1. in the quiet of dawn,

2. in the noiseless aspiration of trees towards the sky,

3. in the stealthy descent of night,

4. in the silent changing of the seasons,

5. in the falling moonlight, trickling down into the night like a rain of silence,

6. but above all in the silence of the inward soul.”

Max Picard

From You Don’t Have to Be Buddhist to Know Nothing: An Illustrious Collection of Thoughts on Naught, edited by Joan Konner(Prometheus Books, 2009). Reprinted by permission of the publisher.

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Ladies and Gentlemen since I’ve joined the elev8.com family I’ve stressed the importance of  taking control of your health. I’ve told you that we are in a health crisis and chronic disease is at an all time high. The following audios reiterate everything I’ve said in the past. The difference is, one of the most well respected Natural Health Care Practitioners(NHCP) in the business is providing the information.  Mr. Ron  Delle Donne  explains the importance  of having an NHCP as well as the power of natural healing. The information Mr. Donne presents is mild blowing. If you have any health issues or you know someone who does please listen to all four audios. I honestly feel the information here is life changing. These audios need to go viral, spread the word to everyone you know.

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He who is without sin cast the first stone… (John 8:7) (Paraphrase)

During the recent 2010 BET Awards, Chris Brown performed a tribute to Michael Jackson. His performance was incredible.  His moves and timing were impeccable. In his finale, Brown was unable to continue in the same vain for the song Man in the Mirror. He was overtaken by emotion and broke down into tears.  Brown, who over the past year has dealt with abuse charges, coupled with media and fan backlash; due to an altercation between him and then girlfriend Rhianna was visibly shaken; while attempting to sing a song about a man who needs to make a change within himself.

Many viewers felt that his emotional melt down was planned.  I personally believe it was genuine.  I don’t believe that anyone can begin to imagine the mental and emotional anguish that he has endured over the past year regarding this situation. I honestly believe that this is a private matter between Chris Brown and Rhianna. And it is none of our business. However, the court of public opinion does not agree with me. The media and public outrage has attempted to decimate and destroy Brown, but during his performance Brown rose like a phoenix out of the ashes.

After all that he has endured, I believe that it is quite plausible for someone to break down while singing a song about the man in the mirror needing to make a change. Instead of casting judgment, maybe each of us needs to take a good long look at the man or woman in the mirror and make the necessary changes in our own personal lives. It is not always easy but let’s try to be the change that we so desire to see in others.

In the bible, the book of Matthew, in chapter seven, speaks on judging others.  It steps on all our toes mine included. But it forces us to take a good long look at ourselves before having an opinion about someone else. Take this harsh word and learn from it, grow from it and become better for it.

Matthew 7:1-5 (Message Bible)

^1-5 “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It’s easy to see a smudge on your neighbor’s face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do you have the nerve to say, ‘Let me wash your face for you,’ when your own face is distorted by contempt? It’s this whole traveling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor.

Remember: We can only change ourselves. Let’s start there and pray for everyone else.

Have an awesome week.

Much love,

Judi

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Your hamstrings attach from your knee to your ishium (your butt bone). Therefore, when your hamstrings are tight, they can pull on your ishium which then pulls on your lower back, flattening it. This takes out the natural inward curve, which can be harmful to your lower back.

Hamstring Stretch Laying Down

Lay flat on your back.

Bend one leg up and put your hands behind that thigh. ( Or use a strap, as demonstrated in the video below) Position your thigh so it is perpendicular with the floor.

Straighten your leg until a stretch is felt in the back of your thigh. If you bend your toes up, you will also feel a stretch into your calf.

To make the stretch greater, pull your thigh to your chest.

Hold 20-30 seconds, repeat this hamstring exercise 3 times twice daily. Repeat on the other side.

Discontinue if pain increases and stays worse longer than 1-2 hours. If your pain increases into your thigh or lower leg, discontinue this stretch and consult your health care professional.

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Sending positive vibes – – – Robin

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There is so much talk about 40 being the new 20. Maybe people feel that 40 is the new 20 because they turned 40.  It appears that when a person enters their 40′s there is a new lease on life. Individuals begin to embrace the freedom and liberation that they possessed in their 20’s.  They feel as if they have been set free. The free spirit within is finally unleashed. They no longer second, third or fourth guess themselves on matters that are true to them. They finally give themselves permission to live. So many 40 something are rediscovering life, love and themselves in a new way.

No matter what, every age is a great age. You are forever maturing, growing, learning and discovering who you really are.  In your 20’s, you are trying to figure out what to do now that you are officially a grown up.  In your 30’s you are really coming into your own. You start pulling back the layers and really start finding yourself. I have a good friend who just turned 30 and is destined for greatness. I see so much potential in him and in about two years when he really finds his way in life, he will be a force to be reckoned with. I think in your 30’s you begin to settle within yourself exactly who you are and where you are going. In your 40’s you have discovered and become one with the real you and you are ready to conquer the world! When you are 50+ you are living life like its golden. You do and say what you want; who is going to stop you. You have officially earned the right.

In John 10:10 Jesus said, I come that you have life and have it more abundantly. (paraphrase) No matter your age, enjoy every day as if it were your last! Live on purpose! My mantra: Do You! Be You! Free You!

Much love!

Judi

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NBCconnecticut.com reports – A Catholic priest in Waterbury is accused of illegally taking $1 million from his parish for his personal use. Rev. Kevin Gray of Sacred Heart Church is now being investigated by the police.

The Archdiocese of Hartford made the discovery after reviewing the church’s finances. The Archdiocese claims Rev. Gray took the money over a seven-year period, his entire time serving at Sacred Heart.

Parishioners learned about the allegations at mass Saturday evening.

“I don’t believe it,” said Mercedes Rodriguez. “I don’t think he’d do anything like that. He’s well loved.”

Rev. Gray has been suspended from performing duties as a priest, according to Rev. John Gatzak, spokesperson for the Hartford Archdiocese.

Rev. Gray had been put on medical leave in April for an illness he has had for 5 years. Rev. Gatzak says police are investigating if Rev. Gray was ever actually sick.

It is Catholic law for churches to have finance committees. Sacred Heart Church never had one. Gatzak says that may be because people felt sorry for Gray because of his illness. The Archdiocese is immediately establishing a finance committee at the church.

Police have search warrants for Gray’s personal finance records, though his whereabouts were unknown Saturday.

A 12-year-old Fulton County boy died from blunt force trauma to the head after his sister and her boyfriend “punished” him for using profane language! The unidentified pre-teen boy, apparently hit his head after he collapsed while being forced by his sister and her boyfriend to stand outdoors in 90-degree heat holding a bucket of paint.

Sabrina Powell, 29, and Omar Pitts, 27, initially told police that the boy suffered a heat stroke in this hot Atlanta weather, however a neighbor videotaped Pitts kicking the boy repeatedly in the head shortly before he collapsed.The neighbor, Hakim Deen, told investigators that he videotaped the assault from an upstairs window, but did not expect the boy to die from the injuries. Deen said Fulton investigators made a copy of his video.

“He was just kicking the boy, kicking the boy up in the head,” Deen said. “Eight or nine times, he kicked him. The boy got up and then passed out.”

Emergency officials arrived at the apartments around 3:40 p.m. Thursday after a 911 caller reported a child had suffered a heat stroke, police said. The boy was taken to South Fulton Medical Center, where he died. Powell and Pitts have been charged with murder and child cruelty.

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For anyone that is looking to add exercises to their lower body routine, try this lower body circuit. This circuit includes squats, lunges, ice skaters and jump squats. Perform these exercises straight through and rest at the end. Add this circuit to the end of your current lower body routine. Perform each exercise as fast as possible, while maintaining control of your body.

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Relaxing can sometimes be a tedious and difficult task, here is a much more simple and straight forward way to get the job done.

Take in a deep breath. As you breath in your diaphragm expands and massages all the internal organs in the abdominal area aiding your digestion.

Now breath in through your nose and sigh out through your mouth. Let the air stay out of your lungs as long as it is comfortable, and then take another breath.

Let your breath return to its normal and natural pace. Continue to breath in slowly, smoothly, and deeply…Your breathing is steady, easy, silent.

Each time you exhale…allow yourself to feel peaceful…calm…and completely relaxed…if your mind wanders, bring your attention back to your breath.

Stretch and open your eyes feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, alert, and fully alive.

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