The Hello Hand is a symbol for The Hello Movement

Well, I’m at it again. I’m starting a movement. I watched a documentary last night that was actually shot in the 60s and it followed the lives of a few of the hippies. I must admit I learned a great deal. Like many of us, I was getting my information about who the hippies actually were, and what their message was, from opinions and media that exist today. The thing that stood out for me the most was the statement, “these people weren’t concerned with themselves”. There was a lot of love and a lot of giving going on during that period of time with the people who chose to associate as hippies. We have created a somewhat different viewpoint of who the hippies were, and what they were giving, even those of us who are sometimes considered hippies nowadays.

I started thinking about how we are all so separate now. This became very noticeable to me when my son was about 3 and began talking with anyone and everyone he could find. It is most uncomfortable for me when we go into a restaurant and he wants to talk to people who are eating quietly at their own ’separate’ table or booth. I always get the overwhelming feeling that we are bothering people, and to my surprise, most of the time people open up and have a conversation, beginning with him and moving to me.

I want to break free of this unspoken separateness that has been created. I’m speaking here only of love. The kind of love that we are missing as a society. Just love. Read my writeup below for a bit about what we are aiming for with The Hello Movement.

The Hello Movement began with an inspired thought about the 60s hippies and their loving spirits. This kind of free-spirited and unconditional love is sometimes far removed from the current path of our own human spirits today. We have been conditioned as a society to become separated, not only from our fellow humans, but also from ourselves. We are continually striving for that which we do not possess, rather than taking advantage of the personal gifts and material possessions that we do have, and using them to spread joy and peace throughout the world.

If everyone gives, there will be no reason to take. If we reconnect our human spirits to one another, we will feel less alone, less empty and less apt to spend every waking moment searching and striving for that which we do not have. What we are missing is love. A high-definition television and a new car stop very short of filling that void we are feeling, but yet we keep trying to fill it with these material things.

The human spirit wants to connect. We find this happening commonly when we encounter another person with whom we have something in common. If you bump into someone who drives the same vehicle, or someone wearing the same shirt, someone who’s from your hometown or any other similar connection, you feel the need to say hello. We all want to connect, and we all feel the void and disappointment of having lost the ability to comfortably do so at will.

This is where The Hello Movement comes in. A symbol of communication has been developed and we aim to spread this symbol all over the world. When you encounter another person who is wearing or otherwise displaying this symbol, you will feel comfortable enough to shout out a Hello. This will begin to reconnect us to the pure love that we are meant to experience.

As the author of this writeup, I can already hear some of you associating hippie love and free spirits with all things that are frowned upon in our current society. The one and only thing this movement is designed to encourage is love for your neighbor. The word ‘love’ has many connotations nowadays and has been redesigned and redefined to associate with many different things. Taken from Wikipedia, love is “a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection; the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another.” This love is the kind of love we are promoting. A kind of love that many of us can’t remember even exists.

The Hello Movement symbol is that of a hand, symbolizing giving, reaching, holding and touching, in all senses of those words. The spiral in the middle of the hand symbolizes our growth and evolution as humans on this Earth. We are here to expand and create. This can rapidly move forward as we regroup together and form partnerships as people.

You are welcome to create your own clothing, stickers, art, etc. symbolizing that you choose to become a part of this movement. Clothing and other items will also be made available for those who would like to get involved. Wear your Hello Hand proudly and give a shout out to others who understand the importance of reconnecting our spirits.

I’ve already created a Facebook group, which you can join here: The Hello Movement on Facebook. I think it’s wonderful that we are able to connect on social networks like Facebook. I am now connected with people all over the world and people from my childhood who I never thought I’d see or hear from again. I want to amp this up a notch and connect on a physical level. I am planning to start wearing my Hello Hand just as soon as I get one created. If you see me, Say Hello!!

I’m also planning to create videos explaining the Hello Hand and how you can make one of your own. If you’re not in the creative spirit, you’ll be able to get Hello Movement gear by checking out the Zazzle Store: The Hello Movement on Zazzle. And in keeping with the hippie spirit, there will also be one of a kind, handmade, upcycled Hello Movement gifts and wearables on Etsy very soon.

Say Hello! Leave a comment! If you’re grumpy and you don’t want to join, that’s ok, too, but I think you’ll find, joining us will take the grumps away.

Please share The Hello Movement with your friends! The best way to do this is by getting or making your own Hello Hand and by sharing the Facebook group on your wall. Let’s create a world filled with love.

Wearing a peace necklace can bring about feelings of calm, serenity and peace during your day. For hundreds of years, other cultures have relied upon talismans and certain types of jewelry to assist them along in their spiritual journeys. By wearing a peace necklace, you can assist the feelings you desire by giving them focus and a way into your life.

A peace necklace or talisman can help to bring about what you lack in your life.

The benefits of wearing a peace necklace, or any kind of stone, gem or symbol that provides a path to inner peace can be astounding. Not only do some pieces of jewelry help to attract abundance, joy, wealth, health and peace, but symbolizing these things in your outer body can also help you to focus on what it is that you desire, and help you to manifest it as well.

Many people prefer gemstones that already hold certain properties for luck, health, abundance and joy. Others choose jewelry or stones in certain colors that help with balancing chakras. You might also find that wearing a necklace depicting a mandala or an image that speaks to you will help bring peace to your life.

I have used the wonderful tools that Zazzle provides to create peace necklaces with many different designs. These are sterling silver necklaces that are available with circle or square shaped pendants. Scroll through the designs or click through to see them all. Find the one that speaks to you and you’ll know it’s the perfect peace necklace for you. Enjoy!

Do you think you or someone you love has an addictive personality? This may be true, but there may be an explanation, at least partially, that you’ve probably never considered before. Read on to find out the possibilities.

**This article is in no way offered to be a replacement for any traditional addiction rehabilitation or treatment that you may be seeking. Please use this information in addition to any programs that you are currently involved in and make choices that will be most helpful for you.

An addictive personality is now classified as a brain disease and is described as a collection of traits that predispose a person to engage in physical or psychological activity which negatively impacts quality of life. People with an addictive personality are often engaged with several additions, but what about those of us who have just one or two? Maybe we’re addicted to things that aren’t seen as particularly harmful by the general population. Like TV or drama! Whether it’s a daily bowl of ice cream or a daily fix from some kind of illegal drug, addictions are everywhere.

What if I told you that it’s possible that an addictive personality is caused by excess energy and moments of genius that aren’t being channeled properly? Would you laugh, or would you want to know more?

It’s quite possible that an addiction is created as a distraction; a way to distract oneself from something that seems particularly painful, difficult or impossible. Now that seems right on the money, right? But what about if we create these addictions because of emotions and feelings that we don’t even realize are right under the surface of our radar, pushing to be let free and to create and attract our lifelong desires?

I discovered a program that I find to be amazing. As soon as I heard about it bought the book immediately…within seconds. Now, I haven’t been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, nor do I have any addictions that are considered major by the mainstream public, like alcohol, drugs or worse…(and no, I don’t even like drama). But this material did strike a chord when it promised to allow me to let loose my fire and harness my personality to help me become as successful as some of the most famous names we recognize… da Vinci, Einstein, Edison, etc.

Wow…harness my personality? I start projects that I don’t want to finish. I lose concentration when I get bored. I LOVE creating something new, but tend to lose interest when I dream up the next idea. My follow through tends to be non-existent if I’m not getting the satisfaction I’m looking for. Do you have an addictive personality, ADD/ADHD or find any of what I just said to resonate with your life?

Yes? Well, do I have something great for you! It’s called The DaVinci Method. Right on the front page of the website is a little quiz that will determine if you possess a DaVinci type personality. If you do, or if you have ADHD, need help with addiction, or just want to be better at what you do, you absolutely must check out this program. I’ve only read the book and I learned a ton about how to take charge of my gifts and focus them into doing what I love, sharing them with the world and ignoring the crazy distractions and addictions that I have created in my life.  This is a whole new concept, but every word was breathtaking, refreshing and provided me with a great deal of relief. There are other people out there who face the same issues as me (some on a much higher level) and there’s an answer.

It’s in the DaVinci Method. Go check it out and please let me know what you think. Did this help with your addiction? Do you better understand your addictive personality or why you can’t focus? Have you tried the Davinci Method? Tell me about it.

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One of my favorite parts of being online is making connections. If you’re in the business of changing the world (like I am) then making connections is a crucial part of getting to know your audience, finding out what they want, and then providing it for them. When you’re on purpose, these connections can be more fulfilling than any material gains would ever be. As I was writing my kids poetry book, Hugs and Popsicles, I had no idea what would happen when I offered it to the world. Within 24 hours I’ve made some amazing connections as people pop out of the ether to thank me for sharing these poems. And many of them see the world much in the same way that I do.

A lovely connection was created when a man named Tony read my book and sent me a message telling me how much he enjoyed it. He sent me his link, expecting that I might enjoy it as well. In fact, his views are much the same as mine, so I wanted to make a post, not only to thank him, but to share with you what he has to offer. His site begins with an adorable anecdote about ‘Why God Created Children‘. This will make you lol…I know I did!

As I began to look around his website, he’s got hundreds of articles offering natural ways to help many health problems and ailments; cancer, acne, everything from A to Z. I encourage you to browse through his database of articles, as you may very well learn about an herbal, natural or homemade remedy that could help you in your daily life.

You can find the article directory here, and I encourage you to browse the left side for links to inspirational, humorous and health topics. When you open yourself up to making connections, you’ll be amazed at what you can learn, how you can grow and what kind of abundance can begin pouring into your life.

Please retweet, FB share and press the ‘like’ button for this article. Let’s help Tony’s website get the traffic it deserves by sharing his wonderful collection of resources.

I also encourage you to enter your email address to the right of this page. By doing this you will receive a free ebook download, access to my own free products as they become available and updates on awesome resources that I find while I’m out on the internet making connections!

Here’s to your success making connections. You can start right here by posting your comments and sharing your own stories with me.

xo,

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.

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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.

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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

Glycerin free toothpaste is hard to find. Fluoride free toothpaste is not as hard to find. Why would you want toothpaste free of glycerin?

Well, I discovered this awesome article today by a lady named Connie Baum. She’s got the scoop on commercial and readily available toothpastes and what they are really doing to our teeth. Ever wonder why you still got cavities when you brushed 3 times a day and flossed regularly, with toothpaste recommended by the American Dental Association?

Well, read on to discover why you may want to see out fluoride free and glycerin free toothpastes, or Tooth Soap, as it were.

When Soap in Your Mouth is Not Punitive

Author : Connie Baum

Most of us think of soap in the mouth as punishment for bad words   That could be programming from our life experience or threats moms and dads have issued because of their life experiences!

In any case, a doctor of dental surgery by the name of Weston Price wrote a book titled, “Nutrition and Physical Degeneration” which changed the way some of us look at dental care and how we care for our bodies-and lists the consequences of improper care.

Dr  Price points out the harm done by processed foods in cultures known to be previously disease free.  He chronicled the generational changes as white flour and sugar created lack of development of air passages, resulting in mouth breathing; crowding teeth from deformed dental arches.   There was also the matter of increasingly rampant dental decay.   The changes became more and more problematic with each successive generation.

The good doctor studied a pair of identical twins.   One ate the foods native to his culture, filled with whole foods.   His brother ate the processed foods.   As time passed, the twin who ate well looked healthy.   He was robust and displayed perfect teeth.   The twin who ate the junky diet had decayed and missing teeth and the teeth he had were crooked.   This is indicative of how critical whole foods are to the human diet, no matter the geography of the culture.

Raise your hand if you desire ugly, cavity rich teeth!  Raise your other hand if you want to lose all your pearly whites!

Conventional wisdom dictates fluoride would be the logical treatment for ugly, cavity ridden teeth and that alone could solve many problems.   This wisdom is flawed because fluoride, highly toxic, is a nerve poison.   It has no place in dental care.   The naturally occurring fluoride that is contained in water is acceptable because it is not a source of toxicity.

Would you be surprised to learn that the average American, with all our resources, has 13 cavities by the tender age of 17 years?  Would you be shocked to learn that the Native Indian American population, who had dental “care” and fluoridation foisted upon them for more than half a century have the worst teeth of all Americans?  Do you find that shameful?

America’s health care system is in disarray and the state of our teeth indicates just how far reaching this deterioration has become.   Fortunately, another wise soul, Dr  Gerard Judd, developed a plan whereby everyone from tiny to the very elderly can have and maintain good dental health.   His plan includes eating organic whole foods and brushing the teeth with soap.

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Toothpaste products contain glycerin and fluoride.   The fluoride issue has already been discussed here.   Even so called “natural” toothpastes, gels and rinses contain glycerin.    Glycerin coats the teeth and is the reason re-enamalization of the teeth can not take place.   Teeth are designed to regenerate themselves but that cannot happen if the proper elements are not available.

We have also been led to believe that bacteria causes tooth decay.   Dr  Judd assures us this is not true.  It is acidity that causes tooth decay; tooth decay happens as the result of eating processed foods!

Dr.  Judd recommends bar soap for our teeth for the simple reason that bar soap is the only effective cleaner for teeth.   It removes oils and matter from the teeth very quickly and leaves them perfectly clean.   Toothpastes with large amounts of glycerin require over 20 washes to remove the glycerin so our teeth have a coating of glycerin at all times.   With soap only two rinses remove the grime and suds!

Furthermore, toothpaste can contain sugar, acid, chalk, sand, fluoride, dyes, stabilizers, and other contaminants.   With all that trash coating our teeth, is it any wonder there is no opportunity for the teeth to re-enamelize?  Not only that, but some of the ingredients in toothpaste actually promote canker sores!

Cost can be another factor .  When using toothpaste for a mom, dad and a small handful of kids can cost as much as $20 00 per month if people brush three times a day as recommended.   Simply by using a quality, pleasant tasting product and eating organic whole foods you can lower dental costs and misery while re-enamalizing and re-mineralizing the teeth of every family member.

It might be worth your while to look further into soap products for your family’s quality dental care!  The good results may even astound your dental professionals!

Connie Baum retired from a lucrative and satisfying career as a massage therapist; then she fell in love with the internet.  Her passion for people, food, health and healing is revealed on her websites: http://thehealthyandwealthyyou.com/blog and others.   She dearly hopes her visitors will leave comments on the blogs when they visit.