The Hurricane's Eye
your perceptions can affect your health55 total reviews
Comment from christianpowers
Hi Bev,
I really enjoyed this well conceived and informative essay.
Your title, 'The Hurricane's Eye', threw me due to the stress on 'Hurricane'. That word coming first evokes images of the storm instead of the calm within it. I'd suggest 'The Eye of the Hurricane', or 'In the Eye of the Storm'.
My mom taught me how to meditate when I was a child (go mom, huh?), and later, before and after Tae Kwon Do classes I used to meditate all the time. (A Korean karate, but a habit learned from a Japanese master.) The 'centering', as he called it, served me well in training my body. I excelled in the martial arts, and I credit that with being focused.
Thanks for reminding me of all that. I haven't meditated in twenty five years, and right now I'm getting healthy again. Your reminder just opened my mind to something I'd neglected.
Peace and good health,
Christian
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Hi Bev,
I really enjoyed this well conceived and informative essay.
Your title, 'The Hurricane's Eye', threw me due to the stress on 'Hurricane'. That word coming first evokes images of the storm instead of the calm within it. I'd suggest 'The Eye of the Hurricane', or 'In the Eye of the Storm'.
My mom taught me how to meditate when I was a child (go mom, huh?), and later, before and after Tae Kwon Do classes I used to meditate all the time. (A Korean karate, but a habit learned from a Japanese master.) The 'centering', as he called it, served me well in training my body. I excelled in the martial arts, and I credit that with being focused.
Thanks for reminding me of all that. I haven't meditated in twenty five years, and right now I'm getting healthy again. Your reminder just opened my mind to something I'd neglected.
Peace and good health,
Christian
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Hi, Christian. Thank you for sharing your personal story, and for your generous review. Always nice to hear from you! Good luck with you new, healthy routine.
Warm regards, Bev
Comment from N.K. Wagner
I love that you mentioned meditation here. Anything that relaxes the individual will make a significant difference. You've done a great job weaving your personal story with the technical information. Well done, Bev. :) nancy
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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I love that you mentioned meditation here. Anything that relaxes the individual will make a significant difference. You've done a great job weaving your personal story with the technical information. Well done, Bev. :) nancy
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Thanks so much, Nancy. I really appreciate your generous and encouraging review.
Warm regards, Bev
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello to you Writingfundimension
You drew my attention of how you approached
holistic approach to health.
Make me wonder I had heart failure and 4 strokes
and on many medications
Thank you for you information I have something to ponder on.
Gert
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Hello to you Writingfundimension
You drew my attention of how you approached
holistic approach to health.
Make me wonder I had heart failure and 4 strokes
and on many medications
Thank you for you information I have something to ponder on.
Gert
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Hi, Gert. I'm glad you found something interesting, maybe even helpful, in my essay. So good to hear from you, my friend. Thanks for the great review.
Hugs, Bev
Comment from adewpearl
One third of every American - One third of all Americans
You explain what high blood pressure is clearly and explain effectively why you are taking a holistic approach to the problem
You explain meditation reasonably in a way that convinces the reader it's not just some new age hippie thing
I like the way you tie your personal experience into a much larger societal problem :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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One third of every American - One third of all Americans
You explain what high blood pressure is clearly and explain effectively why you are taking a holistic approach to the problem
You explain meditation reasonably in a way that convinces the reader it's not just some new age hippie thing
I like the way you tie your personal experience into a much larger societal problem :-) Brooke
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Hi, Brooke. Thank you for your great review and kind words of encouragement!
Warm regards, Bev
Comment from mermaids
I enjoyed reading this essay, hypertension runs in my family, so far I have been lucky, my BP is normal. I like the info on meditation involves doing activities that are relaxing like reading poetry.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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I enjoyed reading this essay, hypertension runs in my family, so far I have been lucky, my BP is normal. I like the info on meditation involves doing activities that are relaxing like reading poetry.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Hi, mermaids. Thank you for your generous and encouraging review!
Much appreciate it ... Bev
Comment from lakeport
High blood pressurte sure is a killer,I kown from many people who have high bood presure and within the family.
thank you sharing the story.God bless you. Lakeport.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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High blood pressurte sure is a killer,I kown from many people who have high bood presure and within the family.
thank you sharing the story.God bless you. Lakeport.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Thank you so much, lakeport. The really disturbing thing is that so many people go undiagnosed or refuse treatment.
I really appreciate your excellent review!
Warm regards, Bev
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your welcome.
Maybe could you review one of my poems.Thank you.Lakeport.
Comment from MarlaRae
Thank you for your story. I also believe strongly in focusing our attention - through meditation (for me, prayer and gratitude). Informative, and good advice. We all need to appreciate life a little more and take care of ourselves! Thanks
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Thank you for your story. I also believe strongly in focusing our attention - through meditation (for me, prayer and gratitude). Informative, and good advice. We all need to appreciate life a little more and take care of ourselves! Thanks
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Thank you, MarlaRae! I use prayer meditation as well, but someone who reviewed made a very good observation. In meditation, we observe, not petition. I think that's a pretty important difference.
Thank you for your great review and generous words of encouragement.
Warm regards, Bev
Comment from xxjsfuncxxxity
Wow, these are frightening statistics you provide here on the 'silent killer.' I've been fortunate to have inherited my parents' genes. Both lived to almost a hundred, despite living ridiculously unhealthy lifestyles. They were both certifiably nuts, but at least they left me a legacy of good physical health and longevity, and for that I am super grateful. Well written and interesting. Well done!
cheers
js
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Wow, these are frightening statistics you provide here on the 'silent killer.' I've been fortunate to have inherited my parents' genes. Both lived to almost a hundred, despite living ridiculously unhealthy lifestyles. They were both certifiably nuts, but at least they left me a legacy of good physical health and longevity, and for that I am super grateful. Well written and interesting. Well done!
cheers
js
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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It's a gift, indeed, when we get good genes from our parents, Jonathan. I'm always amazed that some people live such long lives even with unhealthy habits. Thanks for stopping by to read and review. I really appreciate your support.
Warm regards, Bev
Comment from msmadeleine
Very interesting Thanks. I'm a health freek, and take nothing recommended by my GP unless absolutely necessary. I research everything that goes into my body! I was brought up on Homoeopathy. I didn't go to a proper doctor until I was over 20. My husband says I'm lucky I'm alive!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Very interesting Thanks. I'm a health freek, and take nothing recommended by my GP unless absolutely necessary. I research everything that goes into my body! I was brought up on Homoeopathy. I didn't go to a proper doctor until I was over 20. My husband says I'm lucky I'm alive!
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Hi, msmadeleine. I think there will be a lot of people forced to adapt a more healthy lifestyle or die when the health insurance situation starts changing. You sound like you are ahead of the game.
Thanks for your interesting insights and review.
Warm regards, Bev
Comment from jmdg1954
What a powerful article. I will go back and re-read sections and write the quote from Nill Harris, which I found very interesting. I am a little bit a health nut(although I enjoy my sweets) on moderation. Excellent price that will help many, john
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What a powerful article. I will go back and re-read sections and write the quote from Nill Harris, which I found very interesting. I am a little bit a health nut(although I enjoy my sweets) on moderation. Excellent price that will help many, john
Comment Written 15-Sep-2012
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2012
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Thank you so much, john. I applaud you being a 'health nut'. Sounds like you are a disciplined person! Yes, there's some fascinating testimonials on the Holosync site. Worth checking out.
I so apreciate your very generous review. Thank you much for your interest and support.
Warm regards, Bev
