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Do You Really Need Those Sleeping Pills?

Riki Quinn — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:46:02 +0000

If there is anyone out there who has never had trouble sleeping, you must be a pretty unique person. As for the rest of us laymen who have experienced inability to fall asleep, restless sleeping and early waking; there are ways to help. And yes, it can be done without pills.

For many of us, getting into bed at night after a long, action-packed day, is like coming out of a very loud dance club. When we are inside our ears adapt to the loud amps but when we step into silence we can’t really enjoy it. We hear a high-pitched ringing or the music continues to play in our minds. In much the same way, we lie in bed and continue to see and hear all the things that happened during the day or we have endless thoughts about what will be tomorrow or about the presentation we have to give in a week.

All that busy noise can drive some of us crazy. And thus, sleep eludes us. Certainly, for some this is the only quiet time they have to collect their thoughts, make decisions and come to conclusions about their day. You might like it, but it won’t help you sleep. … [visit site to read more]

What Is Spirituality? …and Why Should I Care?

Jack Reichert — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:35:34 +0000

SPIRITUAL |ˈspiri ch oōəl|
adjective

of, relating to, or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
of or relating to religion or religious belief.

Oxford English Dictionary

Spirituality transcends religions, specific religious beliefs and even our physical world. There is a great debate amongst religious thinkers and psychologists: Did God create man with a need to believe in something greater than himself? Or, did man create God because of his need to believe in something greater than himself? … [visit site to read more]

Smile! The Most Powerful Ice Breaker.

Jack Reichert — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:51:21 +0000

Here’s an experiment to try. Smile, right now! How did that feel? Was it natural? For most people it is not. Which is a shame because smiles are a natural, and very effective, way to connect with people.

Okay, another experiment. Smile at someone you normally wouldn’t, or a person you don’t know and see what happens. Did they smile back? More often than not, you’ll find that people naturally smile back in response to a smile they receive.

Imagine the power this can have instead of a pickup line. You’re at a social event, or even in the supermarket. You catch someone’s eye, and smile. Automatically, they smile back. It’s human nature. Then you have every excuse to say hello and let the romance develop from there! … [visit site to read more]