We are the Reflection of our Lives — How to Survive Loss & Humility

Posted by admin on Jan 12, 2009

Everyday, I look in the mirror to see the face staring back at
me. Sometimes it is lined with stress, sorrow and grief. Other
times, it simply smiles in humbled reservation. But the
reflection of our lives… that, is who we are — who we
represent ourselves to be. For some, it is wearing hearts upon
their sleeves; for others, their thoughts and words go unspoken
forever.

But what does having a reflection of our lives have to do with
surviving loss and humility? Simply put, being able to view
ourselves from a third-person perspective — stepping outside of
ourselves — allows us to see our true reflections. It is
through our own defensive-healing mechanisms that we triumph
over heartache, grief and anxiety. Each individual has his own
unique way of developing trueness with the self.

When bad things happen in our lives, our brains go into
overdrive. Technically, our minds instinctively warp into action
with one goal in sight: “what in the heck happened and how can I
fix it?” or “why did this happen — could I have prevented this
from happening?” We instantaneously turn off our logical senses
as our emotions now lead the focus of our reflective hindsight.
Without critically taking a broad overview of a particular
situation, we attempt to find reason in the why and how — never
realizing that sometimes, things simply happen.

In life, there are events that are inevitable. Perhaps the
greatest quandary of life is reckoning with death and trying to
transcend the ruins of mortality. Again, the reflections of our
lives is how we cope with all things — good and bad. The
healing process of reflective thinking is merely a phase that
all must encounter before going forth with comprehensive
understanding. In essence, then, we are the reflection of our
lives as we continue to live, breath, laugh, love, hope,
sacrifice, sorrow, and even die.

The answer to finding inner peace in times of tribulation, is to
circumvent the action and find wholeness in our true reflection.
This is what sets apart the difference between living life to
its fullest, to living life not worth living. The choice,
however, is always up to you. Thoughts to ponder.

Copyright 2003 – All Rights Reserved We are the Reflection of
our Lives: How to Survive Loss & Humility by C.
Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot

About the Author: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is the
Public Relations Director & Staff Writer for Holistic
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Has anyone gone to a massage school in BC (Canada)?

Posted by admin on Jan 12, 2009

ie West Coast College of Massage Therapy or Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage…?

Are you currently happy in your profession or if you are a student, what are you planning to do after school? And what was your reason for going into massage therapy?

I'm looking to study in BC because an RMT must have 3000 hours worth of training..just seems as if the depth of instruction is better as opposed to other programs…600 hours..1000 hours..but I guess if you're a really great masseuse anyway, then the hours of training won't matter as much.

And also, what kind of person were/are you persuing this profession..? I am very caring and genuinely want to help people. I'm really into holistic and natural healing. Love being in calming environments. I think massages are amazing..and good to give as well as receive. Money is obviously an incentive as well, but in general I feel like this is a good career match for me. Input from those in/practicing in the biz?

I live in Canada as well (Ontario), but I would not suggest a career in massage Therapy. I was actually thinking about it around Sept whether to apply to it as back up for colleges if I didn't get accepted into any Universities. But they make roughly 20,000 a year. It's a really unstable job, some days you'll have customers and other days you won't. I suggest going to a stable job such as nursing. If you can't get into the University Degree Nursing program (Register Nurse) apply to the college level nurse (Practical Nursing).

Good Luck

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12 Natural Drug free steps use Holistic therapy, homeopathy & herbs for relief of menopause symptoms.

Posted by admin on Jan 10, 2009

http://www.menopausethenaturalway.com/

Emotional wellness and healthy living with homeopathy, holistic therapies and herbs for menopause. You can say no to drugs when you get real relief from menopause the natural way using our 12 steps self help system.

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Holistic Therapies insurance cheap?

Posted by admin on Jan 8, 2009

Does anyone knows about Holistic Therapies insurance cheap, I have an NVQ3 in Massage e Reflexology, at the moment my insurance it is with IPTI, but will expire on February and it is too much for me, the VTCT it is also expensive, any other that will be reasonable, I am looking for a 50 pound at year rather then 100+

Try woodgates insurance. I used to be charged £47.50 2 years ago when I was working, although I think it may have gone up to around the £50.00 mark now, but they covered loads of stuff for that price and you could add on certain therapies for an extra small payment.
Hope this helps.

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contra actions which can occur from the following treatment body massage?

Posted by admin on Jan 6, 2009

I am doing a holistic therapy course and I am struggling with some assignments.

Also known as 'the healing crisis' – Contra-actions can occur during or after a treatment therefore it is vital to give the appropriate after care advice.. The contra-actions in massage include:

Erythema (reddening of skin) can occur which means oxygen and nutrients are being delivered around the body and removal of toxins are encouraged.

Clients may experience soreness in muscles due to the release of toxins and the nerves responding to the massage

Client may feel a little emotional, possibly tearful due to release of tension

nausea/ headache

increased tiredness

increase in toilet habits ie) urination, bowel movements

increase in perspiration

insomnia/ vivid dreams

cold like symptoms

hunger/ thirst

Hightened emotions ie) tearful, happy, laughing.

If you are doing the VTCT Diploma in Holistic Therapies and Indian Head Massage, I would strongly recommend the book, Body Massage for Holistic Therapists by Francessca Gould. It will have all the information you need to know in it. It helped me through my course. She also has Aromatherapy for Holistic Therapists which I would recommend if or when you study the Aromatherapy syllabus.

Happy reading!

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Pelvic Floor- Physical Therapy?

Posted by admin on Jan 4, 2009

Finally after going to see about 6 different doctors and beong misdiagnosed tons of times- i have been sent to see a physical therapist for pelvic floor dysfrunction. I guess have a torn hip rotator muscle and i am VERY tense with muscle spasms.
I have tried deep tissue massage and lots of other holistic therapies for pain- and nothing has worked- I just dont want to waste more money trying something that doesnt help.

Has anyone had any luck with this kind of physical therapy? If so, what should i expect?

I have had nothing of the sort but I was interested to see what can be done so here is the whole page with many sites for you to read and discover. Good luck.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-US&q=Pelvic+Floor-+Physical+Therapy&btnG=Search

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