5 Ways to Make Every Day Powerful Life

There’s no hope for this. There’s NO way this is going to happen! I’ve tried everything… and nothing is working. Forget it, I give up. Ever been there?  Have you ever felt like all you are doing is running forward blindly, barreling into an unseen wall and bouncing off?  You get up, shake off the hurt and run forward again only to hit the same wall once more. Amazingly, this can go on and on as there seems to be some deep seeded belief that this is just how life is. That you just have to suck it up and power through it.

But it sure gets tiring and painful, bloodying yourself on that wall, doesn’t it? Eventually there becomes an overwhelming desire to just sit down and rest for a bit. To lick your wounds, to maybe just “think” for a while about the situation that has become so HOPELESS. And right there is where so many dreams die, where so many good ideas go unrealized. Because most never get back up again. They are totally unaware of just how close they are to the success they are seeking.

Take heart, you aren’t alone in this challenge of hitting that sneaky wall. but, it is up to you what happens next; the death of your dream or coming up with another path around the wall instead. The key here is that feeling of hopelessness you’ve developed. It has to go! You MUST have hope in the future for success to be realized.

“When there is no hope in the future, there is no power in the present.” –John C. Maxwell

But how do you have hope when the walls seem so high, your physical and mental efforts are taxed and your nose and knees are bloody?  Maxwell has actually given you the formula, but you have to look closely. Read it from the end to the beginning instead.

So, let’s look at five ways you can put power into your present and birth hope for your future:1. Associate with the right people

Surround yourself with those who have already climbed that wall. Surrender your ways of blindly running and instead follow the path these mentors will gladly map out for you. Additionally, take inventory of everyone you currently spend time with.  Separate from those with negative attitudes or that aren’t supportive of your goals. The harsh reality of this is that these people may very well be the ones that are closest to you.

2. Create and stick to a morning ritual

Begin each day with time dedicated only to you. Fill it with a combination of exercise, prayer, meditation, affirmations and goal review.  Cultivating the habit of starting with accomplishments rather than setting out immediately on the run develops a tone of expectation and focus for the day ahead.  The amount of time you spend is much less important than simply following through on the commitment each day.

3. Carefully choose and limit the media you consume

These days you are bombarded with information from every direction; TV, radio, email, social media and more.  It is simply more than your mind can cope with. The resulting “infoxication” overwhelms your cognitive processing ability thereby decreasing your capability to think and act clearly. The more you limit your exposure to this information glut, the more mental energy and focus you will have for handling things that matter to you most right now.

4. Read good books

The knowledge of the world is literally right at your fingertips. Many of the greatest minds, past and present, have written books about their lives and crafts. Read daily and your mind will be filled with the wisdom, encouragement and guidance of the ages.  Further, a book can serve as a faithful mentor when you are unable to connect with one face to face.

5. Lighten up on yourself

Realize that most of the daily struggles you have are not near as serious as you make them out to be.  They really are just the hassles, challenges and hardships that make up life’s experience, not disasters of the worst sort. You must take time everyday to laugh, especially at yourself and the crazy, messed-up stuff that you do. Realize that being human means you are fallible and that is normal. Don’t take yourself or your day so seriously.

“When we make our present powerful, there becomes a rising glimmer of hope for the future.” – Tom Ziglar


Article written by Doug Sullivan.

Turmeric -Reasons to Use it Daily

Turmeric is a herbaceous herb (also known as
Curcuma longa) that is a member of the ginger family,
which has been used throughout India and the Orient
for thousands of years. Historical records note that
ancient Polynesians took turmeric with them when
they sailed across the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii where
the spice is still used today and known as ’olena.
In India, this golden spice has long been called “holy
powder,” and is used extensively to treat infections,
wounds and a myriad of other health problems. Its
healing power was once thought of as only a folktale;
however, modern research is now confirming what the
people of India and many parts of Asia have known for
thousands of years — turmeric is a spice you don’t
want to pass up.
Scientists are finding an astonishing array of
antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, antibiotic, antifungal
and antibacterial properties. As an immune system
booster, turmeric is 5 to 8 times stronger than vitamin
C and E.
Studies show that curcumin, the principal curcuminoid
of turmeric, inserts itself into cell membranes where it
does a little house-cleaning and reorganizing, adding
vibrancy to the cell itself. Suddenly a disorganized cell
becomes organized, allowing information to flow
through it so it can function more effectively. The
result of this action increases the cell’s resistance to
infection and malignancy, which can keep a number of
serious conditions at bay, including the following:

Gallstones
Crohn’s disease
Psoriasis
Acne
Rheumatoid arthritis
Cataracts
Inflammatory bowel disease
Diabetes
Cancer
Cases of the four most common cancers found in
America are very low in India where turmeric is a food
staple. These cancers include colon, breast, prostate
and lung, occurring ten times less frequently in India
than in the U.S. Prostate cancer, which is the most
commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United
States, is hardly ever found in Indian men.
Studies that have examined the medicinal impact of
curcumin have found that it keeps cells from changing
from normal to cancerous and stops the spread of
existing cancerous cells.
Furthermore, it works in conjunction with the body to
destroy existing cancer cells so they are unable to
spread to the rest of the body. Liver function is
enhanced in those that use curcumin regularly, and it
appears to prevent additional blood from reaching
cancer cells, which retards their growth.
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,
reports that curcumin blocks the pathway in the body
that is required for melanoma and other cancers to
develop. In a laboratory setting, curcumin actually
causes cancer cells to commit suicide. In addition, it
has been found to shut down the protein needed to
induce an inflammatory response.
Inflammation (turmeric reduces pain and swelling)
Curcumin is probably best known for its strong anti-
inflammatory properties. Inflammation is a normal and
beneficial process that occurs when white blood cells
and chemicals in the body join up to protect you from
foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. So, some
level of inflammation is good and required for health.
However, the inflammatory response often gets out of
control.
This happens when the immune system triggers an
inflammatory response without a real threat. This can
easily cause excess inflammation to stay in the body; a
condition that is linked to allergies, heart disease,
autoimmune disease, cancer (discussed above) and
other serious medical conditions. Excess inflammation
can also cause irritation to tissues, which translates
into the pain, swelling and redness so often seen in
people suffering from osteoarthritis.
According to one study, patients who suffered from
osteoarthritis who added 200 mg of curcumin daily to
their treatment plan, had a significant decrease in pain
and much improved mobility. The control group, who
received no curcumin, had no improvements.
In another study, turmeric extract blocked the
inflammation pathways which prevented the protein
responsible for swelling and pain from triggering.
So many people with inflammation-induced pain take
non-steroidal medications such as Tylenol for relief,
however, chronic use of these medications has been
associated with some rather serious side effects, such
as cardiovascular problems, kidney and liver damage as
well as gastrointestinal problems.
More benefits of turmeric
Besides those I have mentioned above, turmeric has so
many other benefits it is often referred to as the most
powerful spice on the planet. Here is just a glimpse at
what it can do:
Powerful antiseptic
Natural liver detoxifier
Slows the progression of Alzheimer’s
Supports eye health
Supports female reproductive health
Cleanses the skin
Helps with sugar digestion
Slows the progression of multiple sclerosis
Assists in fat metabolism
Purifies blood
Fights depression
Reduces the ill effects of chemotherapy
Protects against radiation
Eliminates parasites
Promotes healthy digestion
Thins gut mucus
Protects against heavy metal toxicity
Aids in wound healing
Fights yeast
Promotes healthy circulation
Restores damaged skin
Relieves pain from leech bites
Fights infection
Protects from free radicals
Supports healthy bones, ligaments, joints and
skeletal system
Boosts the immune system
Protection from food poisoning
Fights aging
Not just alternative
Even mainstream health circles recognize the power of
turmeric. Web MD cites that the herb is useful for the
following conditions:
Heartburn
Stomach pain
Kidney problems
Sprains
Intestinal gas
Gum inflammation
Bloating
Jaundice
Bronchitis
Burns
Upset stomach
Worms
Colds
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Hepatitis
Colic
Ulcers
Hardening of the arteries
Fibromyalgia
Menstrual problems
Indigestion
Mastitis
Swimmer’s ear
Childhood leukemia
Bad cholesterol
Other amazing uses
I have personally used turmeric for a number of
things, including as a natural dye for Easter eggs, t-
shirts and play dough. When combined with aloe vera,
it can help to ease the pain and itch caused by poison
ivy, bug bites and chicken pox.
I love to make a super delicious dip for veggies using
organic yogurt, turmeric, dried onion, and salt and
pepper. I have also combined turmeric with raw honey
for an amazing facial exfoliator paste. Living out in the
west and loving my sandals like I do, my feet take a
beating. To relieve dry and cracked heels, I mix
coconut oil and turmeric and let it sit on my feet for
about 15 minutes before having a shower.
Here are some more ways you might consider using
this highly versatile and potent spice:
As a tea to ease sleep problems
As a facial wash to even out skin tone
As a natural skin bronzer
As a scalp conditioner
As a hangover reliever
As a stress reliever
As a natural foundation
As a weight-loss tonic
As a healthy addition to homemade soap
As a homemade toothpaste
As a dark circle reducer
As a hair thinning agent
As a healthy addition to any smoothie, soup, stew,
vegetable or fruit dish, and even baked goods.

Arthor- Susan Patterson

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete,
everybody will respect you."
Lao Tzu



Hi!


One destructive habit is to constantly compare your life and yourself to other
people and their lives. 


You compare cars, houses, jobs, shoes, money, relationships, social popularity
and so on. 


And at the end of the day you create a lot of negative feelings within. And perhaps
also outside of yourself.



But how can you stop doing it? Or at least get control of it and use it in a better

way? Well, here are five tips that have helped me.



1. Be kind.



The way you behave and think towards others seems to have a big, big effect on
how you behave towards yourself and think about yourself. 


Judge people more and you tend to judge yourself more. Be more kind to other
people and help them and you tend to be more kind and helpful to yourself.



A bit counter intuitive perhaps, but that has been my experience. The more you
love other people, the more your love yourself.



So focus your mind on helping people and being kind. This is very helpful to move
away from judging yourself and others so much. And instead focus on the positive
things in yourself and the people around you. 


You become more OK with yourself and the people in your world instead of
ranking them and yourself and creating differences in your mind.



You are OK and so are they.



2. Don't fall into the trap of hero worship.



When you start to make myths out of people - even though they may have
produced extraordinary results - you run the risk of becoming disconnected from

them. 


You can start to feel like you could never achieve similar things that they did
because they are so very different. So it's important to keep in mind that everyone
is just a human being no matter who they are.



When you have some heroes you are likely to think more about the opposite too.
And place people into neat and tidy folders. You may create villain-like images of
people in your world.



But in truth, things can be kinda messy. Putting someone on a pedestal or making
a villain out of them create barriers in your head and life. It may give you a sense
of being right. But it can hold you back from positive experiences too.



Openness is in the long run more fun than being judgmental.



3. Just realize that you can't win.



Just consciously realizing this can be helpful. No matter what you do you can
pretty much always find someone else in the world that has more than you or are

better than you at something. 


Yes, you may feel good for a while when you get a nicer car than you neighbor. But
a week or two later you'll see someone from the next block with an even finer car
than yours.



4. Give up both sides of comparing.



If you can't stop doing the negative comparisons then stop doing them both.

Because if you're in the headspace where you compare to feel better about
yourself then it's hard to stop it and not also start to compare in way that make
you feel worse and inferior. 


So you may need to step out of that whole comparing habit because the two sides
are often connected. Give up the upside to be able to move away from the
downside.



5. Compare yourself to yourself.



Instead of comparing yourself to other people create the habit of comparing
yourself to yourself. See how much you have grown, what you have achieved and
what progress you have made towards your goals.



This habit has the benefit of creating gratitude, appreciation and kindness
towards yourself as you observe how far you have come, the obstacles you have
overcome and the good stuff you have done. You feel good about yourself without
having to think less of other people.


Have a great and self-kind day!


Henrik (positivityblog.com)