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                                                                           Gratitude

You may not know the importance of this, but having gratitude has many health benefits. Through the work of leading researchers like Robert Emmons and Martin Seligan we know that this virtue is more than just saying “Thank you”

Numerous studies have and are demonstrating how gratitude journaling can increase one’s happiness.

Others show that through expressing gratitude inflammation in one’s body can decrease along with reducing stress, increasing optimism and can induce positive changes in the brain.

                      What are the benefits of gratitude?

  1. Increased happiness and positive moods
  2. Increased satisfaction with life
  3. Becoming less materialistic
  4. Better physical health
  5. Less likely to experience burnout
  6. Better sleep
  7. Feeling less fatigued
  8. Lower levels of cellular inflammation
  9. Greater resiliency
  10. Increases in pro-social behaviour
  11. Strengthens relationships

“when we take time to notice the things that go right- it means we’re getting a lot of little rewards throughout the day”

Every time a person expresses or receives gratitude, dopamine is released within the brain. This leads to a neurotransmitter being produced in two areas of the brain, the substantia nigra and the ventral tegmental.

The former has to do with movement and speech, the later with reward. So, when a person expresses or receives gratitude, the dopamine release and promotes the making of a connection between the behaviour and feeling good.

The more a person practice gratitude, the more often dopamine is released.

                      How gratitude can change your life

There are things that we all take for granted. Almost like given truths in our lives. Whether it’s the roof over our heads, the food on our plates or the clothes on our back.

We always expect those things to be there. But, for many people in the world, it’s not there. They lack the basic necessities in life, food, water, shelter along with many other things.

Gratitude can change your life, because it makes you appreciate what you have rather than what you don’t have. Gratitude can change your life because it is the single most powerful source of inspiration that any person can tap into, if they simply just stop and pay attention to the simplistic beauty and miracle of life that surrounds them.

One of the reasons why gratitude can change your life is because it shifts your focus. Life is all about focus.

Whatever we focus on, we move towards. When we live in a state of lack and negativity, we see more of that. It is easy to see something in a negative way when we focus is on it. It’s easy to see all the problems and dilemmas surrounding a situation, especially when your thinking is habitually geared towards that.

It is also easy to see things in a positive way, even when problems arise.

If you have ever met someone with a positive mind set, who is always seeing life full of opportunities, you know just how true this statement is. Even when something goes wrong, they look for the silver lining in the situation.

If they cannot find one, they simply state that something good will eventually come out of whatever situation they are going through.

It’s not just about being a positive person, having gratitude can change your life because it breathes positivity into everything you are doing. It’s a monumental shift in the way you focus your thoughts, a new way of seeing things.

You move from living in a state of lacking, to attracting and manifesting abundance in every possible way, and experiencing life in the most positive ways.

                Being Grateful makes you feel happier

One-way gratitude can change your life is by making you happier.

Studies have confirmed that having gratitude does in fact make you happier. Two Psychologists, Dr Robert Emmons from University of California and Dr Michael McCullough from University of Miami have committed to research of studying the effects of gratitude.

Gratitude has the potential to transform your faith by instilling the belief that you are not alone. Whatever it is that you are going through it will pass, and you will emerge victorious.

You will accomplish your goals, overcome your obstacles and become a better person, one who’s empathetic to others.

As a result of your self-empowerment, you will seek out ways you can contribute to society and help your those around you and those that you will meet as you journey through life.

You will come to realise as your gratitude manifests itself in your daily life that what you have is truly enough and that your focus turns to a deeper desire to helping others.

That is when true spiritual enlightenment begins.

                         Gratitude gives you peace of mind

When you are truly grateful for things, a deep inner belief develops, and it provides sound peace of mind.

When you live with the expectation of certain things, you can never really find peace of mind it cannot exist. Have you ever noticed people who expect certain things out of life, or who attempt to bend the will of others for their personal advancement?

If you have then perhaps you have found them to be somewhat feeble-minded individuals who don’t actually get far.

Your peace of mind will start with an attitude of gratitude that helps you to instil the essence of a sound piece of mind. It will be from that platform that success is developed and not through the expectation of things.

Through your good will, positive vibrations and the desire to add value to the world by first being grateful, no matter what, will further enhance your own peace of mind.

Gratitude helps you to succeed by first creating a platform of internal success.

Remaining focused will diminish the effects of any external distractions and as long as you are happy, healthy and sound in mind, body and spirit you can reach and will your goals.

However, when you lack these things because you’re unhappy with your current state of affairs you will live in that state of negativity and scarcity, and it becomes harder to push forwards.

Creating a gratitude mindset

Start every morning as you wake up by writing your thoughts of gratitude in a gratitude journal.

By developing this habit in the morning and recording everything you have to be grateful for, no matter how small it may be will allow you to visualise and embody those feelings for a more positive and productive day.

This is how gratitude can truly change and transform your life.

It will not happen overnight, so remain focused and committed to your ultimate goal…

IT TAKES TIME!

The Chakra System

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The Chakra System

There are 7 Chakra energy centres in our bodies. The word “Chakra” is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “wheel”, literally translated from the Hindi it means “wheel of spinning energy”

A Chakra is like a spinning wheel of powerful invisible energy, and these major energy points are located in specific areas of the body.

You can think of Chakras as invisible rechargeable batteries. They can be charged and recharged through contact with the cosmic energy that surrounds us.

Sometimes the Chakra can become blocked because of stress, emotional or physical problems. If the bodies energy cannot flow freely it is likely that problems, an imbalances will occur.

The Chakra system runs from the top of the head and to the base of the spine. They work in harmony with each other whilst holding different meanings in the body.

Chakra 7 – The Crown

This chakra can be of a violet or white colour. It is located at the crown, the top of your head. It is associated with the central nervous system and the pituitary gland.

It helps connect to the higher self, universal energy, our divine purpose. It is a source of information, understanding, acceptance and bliss.

When this Chakra becomes blocked it can have an effect on our mental health and can create psychological problems.

Chakra 6 – The Third Eye

This Chakra is a indigo colour. It is located at the centre of your forehead just above your eyebrows. This Chakra is about perception and knowing. It is connected with our inner vision intuition and wisdom.

When this Chakra is blocked, we can lose our inner vision for our destiny, and we can lack clarity and inner guidance.

Chakra 5 – The Throat

This Chakra is the colour Blue or Turquoise. It is located in the throat. It is the Chakra of communication, creativity, self-expression and judgement.

When this Chakra becomes blocked it can show creative blocks, dishonesty or general problems in communicating one needs to others. And also communicating with ourselves, our inner critic.

Chakra 4 – The Heart

This Chakra is the colour Green and is located in the centre of your heart, upper chest area. It is the centre of love, compassion, harmony and peace.

This Chakra can be blocked by having emotional problems, having a Traumatic experience. That then allows us to block the natural flow of energy.

Chakra 3 – The Solar Plexus

This Chakra is the colour yellow. It is located at the stomach area. This Chakra is connected to your digestive system.

It is at the seat of our emotions and our connection to others. It is also known as our second brain, our emotional intuitive brain.

Your sensitivity, ambition and ability to achieve is stored here.

When this Chakra becomes blocked it can cause us to not trust our intuition.

If this Chakra is too open, we can be affected by other people’s energy and this can throw us off balance.

Chakra 2 – The Sacral

This Chakra colour is orange and is located a few inches below the navel. It is associated with lower abdomen, bladder and reproductive organs.

This Chakra represents desire, pleasure, sexuality, procreation and creativity. It is also a balance between female and male energy.

When this Chakra becomes blocked it can mean an imbalance of our male and female energies. Any sexual problems or our lack of desire.

Chakra 1 – The base or root chakra

This Chakra is the colour Red and is located at the base of the spine. Its function is to ground us to mother earth. This Chakra is associated with your legs, feet.

When this Chakra becomes blocked it can mean that you are not in control, you are likely to make decisions based on fight or flight responses and come from a place of fear and procrastination.

There are balancing treatments for the Chakras, that help us function and work more with peace and clarity of mind.

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Thank you for visiting TJ Healing

We can still help each other through this difficult time whilst we are in lockdown or being quarantined

Often a phone call to someone you know or writing a letter, rather than sending an email, can bring a smile to their face and lift their spirit to new heights.

Now this may sound selfish, but in reality it is not…remember to take care of yourself first, your are the number one priority…

Why?

Because if you do not care for yourself how can can your care for others?

Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to speak with me

Take care and stay safe

Tracie

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