How do we clear away old beliefs and assumptions and
Living from the
make room for new insights? By allowing the life force energy
to flow freely, our inner truth penetrates our hearts and souls.
Take a deep breath and allow the spirit of life to fill us with
Inside-Out
light and love. Replace fear, judgment and anger with love, for-
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny mat- giveness and gratitude. Let’s reclaim our power and rediscov-
ters compared with what lies within us.” er our passion and innate potential.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson Ask yourself, “What turns me on about life?” and make it
happen. Spend time meditating, journal writing, communing
HE MEDIA AND POLITICAL FIGURES depict an
with nature, practicing yoga or volunteering. We are wise to
economic slowdown and resultant losses of jobs and
practice stillness and surround ourselves with positive life
Thousing values. Some of us may face the loss of loved
forces. Once we open up and do our inner work, we can be cre-
ones, possessions, positions, or health. Despite the chaotic
ative and pursue our hearts’ desires. We will gain energy and
environment and circumstances in our lives, we can find abun-
enthusiasm when we fill our hearts with light and love.
dance within. True power comes from letting go of our egos
Each day offers a chance to be reborn and to recreate a life
and of external pursuits and tuning into the voice of wisdom in
full of passion and possibility. Look into our hearts and expand
our hearts and souls.
our true selves into the living. Connect with others by way of
The life force energy in us longs to be embraced, and with
the heart and we can enrich our world. We will become strong
it is a promise of freedom and peace. Forced or voluntary sim-
and our minds and bodies will respond in life-affirming ways
plicity helps us to be more open to our essence. Living authen-
when we align ourselves with our Source. We don’t have to
tically from the inside-out allows us to synchronize with our
wait for an economic stimulus package to revive our economy
creative, innate selves.
or our lives. We can resuscitate our dreams and make a differ-
The teachings of Jesus tell us that the kingdom of heaven is
ence from the inside out.
within and is available to everyone now. Buddhist masters dis-
covered that nirvana or enlightenment is always present when About the author: Amelia Herold, BSN, MBA, is
we free ourselves from cravings and worldly concerns. the director of Nurse Healers, an elite provider
Without a deep connection with the spiritual side of who we of holistic, personal nursing care. Herold uses
are, we will feel empty and dissatisfied. When we take the time her nursing and Reiki background to facilitate
to listen and tune in to our higher power, we realize there is no healing through compassionate caring. Contact
need to look elsewhere. her at 859.640.3904 or www.nursehealers.com.
involve other areas to some degree.
The most recognized causes for muscle problems include
Massage &
overuse or under use, lack of proper nutrition and/or oxygen,
build-up of toxins, and imbalances. When you bend your arm,
the biceps do much of the work. But when you straighten your
Pain Relief
arm, this works the triceps. If the biceps are proportionally
stronger than the triceps (or vice versa), this creates an imbal-
EW SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES are changing our ance.
understanding of pain and the way we can deal with it. This is where massage comes in. A trained massage thera-
NChronically tense muscles (under constant stress) are pist will be able to recognize the imbalance and work accord-
working even though they aren’t doing actual work. ingly. As each affected muscular area is being worked on, a
This creates a continuing cycle that diminishes blood flow more normal function can be returned.
to the area, produces toxins, depletes energy from other areas, When you make the commitment to get regular bodywork
and causes discomfort and eventual pain. Chronically tense sessions, you can expect to see far better results, as more time
muscles contribute to the toxicity of related nerve cells, irritat- can be spent improving your overall condition instead of hav-
ing them and furthering the muscular contractions. Left unin- ing to focus on easing the pain of chronically tense muscles.
terrupted, this vicious cycle can wreak havoc with your body’s
healthy functioning and well-being. About the author: Julie Urlage is the owner of
Muscles are capable of three things: shortening, lengthen- Serenity Massage and is a Licensed Massage
ing or locking in place. When muscles do not work properly we Therapist. Serenity is located in Crystal View
experience tightness or feel stiff, achy or sore. Although we Plaza on Route 42 in Sharonville just off of I-275.
tend to think of a sore or strained muscle as an isolated prob- 513.745.0604. serenity.massageontheweb.com.
lem, all muscles are interconnected. So a painful spot will
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