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                Letting go of anything is never easy, but we spend a life time letting go of things, that we have no control over. We let go of love ones as they slip away to death, we let go of friendships some by choice other by hurtful words, but the hardest one appears to be letting go of anger.

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                Holding onto anger is such waste of energy, negative energy that is. There is so much more out there to focus on, and into today’s world there is not guarantee for a tomorrow so why hold onto the anger? Many hold onto the anger because it helps them to keep their distance from that relationship or forming new relationships. By keeping ones distance they are holding that anger and they create this negative energy that can spill over to other areas of ones life and other relationships.  Many become more angry, and find more things to annoy themselves about, stupid things that if they were not so wrapped up in that anger, they would see just how silly they really are behaving. That negative energy will follow you around, negative energy attractions those will negative energy which over time builds up and explodes; and usually they will say it was not their fault.

                Guess what? It is their fault, whether you want to believe it or not

                The Bible tells us to forgive, to forget, to let go; so take a moment think about the things that your heart is holding onto, that anger that get you so worked up; it could be your boss, or your neighbor perhaps even your husband or wife.  Think about it and then just let it go whatever it is, take a deep breathe visual the anger leaving your body that negative energy that surrounds you, just let it go. Be silent for a short time, and when you decide to resume your activities focus on the good things in your life, bring positive energy to your aura, put a smile on your face and move on.

                All it takes is letting go.

I was raised in the general moral principles.
When I was a boy, mother, parents, teachers, grandparents, uncles, neighbors, all of these were people worthy of respect and reputation. They gave us plenty of positive emotions.

It was unthinkable to answer rude adults, teachers or authorities.
I had respect.

We had trust in adults. They were loving parents. Or were the parents of my friends. Or relatives. We are not afraid, but we loved each other. Everybody knew the meaning of the word ‘respect’.
We were afraid only of darkness, monsters and horror movies.

And all this is lost somewhere. I am infinitely sad about it.
Among us has got fear. A man is afraid to be a parent. Parents are afraid for their children. Children from day to day learning to be more afraid. People are afraid of being citizens or peasants.
There is fear of the past and future. There is fear of starvation and of obesity. There is a fear of success and of failure. Fear of old age. Fear of people. Fear of intimacy. Fear for survival. Fear of love … Fear, fear, fear…  and all around us, a bunch of negative emotions and negative energy.

Fear is all around us. I wonder, which will only have to fear our grandchildren?

Do you really constant fight for basic human rights?
Should you ever be in debt?
Do you work only to have settled our debts?
Should we ask ourselves when our time of leisure?
Should we live under stress?
Should we live such high speed?
Why?

We all respect and die like a fool again.
Why do people believe that you’re a fool if you’re honest?
Do people can only succeed if they are dishonest?
And what are the criteria for success?
Why is more and more crime?
Why do children become addicted?

Why young people do not respect the elderly?
Why do children beat their teachers?
Why do parents forget what it is discipline?
Why did they forget to have children?
Why do we believe that it is possible to buy everything?

What is happening to us?
Are we still human?
Where is the love lost?
Where we lost the positive energy?
Who is to put bars on the windows?
Where have lost faith and trust?

Why is everyone locked in their world?
Why people are alienated from each other?
Why people are lonely?
Why cars, cell phones and computers are more valuable than a hug?
What is the price of a hug?

How did we manage to achieve that children expect parents to get the prize, to finish the school year?
Is there just a monetary value?
When it happened?
When and where we have lost the right values? Or are the true values become funny?
It is absolutely pointless to ask: why did this happen?
We could go on indefinitely.
And if anyone wanted something to add to this list, could add something new.
Where leads this way?

This world can and should be better.
I believe that better times arrive.
There comes a time of love.

There is nothing in this world that can replace a hug.
There are no machines that were worth more than human conversation.
There is just nothing that would replace the love.
Love is the basis of everything, love is the foundation of existence.
We are surrounded and filled with love.
It is only necessary to see the love and embrace it.
Should embrace all those we love.

We need to learn to love yourself.

We need to restore respect and reputation.
We need to restore the true value.
Real beauty is the beauty of the soul.
It is important to ’be’ and not ’look good’.

I want off the grid from the windows and put flowers there.
I want to live in harmony with the Golden Rule:
Others do what you want others do unto you.
I want to love and be loved.
I want to feel freedom and be able to live without fear.
I want to sit on a park bench and enjoy the night scenery.
No fear.

I want that honesty is the motive of success.
I want a clean face.
I want people to look into each others eyes.
I want people to each other permission to live their lives.
I want happiness, joy, pleasure …
I want hope.

I want you all back to the simple and happy life.

Let this life be easy like a summer rain.
Let this life again to be clear as the sky in April.
Let there be light as a breeze at dawn.

It is easy to have. But the more one has, even more needs and wants.
Man has forgotten that they already have everything you need.
Everything a man should have been in it.
Everything else will come by itself.
Should ’be’! You need to live life and I want to live life.
I want you all live a full life.
God has given us so many blessed gifts. These gifts have enough for everyone in the world.

Happiness is within reach. It should just recognize it.
It should reach out and retrieve it.
It should open your eyes and soak up the endless beauty around us, in us, as well as the people who surround us.

It is time to begin to live again.
In the simple, amazing and beautiful world.
We need to save the world.
We need to preserve the humanity that is within us.
We need to spread love and friendship.
We need to spread empathy.
We need to spread appreciation.
We need to spread positive energy.

We need to believe in God. We need to believe in the world. We need to trust in man. We need to believe in yourself.
This is not utopia.
This is a possibility.

The possibility of choice.
We always have a choice.
Now we can choose.
We can choose to rebuild a better world.

We can choose that we respect and love each other.

We can be happy.
We can do it. We deserve it.
Our children deserve it.
Let’s do something for this world. For a better world.
Let’s do it now.
When are we going to do if not now?
Who will do it, if we do not?

Share this message with people we know. And those who do not know.
Let’s try to infect the world with positive energy.
Share this thinking. 

You’ll be surprised how many people feel the same way as we do.

Let’s do it together.
Do it because we can.
Do it because we want to.
Do it because we love.
Do it because: someone still thinks of you, someone who loves you.
We spread the love!
We still have a choice …

   It is important that people understand and educate themselves on this fact because unknowingly you can take on someone else’s energy. People need to know how to defend or shield themselves from others unwanted negative energy and become adversely affected. There are some people who instinctively learn how to protect/shield themselves but most people have to discover and then practice how to do it.

   There are many techniques or ways to elude other people’s negative energy, and finding the best way will take some investigation and practice. Shielding is a basic and very effective technique anyone can use with success. First center yourself by invoking feelings of love then imagine a white protective light of energy like a cocoon enveloping around you. This will act like a protective energy around you, it is important to focus on the intention that no negative energy can penetrate this shield to affect you.

   When making your shield associate some trigger word to your meditation so that when you are around others and feeling affected by their negative energy you can quickly get into the mind set with the trigger word you have chosen. Then use this trigger word every time you reinforce your energy shield so that it will become automatically associated and familiar in your mind. This will condition you to be able to effortless raise your protective shield anytime you are felling drained by the negative energies of others.

   If you have been around negative people for long periods of time then their energies could linger with on you after they have gone. You will want to cleanse your energy after your exposure. Get into a happy mood, singing helps to raise your energy, cold showers help and spending time alone in nature is one of the best ways to recharge your drained energy.

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Begin to relax by sitting in an upright position with both feet firmly on the floor and hands gently rested on your knees. Begin to imagine yourself surrounded a bubble of white light. Watch this bubble grow and encase you in it. Now connect to this source and open your crown chakra, located at the top of your head and begin to draw in white light or golden particles of light (whatever you prefer) and let this energy coming into you flood your body completely. Now imagine roots growing out of your feet and locking into the earth as deep as you can get them to grow; this is called the “grounding process”.

Imagine yourself still surrounded by this white light and begin see a huge mirror encasing you, making sure the mirror turns outward so onlookers or people who try to send energy to you cannot (unless you want them to). Now add a top and bottom layer to the mirror encasement and you are done, any negative energy sent your way will be sent back to the person who sent it to you.

Another form of protection is by turning the white light or bubble of light into a web-like filter which filters all energy. Negative energy gets trapped in the web and sent into the earth and positive energy gets filtered through and comes into your energy field. This is a more non-aggressive way of protection.

Remember to always remain grounded throughout this process.

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            Native American were the inventors of the original dream catchers, some hang it for decorative purpose, while others find it useful for a good nights sleep, by guiding your dreams.

            The Native American’s hung there dream catchers from the ceiling either above your bed, or at the entrance of the tee-pee, or other entrances, this way it allows your dreams to pass through the catcher. Dream for these people were considered a form a communication, there were things to be learned, and they believed that every dream has a purpose. By hanging a dream catcher up it was trap negative energy and send it away, while protecting any valuable information that may come to them in their dreams.

            A dream catcher is made from a hoop, with crystals and bead attached to it with feathers, dangling from the outer part of the hoop. Inside the hood was like a web net, with a circle in the center. Dream catchers can be very large, or small enough to hang from the rear-view mirror of your car, depending on the makers, it can be very simple or very extravagant, very place or very colorful.

            It’s design is intended to allow the sleep to rest peacefully, catching and helping you to remember the good dreams, while warding off the bad dreams, by falling into the center hole.

            While many people do not use or even know about dream catchers, some do purchase them because when they are seen as unique and very pretty. As more are made, and more are purchased, research is being done, or has been done to get to know as much as possible about dream catchers, which will go one to make them more popular.

  I have a dream catcher, do you?

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The best way to get the most out of your day is by doing things with a positive attitude, and by focusing on the immediate job at hand.  If we looked ahead and saw the towering pile of pots we would have to wash, or clothes we would have to iron in a lifetime, it would be enough to make anyone take to their bed! So for today, just focus on the chores that need your attention today.  Yesterday is over and done with, you did your best and nothing can change that now. Tomorrow has yet to be born, and no matter what you expect, it will be magically filled with all kinds of unsuspecting surprises.

A day rarely goes exactly as we plan it to, so be open and flexible and remember that a positive attitude attracts positive things, people and events to you, just as having a negative attitude will attract negativity to you. No matter what the day holds we can always get through it, the sun will set today and rise again tomorrow. A positive attitude will make you feel happier, more positive and healthier too and open up more opportunities and possibilities, allowing you to move in harmony with the flow of the universe and not against it.

So today, whether you have a few minutes or a few hours to spare, give yourself permission to enjoy yourself, it isn’t being selfish, and it isn’t being lazy, it’s about putting YOU first! Only when you are at your best, can you give your best to others.

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1. Have an attitude of gratitude; show gratitude and a positive attitude to everyone you meet.

   Make time to have a quick chat with your postman/woman, delivery person or cashier, smile at a passer by. The fastest way to attract those good vibes is to give them out first! Help out at a charity or fundraising event, volunteer to be a visitor at your local hospital or hospice. By helping others you are attracting more positivity into your life, the more you give, the more will be returned to you, and usually when you least expect it! Call on a friend or a neighbour, spend some time in their company just listening to them, especially if this is someone who is elderly, housebound or lives alone. If you can’t get out and about yourself, make time for a sociable phone call or write a cheery letter. Spend time with people who make you feel good, just for the fun of it.

2. Declutter your life; the fastest way of attracting positive energy into your life is by stirring up stale, stagnant, negative energy and moving it out of your life. Get rid of anything you no longer use, listen to, watch or wear, pass it on to friends or relatives or donate to charity and let someone else benefit from it. Look at negative cycles in your life; do you eat the same meals over and over again? Do you watch the same TV programmes or visit the same places? Are you still hanging onto items, ideas or beliefs that were never actually yours? When we end a relationship, it is easy to carry on as if they had never left, in the same old routine, doing things that we never particularly liked but put up with because they loved doing them. Reclaim your life!
3. Set a daily goal, something that excites and inspires you. It doesn’t need to be anything huge, or for it to take up a lot of time or money; you could take an exercise class or DVD, read a chapter of a self improvement book, learn to play an instrument, learn a foreign language, anything that will stretch you and move you away from the boredom of the daily grind.
4. Organize your time, so that you can achieve a realistic amount of work or complete a sensible amount of tasks in one day. Don’t set unrealistic goals, or you will be setting yourself to fail before you begin. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and delegate to co-workers or family members, if and when you can. If you have large goals, then chop them down into bite sized pieces, analyse what it would take to get through each step and then do it! Don’t forget to celebrate your achievements too, we spend so much time with our eyes on the horizon we rarely stop, take stock and enjoy the fruits of our labour. So stop right now and give yourself a pat on the back for all the great things you have done, especially those that seemed so impossible at the time. Take this knowledge with you and the next time something appears insurmountable recall and take strength from those previous times, know that you can do it!
5. Look at the world through the eyes of a child; remember the innocent wonder and delight of the simplest things. Take a walk through your local park, have a picnic, stop and listen to the birds singing, the wind blowing through the trees, catch raindrops on your tongue, jump in puddles, take your socks and shoes off and walk barefoot in the long grass. Even if it is just for half an hour, sit and listen to your favourite music, dance around the room. Go within and meditate, get to know the real you, and learn to love yourself for the special unique human being you are. Be spontaneous, adventurous, open to the synchronicity of life, live your life creatively intune with the universe.

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The thought of energy vampires may make us feel like running out and draping garlands of garlic around our necks but there are other less ‘aromatic’ ways of protecting ourselves!

As an empath and a healer this has been a huge problem for me over the years. Over time I have developed a number of techniques designed to shield myself and to deflect the flow of negative energy. You may not be able to use all of these techniques at the same time, at least not without coming across as looking very strange, but using any of them will help.

• First of all cross your legs at the ankle, easier to do if you are seated! Doing this will close down the cycle of your own energy field allowing your own energy to circulate unhindered.
• Turn slightly to one side, do not sit or stand facing them full on. Facing someone full on exposes all our chakras leaving them vulnerable and directly in the firing line to any negative thoughts, words or emotions of others
• As the right eye is naturally more dominating, avoid this by focussing only on the left eye when you are conversing. You will still be able to maintain eye contact but it will be on an equal level energetically.
• Put your hands together, fingers and thumbs touching, this as with the ankles seals off your aura and continues to circulate your own energy flow.

We are often at our lowest ebb and risk of negative energy hits in public places such as supermarkets leaving us feeling drained and irritable. The fastest way to remedy this is to distance ourselves from the place or situation. Next we need to concentrate on grounding and centering ourselves; this can be done by taking a walk in the fresh air, running our hands under cool running water, playing music which calms or uplifts us.

Focus on your breathing, long, slow, deep breaths, on the in-breath visualise positive energy flooding your body, on the out-breath visualise all the pent up emotions and negativity being cleansed from your body.

The next step is to close down all chakras and then open them again slowly beginning with the base or root chakra, and working up to the crown. Some people like to visualise their chakras as flower petals slowly unfolding, others see them as spinning discs or swirling coloured lights, whatever works for you, try to focus on seeing/feeling them as all being the same size and if they are rotating that they are at the same speed.

When they are all open and balanced draw white light/universal energy through your crown chakra, brow chakra, throat chakra, heart chakra, solar plexus chakra, sacral chakra, and base/root chakra continuing down through your feet and into the ground. When you feel firmly grounded  push this energy back up again and then feel/see it flooding out through your crown, streaming down and around you and into the ground you are now fully cleansed and protected.

Lucky charms recommended by Feng Shui weaken negative energy and strengthen positive energy. For this to happen, they should be installed in the right place.

Bagua Mirror

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This lucky charm should be installed outside the house, particularly on top of the main door where it returns the poison arrow from the opposite house hat could be hitting your main door. A poison arrow could be the sharp edge of roof of your neighbor or bended iron grills of a gate pointing your house. These provide negative energy at your home and should go back where they came from by installing a Bagua mirror.

Money Frog

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A frog with a coin on its mouth or money frog should be facing opposite the main door and facing the living room which means prosperity is entering or getting inside your home. It is known as Chan Chu in Chinese which means “toad” or “frog”, especially the “Lucky Money Toad” or “Three-legged Money Frog”. It is also believed to drive away evil, protect wealth, and increase income.

Color

Use white, silver, gold curtains in your study area for luck. The same goes with your work area. These colors are considered lucky for these areas.

Aquarium

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Your aquarium should be positioned in the north and southeast.  Keep the water clean to attract money luck. If you’re going to place it in the north, it doesn’t just attracts money luck but attracts luck in career as well.

Water Fountain

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Like an aquarium, a water fountain should be place in the north or in the southeast also.  This lucky charm also brings money and career luck.

Bats

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A bat figurine should be place in the living room because it is believed that it brings a healthy and lucky life.

It should be noted also that thrash cans/rubbish bins should be place in the toilet or in hidden areas. They should not be displayed because it absorbs positive energy that supposedly circulating inside the house.

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Have you ever met with a friend, family member, who after you left, you were totally wiped out. That person is probably what I call an energy vampire. They take all our energy and leave us totally drained. Usually this is a person, who has so many things going on, and they feel they have to burden you; or perhaps they are so negative, no matter how you try to “paint a pretty picture” they just shoot down every idea. Well if this sounds familiar then you have come in contact with an “energy vampire”, and you know exactly what I mean. Sometimes the drain can be so severe that it can lead to depression, or feelings of being totally overwhelmed, and out of control; and unless you recognize this, you can go in complete circle and truly believe it is all depression.

I find the best way to deal with such people is to avoid them, but sometimes that is not practical, but the realization that a particular someone is giving off negative energy, or is an “energy vampire” will help prevent such an invasion.  Try to keep your positive energy flowing to do this; you must focus on goods things, smile, and be cheerful. Do not pay much attention to what they are saying or doing. Never let, the person affect you, once they have, that is when they start sapping your energy, You MUST put up your shields!!!!

If you are going to visit someone who you know has that affect on you, then you can prepare your self. If you meditate, do so before coming into contact with the “energy vampire”, if you exercise or jog, again do so; by doing what you enjoy and getting your mind set on positive things, and surrounds you with the positive energy that surround you. By taking action before the invasion starts will help ward off any drain of negative influence, or being overwhelmed by it.

Positive Energy is fantastic, it helps you be creative, fun and loving. When you are surrounded by positive energy, everything flows much easier, your thoughts are in prospective, and your day mores along nicely and your feel completely balanced.

Using positive energy is very much like positive thinking. You can make yourself feel good by using affirmative words. A simple sentence like “ I feel great” or “today is going to be a great day” can and will have a large impact on you day.

So think positive and avoid those “energy vampires”.