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Facing Your Fears in the New Year

by Joseph Bailey

Our most common fear is the fear of the unknown. “Will my children be safe, healthy, and happy?” “Will I keep my job, or find one, or will that rumored buyout really happen?” “Will the terrorists strike again and will the war ever end?” “Will I ever be successful?” “Will I have enough for retirement?” “I wonder if my health will fail this year?” This list of unknowns never ends and changes every day. These plus many other common and legitimate questions fill our heads much of the time. However, how we face these unknowns determines if they snowball into fear, worry and panic or are cause for reflection, perspective and change. If we live our life from fear, rather than recognizing the true purpose of fear, we will erode the quality of our lives, our decisions and our relationships. When fear rules our lives, we become a prisoner of our own thoughts. continue reading »

Creative Visualization

Hey everyone!  I came across this article on visualization.  I am always trying to have positive thoughts and visions for my life.  I have included the article and web link below.  I think we have to be careful what thoughts and images we entertain.  It is a daily practice for me.  How about you?  I would like to know your insights on this subject.

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Massage Matters

One need only review the AMTA2010 Massage Therapy Industry Fact Sheet to know that more people are turning to massage therapy not only for financial prosperity but for prosperity in their health as well¹.  Each year more and more people are, for economic reasons, turning to private massage businesses to meet their health and well-being needs.  From pain relief to injury recovery to stress management massage is helping people look better, feel better, and move better.

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Muscles In Motion

How many times have we heard or even said “getting old is not for wimps”?   If you are 40 years old or older, no doubt those words have crossed your mind or lips more than once.  This is because as we age, our hormone levels begin to decline.  continue reading »