Five Tibetan Rites

Are you interested in discovering a simple and straightforward way to develop more energy and vitality? A common complaint nowadays is a vague sense of fatigue that often stems from poorly managed stress.

The Five Tibetan Rites is an updated revision of a little known classic in the world of health and fitness. It relays the mid-20th century tale of an ailing gentleman who had retired from the British Army and went to the subcontinent to discover the secrets of the fabled Shangrila in an effort to restore his health.

In his travels, he eventually discovers a Tibetan monastery that was unknown to the Western world. It was there that he learned the Five Tibetan Rites and how they could increase the life-force of the practitioner.

The Rites consist of 5 yogic-type movements that take only short while to perform once a day, either in the morning or the evening is recommended. They are not "exercise" in the traditional sense in that although they can be a bit challenging the goal is not huffing and puffing or feeling "the burn."

Instead the Five Tibetan Rites awaken the subtle energy centers of the body (aka the Chakras) in order to promote a sense of well-being. They do not supplant the need for aerobic and resistance types of movement. However, they will help you feel more up to doing them.

I personally have integrated the Five Tibetan Rites into my daily routine and would like to suggest you consider them as well. To learn more, please visit the Five Tibetan Rites

The Paradox of Our Age

Recently I stumbled upon this passage by the Dalai Lama and was deeply moved by it. His Holiness really does seem to understand the emptiness so many experience nowadays in a culture driven by consumerism and the fantasies put forth by mass media...

The Paradox of Our Age

by The Dalai Lama

We have bigger houses but smaller families;
More conveniences, but less time;
We have more degrees, but less sense;
More knowledge, but less judgment;
More experts, but more problems;
More medicines, but less healthiness;
We've been all the way to the moon and back,
but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbor.
We build more computers to hold more information to
produce more copies than ever but have less communication.
We have become long on quantity,
but short on quality.
These are times of fast foods but slow digestion;
Tall man but short character;
Steep profits but shallow relationships.
It's a time when there is much in the window,
but nothing in the room.

Help With Money Stress

Financial worries are a primary source of stress in couples, families and individuals. Like any other problem it is advocated that you take a proactive role; don't just wait for someone else to fix things since you may be left waiting indefinitely!

If you consider money as a form of energy that allows us to function in society, you realize that it's flow must find a balance. It needs to come in as well as out. On the outflow, many alleged "get-rich" schemes ignore the fact that most financially successful people are careful in how they spend their resources. Are there any leaks you need to plug?

A simple adage to remember is that you should never go into debt for a want, only a bonafide need. Another helpful hint is the 24 hour rule. Unless it is an absolute emergency/necessity, wait 24 hours on most purchases so as to avoid impulse buying.

Then there is the aspect of bringing more money in. Sometimes this involves taking bold steps in your vocational and skill development like getting an advanced degree. Yet don't overlook the opportunities to make relatively small sums since they add up over time. If you have decent writing skills and a blog (an easy and free thing to get) one such opportunity is Blogvertise.Com. Sign up with them and you can receive payment for reviewing their client's products and services.

Weight Loss: Men Vs. Women

A few days back I read this article about how when men decide to go on a diet they are able to lose weight more rapidly than their female counterparts. Needless to say this creates some consternation in those women whose partners are slimming down steadily while their progress is more likely to be slow or to stop and start.

The primary reason for this difference is the naturally higher ratio of lean muscular tissue in a man's body compared to a womans. The muscle cells contain a higher amount of structures called mitochondria, which act as a kind of power station; converting the energy contained in food (calories) into kinetic and thermal energy. A person with a high proportion of muscular bodyweight burns more calories even while at rest.

So what is a poor girl to do? One suggestion is to add resistance type training to your lifestyle since it builds lean muscle tissue. And no, you do not have to be afraid that you are going to develop a freaky bulging appearance. Barring a glandular disorder, most women cannot do that to themselves without indulging in dangerous drugs like steroids or human growth hormone.

Another idea is to do what most people who are successful do, accept life on its terms. If you are a woman, there is no way for you to reduce as rapidly as your husband, boyfriend or brother. What would happen if you told yourself, "it's just going to take me awhile and I am OK with that." Chances are you would become less susceptible to the latest rapid reduction fad and more likely to achieve long term success.

The author has published a number of ebooks on weight loss and other topics available at the New Jersey Hypnotist Directory.