Farmville is fun. If you hate it, are you doing something else that is fun?

At first glance, you might be thinking ‘what the heck does Farmville have to do with holistic healing.’

Well. The answer is nothing… and everything!

I play Farmville on Facebook. I like it. I think it’s fun. It provides me with a break in between writing articles or the other 900 jobs that I’ve created for my to-do list. And I’m not alone. 76 million people actively play Farmville every month. It’s a phenomenon.

Frequently, I see group and page invites flash across my Facebook news feed that say things like ‘Farmville Haters,’ ‘I don’t care about your farm or your park or your mafia’ or ‘Oh, you’re a fan of Farmville, I’m a fan of having a life.’ Wow.

So, it gets better. If one clicks the link and proceeds to read what some of these people write on the walls, one will find such comments as ‘I hope all their crops die,’ ‘They should just get a life and a real farm’ or ‘I wish we could send Farmville farmers swine flu or bomb their farms.’

Frequently you’ll find overuse of cuss words and insults.

What’s the deal with this? I was truly astonished at the level of anger and disgruntled-ness that I found from Farmville haters. And it led me to wonder what’s really going on.

So, I created my own group on Facebook. It’s called Mind Your Business and Stop Hating on My Farm. This is a place of peace. At least that was my intention. I really have no idea why some people would get so upset about something someone else is enjoying. It’s completely beyond me. It’s a free world and no one is twisting anyone’s arm to join Farmville. You might get an occasional invitation from a friend, who thinks you might need a BREAK from all that bitching…but that’s an easy thing to ignore or block if you really don’t want to play.

Which leads me to my next point. The ONLY way I can understand being this upset over other people playing an online game is if you are completely sick of seeing the updates on your news feed. But here’s the thing. Instead of taking the time to join 100 Farmville hater groups and think up clever insults for those of us who play, perhaps you could Google a term like ‘how to stop application and game updates from showing on my Facebook news feed.’ The information is there. And for your convenience, it’s here as well. Just scroll to the bottom of this post.

Now to my real point on how this ties in with holistic healing and this blog. If you’re a Farmville hater and vehemently expose your hatred via these Facebook groups and your news feed, do you have any idea what you’re doing to yourself? It’s not likely that you’re upsetting any Farmville farmers because they are having a good time playing their little game, harvesting their little crops and feeding their little animals. You’re creating a huge ball of rage over literally nothing.

Are you aware that rage and anger creates sickness and disease????

While I am detached from this emotion since I’m not interested in creating sickness and disease for myself, I did want to tell the world that expending energy on hatred is really not good for the body, mind or soul. This is true of hatred for anyone or anything, but especially something that is either A) not affecting your life one bit, or B) very easy to ignore and block.

I mean c’mon. If you can’t let THIS go, I can imagine the size of the tumor that may be growing in your body because you can’t drive calmly in traffic or deal with your in-laws. Wow. The term ‘take a chill pill’ comes to mind, but this is a holistic blog so I don’t believe in pills either.

Alternatively, perhaps you should just breathe deeply and realize that you are making your own choices and your feelings are being created by you. Please wake up and join the team for peace so that we may evolve into a more peaceful society. You do understand that peace must start with YOU, right?

Wow. Ok so the following video is really quite funny. I’ll admit it. It does prove some points that Farmville addicts might be experiencing. However, there’s no hate! No energy has been expended on hatred. This guy is having FUN hating Farmville, which is the whole point of this post to start with.

How to Block Game and Application Updates, Life Farmville, From Your Facebook News Feed

Ok, so here are the instructions for blocking game and application feeds, or even certain people from showing up on your Facebook news feed. These instructions are copied directly from my Facebook fan page that I mentioned earlier.

If you happened upon this group…even if you’re a hater…there’s a really simple way to HIDE all application updates from your news feed that you don’t want to see.

Instead of hating on Farmville…here’s what you do.

1) The next time you see an update from an application or a person that you don’t want to see again, run your mouse over to the right side of the post.
2) A little box pops up that says HIDE.
3) Click it and the post will go away. You’ll also be given an option to hide all posts from that PERSON, or all posts from that APPLICATION.
4) Click your choice and then, my friend, you’ll never have to be bothered by our silly little farming updates again.
5) Now you can feel better and go on about your happy Facebook posting without getting so wound up.

So now you know how to block certain updates from your Facebook news feed. Wasn’t that easy? Think of all the energy you expended being upset over it. Self-realization is imminent, my friend. It’s going to happen sooner or later. The lightbulb WILL come on. Why not take steps to make that happen  more quickly. Stop HATING! It’s really bad for you.

xxoo,
Jeannie

High Fever Natural Remedies

A fever is the body’s natural way of eliminating bacteria and infections. An elevated temperature is created because the body knows that these types of organisms cannot ‘take the heat’, so to speak. People generally become alarmed, especially when children have a fever. If we examine the idea that the immune system is the body’s natural defense against infection, and if it hasn’t been hindered by overuse of antibiotics in the past, it will do the best job possible at fighting off sickness and disease.

Despite the fact that a fever has a specific purpose and place in healing of the body, sometimes we may wish to bring down a fever, even if only slightly. When a fever gets too high, there are several consequences that may result. If you or your child are experiencing hallucinations or dehydration as a result of high fever, you may want to consult a physician. If you’re more interested in calming the patient and getting to the root of the issues, there are several natural remedies for bringing down a fever and leading to a better chance for rapid healing.

Touch is one of the most important things to include in your natural healing remedies for fever. The body is made up of energy which has a particular and constant flow. When this flow is interrupted by sickness, it’s important to try and get things back in order. Especially for a child, touch will not only help to get energy properly flowing again, but it will also calm and soothe the sick patient. This will permit him or her to feel more comfortable and safe, thus allowing the immune system and other functions of the body to focus on healing, rather than stress and frenzy.

There are many herbs and natural plants or seeds that can help reduce high fever. Drinking herbal teas with thyme, linden flowers and chamomile may be especially helpful natural remedies. You’ll also want to make sure to drink plenty of water and fruit juice. Remember, most of the fruit juice on the shelves at the grocery store is not really juice. When sick with a high fever, you’re looking for 100% natural with no sugars, sodium or high fructose corn syrup. The vitamins and minerals that can be obtained by drinking beet or carrot juice will help significantly. For children who may not agree to tea or beet juice, a tepid bath with added herbs or a cool compress will help soothe and bring down the fever. Many people report that placing an onion or potato around the wrist or the heel helps lower body temperature as well, and engaging in such behavior will likely create some humor that may lighten the mood!

Remember to always keep on loose clothing so that the fever can breathe. Try to avoid solid foods and don’t use alcohol as a rub down or addition to the bathtub, as it can actually do more harm than good, especially for kids. Try not to become frantic over a high fever as that type of energy can lead yourself or your patient to an even more restless state. Remain calm, give a fever a couple days and let it run its course. If fever is associated with a stiff neck, severe hallucinations or rises about 105 degrees for adults, and high fever natural remedies don’t seem to be working, a doctor’s appointment may become necessary.

Use nature or visualizations to help balance the mind, body and spirit

Balancing of mind, body and spirit has significant benefits in everyday life. This balance can be achieved in a number of ways, and there are several simple changes that can be made immediately to begin feeling the positive impact. Awareness of your current standpoint is vital to the experience and can help give you some idea of how you operate and where to begin to achieve the necessary balance.

What Feelings Are You Choosing?
Our feelings are a choice. It may not feel that way when we are experiencing unfortunate circumstances, but the simple fact is that there are many ways to feel about a given situation. Blessings in disguise, for example, occur everyday in our lives. It seems simpler to blame exterior circumstances for what is happening to us, but when we choose to release negative feelings or find a more positive way to view any experience, it helps to create this balance of mind, body and spirit. Positive feelings weigh less, giving us more energy, vibrance and focus. When these are in place, nice and happy experiences seem to become more frequent.

Who is Making Contributions to Your Life?
What kinds of people are contributing to your current conditions. While it is fully your responsibility to choose appropriate feelings, this is much easier to do when you are surrounded by supportive and uplifting people. Balance of mind, body and spirit can be much more easily achieved when you can laugh and love more easily and without effort. If you are surrounded by people who complain, or if you complain yourself, check this behavior and begin to network with people who make it a habit to be positive. These people may seem annoying to someone who’s used to living a reality of unfortunate circumstances, but the more you realize how much easier this way of life is, the more attractive this lifestyle will become.

Where’s All the Fun?
Do you have any fun? It is vital and essential and mandatory that you find a way to incorporate some fun into your life; on a daily basis! The excuse that there isn’t enough time to do the things you want to do is simply not true. In fact, having fun and releasing stress will give you the benefit of more time in a day. Time is relative anyway, and the addition of events which make you feel joy, laughter, peace, love or freedom will enhance the balance of body, mind and spirit and keep you more focused and efficient for the tasks that you are less emotionally connected to.

Release Stress
Meditation is one of the most effective ways to release stress and find that balance for your entire being. Your physical well-being, emotional sanity and spiritual gwell-being all depend upon a balance. Meditation can be achieved almost anywhere at almost anytime. A ritualistic perspective is not necessary. Whenever you have a few moments, like sitting in traffic, washing dishes or waiting for someone, you can engage in a few moments of meditation. Become acutely aware of each thought as it enters your mind, and then practice ways to let it go, let it pass and let it fly. This practice takes some getting used to, and will become an extremely important and effective tool for releasing stress, remaining calm, feeling joy and recognizing the harmony in all people, circumstances and events around you, whether seemingly good or bad.

Live, laugh and love in peace, joy and harmony.
~Jeannie

High fructose corn syrup is contained in just about every food in the grocery store.

There is an ongoing debate over the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, and whether or not it’s contributing to the decline of health, and the obesity of consumers. Research reveals facts that keep up with both sides. Mercury, a toxic chemical in all its forms, has been found in many samples of commercially sold HFCS. Studies have also shown that the consumption of high fructose corn syrup has no significant difference in effect on the body than the use of regular table sugar. HFCS is derived from corn by a process that is far from natural, and it’s the main ingredient in many popular foods found at the grocery store, including bread, soda, ice cream, juice and even many natural and health foods.

The Appearance of High Fructose Corn Syrup
The sugar contained in many popular food and drink products used to be derived from a sucrose that came from sugar beets or sugar cane. In the 70s, prices rose and a cheaper source to sweeten food was created. A process that modifies starch molecules from cornstarch produces glucose and fructose that becomes HFCS. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed form of sugar that may contain mercury. Recent tests reveal that a large portion of commercially sold high fructose corn syrup servings may contain this toxic substance due to a process used to create it. Manufacturers of this sugar substitute claim that they use reagents that are mercury-free, however it’s the creation of these reagents that may be causing contamination. Who’s telling the truth, and how much of the story are companies legally required to reveal?

Here’s a very interesting, (and kind of long-winded) video on how and why High Fructose Corn Syrup is so popular. I suggest you watch it. It may open your eyes in more ways than one.

High Fructose Corn Syrup and Sucrose
HFCS and sucrose, or normal table sugar, have equal amounts of calories. Glucose and fructose are present in both, however, they are chemically bonded in sucrose, whereas high fructose corn syrup blends the two. This creates a difference in the way each is absorbed by the body. Research insists that the absorption is the same, but high fructose corn syrup bypasses the digestion process altogether and is metabolized directly into the bloodstream. Some research shows that free or unbound fructose may cause problems with the body’s use of important nutrients like copper, chromium and magnesium. Fructose also contains no healthy substances, and steals nutrients from the body for its own sustenance. Cirrhosis of the liver may result from too much consumption of this sugar, and other problems may creep up as well. Table sugar isn’t healthy either, despite it’s claim to be natural. A little study of how the body digests and uses these chemicals may bring some light to the subject.

Natural and Organic Foods
High fructose corn syrup falls under the category of ‘natural’ as approved by the FDA. The FDA approves a food label’s use of the word natural, as long as that food contains a small percentage of natural ingredients. This means that 100% fruit juice containing high fructose corn syrup and other unnatural chemicals may be legally marketed at a natural and healthy product. It’s up to you to decide. I still like to go by pronunciation of the ingredients. If I can’t say them out loud, they probably include chemicals or processing that I don’t want in my body.

Here is one of the Revolution for Evolution products that I’ve just created at Zazzle. If you don’t believe that rapid evolution is currently in progress, just go take a look at the opportunities available to you on this site! Zazzle not only has A LOT of products designed and created by people just like you and me, but they give you the opportunity to create your own stuff and sell it. It’s a really cool site, and look how easy it has become to not only get your own art designs out there, but to support your fellow artists in their causes!

So, this sweatshirt is one of my first in the Revolution for Evolution product line. If you believe in it, buy a product and start spreading the word. We’re going to get there. But who doesn’t want peace and absolute joy in their lives ASAP? It’s not that hard to attain, it’s just different from what we’ve been taught. My life is full of bliss and ease most of the time now, and I want everyone to know how this works!

Stress free…

No meds….

It’s good stuff. C’mon. Evolve with me!

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Do you dare to go barefoot?

Foot odor can be embarrassing and difficult to cure. With the expansion of awareness of the potential toxicity and long-term side effects of traditional medications for any disease or infection, including foot odor, natural remedies are becoming popular and mainstream. Foot odor natural remedies are easy and inexpensive to make right at home, or they can be purchased at local health food stores and vitamin shops.

Get Rid of That Smell, the Natural Way!
Long-term use of harsh chemicals can lead to all sorts of toxic situations for the body. The feet are no exception to this rule. This can be avoided by purchasing foot odor natural remedies, or using ingredients found in your cupboards, for mixing one yourself. The use of essential oils with anti-fungal properties, mixed with some sweet-smelling oils can really make a difference in ridding bacteria and fungus which contributes to that horrible smell.

Natural Recipe Using Essential Oils
A great natural recipe for eliminating foot odor is the mixture of certain essential oils with distilled water and other non-toxic substances. Mix 1 cup of distilled water with ¼ of witch hazel. Add about 7 drops of tea tree oil, which contains anti-fungal properties, and an additional 3 to 4 drops of an additional essential oil of your choice. Sage and geranium oil also have anti-fungal properties, while oils like lavender and rose have a wonderful scent. This solution can be sprayed directly on your feet, and inside your shoes as often as you like.

Natural Deodorizers for the Feet
There are many ingredients that can probably be found in your kitchen cabinets which are great at eliminating foot odors. Baking soda not only rids the awful smell, but also helps to cut down on bacteria. Sprinkle some baking soda in your shoes at night, and add a crumpled ball of newspaper to collect moisture. Tea and vinegar washes can also be made into a foot soak for a great and natural acidic foot bath. Bring tea to a boil, or heat vinegar as an alternative, and once it’s cooled, pour it into a deep dish and soak your feet for at least 20 minutes.

Natural Shoe Inserts
There are many shoe inserts on the market made of natural materials and ingredients which help to minimize foot odors. You may want to take a look at the following:

10prs Bamboo Charcoal Deodorizing Shoe Inserts

Woodlore Cedar Shoe Fresh Inserts

Why is world peace such a radical idea?

Yep. I said it.

World Peace.

Cause I mean, why not? Why can’t we achieve world peace? What if each one of us decides to be more peaceful? Everyone, inside of your own personal self, make a decision to be more peaceful. There ya go.

Done.

Countdown 2012 video tip #3 is a little bit about world peace and other radical ideas. It’s just my attempt at getting us to open up our eyes a little more and begin to see things as they really are, rather than how we want them to be.

Cause what if the world does blow up in 2012? Have you decided where you’re going? Do you know your options? Or are you just taking someone else’s word for something that you haven’t researched for yourself?

Take a little time and start researching some things that aren’t on the news. Use your online time to expand your horizons, rather than playing Facebook games all day. (Ok, I play Facebook games, too. Come be my Farmville neighbor!!)

The point is that there’s much more going on than we want to be involved with. But if we don’t get out there, we may miss the golden ticket.

C’mon. Evolve with me!

Another fantastic article that I came across today. There’s not much to be said. Camille puts it all down in terms that make sense. You have control and it’s about time you figured that out! If you’re running every day as a part of the rat race, and you’re at least aware of that much, this article may give you a boost to keep going in your search for yourself. Read on…
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The Myth About Control ~ Who Controls What?

It doesn’t really matter where you grew up or how you were schooled. It’s likely you were told, over and over, that the world “is what it is” and your job was to find a way to fit in, do something productive, and take what you got. Or maybe, if you’re one of the “luckier” ones, you were told that with a little hard work, the world could be yours. But, without question, unless you were born a Hilton or a Rockefeller, you had to do your part. No free ride. No Easy Street.

So there we were in all our naive glory, enthusiastic and ready to do whatever it took to live the dream. We were armed with an education and a sense of determination. Maybe we even had a hand up because we “knew” someone. We got our degrees (or not!) and set out into the world to make our mark. And then…

What “they” call “reality” sets in. That college education doesn’t necessarily get you the job. And if it does, it’s not what you thought. Or the pay sucks. Or the hours are horrendous. Or…you find out pretty quickly that this whole idea of the American Dream is just something that applied to the immigrants from the early 20th century. Not so much anymore.

Pretty soon, you’re at the shrink’s office once a week, wondering why you’re so depressed, digging through old tapes to find the cause of your anxiety. You’ve got enough drugs to kill an elephant, but still you’re in utter despair. Why am I so unhappy? What’s wrong with ME? You wander through your day, like the good little robot you were trained to be, hoping against hope that “one day” it will all change.

And then…

You wake up in the middle of the night, covered in sweat, your heart palpitating, and your mind a blur of thoughts that won’t clear. You have no idea what’s just happened or why you’ve woken up in such a state…but you know, somehow, it’s big. REALLY big. So you get out of bed and splash water on your face. You go sit by a window and you try to remember what it was that woke you up. You sit there, waiting for your heart to resume it’s normal operating procedure…and get your breathing back to some semblance of regularity.

And then…

It hits you. That thing that woke you up so furiously was YOU. It was YOU talking to you. It was that beautiful, unlimited Spirit that IS you, trying to get your attention. Trying to tell you that it’s not futile. Trying to tell you that YOU have the power to create your world. Trying to tell you…HEY! IT’S YOUR WORLD! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

This thought settles in. You suddenly realize you have a giant grin spread across your face. Your breathing has not only ‘normalized’, it’s slowed to the rate of a hibernating bear. You are, in that moment, in a state of bliss. Because…

You get it. You finally see what they’ve been trying to hide from you all along. You see what the Universe holds for you…and you for it. You realize, without a smidgen of a doubt, that YOU ARE the Universe. Without YOU, the Universe wouldn’t be. You are the breath it breathes, the legs it walks on, the eyes it sees with… the thoughts it thinks. It’s YOUR game and you can craft it any way you wish.

This is a truth that most never learn. It’s a truth that has been a truth since we stood upright and began to work cooperatively. We are not merely physical entities with souls. We are souls in physical entities. Get the difference there? These vessels are merely vessels. They’re housing All That Is…right now, as you read, as I write these words.

You ARE the controller of your destiny. You ARE the master of the Universe….YOUR Universe. There is no one else who has any say-so over what happens to you. That is, unless you allow it. Otherwise, it’s ALL YOU. And the moment you can wrap your pretty little head around THAT, is the moment your world will change faster than you can say ‘YES’.

Yes.

It really is that simple.

Author Resource:- Camille Strate is a blossoming Being who spends much of her time writing. She also spends an immense amount of time crafting magickal treasures out of wood. When she makes time for it, she rolls around in the grass with her dogs and cat, pretending to be 9 years old. More often than not, she’s got a smile on her face & a whole boat-load of love in her heart. Visiting her website is highly recommended.

Some people are starting to look at me cross-eyed when I bring up the Mayan Calendar end date of 12/21/2012. Many of you haven’t heard of these phenomenal and wondrous theories!

Since I’ve only just begun with my Countdown 2012 video tips. I thought I’d take today to share a little bit about where this is all coming from.

According to what’s being said, it’s either going to be the end of the world, or there will be a major psychological and planetary shift toward peace.

I’m opting for the second version. But in order for that to take place, we need as many of you as possible to become aware! Aware of yourselves, aware of your behavior and aware of your role in the collective consciousness.

Awareness is key! Have I said that before??

If you’re completely in the dark about the Mayan calendar and 2012. This video is a good place to start. This is a blog for beginners after all…

I’ve decided to do a series of video tips in preparation for the big day…! This is Countdown 2012.

December 21, 2012 is being hyped and we’re all going to prepare, whether we know it or not. It will be pretty hard to escape all the information that will begin to flood in your direction as this date approaches.

Some people think it’ll be the end of the world.

Some people won’t fall for it after Y2K was a big flop.

Some people will run for the hills.

Some people won’t do anything any different from any other day.

Personally, I do think this day will be significant, but I’m not a prophet, so I’m not about to proclaim that I know the truth. What I do know, is that we are feeling a bunch of shifts as members of humanity. These shifts are what I’d like to talk to you about. That way, no matter what happens on 12/21/2012, perhaps you’ll be a little more prepared after taking some of the advice that the up and coming leaders of the world are offering. I read a lot, and when I find something that works for me, I like to share the concepts.

I plan to keep up with these and release a new tip regularly. Here’s Countdown 2012 Video Tip #1…

Enjoy and feel free to leave comments. (Especially how the heck I can get the glare off my glasses for future clips! Thx!)

Peace, love and joy to all!!