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A recent study from the Monell Chemical Senses Center has unveiled groundbreaking insights into our brain's craving mechanisms, particularly for fats and sugars. This research opens up a fascinating avenue on how we might 'trick' our brain into craving healthier foods.

The Science Behind Cravings: The study identifies specific neural pathways linking the gut to the brain, particularly focusing on how cravings for fats and sugars are processed. Understanding these pathways is crucial in manipulating them for healthier food choices.

Mind Over Matter: We can harness this knowledge to influence our subconscious. By sending specific signals to our vagus nerve, responsible for these cravings, we can gradually shift our desires from unhealthy fats and sugars to healthier options. It's a technique that intertwines cognitive psychology with physiological responses.

Energy Transmutation and Nerve Signals: Energy transmutation plays a pivotal role here. By consciously altering our thought patterns and emotional associations with food, we can transform the energy sent through our nerve signals. This approach could change how we subconsciously view and crave certain foods.


Practical Steps for Healthier Cravings:

1. Mindful Eating: Pay attention to your food choices and their effects on your body.
2. Positive Association: Create positive emotional connections with healthy foods.
3. Visualization: Visualize yourself enjoying and benefiting from healthier foods.
4. Gradual Transition: Slowly introduce healthier alternatives into your diet.

In essence, this study not only demystifies cravings but also provides a blueprint for a healthier lifestyle through psychological and physiological synchronization. By reprogramming our cravings, we can embark on a journey towards a healthier, more fulfilled life.

Welcome to the enchanted realm of high vibes! Your energy is like a magical potion, and we're here to help you stir the cauldron of positivity. In simple terms, a high vibe means feeling good, full of positive energy, and connected to your inner magic. Let's dive into easy ways to know and raise your vibration.

How to Know if Your Vibe is High:

1. Joyful Jitters: If you're buzzing with joy and excitement, your vibe is soaring high.
2. Positive Peacock Feathers: When your thoughts are colorful and optimistic, your vibe is vibrant.
3. Heartfelt Humming: If your heart feels light, open, and filled with love, your vibe is in harmony.
4. Dance of Delight: Your body moving freely or a spontaneous dance indicates a high vibe.
5. Nature's Nod: Feeling connected to nature and finding beauty in simple things signifies an elevated vibe.

Tips for Raising Your Vibration:

1. Gratitude Grounding: Start and end your day by listing three things you're grateful for.
2. Mindful Moments: Take short breaks to breathe deeply and be present in the moment.
3. Laughter Alchemy: Find humor in everyday situations and share a good laugh.
4. Positive Playlist: Listen to uplifting music that resonates with your soul.
5. Crystal Clear: Keep crystals like amethyst or rose quartz nearby for positive energy.

Daily Vibe Checklist:

• Morning Gratitude: Start with three things you're grateful for.
• Positive Affirmations: Repeat affirmations like "I am filled with love and joy."
• Nature Connection: Spend a few minutes outdoors.
• Smile Breaks: Take short breaks to smile and relax your face muscles.
• Musical Uplift: Play your favorite uplifting song.
• Heart-Centered Breath: Practice deep breathing, focusing on your heart center.
• Nightly Reflection: End your day by reflecting on positive moments.

Elevate Your Vibration, Embrace the Magic! Raising your vibe is like tuning into the frequency of joy and abundance. It attracts positivity into your life. Dive into these simple practices, and watch the magic unfold. Your high vibe is your superpower – wield it with love and light!

One night, around 2013 or so, I went to grab some caffeine after dark (yeah, yeah, I know it's bad, let's get to the real story). Silly me didn't check the weather beforehand (not that I ever do). Wouldn't you know that on the way back I ended up surrounded by an electrical storm – you know, the kind where the lightning is shooting straight across the air in all directions, but it isn't even raining? Yeah, those. I attract storms regularly, so this was far from the first time I'd been in one like it.

Instead of running screaming down the street, I just calmly returned my walk home as lightning was flying around me from all sides. I must say, I felt rather invincible and powerful in some of those moments, even though I realize I am not. Instead of scaring me, what the storm did was have me reflecting. Funny thing is, even when I was a child years before and a tornado was right behind us, I still didn't scream. It was literally following us as we raced away in a vehicle that we all had to jump in to escape it.

You see, I attract storms often, both literally and figuratively. Like the true survivor that I am, I always come out whole. More than that, I am usually better than I was before. I am a true believer that storms are not meant to harm us, but to shape us. They are supposed to cleanse us, show us things we wouldn't see normally, test us, and even us break us down so that we are fresh and ready for what's to come.

You would not believe some of the storms I have seen in my life, starting at just a small age. My child self went through more terror than some would even dream up in a nightmare. That's all in the past now and I am at the stage where I am thankful for it (though would never wish it on anyone) because it made me the person I am today.

Just like literal storms often produce rainbows and make the plants grow, both kinds of storms can do the same within us. Not many days prior to the lightning storm, I was also close to a tornado and several other storms. As a child (okay and even as an adult...shhh), I identified with the X-Men comic book character named Storm. My brother and I even role-played the comics with me as Storm (nothing you can say here because I proudly proclaim both my nerdiness, as well as my geekiness) for quite a long while.

Do I try to fight the storms I attract in all life aspects? Hell no! I embrace them and rise above them each and every time. Like Storm from the X-Men, sometimes I even figure out how to control them, where appropriate. I always come out a stronger, more ready person than ever before. Do I think I will ever be done with storms? I hope not because I want to keep growing and thriving until the day I am meant to leave this life.

Do you attract storms?

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Since its inception in 1997, Anusara Yoga, also known as heart-centered yoga, has blossomed into a popular and transformative practice. Merging physical poses with a profound spiritual philosophy, Anusara offers a path to inner joy, peace, and a deeper connection with nature. Let's dive into this graceful yoga style that encourages you to flow with grace and align with your heart's true nature.

Philosophy and Deep Meaning of Anusara Yoga:

Anusara, which translates to 'flowing with grace' or 'following your heart,' is rooted in Tantric philosophy, emphasizing the goodness of life and the divine. It's not merely a physical exercise but a journey towards supreme consciousness, using asana poses aligned with universal principles of alignment.

The Heart of Anusara: Energy from Within:

Central to Anusara Yoga is the belief that energy originates from within, particularly from the heart. This inner energy, described as 'inner body bright,' is harnessed through the practice, leading to feelings of overwhelming joy, love, and connection with nature. As Dr. Douglas Brooks, a renowned scholar, articulates, this practice aligns our bodies, minds, and hearts with the divine current flowing within us.

Universal Principles of Alignment in Anusara Yoga:

Anusara Yoga is structured around five key alignment principles, each building upon the other. The journey begins with 'opening to grace,' which sets the stage for every pose and connects practitioners with the supreme consciousness. Each principle is integral to achieving a harmonious balance between physical posture, spiritual focus, and natural creativity.

The Five Principles of Anusara Yoga:

1. Opening to Grace: The foundational principle, it focuses on aligning with the supreme consciousness.
2. Muscular Energy: Drawing energy to the focal points, creating strength and stability in poses.
3. Inner Spiral: Enhancing flexibility and energy flow from the feet to the waist.
4. Outer Spiral: Counterbalancing the inner spiral, it focuses on energy flow from the waist down.
5. Organic Energy: Extending energy outward, adding flexibility and vitality to the poses.

Anusara Yoga: A Spiritual Connection and Way of Life:

Anusara transcends the mat, influencing how practitioners live and perceive the world. It's a way of life that embraces the perfection of life through spiritual connection, recognizing the beauty in everything and discerning between the natural and the material.

An Inclusive and Growing Community:

The Anusara Yoga community is renowned for its welcoming and open-minded nature, inviting individuals from all backgrounds to explore and express love, peace, and happiness. The philosophy is accessible through classes, seminars, and a supportive community, allowing everyone to partake in this heart-centered journey.

Conclusion: Anusara Yoga offers more than just physical benefits; it's a holistic approach to living in harmony with nature and oneself. Embracing its principles can lead to profound spiritual growth, inner peace, and a deeper connection to the world.

Comment below to share your experiences of transformation and connection!

LAST UPDATED 12/27/2023