Spiritual vitamin c

The positive effects of the warm colors (infusing your body with spiritual vitamin C

Expressing the red, orange and yellow realms is a part of the universal experience. When we express spirituality, compassion, empathy, oneness, love and creativity it betters and evolves mankind. Collective humanity relies on this expression for survival as much as it relies on the cool color expression.

*But it is also beneficial to your individual health because the warm color expressions like compassion, prayer, meditation, creativity… flip on the relaxation response which counters the negative effects of the flight or fight mechanism.

The relaxation response is the counterpart to the flight or fight response. The relaxation response occurs when the body is no longer in perceived danger, and the autonomic nervous system functioning returns to normal.

During this response, the body moves from a state of physiological arousal, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, slowed digestive functioning, decreased blood flow to the extremities, increased release of hormones like adrenalin and cortisol, and other responses preparing the body to fight or run, to a state of physiological relaxation, where blood pressure, heart rate, digestive functioning and hormonal levels return to their normal state.

Expressing your warm colors balances and counteracts the stress that is triggered when you express your cool colors (work, busy lives, hectic schedules…)

The term spiritual vitamin C is a rainbow framework term that means you are engaging in warm color expressions like meditation, prayer, creative practice, tai chi compassion, oneness, love… Engagement in these activities will turn off your fight or flight response and turn on your relaxation response and infuse your body with spiritual vitamin C.

Turning on your relaxation response = healthy mind and body.

Expressing your warm colors is as important to your health as nutrition and exercise

Visualization: When you feel the surge of cortisol and are stressed. Take a moment to breathe and feel the shift by visualizing the warm colors and your body being infused with spiritual vit. C

Are you taking time to express your warm colors and infuse your body with spiritual vitamin C?

- See more at: http://rainbowframework.com/the-science-behind-the-warm-colors-and-infusing-your-body-with-spiritual-vit-c-relaxation-response/#sthash.7pZJe4s3.dpuf

How Yoga Became My Religion

I learned to breathe through both the easy and difficult.

Here's the deal with life: everyone experiences their own form of “good” and “bad," even if those experiences aren't someone else’s “good” or “bad.” But the point of religion – and for me yoga – is to learn to remain calm and centered through both the good and bad. To breathe the same no matter what is happening to you or around you means that you remain closer to your core vibration, have more mental clarity, and have space to let your authentic emotion guide you to an answer that will be the best for you.

Saying “om” to connect to the universe is one thing, but learning that yoga is as much a meditation as it is a physical challenge is the key to unlocking your own spirituality and perhaps making yoga your religion as well.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8950/how-yoga-became-my-religion.html

4/18/13

healing the spirit by consciously deciding to improve oneself is a necessary part of the Reiki healing experience. In order for the Reiki healing energies to have lasting results, the client must accept responsibility for her or his healing and take an active part in it. Therefore, the Usui system of Reiki is more than the use of the Reiki energy. It must also include an active commitment to improve oneself in order for it to be a complete system. The ideals are both guidelines for living a gracious life and virtues worthy of practice for their inherent value.

The secret art of inviting happiness
The miraculous medicine of all diseases
Just for today, do not anger
Do not worry and be filled with gratitude
Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people.
Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.
Pray these words to your heart
and chant these words with your mouth


Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and mind
The founder , Usui Mikao

Hand Positions for Treating Others


Hand Positions for Self-Treatment

getting more in tune . . .

Getting more in tune with myself
Listening to my soul
Hearing what I should practice
Hearing what will make my life better
Practicing being true to myself
Pursuing my true wants
Preserving my health

Diet.Spirituality.Exercise.Emotions.MentalHealth.Intellect.Love.Society.Friends.Family.Nature.Responsibilities.Self-growth.Culture.MyFuture.



All elements of my well-being I am prioritizing and working on and fighting for when I need to.


In lots of love, health, and joy of being deeply content in the now,
Jessica B

Bahá’í Faith

What is the purpose of religion?

Through Divine Messengers, God has revealed His laws and teachings for humanity in order that the individual soul can draw near to Him and society can advance spiritually and materially. Throughout history, the revelations of the Messengers of God have renewed religion so that humanity can come to understand its true purpose.

Do we have souls?

The essential identity of each person is a rational and immortal soul. Although our existence on earth depends on our physical bodies, human nature is fundamentally spiritual.

How do Bahá'ís pray?

People commune with God through prayer and receive guidance through study of the Word of God. The Bahá'í writings contain prayers for a wide range of purposes and occasions in addition to certain daily obligatory prayers. Moreover, Bahá'ís believe that work performed in a spirit of service is worship. Thus, together with active service, fasting, meditation, and obedience to spiritual and moral laws, prayer enables us to develop and grow closer to God.

What is the purpose of life?

The purpose of human existence is fundamentally spiritual: to develop our spiritual and intellectual potentiality by coming to know and worship God and thus contribute to an ever advancing civilization.

What happens when I die?

After its separation from the physical body, the soul enters into a spiritual realm of existence in which it draws ever closer to God. Its progress depends on the preparation it made on this earthly plane in response to the teachings of God’s Messengers.

Spirituality and stress relief: Make the connection

Spirituality and stress relief: Make the connection
Taking the path less traveled by exploring your spirituality can lead to a clearer life purpose, better personal relationships and enhanced stress management skills.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Some stress relief tools are very tangible: exercising more, eating healthy foods and talking with friends. A less tangible — but no less useful — way to find stress relief is through spirituality.

What is spirituality?

Spirituality has many definitions, but at its core spirituality helps to give our lives context. It's not necessarily connected to a specific belief system or even religious worship. Instead, it arises from your connection with yourself and with others, the development of your personal value system, and your search for meaning in life.

For many, spirituality takes the form of religious observance, prayer, meditation or a belief in a higher power. For others, it can be found in nature, music, art or a secular community. Spirituality is different for everyone.

How can spirituality help with stress relief?

Spirituality has many benefits for stress relief and overall mental health. It can help you:

Feel a sense of purpose. Cultivating your spirituality may help uncover what's most meaningful in your life. By clarifying what's most important, you can focus less on the unimportant things and eliminate stress.
Connect to the world. The more you feel you have a purpose in the world, the less solitary you feel — even when you're alone. This can lead to a valuable inner peace during difficult times.
Release control. When you feel part of a greater whole, you realize that you aren't responsible for everything that happens in life. You can share the burden of tough times as well as the joys of life's blessings with those around you.
Expand your support network. Whether you find spirituality in a church, mosque or synagogue, in your family, or in walks with a friend through nature, this sharing of spiritual expression can help build relationships.
Lead a healthier life. People who consider themselves spiritual appear to be better able to cope with stress and heal from illness or addiction faster.
Discovering your spirituality

Uncovering your spirituality may take some self-discovery. Here are some questions to ask yourself to discover what experiences and values define you:

What are your important relationships?
What do you most value in your life?
What people give you a sense of community?
What inspires you and gives you hope?
What brings you joy?
What are your proudest achievements?
The answers to such questions help you identify the most important people and experiences in your life. With this information, you can focus your search for spirituality on the relationships and activities in life that have helped define you as a person and those that continue to inspire your personal growth.

Spirituality and stress relief: Make the connection

Cultivating your spirituality

Spirituality also involves getting in touch with your inner self. A key component is self-reflection. Try these tips:

Try prayer, meditation and relaxation techniques to help focus your thoughts and find peace of mind.
Keep a journal to help you express your feelings and record your progress.
Seek out a trusted adviser or friend who can help you discover what's important to you in life. Others may have insights that you haven't yet discovered.
Read inspirational stories or essays to help you evaluate different philosophies of life.
Talk to others whose spiritual lives you admire. Ask questions to learn how they found their way to a fulfilling spiritual life.
Nurturing your relationships

Spirituality is also nurtured by your relationships with others. Realizing this, it's essential to foster relationships with the people who are important to you. This can lead to a deepened sense of your place in life and in the greater good.

Make relationships with friends and family a priority. Give more than you receive.
See the good in people and in yourself. Accept others as they are, without judgment.
Contribute to your community by volunteering.
Pursuing a spiritual life

Staying connected to your inner spirit and the lives of those around you can enhance your quality of life, both mentally and physically. Your personal concept of spirituality may change with your age and life experiences, but it always forms the basis of your well-being, helps you cope with stressors large and small, and affirms your purpose in life.

Mayo Clinic