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To access deep wisdom you need to learn the art of silence. When you are quiet and listening within to your own heart song, your rhythm, and the centeredness of your being, thats when you have great access to wisdom, ability and the expanded consciousness. Silence is where you learn that you are an extraordinary being, with unlimited capacity, and that secrets are revealed to you. In moments when you become quiet a wonderful world opens to you. Or shall I say is revealed to you. It is in this space that you recognize the quiet center of your soul that rests in continual peace.

We connect with the divine part of ourselves in the silence. To allow yourself to simply be is the greatest act of respect. This is another lesson that we delve from the silence. From the simple to the extraordinary we encompass all of it. We are capable of the quiet interaction to the great displays of courage, grace, magic, and laughter, to the full blown wildest imagination. As you spend more time in periods of silence, you find that you are renewed, energized, have great ideas, connect with solutions, can propel yourself forward, or can shift from an inflexible position to one of fluidity as swiftly and easily as you need.

You easily recognize what feels peaceful and what or who does not. It becomes a simple thing when you can make an adjustment in your life so that you can retain your peace. The quietude of your mind, and heart is an extraordinary peaceful encounter. When your mind is running with fury and it pulls you in many directions, it is hard to find the balance without the quiet. We need to actively pursue the stillness. We need to quiet our minds, and unburden ourselves of all the mind junk. It does take much practice but everything worthwhile does take practice. The mind is fast and furious. The mind is vengeful and full of its desires and pressures. You must choose the quietude to know your peaceful nature. Silence is the pathway to your higher consciousness and understanding and ability.

yoga Kat--aka Katheryn Hoban is a yoga teacher and reiki Master teacher with twelve years experience. She teaches children's yoga ages 3-6, and 7-12 and Adults privately in NJ. She is the author the book DAUGHTER BELOVED which will come out next year. She has created a children's affirmation CD (ages 3-6) and an affirmation CD for adults. yoga Kat is available for speaking or writing and can be reached at katscoolcorner@yahoo.com or 201 970-9340

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Lack of energy and being tired are facts of life for all too many of us.

most of us aren't now involved in much manual work, but we still need rest and relaxation to let us recharge our mental and emotional batteries. Otherwise, we won't be able to perform effectively, let alone have enough energy to work towards our ideal lives.

What can we do to ensure that we have not only plenty of energy to do the things we must do, but have enough left over to do the things we want to do?

There's actually quite a lot of things we can do that will help.

Direction and Purpose Give Us Energy

Having goals and feeling driven to work towards things that are important to you can be one of the best ways to feel energised.

not having enough to do or lacking any real purpose can be more tiring than having too much to do. It's hard to feel energised or enthusiastic if you're bored or lacking direction.

When you are inspired by things that matter to you, your motivation will be strong and you'll usually have plenty of energy to take the actions that will move you closer to your goals.

If your reasons are important and compelling enough to you, you'll work tirelessly and often be able to perform near miracles.

What would it take to get you this enthusiastic?

Find the answer to this question and you'll certainly have much more energy than you would if you lacked anything to motivate and excite you.

Get Enough Sleep

Even if you have strong levels of commitment and motivation that inspire you to work hard, you can burn out if you keep this up for too long without allowing yourself time to rebuild your strength.

Getting enough sleep is essential. We all need a certain amount of sleep to rejuvenate ourselves and replace the energy we've used each day. For most of us, this varies between six and nine hours per night, although some people can get by on considerably less, and others need a lot more.

We also need time at the end of the working day to just relax and unwind and clear our mind before sleep. If not, it can cause problems sleeping which will cause even more tiredness and stress.

It may sound obvious, but allowing yourself time to unwind and getting as much sleep as you need each night will do more for your energy levels that almost anything else. Sometimes this can be easier said than done, but it really should be a top priority for all of us if we want to be at our best.

take a Break

Regular breaks from work are another must. Weekends, vacations and holidays when we do no work at all can make a huge difference and go a long way to ensuring we are at our most productive and energetic when we are working.

take time out to relax and rest. take at least 1 or 2 full days off each week when you do none of your normal work. During this time just relax in whatever way you like, with friends or family.

Taking any time off can be difficult, particularly if you're running or you've just started your own business, but this will make you much more productive and ultimately you'll achieve much more than you would by working solidly without breaks.

Play a sport, go to a movie, or even veg out in front of the TV. Taking up a new hobby or rediscovering an old one can be an excellent way to relax and relieve stress. Even doing things around the house or gardening is good. Apparently some people even like doing housework to relax!

What Works For You?

It can be difficult to keep our minds off work problems when we are away from the office. It can take discipline, but it really is essential to be able clear your mind and stop worrying for your time off to be most beneficial.

Do whatever you like doing that lets you unwind and relax and keep your mind off work. Different things work for different people so it's important to determine what works best for you. Watching TV or reading a book will do it for some people, meditation or yoga work for others. Some people will need to do something that may not seem relaxing at all, like kickboxing or hang gliding.

Whatever it takes, just do it! Make yourself take time out and get away from the pressures of work. You'll feel better, be more productive and enjoy better physical and mental health and wellbeing.

About The Author Garry Zancanaro is the creator of http://www.SuperSuccessLibrary.com a collection of outstanding and life changing Success and personal Development Resources, and the founder of http://www.SelfImprovementDirectory.com where you can claim a FREE copy of THINK AND GROW RICH.

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Do you feel tense and anxious at work? Do your co-workers and/or boss make you crazy? Is your personal life less than blissful? If so, you've got stress. If you're like most people you've sought refuge from this situation by trying a quick fix or two like calling a friend, walking the dog, or going away for the weekend in an attempt to escape it all. While these strategies may serve as temporary diversions, nothing in your life changes when you return to your routine.

stress is internal, which explains why it can wreak havoc on your health. It feels awful...it's the sense that you're not in control. The easiest way to mitigate its effect is to take charge of the one and only thing you have the power to control...YOU, and let go of what you can't control. The beauty of this recipe is that by taking control of your life, external or outside things will change in response to your internal changes. Here are 10 steps to destress for your present and future:

1. Heal yourself.

Dr. Bruce McEwen, who wrote The End of stress As We Know It, suggests that eliminating stress comes right from your grandmother's journal. He says the most effective steps you can take are the simplest: exercise, a healthy diet, regular sleep, moderate to minimal alcohol intake, and no smoking. This, he notes, is the most sophisticated, up to the minute, cutting edge science available!

2. Get organized.

Physical clutter reminds us of things that need to be done and that's stressful. Remove your physical clutter and you'll eradicate your mental clutter, plus you'll feel energized. Please go to http://topten.org/public/AG/AG306.html for a simple organizing solution that will work on any space.

3. Set boundaries.

Boundaries act as a filter to keep you safe from the hurtful behavior of others while allowing in the love, support and nurturing actions we all need. Set your boundaries by: (a) determining what others cannot do to you or in your presence and (b) sharing this information respectfully with anyone who is stepping over one of your boundaries.

4. Take time for yourself.

Put together a list of all the things you love to do but haven't regularly made time to do. Put your list in priority order and enter the top five to seven items into your daily calendar. Your list may include things as simple as journaling, reading a great book, taking a bubble bath, yoga, etc. You'll be more successful getting to these activities when you give them a time and place on your calendar.

5. Be positive.

William James, the father of modern psychology said, "The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind." In other words, what you say and what you tell yourself impact the present and create your future. love yourself and use the power of positive words, pleasing thoughts and affirming beliefs to live the life you want to live.

6. work in a career you love.

If you're like most people, you spend the majority of your waking hours at work. You'll know you're in the right profession when: you wake up anxious to go to work, you want to do your best daily, and you know your work is important.

7. Surround yourself with a supportive community.

You are who you spend time with. Hang out with people who love and accept you just the way you are, are interested in you (not what you can do for them), lift you up (not wear you down), solve problems quickly, don't gossip or complain, and know how to have fun. Anything is possible with the right support.

8. learn to say, "No."

We've all been influenced by people in our life who tell us we should do this or we ought to do that. As a result, we may end up living a life that others have decided for us versus living the life we want. So, the next time you think of something you ought to do or someone else suggests you should do, take a breath and ask yourself if it's something you want to do. If not, just say, "no" or "no thank you." When you say no to things you don't care to do, you are saying yes to you and this will free up your time and energy for the things you choose to do. Bottom line - you'll be happier.

9. Zap tolerations.

A toleration is something that irritates you and drains your energy because it needs to be done, fixed, removed, or changed. If you're like most people you may be tolerating 100 or more things! Put together a list of all the things that bug you, e.g. a dripping faucet, money concerns, your weight, shopping and running errands, not enough time, computer files out of control, your hair, a room that needs to be painted, etc. When your list is complete, group like items and see if one solution will eliminate multiple tolerations. For example, if you have piles of clothing in each bedroom, dirty windows and dust bunnies on your floor, hiring a housekeeper will zap all three tolerations. Line up a housekeeper, today. Then, commit to spending a chunk of time each week to zap your other tolerations. If you have a toleration that you don't have the skill or know-how to fix, consider calling an expert or seek out a skilled professional to trade services with.

10. Get your needs met.

A "need" is not an option, it is something you must have to function fully. It is differentiated from a "want" in that a want is optional. Unmet needs can drive you to distraction and worse. Determine what needs you have that aren't being met, if any, and then take the appropriate action to get them fulfilled. example: If you've taken a big hit and are going through a career transition, ask a good friend to call you two or three times a week to check in with you and give you support. Other options include calling your own voice mail and leaving supportive messages or hiring a coach who specializes in career transitions. When you acknowledge and satisfy your needs, you will be free to focus on other areas of your life.

If you want to be happier and more successful, focus on the things you have the power to control.

Pam N. Woods is co-author of a bestselling book, Create the Business Breakthrough You Want: secrets and Strategies from the World's Greatest Mentors; endorsed by Ken Blanchard and Dr. stephen Covey. She is a Coach U graduate and President of Smart WorkLife Solutions, a coaching and consulting company devoted to co-creating customized solutions to fit clients business and personal organizing needs. Prior to founding her own firm she had a successful 20+ year career as an insurance executive and Vice President of Human resources. For more free how-to articles and advice, or to contact Woods, visit http://www.worklifecoach.com. Copyright 2004 - Pam Woods

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