plan?

 

What if I just pay attention to “what wants to happen next?”

 

Here is an example. My friend and Laughter Yoga buddy Soren Russow lead a Laughter Yoga session. An attendee loved it so much, she kick started negotiations with the organizers of an upcoming conference. (The Hearts and Hands Conference in Vancouver and Victoria, BC, Canada)

 

Those discussions lead Soren and I to brand ourselves as “The Laughter Dudes.” www.LaughterDudes.com

 

We made a proposal as the organizers requested. It was accepted. We held two extended Laughter Yoga sessions in both cities.

 

Scores of participants loved it and told us so. www.laughterdudes.com/portfolio/

 

The whole thing seems to have taken on a life of its own.

 

Note that Soren and I did not have a “vision” for making this happen.

 

It manifested seemingly on its own.

 

We were just doing what was presented to us…what was in front of our noses. Not really knowing how it would all unfold. We saw one step on the staircase. When we stepped on it, the next step appeared.

 

We were just following intuition at each step.

 

Lesson? Perhaps we can get too fixated on a “VISION” in capital letters. Too fixated on how we want the outcome to be.

 

Perhaps the outcome is meant to be far greater than our vision.

 

Perhaps paying attention to intuition can lead us to something greater than our conscious mind can conceive.

 

What are your thoughts on this?

 

 

 

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

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V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

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Neat Stuff For My Greater Victoria Friends, Fiends And Fellow Roustabouts.

 

“Incurable” Dry Eyes Relieved in One Laughter Yoga Session.

“A lady attended my 2 day leader training (diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome – dry eyes, dry mouth). It has no cure.  After just one laughter session she had tears flowing down her face for the first time in years and the next day she was salivating.

–Merv Neal, Master Trainer in Laughter Yoga, Australia.

 

Soren Russow CLYL here in Victoria reports back pain relief. He had a back injury. He was not able to bend forward more than slightly…about 10 degrees. After 20 minutes of laughter, much of the pain was gone. He was able to bend most of the way forward without pain.

Who knows, maybe other pains and conditions might be helped too. Certainly we know now that a sustained laughter session can help with motivation. Dopamine is called the motivation hormone. And dopamine is produced in the body with SUSTAINED laughter. We need about 10-15 minutes.

When will we see YOU at Laughter Yoga? Next session Wednesday, November 1^st…hey, that’s today…St. Patrick Street in Oak Bay. Email me for address.

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Experts say high intensity is effective but warn you may love it

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Dopamine The Neurotransmitter for Fun and Profit.

 

How to Get Motivated and Feel Fulfilled: Flood your body with dopamine. It is the hormone that motivates.

 

Click here for details:

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How to Get Motivated  and Feel Fulfilled

 

Here’s how. Flood your body with dopamine. It is the hormone that motivates.

 

How to do it? Meditation. Regular meditators report a sense of calm and being centred.

 

Laughter Yoga has been shown to produce the same state as meditation. 10-15 minutes of SUSTAINED laughter does it.

 

Here you find my 10+ minute video to laugh with me daily.

 

Cold showers. Shown to increase dopamine levels by up to 250%.

 

Cold showers aficionados (like me) swear by it.

 

There are foods to eat and foods to stay away from.

 

Lifestyle factors come into play as well. No surprise that exercise increases dopamine production.

 

Adequate dopamine assures you will feel more alive, focused, productive and motivated.

 

Watch this delightful video for more ideas…like which one fruit is the best for increasing dopamine levels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgV7RrJCZHE&feature=share

 

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

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© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Play is not frivolous.

 

It is critical to bonding with others.

 

It also helps us to solve problems.

 

Isabel Behncke Izquierdo studies the social behavior of primates in Congo.

 

She explored how the play of adult bonobos can offer insights into human laughter.

 

Play opens us up to creativity and our capacity for wonder and exploration.

 

Her talk shows us may be critically important for us to relearn how to play more.

 

In order to begin unravelling conflict. Not just in our personal lives, but also globally.

 

I am reminded of US President Ronald Reagan playfulness saving the day with Soviet President Gorbachev.

 

On their initial meeting in Iceland, you could have cut the tension with a knife.

 

They had been introduced, but Reagan, sensing the stress, smiled and said, let’s start over again.

 

My name is Ronald Reagan…

 

Smiles all around. His playfulness eased the tension and they had productive talks as a result. They connected on a human level.

 

We do this in Laughter Yoga. We focus on allowing our inner 6-year old to come out and play.

 

When that happens, joy permeated the room and we feel little defensiveness. Instead we connect with others more deeply and see them as potential friends.

 

It is the play that does it. Along with laughter and smiles.

 

About Isabel Behncke’s TED Talk

 

Here is Isabel Behncke Izquierdo’s TED Talk. Just over 6 minutes.

 

http://www.npr.org/2015/03/27/395065029/what-can-bonobos-teach-us-about-play

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Knowledge of the Hidden Cause of:

 

Overweight, cancer, herniated disc, migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, backache, acid reflux, pinched nerves, scoliosis…

 

These a few of the conditions that Dr. John Sarno’s discovery has healed.

 

Note that I said his discovery has healed, not him.

 

Some have healed long-standing conditions just by reading one of his books.

 

Dr. Sarno’s work has uncovered the one cause of many dis-eases.

 

That one cause is…

 

The subconscious mind.

 

Specifically, the anger, rage, emotional pain and sadness hidden below the surface.

 

One of the keys to this is that the rage, pain and sadness is hidden away in what Freud called the “id.” That is the very basic survival part of us.

 

The id cares not for anything or anyone else, but itself.

 

It is the part of us that is responsible for survival. And it is focuses on that and that alone.

 

The other note is that it is hidden from us. Our conscious minds do not have access to it. We do not know its inner workings.

 

Our conscious mind, what we can call the “ego,” works at protecting us from the turmoil in the id.

 

The ego prevents the rage, pain and sadness from surfacing in order to protect us.

 

The ego creates pain in our bodies to distract us from the rage surfacing.

 

That, says Dr. Sarno, is where the dis-eases come from.

 

All those conditions be what they may: itchy skin, TMJ, tennis elbow, tight muscles, back pain and the whole host of ills we are prey to.

 

Dr. Sarno’s “prescription” is to understand the process.

 

The good doctor says none of us survive childhood without bumps, bruises and trauma.

 

We are trained to keep those traumas at bay. Not allowing them to surface.

 

They build up. Eventually they surface as “conditions” or dis-eases.

 

We then take action to put down the symptoms.

 

Surgery for herniated disc for example.

 

Dr. Sarno says the treatment is temporary. Many times he has seen another condition show up in the body following treatment of symptoms.

 

He has treated thousands successfully.

 

The basic idea is to get in touch with what caused the condition in the first place. By understanding the cause, it seems like a lightbulb goes on. Thousands have found their symptoms reduce dramatically and often disappear entirely.

 

Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_E._Sarno

 

Official site: (Dr. Sarno passed away in June of 2017 at the age of 93) http://johnesarnomd.com/

 

Latest book is The Divided Mind

 

http://johnesarnomd.com/sarno-books.html

 

You may find it in your local library. Worthy read.

 

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Bruno Groening’s ideas are healing people today of supposedly incurable conditions…Thoughts are spiritual forces which come to us. It is up to us to choose positive thoughts and separate out our negative thoughts. Our feelings will be positive when we focus on positive thoughts.

 

Health is a matter of completely separating yourself from all negativity and keeping the good happy and orderly.

 

An overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22Oq9RyN_E

 

 

Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends site: https://www.bruno-groening.org/en

 

 

 

Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Gr%C3%B6ning

 

 

Stay in Love. Release Fear.

 

Matti

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

A Mastery Newsletter Special series

If you are diagnosed with cancer, there are some strategies to retake control.

 

The diagnosis itself can be emotionally devastating.

 

Well meaning doctors may trigger a lot of fear.

 

Keep in mind that hope is a powerful force.

 

Doctors tend to not want to hold out what they see as “False Hope.”

 

But hope is what can keep us alive.

 

Find a way to stay hopeful.

 

Here are some ideas.

 

Expose yourself to those who have survived cancer. Some have survived Stage IV cancer. The one that is supposed to be terminal.

 

Two examples come to mind. You may find others by searching.

 

Ronnie Hawkins, the Canadian Rock and Roll icon, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He is still around after sessions with Adam Dreamhealer. He is now a Naturopathic Doctor in Vancouver, Dr. Adam McLeod.

 

Dr. McLeod also worked with Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong fame. Chong credits his recovery from cancer to Dr. McLeod. http://www.dreamhealer.com/

 

Here is one woman who survived Stage IV pancreatic cancer: http://www.cancercenter.com/community/survivors/peggy-kessler/

 

Stay in Love. Release Fear.

 

Matti

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

100,000 Canadians May Have Had Their Information Stolen

 

234 Million Americans affected is the estimate

 

Here is How to Regain Control of Your Info

 

As of this writing there is no way to know if you were affected by this data theft from Equifax.

 

You may know that Equifax is a credit check company. They are one of the places your bank will go to find out your credit score when you apply for any credit. Mortgage, car loan, credit card, etc.

 

Reports say this could be the largest theft of Social Security numbers in the US ever. 324 million Americans affected. Canadian information is sketchy.

 

“There are 26 million people who have credit scores in Canada,” financial literacy and credit score expert, Chantal Chapman said.  “With the information that was taken, a person could fill out a mortgage application or buy a cellphone.  It’s pretty scary.” -Global News

 

Assume You Are Affected is the Safest Route

 

The safest route? Assume you may be affected and take action to protect yourself. It is an awful thing to have to get your affairs in order after some criminal gets a mortgage in your name. Best to be proactive. Here is what you need to know…and do.

 

Assume Your Info Has Been Stolen. This means your SIN, credit card numbers, birthday and all other information has been stolen. Global News report that Equifax said it will send direct mail notices to consumers whose credit card numbers or dispute documents with personal identifying information were impacted. Don’t wait for that. The report does NOT say anything about SIN numbers.

 

Here Are Some Steps You Can Take: (from several experts on Global News)

 

(1)  Monitor your Equifax credit score.  You should watch your credit score as soon as possible and keep an eye on it to make sure nothing suspicious is happening. There are a number of free credit monitoring services out there, like Mogo.  If you monitor your score monthly and then see your credit rating drop, it’s an indication something has happened.

 

(2)  Watch your credit inquiry.  Anytime someone checks credit it’s a hit on your credit score.  There can be a soft hit (when you check your own credit) and then there’s a hard hit (applying for a credit card).  You can order a credit inquiry through Equifax.

 

(3)  Freeze your credit reports.  You can freeze your Equifax account.  This restricts access to your credit report, which helps prevent other credit card companies from accessing it to open up new accounts.

 

(4)  If you know your SIN was stolen, file a police report.  A social insurance number is the Holy Grail of identity theft, according to finance magazine, Kiplinger.  You should file an identity theft police report and send a copy of it to Equifax.

 

(5)  Check your bank and credit card statements.  Keep a close eye on your credit statements for suspicious activity over the past several months.  Report any suspicious charges and cancel your compromised card for a new one.

 

(6)  Alert your bank(s) and strengthen your password.  Let your bank, or any other company overseeing another financial account, know about the breach.  You should also change your password with a two-factor authentication (password and confirmation via phone number)

Sources: https://globalnews.ca/news/3726259/equifax-data-breach-143-million-americans-hack/ https://globalnews.ca/news/3727677/equifax-data-hack-canada/

 

Further, there is a class action lawsuit underway.

http://globalnews.ca/news/3735982/class-action-equifax-arbitration-clause/

 

Hope for the best. Plan for the worst. We are hoping none of us are affected. Best to be proactive.

 

Alert your family and friends. This may take years to unfold. Be safe.

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Yes, you CAN actually buy happiness.

 

Research has shown helping others is a great way to feel joy.

 

So…this year for my birthday present, I ask you to contribute to the cause of providing access to water for those who don’t have it.

 

Did you know there are almost a billion people on our planet without access to clean water. This is a tragedy.

 

Charity:Water has already funded 24,537 water projects for 7 million people around the world. 900 + million to go.

 

Will you help? I have started my 2017 birthday campaign with $71 Canadian. That matches my number of years.

 

What would your life be like without a source of clean water? Perhaps like this: https://vimeo.com/1642714 

 

Once you’ve seen the video, you can go and read more about how You can make a BIG difference in this world.

 

 

Love and laughter,

 

 

Matti

P.S. Please DON’T send me greetings for my birthday…no cards, no presents, no money. The $5 you may spend on a card will go a LOT further to get clean water to some of the one billion souls who don’t have it.

https://my.charitywater.org/matti-anttila/matti-s-2017-birthday-campaign 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Have you any digestion slowdowns? Bloating perhaps? Some grumbling?

 

A friend made some suggestions that have helped me.

 

First, I have taken Betain HCl for some time and found it helpful. The body produces it but apparently less and less as we grow older.

 

Next is digestive enzymes. Same story. After mid-40s, we seem to produce less. So this might help some.

 

Those were not enough to ward off some bloating. Here are the friend’s suggestions that made a big difference.

 

Gastro Relief from AOR. Ginger, zinc, Mastic gum and some Vitamin C. Taken with meals.

 

In between meals, AOR’s Mastica Gum. The label explains it as mastic gum, the resinous extract of the mastic tree grown on the island of Chios in Greece. The label goes on: “Research shows that it helps alleviate stomach pain and heartburn associated with functional dyspepsia and is traditionally used in Ayurveda for Adhmana (excessive gas formation in the stomach and intestines).

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

http://joyenergyandhealth.com/mastery-newsletter-sign-up-page/

 

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Having 3 stable relationships is a matter of life and death.

 

It is our biological imperative to know we belong.

 

People who are socially engaged have lower rates of dementia.

 

Women who have breast cancer are four times more likely to survive if they are socially engaged.

 

Yet one quarter of people say they have no one to talk to.

 

We need to change this.

 

Susan Pinker’s TED talk on What it Takes to Live to 100+

 

https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_pinker_the_secret_to_living_longer_may_be_your_social_life?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread-a

 

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

http://joyenergyandhealth.com/mastery-newsletter-sign-up-page/

 

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Neat Stuff For My Greater Victoria Friends, Fiends And Fellow Roustabouts.

 

Cosmic Throat Singer Matthew Kocel: Songs From the Universe

Fri September 15 @ 7pm · Church of Truth · Victoria

 

Cosmic Throat Singing – 2, 3 or more notes at the same time.

Download Matthew’s Healing Music Album for FREE at http://matthewkmusic.com

 

Note: I have experienced him each time he comes to Victoria. I will again. His voice and accompanying music is so very deeply healing.

Get connected to yourself.

 

Search” Matthew Kocel Music” on Facebook to buy tickets…

and get there early. J

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The World’s Biggest Eye Contact Experiment

 

Takes place this month in Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park. 1-4 pm Saturday, September 23^rd. Circle Drive.

Saw it on Facebook. You can search for details there.

 

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“Because connection is key to our health and health is the true wealth.”

 

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Yoga for Scoliosis Retreat

 

with Senior Iyengar Teacher Elise Miller September 14-18 Nanaimo.

 

For yoga students and teachers of all levels.

 

http://www.twistedoutreachproject.com

 

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The HandyMan Can

(He makes house calls too)

Senior Craftsman Specializing in Small Jobs and Repairs.

25+ years experience. Carpentry, fencing, drywalling,

Painting, minor plumbing and electrical, gutter cleaning,

Pruning.  No job too small!  References Available.

Call Leo 250 595-5603

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Love, Laughter and Smiles,

 

 

Matti Anttila

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Author of:

The Zen of Joy.

How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success.

 

Test drive The Zen of Joy:

Complimentary “How Joyous Are You?” Questionnaire, and

The 7 Step Zen of Joy Coaching Video Program.

http://zenofjoy.com

 

 

Look at these complimentary offerings:

 

 

◊”Authentic Joy” complimentary video:

http://joyenergyandhealth.com

email course included:

108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.

 

 

◊ The Single Most Important Habit to Acquire: Special Report

http://joyenergyandhealth.com/mastery-newsletter-sign-up-page

Mastery Newsletter subscription included

 

 

 

Connect with me:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

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So I said to my friend: “I have realized I am a perfectionist and I worry too much.”

 

His response: “You just figured that out?”

 

Humph.

 

Yes. It took a lifetime to admit it to myself.

 

The perfectionist tendency is insidious. It snuck in. Or…it’s a case of “The fish is the last to know about water.”

 

I have been living with it all my life. So it was hard to notice how much it was operating in my life.

 

As for the worry part…

 

I guess I picked it up from the money worries my parents had. Kind of by osmosis.

 

What to do about it?

 

Awareness. Just noticing that these two tendencies are there. Noticing when they come up.

 

That is helping a lot.

 

Also, bringing the energy of the warrior to the front.

 

The word “warrior” might bring up negative connotations for some.

 

I am talking about the warrior who mercilessly goes inside to root out negative habits and thought patterns.

 

Just being willing to face my foibles.

 

That makes for a warrior. An imperfect one to be sure.

 

But then, we are all imperfect. Being willing to accept I am imperfect.

 

Working toward perfection knowing full well I will never reach it.

 

Meditation helps to open up the awareness.

 

Releasing money worries exercise helps to relieve worry.

 

Try it for yourself. https://youtu.be/tCZAK1NnyBI

 

Congratulations. You are now a Warrior.

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

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© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara has passed at the age of 105. He worked until very near the end. He said:

“Science alone can’t cure or help people. Science lumps us all together, but illness is individual.

 

Each person is unique, and diseases are connected to their hearts

 

To know the illness and help people, we need liberal and visual arts, not just medical ones.” –Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara

 

The good doctor was interviewed when he was 97 for Japan Times. See that article below the link.

 

http://hackspirit.com/japanese-doctor-studied-longevity-lived-105-reveals-key-living-long-life/?utm_content=buffer29fa0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

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Words of Wisdom From a 97-Year-Old Physician

 

At the age of 97 years and 4 months, Shigeaki Hinohara is one of the world’s longest-serving physicians and educators. He has been healing patients at St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo and teaching at St. Luke’s College of Nursing since 1941.

 

He has published around 150 books since his 75th birthday, including one Living Long, Living Good that has sold more than 1.2 million copies. As the founder of the New Elderly Movement, Hinohara encourages others to live a long and happy life, a quest in which no role model is better than the doctor himself:

 

Energy comes from feeling good, not from eating well or sleeping a lot. Hinohara says we all remember how as children, when we were having fun, we often forgot to eat or sleep. He believes that we can keep that attitude as adults, too, and that it’s best not to tire the body with too many rules such as lunchtime and bedtime.

 

All people who live long — regardless of nationality, race or gender — share one thing in common: None are overweight. For breakfast Hinohara drinks coffee, a glass of milk and some orange juice with a tablespoon of olive oil in it. His lunch is milk and a few cookies. His dinner is veggies, a bit of fish and rice, and, twice a week, 100 grams of lean meat.

 

Always plan ahead. His schedule book is already full until 2014. In 2016 he plans to attend the Tokyo Olympics!

 

There is no need to ever retire, but if one must, it should be a lot later than 65. The current retirement age was set at 65 half a century ago, when the average life-expectancy in Japan was much lower.

 

Share what you know. Hinohara gives 150 lectures a year, some for 100 elementary-school children, others for 4,500 business people.

 

When a doctor recommends you take a test or have some surgery, ask whether the doctor would suggest that his or her spouse or children go through such a procedure. Contrary to popular belief, doctors can’t cure everyone — so why cause unnecessary pain with surgery? Hinohara thinks that music and animal therapy can help more than most doctors imagine.

 

To stay healthy, always take the stairs and carry your own stuff. He take two stairs at a time, to get his muscles moving.

 

Pain is mysterious, and having fun is the best way to forget it. Hospitals must cater to the basic need of patients, and we all want to have fun.

 

Don’t be crazy about amassing material things. Remember: You don’t know when your number is up, and you can’t take it with you to the next place.

 

Hospitals must be designed and prepared for major disasters, and they must accept every patient who appears at their doors. Hinohara helped design St. Luke’s so that it was possible to operate anywhere: in the basement, in the corridors, in the chapel. Most people thought he was crazy, but on March 20, 1995, he was unfortunately proven right when members of the Aum Shinrikyu religious cult launched a terrorist attack in the Tokyo subway. St. Luke’s accepted 740 victims and in two hours figured out that it was sarin gas that had hit them. Sadly they lost one person, but they saved 739 lives.

 

Science alone can’t cure or help people. Illness is individual. Each person is unique, and diseases are connected to their hearts. To know the illness and help people, there is a need for liberal and visual arts, not just medical ones.

 

Life is filled with incidents. On March 31, 1970, when Hinohara was 59 years old, he boarded the Yodogo, a flight from Tokyo to Fukuoka. The plane was hijacked by the Japanese Communist League-Red Army Faction. He spent the next four days handcuffed to his seat. As a doctor, he looked at it all as an experiment and was amazed at how his body slowed down in a crisis.

 

Find a role model and aim to achieve even more than they could ever do. Hinohara’s role model was his father, who went to the United States in 1900 to study at Duke University, in North Carolina.

 

It’s wonderful to live long. Since the age of 65, Hinohara has worked as a volunteer. He still puts in 18 hours, seven days a week, and loves every minute of it.

 

Sources:   The Japan Times January 29, 2009 http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20090129jk.html

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

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© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

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Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Neat Stuff For My Greater Victoria Friends, Fiends And Fellow Roustabouts.

5 Hidden Beaches In Victoria You Need To Check Out

http://victoriabuzz.com/2017/07/5-hidden-victoria-beaches/

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Victoria Symphony Splash 2017

This year for the first time, the Splash was broadcast over Facebook. With the help of CHEK TV, it was awesome to watch at home. Great close-ups of the performers, including the 8-year-old and the 18-year-old. CHEK even interviewed. In some ways, better than being there. Excerpts: In the Hall of the Mountain King at the Victoria Symphony Splash, August 6, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmM4PStPsvM

 

And 1812 Overture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7bngetPkWY

 

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“When we open to our potential, the world changes…

dramatically and for the better.”

 

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Yoga for Scoliosis Retreat

with Senior Iyengar Teacher Elise Miller September 14-18 Nanaimo.

For yoga students and teachers of all levels.

http://www.twistedoutreachproject.com/

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The HandyMan Can

(He makes house calls too)

Senior Craftsman Specializing in Small Jobs and Repairs.

25+ years experience. Carpentry, fencing, drywalling,

Painting, minor plumbing and electrical, gutter cleaning,

Pruning.  No job too small!  References Available.

Call Leo 250 595-5603

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Love, Laughter and Smiles,

 

 

Matti Anttila

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Author of:

The Zen of Joy.

How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success.

 

Test drive The Zen of Joy:

Complimentary “How Joyous Are You?” Questionnaire, and

The 7 Step Zen of Joy Coaching Video Program.

http://zenofjoy.com

 

 

Look at these complimentary offerings:

 

 

◊”Authentic Joy” complimentary video:

http://joyenergyandhealth.com

email course included:

108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.

 

 

◊ The Single Most Important Habit to Acquire: Special Report

http://joyenergyandhealth.com/mastery-newsletter-sign-up-page

Mastery Newsletter subscription included

 

 

 

Connect with me:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

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Want a Greater Risk Of Dementia?

 

Retire Early

 

Those who retired at age 55 were 89% likelier to die within ten years of retirement than those who retired at age 65.

 

Those who retired at 65 years old had a 14.6% lower risk of getting dementia than those who retired at 60 years old.

 

This was reported in the British Medical Journal about a 2005 study of employees at Shell Oil.

 

“Work tends to keep us mentally and physically alert – gerontology research

suggests we ‘use it or lose it’ because people have a reason to get up in the

morning, to look after their health and to maintain their social contacts. According to Carole Dufouil, director of research in neuroepidemiology at INSERM at France’s Bordeaux School of Public Health, each additional year of work lowers our risk of dementia by an additional 3.2%.” –Financial Post article, March 13, 2015

 

Retirement is a weird social experiment, a historical blip. Its collapse will be a triumph for common sense.

 

We are not meant to retire. There is nothing else in nature that retires. Plants and trees, animals and fish continue to grow…until they die.

 

Humans are the only ones, with their oversized brains, that have created this artificial state and goal of “taking it easy” when we get to a certain age.

 

We are not meant to “take it easy.” As we grow older, more knowledgeable and perhaps even wiser, we are meant to use the knowledge, the skill sets we have picked up and the wisdom to help others.

 

Instead, we as societies through our programming, have come to believe that older people are less useful. Nothing could be further from the truth.

 

The whole idea of retiring and taking it easy is an abdication of our responsibility as part of the human family. Consider instead that perhaps we were meant to continue to work harder and harder as we age and as we accumulate more experience and perhaps some wisdom.

 

At best, it is a shame to not share that experience and wisdom with others. At worst, perhaps it is a massive waste of energy and a wealth of wisdom that is being sidelined.

 

Yes, we face more challenges as we grow in years. Consider: is that nature’s way of encouraging us to work harder?

 

Look after your health, maintain your social contacts, continue contributing. You may find life is richer and ever more meaningful in the “Elder Years.”

 

Oh yes, and work hard. You will enjoy life more.

 

 

 

To Your Joy, Energy and Health,

 

 

Matti Anttila

 

Mission: To help you take shortcuts to More Joy, Energy, Health and fulfillment in life.

 

Find out How to Feel Authentic Joy, Even When Unhappy http://joyenergyandhealth.com

 

Includes: 108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health delivered once a week to your inbox…until you say stop. J

 

 

Motto: To Get the Most Out of Life: Help Others Get the Most Out of Theirs.

 

Author of:

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness & Success. http://zenofjoy.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matti1946

Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LaughterHealth

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/matti1946

 

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada

V8R 0A4. 1-484-727-5230

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2017 Matti Anttila,

304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8R 0A4

 

Welcome to our new subscribers. Think of someone you know who is interested in health, wealth and/or freedom. Invite them to subscribe to Mastery Newsletter. Just ask them to go here:

http://joyenergyandhealth.com/mastery-newsletter-sign-up-page/

 

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.