What Dr. Chopra Says About Spiritual Optimism

I’ve just finished reading Why Is God Laughing? by Deepak Chopra, and I feel encouraged. Times have been so tough lately and I have felt so lost. I listened to the book on CD and I think Dr. Chopra has a lot of good healing advice in this book.

If you feed sad, lonely and scared a lot, I think this book will help you. The book is in two parts. At first Dr. Chopra tells you a story about a real successful comedian whose father recently died. The comedian is shaken up after his Dad dies. The Dad comes to talk to him after his death to give his son some advice and help him fix his life. The comedian goes on a journey with a spiritual guide who comes in the form a person and when the journey is over the comedian is a different more peaceful person.

Then Dr. Chopra talks about the 10 steps to spiritual optimism. After I read it, I started to feel better about my life. That maybe things are not so bad, maybe I have a chance to live in a way that I don’t feel so awful all the time. Maybe I can feel joy and appreciate the love people give me.

I want to try so I am putting the steps here on the website so you can see them too. You can get the book at the library, buy it or get the why is god laughing ebook. Just try to get it somehow and read it or listen to it on CD. I think it will help you feel better each day.

I am going to list the steps here but you should listen or read the explanation in the book to help you understand better.

10 Steps to Spiritual Optimism

1. The healthiest response to life is laughter. (Antidotes fear and sorrow)

2. There is always a reason to be grateful. (Antidotes victimization)

3. You belong to the scheme of the Universe. There’s nothing to be afraid of. You are safe. (Antidotes insecurity)

4. Your soul cherishes every aspect of your life. (Antidotes feeling undervalued)

5. There is a plan. And your soul knows what it is. (Antidotes meaninglessness)

6. Ecstasy is the energy of Spirit. When life flows, ecstasy is natural. (Antidotes inertia)

7. There is a creative solution to every problem. Every responsibility holds the promise of abundance. (Antidotes failure)

8. Obstacles are opportunities in disguise. (Antidotes inflexibility)

9. Evolution leads the way through desire. (Antidotes hypocrisy)

10. Freedom is letting go. (Antidotes attachment)

Dr. Chopra also talks about the value of meditation. See our post 5 Minute Chakra Guided Meditation. I believe the Chakra meditation is particularly good for removing stuck energy which is something Dr. Chopra talks about in the book.

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Music and Moods

Did you know that there are ways to prime your brain to accept certain information? There was an interesting tidbit in Parade Magazine from a new book called “Your Playlist Could Change Your Life.”

We all know how the right song can put us in a better mood or help us calm down. But next time try listening to a calming natural sound – like a waterfall before blasting your best mood lifting song.

Priming you brain in such a way can help amplify the effects of the music, according to the authors of Your Playlist Can Change Your Life.

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SAD Soother safely promotes an easy–going, positive emotional outlook, without harmful side effects. This remedy contains a selection of homeopathic ingredients known to improve energy levels and temperament during the winter season.

Coping with Holiday Depression

Each of us has our own reasons for coming down with the holiday blues. It may be the memories of a past time when we were much happier or it may be the financial stress of the cost of gift giving or the emotional stress of having to interact with family members we have difficulty getting along with. Also, we may have unrealistic expectations of our holiday time and end up feeling disappointed and sad. Some of us might also have Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) where you feel down simply because your body is not getting enough sunlight.

If your depression does stem from SAD, see the banner at the top or bottom of the post, for help with your seasonal affective disorder.

Whatever the reason for the sadness there are some ways to help yourself feel better:

According to Richard Carlson, author of “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” it helps if you recognize that moods are transitory i.e. they change constantly. It may be that you are feeling bad at the moment and all seems lost but in a few hours your mood may shift back up. Dr. Carlson advises simply recognizing you are experiencing a low mood and wait it out. Before you know it a better mood will come along.

If your blues are coming from something that is lacking in your life think about following the old adage “Count your blessings.” It seems so simple but it really does work. Make a list of all that you have to be thankful for. In her book “Simple Abundance” Sarah Ban Breathnach advises writing down 5 things you are thankful for every day in a Gratitude Journal.

Take the focus off of yourself. The Mayo Clinic advises patients to reach out and if they are feeling lonely or isolated to seek out community, religious or other social events. Consider volunteering as helping others is a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships.

Many, many health experts recommend getting some exercise. Even just a quick stroll around the block can help lift your mood.

Make time for yourself. Sometimes we get the blues because we haven’t been very nice to ourselves. Give yourself a break; you deserve it. Take time to do the things YOU love to do and be with the people you enjoy.

Finally, some advice from Oprah via Elizabeth Lesser. Elizabeth Lesser is the author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow and A Seeker’s Guide: Making Your Life a Spiritual Adventure. Here is what she says about the holidays, “Once we get with the program that no one skates through December, we can get on with having an imperfectly wonderful holiday season. We can let go of wanting a different family and try to enjoy the wacky one we already have. If we have cherished childhood memories, we can be grateful for those we can duplicate in our adult world and wistful, yet mature about those we can’t. Or, if our memories are meager and mean, we can hitch our wagon to new rituals that we create from scratch.”

So if you feel blue, try not to be overly concerned about it because analyzing it just makes it worse. Most of us have felt that way during the holidays at sometime. Try one of the above suggestions. None of them take much time or money and you might feel a bit better.

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Enlarged Prostate and Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are available all year round but it is great to get them fresh from the pumpkin you carve. Don’t throw them away because in terms of nutrition they are a treasure.

A serving is roughly 1 tablespoon (10 grams). So you really don’t need to eat many of them. Pumpkin seeds are high in calories, so you wouldn’t want to eat a lot of them anyway.

Here are some suggestions for adding to your diet

* Sprinkle on top of roasted vegetables
* Add to salads for extra crunch
* Add them to homemade beef or chicken burgers
* Sprinkle chopped pumpkin seeds in your cereal or oatmeal
* Include in your baking recipes, for example oatmeal cookies

For your one tablespoon of pumpkin seeds a day here is what you will get:

Constipation and mucus formation are prevented because pumpkin seeds have powerful enzymes known to boost the immune system.

Pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol and protect against many cancers.

Nutritive Values: Per 100 gm.

* Vitamin A: 70 I.U.
* Vitamin B:
* Thiamine: .24 mg
* Riboflavin: .19 mg.
* Niacin: 2.4 mg.
* Calcium: 51 mg.
* Iron: 11.2 mg.
* Phosphorus: 1,144 mg.
* Fat: 46.7 gm.
* Carbohydrates : 15.0 gm.
* Protein : 29.0 gm.
* Calories: 553

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Happiness is – What You Eat

You can actually eat your way to a happier disposition. Certain foods can make us feel good by boosting our energy or putting us in a better mood. I know your thinking chocolate, chocolate ice cream, chocolate cake, chocolate brownies. Need I go on? But no, chocolate is not on the list though you should see our related postDark Chocolate Is Good For You.

Here are five foods that can help lift your mood:

Cereal: Deficiencies in folic acid can make you feel depressed. Breakfast cereals contain folic acid, which boosts levels of serotonin, which regulates mood in your brain. If your still stuck on the chocolate thing – eat Cocoa Puffs!

Walnuts: Foods high in fat can increase endorphins, which can make you happy. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in walnuts. They’re also found in flaxseed and salmon. Again chocolate lovers – dip walnuts in dark chocolate and label the container “For medicinal purposes.”

Beans and grains: Carbohydrate-rich food contribute to higher levels of serotonin, which can lead to increased feelings of pleasure. Whole grain bread, brown rice,, potatoes and pasta are carbohydrate rich.

Tofu: Protein-rich foods, including tofu contain tyrosine, a mood-boosting amino acid. It also can be found in low-fat dairy products such as cottage cheese, in egg whites, and in lean meats and some fish.

Eggs: Zinc helps regulate metabolism and promotes a more energetic body. Eggs are a good source of zinc. Also raw cremino mushrooms and boiled spinach.

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Anxiety Cures

With the holidays sometimes comes anxiety and depression. Did you know that orange blossom is a very effective anti-depressant. Pamela Allerdyce author of Natural Remedies A to Z says “The gorgeous scent of these flowers (Citrus aurantium) is distilled into an essential oil which is one of the most effective antidepressants around. It has been documented as slowing down and calming the mind and it is very useful for people who tend to panic and for those who are prone to hyperventilation or are under a great deal of strain. It has even been used clinically to treat cardiac patients with great success.”

Add 4 to 6 drops to a warm bath to soothe and comfort the brain and the body.You can also just put a few drops on a hankerchief and inhale the scent or use an aromotherapy diffuser. I have found orange blossom essential oil in the health section of our local grocery store and it is not too expensive ( $4.00 to $5.00). Aromatherapists use orange blossom (neroli) oil to treat patients suffering from anxiety and insomnia because of its sedative properties. They also use it to treat broken veins and dry skin. It is particularly indicated for use in a facial steam or massage by people with dry, ageing or unduly fragile skin, particularly at the time of menopause.

Neroli Hydrosol or orange blossom water has also been used during labor and delivery to help the mother stay calm (put the orange blossom water in a spray bottle and spray on body). Neroli Hydrosol has also been used for people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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