Week 13—Half-way Point
by edwardrubinstein
I’ve been a little, actually a lot, remiss these past couple of weeks. Only a little of it had to do with the holidays. An important job that’s truly time-sensitive was thrust at me, and by the time I was done with a day’s work, I was exhausted and couldn’t even read Og, let alone Haanel at the end of the day, although I’d usually read them at least once during the day. I realized almost immediately that the old blue print (slacking off to the point of doing nothing) was rearing its ugly, terrible head, and so, as Scroll III tells us, I continued to persist, even if it wasn’t 100%. Just keep going, just keep going.
I ran across some interesting information, though, that I copied and held onto, because I knew I wanted to share it. I haven’t read it since I first saw it, and perhaps if I’d taken its advice, I may have fared better during these past two weeks. I honestly don’t remember how I came across this, but it seemed interesting and applicable to MKMMA:
Have you ever had a day where you just couldn’t seem to shake a foggy brain? You feel tired and sluggish and don’t know quite what to do?
I just finished reading “The IQ Answer” by Dr. Frank Lawlis where he states that “One of the most valuable behaviors a child or adult can do to clear a foggy brain is to chew.”
When you chew, Lawlis says, you breathe through your nose and get a natural infusion of nitric oxide that helps your brain and body process air more effectively.
It supercharges your neurological system and allows you to absorb more oxygen and cleaner air. And in turn, you can think more clearly and better concentrate.
I’ve also read studies that suggest chewing gum can help you eliminate fear and anxiety. When you’re in real danger, the rationale goes, you can’t eat. So chewing gum is a trick. It tricks your brain into thinking you’re eating. It says: Look, we must not be in danger otherwise we wouldn’t be eating.
Try chewing gum before you need to speak in public or approach someone who makes you nervous.
I haven’t had a chance to try it, yet, but it would be interesting to know if anyone who reads this does and what your results are.
As for Weeks 12 & 13, I honestly can’t connect with the Omnipotent, to realize that I’m part of the Whole. I understand it cerebrally, but it hasn’t yet transmuted into my “I.” I’m working on it.
great Edward
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Thank you, Dorothy.
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Isn’t it great to recognize when your old blue print trying to get back in your life? And most importantly how you are able to do something about it!
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That cement’s really hardened over all these years, but I keep chiseling away at it. Much appreciated.
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Persist until you succeed!
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Hey Patty, thanks for your support.
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Edward….this is a great activity for all of us to remember. BREATHE!!! Keep shining!!
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I keep breathing. Thanks for your support, Dan and Jeanna.
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Thank you for your honesty. We all are struggling in different areas. In a fog? Or sluggish? Oh, yes, that was me this past week. Chew and breathe through my nose…wow, looking forward to trying it!
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Actually, I keep forgetting to try it. Got to do a better job of rememberingZ——everything I’m being taught (obviously, I haven’t yet learned it all).
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Glad to see that you are moving forward in spite of challenges. I believe in the end you will benefit from continuous action. I have not heard of the gum chewing or breathing through the nose to overcome a foggy head. Sounds interesting…
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Thanks for taking the time to read my blog, David.
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Edward there are many reasons I like reading everyone else’s blog. One reason is the things I learn!—Chewing gum—who knew?– I’m glad you’re back in the saddle again…
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Hopefully the horse knows where he’s going. Sometimes for me, I’m not so sure, but I keep moving forward. Thanks for your support.
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