Wellness Tip for Peace: In the law of faith, love resides in our heart. It is perfected with hope so that good will be done by the soul and be healed without fear

Keep the faith, drop the fear. Easier said than done, and that's why, love needs to come in. We cannot start to have faith if we don't want to love, and we cannot continue having faith if we do not want to pursue loving. To love is not to care on who the person is, not anymore. To decide to love the person is to accept whoever he/she is, doesn't care anymore on what people say or what the society dictates. It is just love, no judgements, no demands, no expectations, no standards, no qualification, no analysis, no experimentation, nothing but just love. If a person reached this conviction, then faith has a place in the person's heart. Once loving is taking place, faith is being harness, not with any material or physical thing, but something that only the person who love has it -- and that is hope.

While loving unconditionally, hope is alive in the person's will to do good. Eventually the person who love will reach the level that his/her fear has melted and what remains are multiple lights of hope flashing and shining in the person/s faith to get what he/she wants at the soonest possible time!

Everything is possible because there is faith!

So, do you want to get what you want? Have faith. To start with, learn how to love and everything will follow naturally...

Wellness Tip for Peace: Don't stereotype them as Antagonistic, consider reasons for their negative response. Be diligent. Take time to communicate with them your pure intention. Do not expect them to conform w/u right away. Be consistent because your actions will inspire them to believe you

There are people whose DNA factor and chemical composition produces a doubtful personality. While others were raised by their family or community to be "always" analytical of other people's intention. When you encounter this kind of situation, be ready not to dwell into self-pity of seeing the whole scenario as unfavorable or calling everyone as antagonistic. It is not healthy, I know, and it takes a thick skinned to swallow all the insults of those who do not believe in you. What I intend to say is to see the whole situation as given, it is not personal, it is not because of you that they are like that, but it is who they are, before they met you. Now, we cannot change these people, but we can always change the way we look at them. If we avoid the negative thoughts and we keep our heart pure, we can still deal with them as professional human being.

How? Stop analyzing the person's behavior. Stop analyzing the person's background. Stop analyzing the kind of relationship your having with them. Treat these people as innocent humans. Stop being a judge and start being a communicator. Tell your intentions in the language that these people can understand. Educate.

Miscommunication happens when the other lost the interest to communicate the thoughts in a manner that the other person can understand. Remember, different people, different strokes. We cannot compare one from the other, or worst, we cannot compare ourselves to others, because doing so is vanity.

Communication is an art form. We craft the art in such a way that it can cater to a particular person as our audience. As an art form, communication will require skills to do so. Skills can be harnessed in time. So, don't get frustrated. If at one point, you were misunderstood, try again. If it is not yet working, try again. Until you still have the pure energy to do so, try again. Because you do not know when is the right time that these people can really understand what you "really" mean.

Do not expect because you do not control their mind. Just be fair and treat them well by not judging them.

Wellness Tip for Peace: Be Yourself. Let your personality surface. Be Prepared, know their issues and anticipate challenges

In peace leadership, you must have first and foremost the full understanding and control of yourself. If you lose yourself, you lose your peace. If you do not own yourself, how can you share yourself to others? How can you be selfless if you do not have your own self? Reflect, who are you? What do you need? What do you want? What do you think are your strengths? What do you think are your weaknesses? What is your obssession? What makes you tick? What will push you to the edge? What is your passion? What makes you complete? What will make you lose your sanity? These are some questions and you can further elaborate by asking yourself of the worst things that you can think of that will check your mind on how you cope up and can cope up with the pressures of peace-making.

Knowing yourself is a never ending process. It goes on and on until your alive. In the process of knowing ourselves, we got into the web of multi-cultural, multi-faith, multi-social, and multi-behavioral patterns. It can get crazy, but don't get frustrated because the whole experience is in simple terms, education. Remember, our negative reaction to something new is not personal but cultural. We don't know that point and we just learn it practically from another fellow where we just had and is currently having conflicting relationships. So, instead of getting too emotional on issues being raised, be professional, study, research and analyze every detail until you get the answer to your questions. Enjoy the learning process as you develop your self and find ways to make "any" relationship work! Nothing to lose but everything works to your advantage because you are given free education of life and you have all the options to choose what kind of life you can make. No one can dictate you, only you knows how you can solve your conflict, because nobody knows yourself better but you.

Why will you walk away? Why will you always run away from people or for that someone that you have passionate connections? Be brave. Know their issues. Study, learn and analyze. It is a privelege that destiny gave you another chance together in this lifetime to settle whatever it is that you need to settle. So take the lead, initiate the talk. Listen, and you will not just win a friend for life but you will develop your self in the whole process of facing your weakness. Take note, everybody is a friend, it just so happen that they were assigned in this lifetime either to be our parent, brother, sister, spouse, children, relatives, etc. But those are just name tags with corresponding society's assignments. In the end, what truly made you stay together is because you are FRIENDS..... the love you shared, the respect you have for each other, the moments you treasure are not society's requirements but the passion you both have in your heart.

And if this is the case, who says nothing last forever...

Wellness Tip for Peace: It's natural for humans to be insecured if there is no physical contact. But beyond physical, there is spiritual communication, and we call it Prayer

There's a typical notion that relationship happen between concerned parties only. We forget that in between any relationship, there is always a third party that sees all our transactions in our relationship. Someone that we cannot see in plain sight, and He is no other than but God. If we always consider that in any words we think, thought of, say and act upon to our fellow, God is watching and hears us then we can always be mindful of everything. Actually, no one is really alone, and in any relationship, it's always a family, consisting of you, the person that you are in a relationship with and God. So, if in case there's a communication gap, God is there to bridge the gap as He listen to your unceasing prayer. Wait, trust, and pray because you will be guided how to find the way to make the relationship work. Tell your thoughts to God, say what you really mean sincerely with all honesty. Just make a dialogue. Let go of the fear as you establish the connection until you gain the confidence to trust with all your heart whatever is God's will. In the process of doing so, your worries will vanish like shadows in the coming of light and you will gain peace.

Wellness Tip: End the Suffering. Simplify to get what you need for time is running out to enjoy it!

Human needs are complex. It goes beyond the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and the roof in our head. Humans are particular with social standing. The dignity of living. The enjoyment of the sensual life. The accumulation of material gains that defines human existence. The equality of rights, the seeking of justice, the perfection of human form in speech, action, words, choices, etc. The human culture is a never ending quest for what goes beyond what the eyes can see. Thus, if we sum up everything human desires are endless. So how do we get exactly what we need at a particular time in the least possible time and as much as possible the soonest. How do we get what we need now?!

The answer is to simplify. Itemize what you need in a scale of 1-10. Prioritize accordingly on what will make you suffer less and achieve your satisfaction. Jot down your golden virtues and pick one that you will hold as your torch to pursue in getting what you need. The golden virtues are the words given to us through our prayers that guides us in dealing life's pressures everyday. Once you hold at least one golden virtue and take it as your light, you will not get frustrated in getting what you need.

So simplify. What do you need now? Scale of 1-10. Prioritize. Pray for the virtue to hold you. Pursue. Pray for Guidance all throughout.

To prioritize is kinda' complicated if the object you wnat to purse is not a thing but a fellow human. So you ask and draw the line. Lay down your questions to the person and let the person know your thoughts so the person can understand what you mean. Thus, giving him/her the justice to respond to your needs honestly. Do not assume that things are not possible. ASK. Not until there is a dialogue betwen the two of you, then you cannot conclude if what you need is achievable or not. Do not make false judgement because you never know if the person is actually the gift to make your needs possible. Sometimes, we fail to see that the person that is always in our head is actually our angel. Be brave, talk and make a dialogue. Remember even if your meeting is just short, but it already got you, then probably destiny gave you the chance to work things out again in this lifetime. Don't let this moment pass you by again. Grab it while there is time and while nature is favoring your side. Believe, sometimes the solution to our suffering is just a phone call away.

Wellness Tip: Foods that Fight Depression

Foods That Fight Depression | ThirdAge:
Iron-Rich Foods 

Depression can sometimes be a symptom of chronic iron deficiency. Not getting enough iron can also lead to feeling weak, tired, and headachy. Iron is crucial for neurological functions and development, and when someone doesn’t get enough iron, their mood can easily be affected. Good sources of iron include liver, eggs, beans, oysters, shrimp, peas, dried fruit, potatoes, and peanuts." 

Foods High In Vitamin C 
Vitamin C is important to the production of neurotransmitters in the brain. One prominent study found that vitamin C enhanced the mood of patients who were hospitalized. Food containing vitamin C include parsley, collard greens, guava, turnips, broccoli, red chili peppers, mustard greens, kiwi, strawberries and grapefruit." 

"Protein 
Protein has been shown to be an effective aid in helping people overcome depression. Protein contains amino acids that increase the level of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine in the brain, which has the effect of making you feel more energetic and alert. Good sources of protein are fish, kidney beans, peanut butter, pork, chicken, low-fat cheese and sardines." 

"Foods Rich In Vitamin B

Vitamin B has been shown to improve mental and emotional well-being in several different ways. Certain B-complex vitamins decrease depression, lessen aggression, and reduce anxiety. Some foods high in vitamin B are liver, spinach, bell peppers, trout, garlic, salmon, bananas, celery, cabbage, asparagus, turmeric, kale, and brussels sprouts." 

"Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Numerous studies have found that depressed people lack a fatty acid known as EPA. One study found that when given fish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids, participants saw a sharp decrease in anxiety, sleep disorders, unexplained feelings of sadness, suicidal thoughts, and decreased sex drive. The best way to get your omega-3 fatty acids is through fish, beans, walnuts, flaxseeds, and squash."

"Potassium

Low levels of potassium are associated with depression, fatigue and weakness. Not getting enough potassium can also lead to increased irritability and anxiety. One study found that a high-potassium diet helped relieve symptoms of depression and tension in study participants, suggesting that increasing your potassium intake could be beneficial in improving your mood. Try eating more rich sources of potassium, such as avocados, paprika, pistachios, raisins, sunflower seeds, dates, etc."

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