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ThinkFIT If You Think You Can or You Think You Can’t You are Correct! By Solomon Brenner A positive attitude is one of the most valuable assets a person can have in life. So often, what people say their problem is really isn't their problem at all. The problem is their attitude, which causes them to poorly handle life's obstacles. The individual whose attitude causes him to approach life from an entirely positive perspective is someone who can be called a person who never says, “I can’t.” In other words, the person doesn't accept the normal limitations of life as most people do. He is determined to walkto the very edge of his potential before he accepts defeat. People with a positive attitude are able to go places where others can't. They do things that others can't. They are not restricted by self-imposed limitations. A person with a positive attitude is like a bumblebee. The bumblebee should not be able to fly, because the size, weight, and shape of its body in relationship to its wingspan make flying aerodynamically impossible. But the bumblebee, being ignorant of scientific theory, flies anyway and makes honey every day. This no-limit mindset allows a person to start each day with a positive disposition, as in the story of an elevator operator. One Monday morning, in a full elevator, the man began humming a tune. One passenger irritated by the man's mood, snapped, "What are you so happy about" "Well, sir," replied the operator happily, Main Line Periodontics & Dental Implants, P.C. John Whytosek, D.M.D* Mark L. Perecman, D.M.D* Peter B. Susanin, D.D.S *Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology Reconstructive Periodontics I Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery Bryn Mawr Central, 29 Morris Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3257 Tel. 610-527-6061 I Fax 610-527-5857 www.mainlinedentalimplants.com I mainlinedentalimplants@comcast.net "I have never lived this day before." The positive person understands that the journey is as enjoyable as the destination. Don’t let your children limit themselves by saying, “I can’t.” Those two words, “I can’t,” put up a mental roadblockbetween your child and what he is trying to accomplish. Once he says the words, they become true. If you say you can’t, then you are absolutely right. If you say you can, then you are also absolutely right. Each person’s success or failure lies in their own attitude towards life and its obstacles. Having a positive attitude means having an “I can” attitude. The human mind is truly amazing; why limit its potential before you even try Teach your children that they can literally do anything they put their minds to. Are there difficult math problems for homeworktonight Throwing pencils, saying that he can’t do it or that he’s not smart enough isn’t going to help your child understand the problem any better. What he should do is take a deep breath and say, “I can do this.” Getting that math problem done might mean taking a break from homework for a while, asking a parent or tutor for help, or even seeking out the teacher the next day before class begins. None of these solutions will be possible, however, unless your child opens up his mental roadblocks by replacing “I can’t” with “I can.” I’m sure there are words your children aren’t allowed to say because they are rude or offensive. Make “can’t” a bad word to say in your house. Designate a jar that gets a monetary donation every time anyone in your family uses the word can’t. Do whatever works for you and your family to eradicate negative attitudes. There are enough obstacles and trials in life already; why add to that list by making yourself one of them By having a positive attitude your children won’t see all the things in life they can’t do, be or have; they will only see the possibilities and the multitude of ways to reach them. Contributed by Solomon Brenner Author of Black belt Parenting, "The Art of Raising Your Child for Success,” Master Brenner is also offering a free evaluation lesson for anyone on the autism spectrum during autism awareness month (215) 355-5003. 24 I <strong>PhillyFIT</strong> November/December I 215-396-0268 I www.phillyfit.com
PhysicallyFIT REIKI HEALING AND HEALTH Well-being refers not only to physical health, but also emotional, mental and spiritual health. It has long been accepted that physical health is directly influenced by emotional, mental and spiritual states. If there is a sense of turmoil in those areas, physical health begins to suffer. Just as a physician is often required to heal physical ailments, a spiritual healer may be required to restore spiritual health. Unfortunately, the pragmatic “western” mind tends to view alternative methods of healing arts as at least exotic, and often frivolous. But thousands of years of cultural and medical history suggest some techniques offer effective and immediate benefits. There are many different forms of holistic and spiritual healing including crystals, meditation, chakra and aura balancing and alignment, chakra and aura cleansing, color therapy, Feng Shui, herbal therapy, healing touch, Puja, regression therapy, hands on healing and Clairvoyant healing. Preeminent among those that blend mind and body conventions is Reiki healing. Our high-speed, intense lives in a wired world often leave little room or resources for personal/emotional healing and health. Reiki healing allows periodic improvement of both emotional and physical health using centuries-old techniques. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and, if high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. In a typical whole-body Reiki treatment, the Reiki practitioner instructs the recipient to lie down, usually on a massage table, and relax. Loose, comfortable clothing is usually worn during the treatment. The practitioner might take a few moments to enter a calm or meditative state of mind and mentally prepare for the treatment, and it is usually carried out without any unnecessary talking. The treatment generally progresses with the practitioner placing the hands on the recipient in various positions. However, practitioners may use a non-touching technique, where the hands are held a few centimeters away from the recipient's body for some or all of the positions. The hands are usually kept in a position for three to five minutes before moving to the next position. Overall, the hand positions usually give a general coverage of the head, the front and back of the torso, the knees, and feet. Between twelve to twenty positions are used, with the whole treatment lasting anywhere from forty-five to ninety minutes. It is reported that the recipient often feels warmth or tingling in the area being treated, even when a non-touching approach is being used. A state of deep relaxation, combined with a general feeling of well-being, is usually the most noticeable immediate effect of the treatment, although emotional releases can also occur. As the Reiki treatment is said to stimulate the body's natural healing processes, instantaneous "cures" of specific health problems are not normally observed. A series of three or more treatments, typically at intervals of one to seven days, is usually recommended if a chronic condition is being addressed, and regular treatments on an on-going basis can be used with the aim of maintaining well-being. The interval between such treatments is typically one to four weeks. Many practitioners and recipients of Reiki treatment report improvement in creativity and spiritual well-being as well reduction in pain symptoms, faster healing of injuries and decreased disease symptoms and progression. Reiki has no sideeffects and is completely non-invasive and natural. Gina John, a specialist in emotional and spiritual healing with offices in the 12th Street Gym’s Camac Center. YourPsychicAdvisor.net. November/December I 215-396-0268 I www.phillyfit.com <strong>PhillyFIT</strong> I 25
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