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Who Am I & Who Are You, For Real Now 2008-09-27 17:48:08 A question that humans pondered and struggled with for ever; this may be “the” question to ask, the one question that everybody asked themselves at least a hundred times, and what is (should be) the ultimate holy grail for many.
Are we made in God’s image, are we souls in physical bodies, are we actually non-physical [...]
Who Am I? 2008-09-26 19:45:36 My Background
I was brought up in a family with a very long, ancient, Christian Orthodox lineage and heritage that descended from the region where Jesus, Moses and David came from. I was however raised as an Evangelical; in fact I was a strict Evangelical Christian for a good portion of my teenage years, yet I [...]
My Second Meeting with the Therapist 2008-09-25 18:27:23 As explained in a previous post, my first meeting with the physical therapist inspired me and re-ignited the interest I’ve always had in the mind, body and soul connection. Based on this interest I decided to start this blog in order to share with you my notes, research and experiences. I then shared with you [...] Read more:Second
, Therapist
What Makes My Drinking Water Safe 2008-09-25 00:07:31 I started to drink distilled water about a year ago, in this article I will discuss why I made the (partial) switch to distilled water. I also will explain why I think that tap water is not - and should not be - good for drinking.
It all started years ago with a simple logical [...] Read more:Drinking
, Drinking Water
Glorious Clouds at Your Door 2008-09-23 10:46:41 I drove to work earlier than usual this morning, it was still dark, it was raining, windy, and the clouds in the sky were dark.
Some may see a gloomy day ahead; I didn’t. I was captivated by the glorious clouds and my attention was caught by the colors in them. I enjoyed feeling the gentle [...] Read more:Clouds
Relaxation & Wellness by Belleruth Naparstek 2008-09-22 21:45:08 This article is a product review for a guided imagery CD called “Relaxation
& Wellness
” by Belleruth Naparstek that I purchased from Health Journeys. Catalog ID: 2135
This CD is good for for people experiencing stress, to help with general anxiety, to promote a feeling of peace, and heigten the feeling of love and safety.
I [...]
Tingling Goosebumps Equals Life Energy 2008-09-22 20:57:41 What is that tingling, electric, goosebumps-y sensation that some experience?
In this blog entry I talk about my experience with this sensation. This is not a new sensation but I recently experienced it recently in abundance.
Throughout my life I had felt tingling waves that went inside of my body and spread on the surface of my [...] Read more:Energy
, Equals
Falling Apart 2008-09-22 16:16:21 As I mentioned earlier, I visited the Dr’s office last week. This came after my wife had urged me to do so, and after she said that I was falling apart. She was correct, yes I was falling apart physically, and it could not have been more obvious. I knew it but I was living [...]
Disclaimer 2008-09-22 11:27:56 This blog is here to share knowledge, to encourage and inspire you to seek wholeness, to seek wellness and spirituality (sense of self); however, since each individuals medical history is unique, all the techniques, lectures, classes and services espoused on this web site should be taken with the consultation and advice of your healthcare provider.
I [...]
About the Topics 2008-09-22 10:56:46 What topics will this Wholeness Blog discuss?
This is a new blog, I am not certain what topics exactly will be covered and to what extent. This blog is more like a repository for my knowledge and research findings and will contain a broad spectrum of information. The topics discussed here will come from my life’s [...]
About me 2008-09-22 10:19:33 Due to my career and other reasons I decided to keep my surname out of this blog for now. Yes there are ways you could find out what my surname is, I’m not trying to hide in plain sight; I just do not want search engines to index my surname.
I hope you understand my choice [...]
About Wholeness 2008-09-22 00:57:31 Why did I chose a topic like ‘wholeness’ to blog about?
In my humble opinion, researching and seeking wholeness should be the holy grail for every intelligent human being. No person is whole, I doubt that any person can be whole; however seeking to be whole is seeking to improve on one’s abilities, and requires [...]
About WholenessBlog.com 2008-09-21 21:28:10 This blog is a personal blog where I will share with you and the world my life’s journey — in regards to spirituality, science and wellness in what have become a seeking of wholeness.
I write this first entry today at 29 years of age. Some of you may consider this a disadvantage. Let me [...]
Thoracic (Chest) Breathing 2008-10-12 17:43:27 This article shows you in simple words how to practice thoracic or chest breathing.
Get Ready
Wear something comfortable, nothing tight or restrictive. Take off your shows and socks
Lay down on your back, sit in a meditative posture, or a relaxed posture
Be relaxed
Hands and legs outstretched (alternatively with both hands on your abdomen)
First start with your eyes [...] Read more:Chest
Abdominal Breathing 2008-10-12 15:40:49 This article shows you in simple words how to practice abdominal breathing.
Get Ready
Wear something comfortable, nothing tight or restrictive. Take off your shows and socks
Lay down on your back, sit in a meditative posture, or a relaxed posture
Be relaxed
Hands and legs outstretched (alternatively with both hands on your abdomen)
First start with your eyes looking up [...] Read more:Abdominal
Forced Unilateral Nostril Breathing - Affects Both Brain Hemisphericity and Autonomic Activity 2008-10-11 03:48:58 This study concerns the effects of forced unilateral nostril breathing on brain hemisphere stimulation and autonomic activity
TITLE:
Changes in intraocular pressure induced by differential forced unilateral nostril breathing, a technique that affects both brain hemisphericity and autonomic activity
Joshua Backon, Nelson Matamoros and Uriel Ticho
Journal Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Read more:Activity
, Brain
My Wish List 2008-10-10 16:48:10 This is a list of books, CDs, classes, and things I want to buy, read, or do..
Not everything here has high priority, many things here may not even be worth pursing.
Either way, I don’t expect to do everything here, it’s not possible!
This list is only here for me to keep track of possible “to-do’s” in [...]
Selective Hemispheric Stimulation by Unilateral Forced Nostril Breathing 2008-10-09 09:37:21 This study concerns the effects of forced nostril breathing on selective hemispheric stimulation.
TITLE:
Selective
Hemispheric Stimulation by Unilateral Forced Nostril Breathing
By Werntz DA, Bickford RG, Shannahoff-Khalsa D.
Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla 92093.
Published in Human Neurobiology (1987) 6(3):165-171
INTRO:
This paper sh
I’m Looking for Formal Education Opportunities 2008-10-08 23:01:08 There’s a difference between my childhood, teen and early twenties passions in life and my current career path.
I make a very good living with an I.T. career. I do like the I.T. field and have advanced well in this field since I graduated from college; I do like my current job, I honestly cannot complain [...] Read more:Education
, Opportunities
Education Index 2008-10-08 22:48:24 Educational programs - leave a comment to suggest a program that I should consider:
Goddard College: Graduate Degree in Consciousness Studies
University of Healing Arts: Spiritual Psychology Counseling
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology: Spiritual Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Spiritual Research
University of Philosophical Research: Masters of Arts in Consciousness Studies, Transforma Read more:Education
, Index
Don’t Buy What They Are Selling - Water - pt1 2008-10-08 13:54:20 I just landed myself in a comfortable chair at a local coffee shop…
Just before I start sipping my hot dark roast black coffee I’d like to share a reflection with you.
On my way to the coffee shop I stopped by a coop and filled my 1gallon jug with water for 45 cents only.
At the [...]
The Definition of Wellness 2008-10-07 10:58:53 Wellness is:
Wellness is an involved, conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full potential
Wellness is a multidimensional and holistic, encompassing many dimensions that are all interrelated Click here for the dimensions of wellness
Wellness is positive, affirming and empowering
Wellness is independent of religious beliefs or lack thereof
Wellness moves you closer to wholene Read more:Definition
, Wellness
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness 2008-10-07 10:48:04 The EightDimensions
of Wellness
are:
Emotional Wellness
Environmental Wellness
Intellectual Wellness
Occupational Wellness
Physical Wellness
Social Wellness
Spiritual Wellness
Vocational Wellness
Read about Wellness and the definition of wellness.
Please note that Interpersonal Wellness and Multicultural Wellness are considered the same as Social Wellness.
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The Definition of Environmental Wellness 2008-10-07 10:21:24 Environmental Wellness
has become more recognized as a great concern to the inhabitants our planet; for a good reason. This article aims at defining what Environmental Wellness is, what environment stands for, and what environmental relationships are.
What is environmental wellness? Environmental wellness refers to one’s relationship to their surroundings that affect humans’ wellness. Read more:Definition
The Definition of Vocational Wellness 2008-10-06 10:33:04 Occupational Wellness
leads us to a new dimension called the Vocational Wellness. The definition of Vocational Wellness can be viewed as being similar to Occupational Wellness but it isn’t. Vocational Wellness is one of the interconnected eight dimensions of wellness
So, what is Vocational Wellness? In a nutshell, Vocational wellness can be nurtured by matching your [...] Read more:Definition
Lack of Sleep Induced My Headaches 2008-11-05 14:13:26 Last weekend I experienced 2 days of continuous headaches, it was a mixture of migraines and other headaches. I’ve been reflecting on what I ate and what I did — or didn’t do. I found Three factors that I am certain contributed to my headaches.
First: Lack of Sleep
/ Bad night of sleep
Second: Diet [...]
Updated the Grad School Search Methodology Atricle 2008-11-04 16:18:29 I added a new phase to the graduate school search methodology.. This is now phase 8, the previous phase 8 is now phase 9, and 9 is 10.
My research here aligns closely to what wholeness blog is about, this overlap will mean more articles in this blog that I will write as a result of [...] Read more:Methodology
, School
, Search
Responding To Comments On The Manifestation Of Life Energy 2008-11-03 19:21:02 One of my readers left a few comments on 10/28/2008 and reported to me his experiences.. I pasted the main points below in order to respond to them.
I have nobody else in the world that understands that sensation. It is like what you described, except mine is rather different than yours.
The sensation would be felt [...] Read more:Comments
, Energy
Happy Halloween 2008-10-31 10:57:32 Happy Halloween
to all!
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday. On a day like this it is worth appreciating what you have, the life you live now, and the people you know. At the same time it is worth remembering those who’ve passed away.
Honor them now by remembering them and send them good wishes. On [...] Read more:Happy
, Happy Halloween