Hypertension Mantra

This is what is called cocoa and vanilla body butter. No, it is not something to be eaten:-) but something I apply to my arms and shoulders when I get the pinch and twinge of pain at night. It smells delicious and gives an exhilarating feeling that somehow deadens the pain. Given to me by the girlfriend of one of my sons a Christmas ago. And these are the things I use when the pain feels a little unbearable. Lavender scented coconut oil to relieve the back pain and the coconut based ginger-scented balm which I use as a rub for my aching legs and toes. I am not sure why, but I get this feeling of obsessing to use my blogs to document or record most of the things happening; and what's happened in my life and that I need to complete it soon.

I am trying to learn bonsai because I would like to find out if it could help relieve stress. Simply put bonsai is the art of dwarfing or miniaturizing plants. In China, where it was first practiced during the Han Dynasty, bonsai is actually the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word penzai. Bonsai is all about cultivation and pruning techniques.It requires different approaches and strategy in watering, repotting, wiring, also propagation, care and m ost important maintenance. I am seriously considering enrollment in a Bonsai Class at the Manila Seedling Bank . I plann ed this last year but never got to doing it. I hope this year will be more fruitful. Last year, seminar topics listed in their Bonsai brochure identified the learning topics covering: - meani ng and origin of bonsai - identi fication of plant, tools, containers, potting medium and other materials - styling, shaping wiring, pruning, repotting - techniques of propagation - care and maintenance

According to blogthings: Anything good in my life comes from my ability to play and be free. The best way for me to solve a problem is to let go of it. Anything bad in my life comes from sinking to the level of those around me. And I must remember to lift people up, and refuse to participate in anything petty. Gorgeous! And further to the question Are You Disturbingly Profound or Profoundly Disturbing? The answer supposedly is: That I am contemplative, thoughtful, and very intense. Taking time to figure out the meaning of life is my priority. Because I am so introspective, I often react in ways that surprise people. No one can really understand how I am inside and that disturbs them. Just to amuse me :-) Cheers!

Today, stress is a result of what is essentially not good in our lives. It could come from dozens of situations - be it a problematic personal relationship with a mate, a child or a parent; perhaps, work related anxieties coming from a joker of a co-worker, or a sexual harasser for a boss, or, just plain job burn out. And what about an unstable financial situation resulting from bad credit loans piling one on top of the other? That is surely one stressful condition! Situations like these need not be prolonged nor indulged. Because, believe it or not these are all temporary setbacks. Anything can be repaired as long as you have the will to do what is right for your own unique situation. And in the case of bad credit rating? You no longer have to suffer its effects because countless online resources are available to help people obtain credit reports and scores. In fact you may even get a free trial offer. Additionally, these outfits, help individuals re-build their credit

I haven't been feeling well lately, perhaps for lack of sleep. I have been at my late uncle's wake and it was difficult to find sleep when there's too many people moving around. Yes. Even when you are in the privacy of a room. Good that was a temporary thing. But what happens when it becomes an insomnia-filled ritual? Fact is sleep is as impo rtant as food, air and water to us human beings. Being co nstantly away makes us a different person alto gether and we become accident prone. So how do we know if we lack sleep? Do you experience any (or most) of the following? 1. Do you constantly yawn? 2. Do you have the tendency to doze off esp ecially when inactive like when watching tel evision? 3 Do you feel groggy as s oon as waking up in the morning? 4. Are you sluggish all day long (sleep inertia) 5. How's your concentration? Mood swings? More irritable, than usual? How do we get to the point of lacking sleep? 1. By staying late, drinking, partying or perhaps worki

"The nail that sticks out out gets hammered". From a Japanese saying Which is better - being considered an outsider but knowing totally who you are and what you stand for or belonging to a group but drifts from personality to personality, mimicking all and sundry the person you are faced with? In other words, do you just conform for conformity's sake?

I have using discarded wine bottles as planters for my indoor japanese plants. From the original plant, I do some cuttings, put hem in the wine bottles, put some water and presto, I have indoor plants which help oxygenate the entire house. All the rooms in these house have these kind of planter or vase if you will. Even the rest rooms have their share. I also use my discarded olive oil and balsamic vinegar bottles for the same purpose. Recycling has been also able to help calm my nerves down. Because these plants, even if they're sturdy needs some kind of taking care too. From time to time, I have to replace water, lost due to evaporation. That's double whammy. Taking care of the environment and taking care of my wellness. How good can that be?