Loving the Life You Live - How to Forgive and be Resilient

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Channel: Cynthia Sue Larson · 2010 · People & Blogs

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http://www.realityshifters.com Wwhat is the key to learning to love the lives we are living, even (perhaps especially) when so many things seem far from satisfactory? Recent research studies show that those who practcie the art of focusing their minds to find something to appreciate in whatever experiences and situations come their way are known as "resilient," and enjoy the benefits of reduced cortisol (the so-called "stress hormone"). A reduction in stress tends to ensure these people live happier, more prosperous lives than those who dwell on injustices. Cynthia Sue Larson of RealityShifters discusses some marvelous ways we can be resilient and make the best of any "hand we're dealt," and reviews Julie Bond Genovese's book, "Nothing Short of Joy." "It turns out that in the great celestial card game, there's no such thing as a bad hand." -- Julie Bond Genovese When Cynthia's phone service went "on the fritz" during the second half of July, she was grateful for my many years of meditative practice. Rather than descending into a state of agitation, despair, frustration, or blame in the face of life's misfortunes and disasters and chaos, Cynthia savored the unexpected gift of a stay-at-home sabbatical. This is a video summary of highlights from the July 2010 issue of RealityShifters which is viewable in its entirety at:
http://www.realityshifters.com/pages/archives/aug10.html

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