Article References Article I’m glad I’ve got a few minutes to talk to you today about something called healing space. Don’t you find life is too busy sometimes and maybe all of the time? References (1) The Extraordinary Importance of Sleep. PUBMED https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6281147/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixLJMtg3fAY Robert von Mayer’s original work on the conservation of energy was published in the mid-19th century. Here is the most famous quote: “Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.” This rule also applies to the energy in our body, our metabolism, and our healing capacity. This diagram is a great illustration of how our body, mind and spirit require an outward flow of energy into the surrounding space, and this indicates why healing occurs when the is space provided.  Energy Flow For Healing In today’s stress-filled world, we’re constantly running around trying to get as many things done as possible, and there are just not enough hours in the day. Because there’s an ever-increasing demand for us and our time this makes us emotionally and mentally stressed. Our body chemistry and metabolism are no different and respond to chaos and overload in exactly the same way. So what are the easiest and quickest ways can we give our body a break to trigger deep healing on all levels? Space !!  Do you sometimes feel like this? Issues like metabolism imbalances, digestive problems, blood pressure weight gain, and many other things can be down to the ‘stress of life’. So, It seems obvious that what we really need is a break. A holiday so to speak. We’re about to explore the reasons we need space and share 5 powerful methods to achieve this quickly and explain how they work.  https://www.youtube.com/embed/5uxE9b71MRo The 5 Methods To Create Healing Space You can skip to each method by clicking the names below. Sleep and Rest Minimalism – Simplification Detox – Clean Diet and Herbs Meditation Fasting 1. Sleep and Rest It’s because we’re at rest and there’s some space and time, and it’s then that the body can truly focus its energy on healing and regeneration. That’s also why we need bed rest when we’re unwell. Our bodies can’t heal when we’re busy and racing around during the day, doing many things. In fact, recent sleep deprivation studies confirm the relationship between inadequate sleep and a wide range of disorders, such as hypertension, obesity and type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, impaired immune functioning, and more. (1) 2. Minimalism – Simplification We’ve all heard the saying “Less is more”. A classic example of this is in the minimalist lifestyle where decluttering is know to increase the flow of energy in your environment. Great designers and architects use this principle also.  You may have heard of Maria Condo who advocates decluttering as a path to happiness and joy.   By deliberately creating some healing space in your life by simplifying things you can really help trigger a rapid healing process mentally, and emotionally, and as a by-product, physical health can improve.  You will find as you do this that your energy levels increase and your body starts to regenerate and grow, and you also help to do things like slow down the aging process, reverse the disease process, and that sort of thing. 3. Detox – Clean Diet and Herbs When we create space within ourselves physically by going on pure food and pure herbs and detoxing ourselves we allow the healing process to take place. It’s that simple really. It’s all about creating a proper healing space within us. The Detox ‘n Heal Yourself program is all about deliberately creating space, for healing processes to take place. Not just mentally and emotionally, but also physically with the metabolic processes of your body. A bit like stopping to sleep each night encourages healing, so do simplicity and space also encourage metabolic healing.  So by cleansing with pure food and pure herbs and simplifying what goes into your body, it creates ‘metabolic space’ in your body which allows the healing and fat-burning processes to be triggered and your growth and regeneration increases. The whole idea behind this Detox ‘n Healing Yourself program is to simplify and create space allowing the healing process to be triggered. An incredible amount of annoying health issues can respond to this process. You will find as you browse this website that this theme is continued. See our suggested herbal detox ‘n heal-yourself programs below.  4. Meditation Meditation, a journey into the depths of consciousness, can open doors to an unseen dimension, revealing the vast mysteries of our Universe that lie hidden from our everyday perception. This profound experience has the potential to transform not just our perspective on life, but also the very essence of who we are. As we traverse this inner landscape, we unearth a wealth of benefits – improved health, heightened energy, mental clarity, enhanced intellect, and a deep sense of bliss and love. Yet, the true essence lies in spiritual enlightenment and healing. Through meditation, we embark on a quest to unravel the higher truth of our existence and discover our life’s purpose. Rapid changes ripple through our body, mind, and soul. Colors seem more vibrant, flavors more intense, and peace of mind and clarity of thought reign supreme. Intuition transforms into guidance, guiding us through life’s twists and turns with purpose. But the impact of meditation extends far beyond the individual. Studies have illuminated the power of collective meditation, where large groups coming together in stillness have been known to influence and heal not just themselves, but their surroundings as well. Crime rates drop, harmony prevails, and the world transforms. Imagine the possibilities within your family, workplace, and personal well-being. The journey of meditation holds the key to profound transformation – within and around us. Read More About Meditation Fasting Apart from the obvious weight-loss benefit achieved by intermittent fasting for periods of up to 12 hours, this method has demonstrated its ability to induce favorable stress-related changes

Article References Article Does virtual reality threaten actual reality? References (1) Cell Phone Dependence — a new diagnostic entity. http://medind.nic.in/daa/t08/i2/daat08i2p123.pdf (2) Symptoms of Video Game Addiction in Teens. http://www.video-game-addiction.org/symptoms-computer-addiction-teens.html (3) Web junkie. PUBMED https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/101662426 (4) Overpowered : what science tells us about the dangers of cell phones and other wifi-age devices. PUBMED https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/101636316 Will it potentially suck the very life out of us leaving nothing but millions of human remains sitting at their desks or with mobile phones in hand or wearing virtual headsets? Will the internet become self-aware when it realizes it can take over the world, by controlling our minds? These might seem like silly questions but what about the facts? We are becoming addicted in growing numbers. Maybe it’s time for a digital detox. Apart from the addictive behavior there’s the radiation to consider. We’ve all heard whispers that these devices can give you brain cancer. Could it be true? In 2011, the World Health Organization shocked the international community by confirming that the radiation from cell phones is a possible carcinogen to humans. (4)   Mobile Phone Addiction Mobile or cell phone addiction appears to be a recent common disorder that merits inclusion in new classificatory systems. (1) At least 4 of the following signs and symptoms are thought to comprise criteria for digital device addiction and the problematic cell phone overuse must cause significant harm in the individual’s life. (1) A need to use the cell phone more and more often in order to achieve the same desired effect. Persistent failed attempts to use cell phones less often. Preoccupation with smartphone use. Turns to the cell phone when experiencing unwanted feelings such as anxiety or depression. Excessive use is characterized by a loss of sense of time. Has put a relationship or job at risk due to excessive cell phone use. Tolerance. Need for the newest cell phone, more applications, or increased use. Withdrawal, when cell phone or network is unreachable. Anger Tension Depression Irritability Restlessness Internet Porn or Online Gaming Addiction Internet addiction is a problem professed by the Chinese government to be the number one public health threat to young people. (3) Below are some of the symptoms of Internet addiction. (2) Preoccupation Downplaying Computer Use Lack of Control Loss of Time Negative Impact on Other Areas of Life Hiding From Negative or Uncomfortable Feelings or Situations Defensiveness Misuse of Money Mixed Feelings As with any addiction, use of the “substance” – in this case, the video game or viewing of porn  – initially causes euphoric feelings, but that euphoria is quickly followed by guilt. Guilt may be felt either over what the person is doing while online or simply the amount of time he is spending at the computer. (2) Losing the real world  My concern is that this addiction may also weaken our senses. The “real world” is interacted with less and less. The person may lose their power to sense, feel, perceive and interact with the actual reality around them. This means not only could the house burn down while we’re in virtual reality but our eyes, ears, and sense of awareness could be slowly eroded away, making us dysfunctional in the real world. How many young people know how to change a car tire, cook a decent meal or grow a vegetable garden by the time they are adults? Simple practical tasks can’t be learned online. Not only this but their general health and their subtle sixth sense, intuition, and spiritual growth are impaired. Lastly, I would suggest that as humans, our attention span and concentration may dwindle as we expect more and more flashing, high-speed entertainment. The most important thing we could lose from this digital addiction is our ability to complete difficult lengthy tasks in the real world. Because real-world work requires actual sensory spatial awareness and practical problem-solving skills, online social media, gaming, and entertaiment side of these devices really offer very little of practical use in the real world. We simply can’t think for ourselves without it. Here lies the long-term problem.   Tool or toy I suggest we remember that the computer, the phone, or other virtual device was invented as an educational, and powerful work tool, not purely a toy. Adults should be spending their time socializing in the real world to stay healthy, and children should be learning “real world” skills and developing physically. In order to break the addiction, a digital Detox may be needed short-term. Then you could try this combination long-term: Take up a sport or hobby that involves others Go on a health food diet or detox program Start doing more regular exercise Make digital activity mostly work-related and limit digital playtime to 1-2 hours a day Get outdoors as often as possible, every day if you can Learn Meditation or self-healing “ADDAD – Attention Deficit – Device Addiction Disorder should not become a registered disease”  Let’s do a regular digital detox and stay healthy. Many Blessings Brett Elliott ©