I was wolfing down my yummy spaghetti when I realised I was the first to finish, by a long way. I glanced at my friend, who slowly said, “The new me is eating slowly, a mindfulness technique I’m learning in yoga.” I straightened up, wiped my chin, and thought about how that technique could be used for so much more.
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Pain is a horrible, even terrifying word, by association. Scientists are finding ways to show that the way we think produces consciousness – our experience. So, your pain may not be my sense of pain, yet it’s very real to the sufferer. Prof. Lorimer Moseley, at the University of South Australia, gave a recent lecture on this subject available on Youtube, “Pain. Is
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Though Halloween isn’t a big celebration in Australia, I’m always ready with sweets or “candy” just in case there’s a knock at the door! I’ve got “healthy” sweets: chocolate-coated almonds, which I will surely devour if the tricksters don’t pitch. I’ll try to wait until at least 9pm, hey? I have a sister in America who celebrates her wedding anniversary on
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Guest post by Daryl Francis. Thanks, Daryl! Has anyone else noticed a bit of an uprising going on in the way medications and health supplements, vitamins and minerals are treated in the media lately? Doubt, even cynicism about the claims of prescription medicines and supplements such as vitamins are on the rise. Questions regarding efficacy and side-effects are being asked by
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Following my earlier post mentioning the World Christian Doctors’ Network conference, held recently in Brisbane, I was interested to find a conference held in India over the weekend: “2,500 Doctors to attend medical meet” . The theme: ‘modern medicine and science with spirituality for global health and peace’.
Following my earlier post about scientific studies being conducted on the subjects of meditation and prayer, my guest post is by Eric Nelson, who goes deeper into the subject. The US seems to be in the lead on the subject! Let me know if you disagree, I’d really like to know. Thank you, Eric – this is a most interesting article…
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Whenever I’ve experienced spiritual healing, it’s felt natural and safe – no bells and whistles; no fantastic magic! A bit like switching a light on… one second it’s dark, and the next it’s light. Where did the darkness go? As taught in Christian Science, spiritual healing is not an impractical activity for a select group, or a select time, but for everyone
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Not for long if you check out what Aussie thinkers are saying. However, it is lagging behind somewhat. Can Australia catch up with places like North America, the UK and Europe? This fascinating observation caught my attention by Australian consultant psychiatrist, Tanveer Ahmed in The Sydney Morning Herald: “The increasing embrace of wellness ideologies to embellish personal medical credentials is a
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Another important question from FAQ’s about Christian Science: ‘Is it true that Christian Scientists don’t take medicine? Generally, a Christian Scientist’s first choice is to rely on prayer for healing, and in most cases, this means that a medical remedy is unnecessary. There is no biblical or church mandate to forgo medical intervention, nor do Christian Scientists believe that it’s
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This is a question every parent considering Christian Science treatment would hopefully naturally ask – because they love their kids. I have first hand experience as a child who grew up in a family with mixed beliefs. Is Christian Science safe for children? The answer is YES – My story. This question is one of several important FAQ’s: “An adult choosing prayer and
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