I finally "took the plunge," and flew down to Optimum Health Institute in San Diego in anticipation of a 3-month stay. It was a big commitment, but I feel an extremely important one for me. My last visit to OHI in 2005 seems now to have been more of an orientation than anything else. I was exposed to a particular brand of healing modalities that would, in some circles, seem extreme. But, as I have come to realize, are important as options for anyone wishing to change their state of health and their general outlook on life.I believe that without a spiritual approach to physical health, there can be no lasting healing. I believe this because in reality what the physical body is responding to is one's mental and spiritual experience. If egoic fears and depression dominate your thinking and if spiritual hopelessness invades your being, the body is going to suffer. This is a self-evident fact that needs no scientific validation. It's a very personal thing, but a very vital thing to acknowledge about life.
I am joyous about my quest now, and will be studying hard and working to get the most out of my stay at OHI. I'll be doing some writing, and will keep you posted on my progress. If the spirit moves you, come join me!
Until next time...
In vibrant health,
Jan (Shay) Arave
President
Subtle Energy Solutions
As it has finally warmed up here in Western Oregon, all the flowers seemed to literally POP out. All that beauty had been just waiting inside of brown, dull stems, and short green stubs the whole winter, and suddently, WHA-LA! Exquisite beauty. It is such a metaphor for our own being, and how it is so easy to see our lives in the context of winter. We know the beautiful blooms of being are within us, yet so often the blooming part escapes us. It's usually some "reason" we can't just "do it," that is held in place by some incorrect belief.
The flowers and trees are springing to life here in Western Oregon, although over the past three days there have actually been snow showers across the region (!). In fact, it's the latest snowfall in recorded history. As the local TV weatherman said last night, Nature is coping with global warming and over-compensated in the Pacific Northwest... Great skiing! Nonetheless, the hardy daffodils and tulips seem invigorated by the cool temps--lasting way longer than they did last year when it was unseasonably warm in March.
Motivation to lose weight often hits an all-time high when the first buds of spring pop out, signaling that bathing suit season is not far behind. And while there's no getting around the need to exercise and eat healthier, long-term weight loss starts in your head. Experts say that having the right attitude can help you think yourself thin.
Our resident Life Coach and Synergy Specialist, Charly Emery looks at how we often see our goals in the harsh light of how much work there is to do. Maybe our lens is skewed because of wrong thinking about what "work" actually is. That wrong thinking can make your goals seem much harder to attain than they need to be. Charly says, "There is a work element within everything we do; adjusting your perspective to optimize your relationship to work can be invaluable in helping you manifest what you desire in all areas of your life. With phrases like, 'Climbing the ladder to success,' and, 'Anything worthwhile requires hard work,' it's no wonder we assume creating any kind of positive change and success in our lives could be difficult and cumbersome." >>>> 
