It Depends on How You Look at It

New Jersey Hypnotist James Malone

My long time readers know that in past years we have discussed the need to be proactive during the Holiday Season to maintain mental and physical wellbeing. Some things we can do include

-Maintain adequate hydration, we tend to dry out in the winter.

-Get as much outdoor activity as possible-a lack of sunlight can have a negative effect on mood. Exercise causes the release of endorphins, our natural "feel good" biochemicals.

-Watch out for refined sugar consumption-the "sugar blues" is a real phenomena for people sensitive to its effects.

This year there is the added factor that more folks are experiencing worries related to the economic downturn.
These concerns are real, however worry does not encourage us to tap into our inner resources of determination, creativity or a realistic yet healthy sense of optimism, which is what we all need of more of at a time like this.

One of the greatest stress reduction tools we have is the ability to shift our perspective. If something upsets you ask "how else can I look at this so I can move forward in my life." Its easy to lose sight of this amazing ability that we have to truly change our minds for the better.

For example, you can remind yourself that that financial difficulties almost always have a way of being corrected over time. Or if you have to cut back on spending for awhile, so what? At least you have enough to eat and a warm place to sleep at night-which is a lot more than many people have.

Humor is perhaps the best way to shift perspective and to avoid taking life or ourselves too seriously. With that in mind, below is a list compiled by the legendary Swami Beyondananda on how to achieve enlightenment, enjoy!

Ten Guidelines to Enlightenment

1. Be a FUNdamentalist. Ensure that the FUN always comes before the MENTAL. Realize that life is a situation comedy that will never be cancelled. A laugh track has been provided and the reason we are put in the material world is to get more material from that track. Have a good laughsitive twice a day, which will ensure regularity.

2. Remember that each of us has been given a special gift just for entering, so you are already a winner!

3. The most powerful tool on the planet today is Tell-A-Vision. That's where I tell a vision to you and you tell a vision to me. That way, if we don't like the programming we're getting, we can change the channel.

4. Life is like photography -- you use the negative to develop. No matter what adversity you face, be reassured: of course God loves you.

5. It is true: as we go through life thinking heavy thoughts, thought particles tend to get caught between the ears and cause a condition called "truth decay." Be sure to use mental floss twice a day, and when you're tempted to practice 'tantrum yoga', remember what we teach in the Swami's Absurdiveness Training Class: don't get EVEN, get ODD.

6. If we want world peace, we must let go of our attachments and truly live like nomads. That's where I no mad at you and you no mad at me. That way there will surely be nomadness on the planet. Peace begins with each of us. A little peace here, a little peace there. Pretty soon all the peaces will fit together to make one big peace everywhere.

7. I know, great earth changes have been predicted for the future, so if you're looking to avoid earthquakes, my advice is simple: when you find a fault, don't dwell on it.

8. There's no need to change the world. All we have to do is toilet train the world and we'll never have to change it again.

9. If you're looking for the key to the Universe, I've got some good news, and some bad news. The bad news: there is no key to the Universe. The good news: it was never locked.

10. Finally, everything I've told you is 'channeled'. That way, if you don't like it, it's not my fault. But, remember: enlightenment is not a bureaucracy, so you don't have to go through channels.

Copyright 2001, by Steve Bhaerman. All rights reserved.

To find out about the Swami's schedule on the "outernet," hire him for a performance, or buy his books or tapes, call 1-800-SWAMI-BE or visit Swami's website at http://www.beyondananda.com/

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